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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

10 George Street, EH2 2PF Edinburgh, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband and I are highly satisfied with Fiona Elliott’s professional and accessible investment management advice in succession to Murray Mackay, our adviser for 25+ years. As when she succeeded M... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rathbones Edinburgh office, specifically Justin Armet, has been looking after my portfolio for over 10 years. I'm really pleased with the service provided. Justin always takes the time to talk through... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over the past 6 years, Iain Currie has managed my portfolio and I have been very pleased with the service he has provided. Always professional but approachable, I feel comfortable discussing financial... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Following advice from a colleague, I moved my SIPP to Rathbones upon my retirement 15 years back. It has always been managed by Simon Dewar. Subsequently, my wife decided to move her own inve... See more

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Company details

  1. Investment Service
  2. Financial Consultant
  3. Financial Planner
  4. Investment Company
  5. Stock Broker

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Rathbones provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners across the UK. We are a long-established UK wealth manager, trusted for generations to help clients manage, protect, and preserve their wealth. Our clients value the personal, long-term relationships we build. We take the time to understand individual circumstances, goals and priorities, and provide a tailored service designed to support clients at every stage of their financial journey. This includes working closely with individuals and families, as well as supporting charities and professional partners with their investment and governance needs. As an independently minded business, we are committed to acting in our clients' best interests and maintaining the highest standards of integrity and care. Many of our relationships span generations, reflecting the trust our clients place in us over the long term. If you would like to know more about Rathbones and how we support our clients, you can visit our website for further information.

Our services

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Investment Management
We offer extensive investment management services that are built around you, your future goals and your values. Our starting point is to discuss your individual investment needs and develop a personal investment plan for you.
Financial Planning
Financial planning can help you organise your finances so you can make the most of your money. We start by getting to know you and your current and long-term needs as well as any personal goals. Using this information, we will work with you to create clear and precise financial objectives to work towards, aiming to reduce complexity and help you focus on what matters to you.
Asset Management
Rathbones Asset Management is the fund management division of Rathbones Group, which offers a range of actively managed funds covering variety of asset classes to meet your capital growth and income requirements.
Family Office, Trust and Tax Services
We offer a range of corporate trustee, corporate executorship, trust advisory, inheritance tax and succession planning, tax planning, and private philanthropy services.
Offshore Investment Management
Based in both Guernsey and Jersey, we cater for the investment needs of individuals and families, charities and professional advisers who are looking for offshore investment management.
Ethical and Sustainable Investment
For over 20 years, our Greenbank team has been at the forefront of creating bespoke ethical, and sustainable portfolios for our clients.
Personal Injury and Court of Protection
Our dedicated personal injury (PI) and Court of Protection (COP) team works closely with clients, deputies, trustees and families to help meet their current and future needs.

Contact info

  • 10 George Street, EH2 2PF, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • 0131 228 7490

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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Over the past 6 years, Iain Currie has managed my portfolio and I have been very pleased with the service he has provided. Always professional but approachable, I feel comfortable discussing financial matters with him.

July 10, 2026
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Dear Susan,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear that Iain has provided such professional and approachable support over the past six years. It's great to know that you feel comfortable discussing your finances with him and that the service and guidance you've received have met your expectations. We really appreciate your trust in Rathbones.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fiona Elliott & Andy Price

My husband and I are highly satisfied with Fiona Elliott’s professional and accessible investment management advice in succession to Murray Mackay, our adviser for 25+ years. As when she succeeded Murray, Fiona ensured a smooth transition for our portfolio from Investec to Rathbones. She quickly established a good rapport with us based on her deep understanding of our personal and family circumstances and our short and long term investment goals. We similarly highly value Andy Price’s financial planning advice over the past 20+ years. We very much recommend Fiona and Andy.

Mr and Mrs D

July 9, 2026
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Dear Mr and Mrs D,

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Fiona provided a smooth transition following Murray's retirement and that she has taken the time to build such a strong understanding of your personal circumstances, family priorities and long-term goals. It's also wonderful to know that Andy's financial planning guidance has continued to be so valuable over the years.

We very much appreciate your trust in Fiona, Andy, and the wider Rathbones team, and thank you for your recommendation.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rathbones Edinburgh have successfully…

Rathbones Edinburgh have successfully looked after our investments for over 20 years. Our lead contact, Iain Currie has always made himself available to explain and advise strategies and opporunities.

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Angus,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Iain and the Edinburgh team have supported you so well over the past 20 years. It's great to know that his guidance, availability, and willingness to explain different strategies and opportunities have helped you feel confident in the management of your investments. We very much appreciate your continued trust in Rathbones.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stephen Hunter has looked after my…

Stephen Hunter has looked after my personal and family accounts for many years. He is always available to offer any advice and support in a most personal, clear and friendly way. I feel my investments are in safe hands and would thoroughly recommend Stephen and Rathbones.

February 25, 2026
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Dear Elizabeth,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear about your long-standing relationship with Stephen and the confidence you have in his guidance and support. It's great to know that his personal, friendly approach and clear guidance have helped you feel that your family's financial affairs are in safe hands. We really appreciate your trust and your recommendation.

