We are so excited to finally announce the arrival of two new staff members to our Estate Agency team at Blackwood & Smith. Kenneth Laing has joined as our Head of Estate Agency and Amy MacLinton has taken up the position of our newest Estate Agent.
Say Hi to Kenny…
Kenny was born in Nigeria, his family then moved to Prestwick and then Dumfries where he started his education before moving to Musselburgh and on to Loretto school in Musselburgh. Kenny continued his education at the University of Aberdeen where he earned a BSc in Agriculture. Kenny then moved to London where he stayed for several years before relocating to sunny Portugal. Kenny and his family settled and lived in Portugal until they returned to Scotland and moved into the Borders six years ago. Kenny now lives in Peebles and loves its beautiful location and sense of community.
Kenny has worked in property for twenty-three years, beginning his career as an Estate Agent in London before moving to work in Portugal and then later in Scotland. Kenny brings a wealth of experience and is very familiar with the local market.
Kenny loves all things property, but has a particular interest in architecture and the variety and development of construction over time. The history and evolution of engineering, structure and styles of property is something that Kenny is passionate about. Kenny’s favourite thing about being an Estate Agent is meeting and getting to know people from all walks of life and he loves seeing, visiting (and selling) all types of property.
Kenny has many interests outside of Estate Agency and property. He loves sport and enjoys both watching and playing golf and tennis. He enjoys being home and having time to work in his garden but he also has a passion for travelling and seeing the world. Kenny enjoys entertaining and when he is not working he will often be found in the kitchen cooking for his friends and family. Kenny’s children also love sport and he is supporting them with his position as the treasurer of the Borders U17 netball club.
Kenny’s three favourite things (in no particular order) are:
- Portuguese red wine
- Travelling and spending quality time with his wife and children
- Watching rugby, in particular Edinburgh/Glasgow/Scotland matches
We really hope you enjoyed getting to know more about Kenny, we have certainly enjoyed learning all about him and his interesting career. Perhaps you will meet him in person during your next sale or purchase with Blackwood & Smith!
Say Hi to Amy…
Amy has lived in Peebles from birth, starting her education at local primary school Kingsland and continuing on to Peebles High School. She loves living the in Borders and her favourite thing about Peebles is the support and closeness of the local community.
Although it has only been a couple of weeks since she took up her new role in our Estate Agency team Amy has always had a keen interest in property; she loves looking at different houses and gets excited about identifying the potential in each and every one. Growing up locally and in recent years having kept an eye on the local market, she is already thriving in her new career!
If you are local you may already be familiar with Amy from her time at Bank of Scotland and more recently with Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions. Before these roles she worked in Mortgage Servicing for Barclays. Amy has a long career history of excellent client care. Her exceptional customer service experience is a huge advantage when helping clients sell their homes. Amy is a highly organised and motivated individual and the combination of these skills means that your property is in safe hands.
In her free time you will find Amy cheering on her boys at judo or football. Amy likes to play the piano in her spare time, and comes from a very musical family. If she manages to get some time to herself (this can sometimes be a rare occurrence with two young children) she can be found in a quiet corner completing a good jigsaw.
Amy’s three favorite things (in no particular order) are:
- Family
- DIY
- Music
Although it’s only been a couple of weeks Amy’s sunny personality has made her a pleasure to work with! If you are a current client, chances are you will be hearing from Amy in the coming days, as she supports Kenny & Annette in our superb client care within Estate Agency!
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Property Team – 15 Eastgate, Peebles EH45 8AD - call us 01721 721515, email us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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