Public Guardian

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) which is part of the Scottish Court Service was established in April 2001 following the passing of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act by the Scottish Parliament. We are responsible for supervising the actions of those appointed in terms of the Act to manage the property and financial affairs of adults who lack the capacity to carry out these functions for themselves.  We also provide a wide range of advice and guidance

The OPG is able investigate concerns where the property or financial affairs of an adult seem to be at risk.

The Office is headed by the Public Guardian, Sandra McDonald who is supported by her the two deputy public guardians Stuart Fowler and Debra Allison.

We aim to provide our customers with an efficient service delivered by highly trained members of staff.  Our staff will to respond to telephone, written or on-line enquiries within set timescales.  For more information on our quality of service see our Customer Charter