Kind regards,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rathbones Edinburgh office

Rathbones Edinburgh office, specifically Justin Armet, has been looking after my portfolio for over 10 years. I'm really pleased with the service provided. Justin always takes the time to talk through things and explain how and why what's happening Globally can affect my investments. He explains how things are likely to change or affect me in the short term and the longer projection in layman's terms. I would recommend his services and Rathbones Edinburgh whole heartedly

May 19, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Janice,

Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Justin has supported you so well over the years, providing clear and thoughtful explanations to help you understand how wider global developments affect your investments. It's great to know that his approachable and patient guidance has given you confidence in both the short and longer-term outlook. We very much appreciate your trust and your wholehearted recommendation.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Rathbones have looked after our family for a considerable period. Guy Tulloch and his team have supported me excellently over the last few years. I have been very pleased with the performance of my investments, and the flexibility I have needed from time to time has been appreciated. In addition I have found the communication to be relevant and clear. I would have no hesitation in recommending Guy and his team.

Peter Shaw

June 1, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Peter,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you and your family have been so well supported over a considerable period, and that Guy and his team have continued to provide clear, flexible and responsive guidance. It's great to know that the communication you receive has met your expectations. We very much appreciate your trust and recommendation.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rathbones - Douglas Spence and Hector Falconer

My wife and I have been very pleased with the performance of our portfolios since Douglas Spence and Hector Falconer began managing our investments several years ago. Douglas and Hector have not only done a great job in increasing our wealth, they are also very responsive, strong communicators and pleasant to deal with. We have great confidence in them.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Robert,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear that Douglas and Hector have provided such strong support in managing your investments, and that their clear communication and responsiveness have helped build your confidence. It's great to know you've found them both effective and a pleasure to work with. We very much appreciate your trust and recommendation.

Kind regards,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rathbones : Douglas Spence & Hector Falconer

Douglas Spence, along with Hector Falconer, at Rathbones (Edinburgh Office) have given us excellent service for several years now. Always on hand to explain and guide us through investment choices, with genuine consideration to assisting us to make the best decisions for our future. Very happy to recommend them both to anyone looking for successful investment choices, built on a considerate, responsive relationship.

May 26, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear A Stewart,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear that Douglas and Hector have provided such supportive and professional guidance over the years, and that their clear explanations have helped you feel confident in your investment decisions. It's great to know that the relationship you've built is both responsive and considerate, and we really appreciate your recommendation.

Kind regards,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rathbones' office in Edinburgh and Simon Dewar

Rathbones' office in Edinburgh has been acting on our behalf since 2007, initially in investing my pension fund and more recently in investing other savings on behalf of my wife and myself. Simon Dewar has been our key point of contact for many years. We have been very happy with the service we have received from Simon and his colleagues over those years. The overall performance of the investments has been good. We have appreciated Simon's approach to client service, which is always friendly, professional and responsive whenever we have matters to discuss. We have valued our meetings with him both in person in Cambridge, when he has been happy to travel to meet us, and online. He has always followed up promptly on agreed actions. My wife and I would happily recommend Simon and the Rathbones Edinburgh Office to others based on our experience.

May 26, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Clive,

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear that Simon and the Edinburgh team have supported you so well over many years, both in managing your pensions and your wider investments. It's great to know that his approachable, responsive manner and willingness to meet in person as well as online have been so valuable. We very much appreciate your trust and your recommendation.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Following advice from a colleague

Following advice from a colleague, I moved my SIPP to Rathbones upon my retirement 15 years back. It has always been managed by Simon Dewar.
Subsequently, my wife decided to move her own investments over to Simon’s care.
This approach has been a real success, and has enabled us to systematically simplify our affairs, a process which is ongoing as a result of changes in IHT.
From the outset, Simon has been the key to building a brilliant working relationship which we value most highly.
We owe him our thanks

Robert and Rosemary

May 22, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Robert & Rosemary,

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Simon has supported you so well over many years, and that his guidance has helped simplify your financial arrangements as your circumstances have evolved. It's great to know that the relationship you've built continues to be so positive and valuable to you both. We very much appreciate your trust in Rathbones.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We feel we are in good hands

We found the financial review and planning sessions with Kinder Brown very helpful and reassuring
Clare Gunn then designed an investment strategy around our needs
We feel in good hands

October 1, 2025
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Peter,

Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found the financial review and planning sessions helpful and reassuring. It's great to know that Clare's tailored investment strategy has given you confidence and that you feel in good hands moving forward.

Kind regards,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rathbones Service

We find Douglas Spence and Hector Falconer at Rathbones excellent at looking after our wealth. Our funds have been managed by Douglas for 8 years and Hector for 5 years. We meet regularly with Douglas and Hector and receive clear, informative communication on an ongoing basis. We feel they offer great professionalism and are very well informed on their subject. Rathbones large team of Investment Analysts ensures we benefit from a well-chosen portfolio.

