Citation & Diligence

Scott & Co is the largest provider of diligence and citation services in Scotland. Our Officers hold Court Commissions to operate in all six Sheriffdoms in Scotland.

Swift Service Delivery

Our office network ensures swift, accurate service delivery and instructors benefit from our significant local knowledge base. Our Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms are equipped with the latest mobile technology to ensure speed of service, real-time instruction updates and immediate field communication.

Quality Reporting and Ethical Conduct

Our services are provided to the highest professional and ethical standards with strict compliance procedures employed to ensure the accurate and consistent delivery of a high quality service that meets our client expectations.

Advice and Training

We employ an in-house technical unit responsible for legislative compliance, Sheriff Officer and Messenger-at-Arms training and development, and support services for our staff and clients.


Citation & Diligence Services

  • Service of Writs and Summonses
  • Service of Charges for Payment
  • Enforcement of all Court Judgments and Orders
  • Citation of Witnesses
  • Service of Statutory Demands for Payment
  • Service of Bankruptcy and Liquidation Proceedings
  • Repossessions
  • Cross Border and International Service
  • Trace and Enquiry Services