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Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? As the Business Development and Edinburgh Branch Manager at Cairn, I oversee operations, drive growth, and build strong relationships to ensure the success of our letting and management services. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? The people! From day one, I felt like I had been here for years—a credit to the team’s warm welcome and the company culture that makes coming to work so enjoyable. What is your proudest business achievement/moment? With 27 years in the property industry, I’ve had many proud moments, but stepping into my role at Cairn and feeling like part of the team so quickly is a big one. It’s a testament to finding the right fit in both culture and career. What is the best piece of business advice you have been given? You don’t know it all—listen to those around you, especially those with knowledge and experience. Give us an interesting fact about yourself? I’m a dedicated football mum, and no matter how many games I watch, I’ll never get tired of standing on the sidelines cheering my kids on. What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? You don’t know everything—listen to others, especially your mum! Who are your heroes inside or outside of business? My mum—she always gave great advice (even when I didn’t listen). What qualities do you most admire in others? A positive attitude can be contagious, uplifting and create an environment where innovation thrives. A willingness to learn, improve, and embrace new challenges is essential for long-term success. How do you unwind out of work? Watching my kids play football, spending time with family, and enjoying the friendly football rivalry at home as I support a different club to my husband and kids. Favourite book and film? Even after all these years, Dirty Dancing is still my go-to movie. Where is your favourite place in Scotland? Any football pitch where my kids are playing—that’s where I’m happiest!

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Meet the Team – Gillian Docherty, Finance Assistant

Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? As Finance Assistant, I work alongside the Finance Manager and Finance Director, maintaining accurate tenant and landlord accounts, invoicing and payments. Helping with month end/quarter end and reconciliations. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? The Team, everyone is so welcoming, enthusiastic, great to work with […]

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Meet the Team – Suzanne Hatley, Short Term Lets Manager

My role as Short Term Let Manager consists of overseeing the day-to-day operations ensuring our guests have an enjoyable and memorable stay, maintaining our high standards along with maximising revenue. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? The most rewarding aspect of working for Cairn BnB is the satisfaction of happy guests and the varied responsibilities my role brings. No two days are ever the same. What is your proudest business achievement/moment? Hearing how we have gone above and beyond for our guests in our reviews is a proud moment for both me and the Cairn BnB team who work hard to ensure all our guests receive our 5-star service. What is the best piece of business advice you have been given? Treat others as you would like to be treated in business and everyday life and learn from your mistakes. Give us an interesting fact about yourself? I am an avid snooker fan. Top of my bucket list would be tickets for The World Championship watching Ronnie O’Sullivan win another. What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? Listen to your mother and believe in yourself. Who are your heroes inside or outside of business? My hero has to be my mum, Lorraine. She is the most kind, compassionate, brave and selfless person I know. What qualities do you most admire in others? Honesty and Loyalty. How do you unwind out of work? My time outside of work is spent with my 9-year-old son Robbie and my 5-year-old daughter Lucie. Saturdays are busy with ballet, tap and swim club. Sundays we enjoy family walks with our Border Terrier Betsy and a cycle to our local café for Brunch. Favourite book and film? My all-time favourite book would be Memoirs of a Geisha. This is the book I read for my Higher English back in 1996 and it still sits on my bookshelf to this day. It is one of the few books I go back to as it is such a beautiful read. Where is your favourite place in Scotland? As a child I spent a lot of time during the holidays in St Andrews. Now my children and I spend as much time as we can in the East Neuk of Fife. The Beach Huts in Crail are a particular favourite.

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Meet the Team – Carol Fraser Property Manager

Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? My role is to ensure that our tenants are safe and happy, and that our landlords feel their properties are being looked after. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? The team are so friendly and helpful, and there’s a huge amount of experience to draw […]

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Meet the Team – Abby Pearson – Property Manager Edinburgh

Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? As a Property Manager within our Portobello branch, I am the main point of contact for our landlords and tenants within the Edinburgh and Lothians, my role is to ensure both landlords and tenants have a smooth tenancy, prioritising and responding to their requirements, no two days […]

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Meet The Team – Claudia Fata

Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? – Property Manager, I am responsible for ensuring both my landlords and tenants have a smooth tenancy, my properties are all over Glasgow. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? – New Challenges everyday and that involve you getting creative with your problem solving. What is […]

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Unlock Career Progression with Cairn Estate & Letting Agency

Unlocking Career Progression with Cairn Estate & Letting Agency Are you looking to build a rewarding career in the property sector? At Cairn Estate & Letting Agency, we believe in nurturing talent and providing ample opportunities for career progression. Our team is the backbone of our success, and we are committed to investing in their […]

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Meet the Team – Jacqui Dalrymple Property Manager

Meet the Team – Jacqui Dalrymple Property Manager Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? I am a property manager with Cairn, where I am the main point of contact for our landlords and tenants throughout Glasgow and surrounding areas. How long have you worked at Cairn? I have worked for Cairn just short […]

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Meet the Team – Zoe Simpson – Property Inspector Glasgow

Meet the Team – Zoe Simpson – Property Inspector Glasgow Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? I’m an External agent so I carry out inspections, move outs, deposit returns, meeting tenants, landlords and contractors. Basically anything that involves being out of the office and making sure that our properties are being well looked after and our landlords and tenants are happy. (Sorry that was 2 sentences!) How long have you worked at Cairn? Around 7 years now. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? I love that Cairn is an independent and can change and adapt to conditions. We have the best team who all work well together and are very supportive. The best thing about working in the property industry? Definitely that every day is different so it never gets dull and you get to meet some really interesting people and hear some fascinating stories from them. Give us an interesting fact about yourself? After never having ran in my adult life, last year I decided to do the NHS Couch to 5k programme and I now run a 5k three times a week. If I can do it anyone can so give it a go. Who are your heroes inside and outside of business? Inside of business would be anyone who doesn’t let pressure get on top of them. Outside of business I would say probably Barrack Obama. I’ve just finished reading his book and as well as being (in my opinion) an excellent President during his terms, I think he seems like an all round good guy. One piece of advice you could give your younger self? I think everyone says this but don’t worry about what other people think of you. Aim to be happy and content in yourself and life will be much simpler. What qualities do you most admire in others? Honesty and kindness. Both of these are huge qualities in my book. Where is your favourite place in Scotland? Scotland is such a stunning country, however, you cannot beat the banter in Glasgow! If someone would like to get in touch with you about a property, how should they get in touch? zoe.simpson@cairnestateagency.com

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