May 18, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Alan & Cheryl,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear that Douglas and Hector have provided such strong and professional support in managing your wealth, along with clear and informative communication. It's great to know that the wider investment team has also played a valuable role in delivering a well-considered portfolio. We really appreciate your trust in Rathbones.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

With Rathbones you are in safe hands

I have been looked after my Justin Armet since he began at Rathbones. He has looked after my portfolio from before he was at Rathbones and Rathbones and Justin have done well for me for many years.

May 18, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Gordon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear about the long-standing relationship you've had with Justin and the confidence you've placed in his guidance over many years. It's great to know that his support, both before and during his time at Rathbones, has continued to meet your expectations. We really appreciate your trust and your recommendation.

Kind regards,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and personal service

My husband and I have been with Rathbones and Simon Dewar for many, many years. His clear explanation of complex economic and financial matters gives us confidence in our investment choices. He answers any query promptly, is really personable, and we feel very comfortable with all his advice. Aside from that, our investments have performed very well under his guidance, which of course is hugely important. Communication is regular, which is not the case with other investment firms, so we never feel like we've been abandoned after investing. I doubt we could have chosen better than Rathbones and Simon.

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Cheryl,

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Simon and his team have supported you so well over many years, and that his clear explanations and approachable manner have given you confidence in your investment decisions. It's great to know that the regular communication and responsiveness have made you feel well looked after throughout, and we very much appreciate your trust and recommendation.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service all round

Simon Dewar has been looking after us and our investment portfolio for over a decade now. Whether at face-to-face meetings or via email, he's always responsive and helpful, clearly explaining options and making suggestions that guide us to decisions that have worked well for us and our family.

We also really appreciate the added extras we get from Rathbones - from the app (really easy to use and track performance), the regular market commentaries and invitations to events from investment webinars to art exhibitions.

Since being with Rathbones we haven't just seen our portfolio grow in the way we wanted, but also gained a better understanding of investment strategies and how to navigate challenging geo-political and economic times. Can highly recommend.

May 12, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Olivia,

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear that Simon has supported you so well over the years, providing clear, helpful guidance both in person and through regular communication. It's great to know that the wider Rathbones offering - including the app, market insights and events - has added to your understanding and confidence in managing your investments. We very much appreciate your recommendation.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Safe and reliable

Rathbones have been managing my SIPP since 2007 with Simon Dewar from the Edinburgh office having responsibility for its management for most of that time. It I had to choose a few words to describe my experience of the Rathbones service, I would talk about it being safe and reliable. From what I observe, they are not speculative but are looking for steady growth whilst trying to avoid excessive dips when the market drops. I have always found Simon very approachable and very willing to meet up in London to discuss the performance of my investments. Earlier this year, I decided to make small cash gifts to my two daughters. Simon was happy to arrange the necessary liquidation of assets and the whole process progressed very smoothly.

May 15, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Peter,

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear that Simon has provided such consistent, reliable support in managing your SIPP over many years, with a steady, measured approach. It's great to know that his approachable manner and willingness to meet and discuss your investments have been valuable, and that more recent transactions have been handled smoothly and efficiently. We very much appreciate your trust in Rathbones.

Kind regards,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I have been clients of Rathbones…

My wife and I have been clients of Rathbones for over 20 years. Simon Dewar and Kindar Brown have been our contacts and have done an excellent job looking after our diverse portfolios.
The level of service provided has been tailored to our specific requirements and has resulted in very good results. As important, on a few occasions, when specific portfolio results were not per expectation, Simon was the first to take proactive remedial action. The weekly Rathbones Digest newsletters and the ad-hoc Rathbones webcasts are excellent and keeps me informed of investment trends.

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Mr Mannering,

Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that your experience with Stephen was both professional and easy to follow, particularly in making more complex investment matters clear and accessible. It's great to know you found the service straightforward and helpful, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I have been helped by Simon…

My wife and I have been helped by Simon and his team for over 15 years. The service over this period has been faultless. The investment strategies have performed exceptionally across all economic environments, and Simon has always been responsive to any request. What I value most about him though is his judgment, he listens carefully, does proper research and always comes up with an imaginative and effective solution. He is a great communicator and totally decent guy. Strongly recommend.

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Gareth,

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Simon and his team have supported you so well over the past 15 years, and that their guidance has consistently delivered both reassurance and confidence in managing your investments. It's great to know that Simon's considered judgement, clear communication, and ability to find effective solutions have made such a positive difference. We very much appreciate your strong recommendation.

Best wishes,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Looooong time with Laura

Looooong time with Laura, two decades and more.

All spot on.

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Russell,

Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear about your long-standing relationship with Laura and that the service has continued to meet your expectations over so many years. It's great to know everything has been consistently spot on, and we really appreciate your trust in the Rathbones team.

Kind regards,
Abbey

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simon Dewar and team. Client experience.

Simon and his team have looked after us for many years. Their advice has been and continues to be invaluable. They were also there for us during a very challenging period for us. We will continue to support them just have supported us.

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Rathbones - Edinburgh

Dear Gavin,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Simon and his team have supported you so well over many years, and that their guidance has continued to be so valuable. It's especially important to us that clients feel well supported during more challenging periods, and we're glad the team was there for you when it mattered most. We really appreciate your trust and ongoing support.

Best wishes,
Abbey

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