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Thistle Vets

2A New Mart Rd Edinburgh EH14 1RL United Kingdom

Reported owner: James Mccann and Scott Alan Mcginlay, through THISTLE V HOLDINGS LIMITED (SC817708)

Ownership reviewed Reviewed September 19, 2026

Independent Vet finding

Why this practice is verified independent

The current PSC register for THISTLE VETS LIMITED (SC502218) shows one active PSC, the corporate entity THISTLE V HOLDINGS LIMITED, notified 9 August 2024, holding 75% or more of both shares and voting rights. The practice's own Chesser contact page confirms a currently operating clinic at 2a New Mart Road, Chesser, Edinburgh EH14 1RL on 0131 443 4400, reached from the main site navigation, with out-of-hours signposted to Vets Now. Second and final level of the chain. THISTLE V HOLDINGS LIMITED (SC817708, incorporated 29 July 2024, registered office 1 Alcorn Rigg, Edinburgh EH14 3BF - the practice's own Clovenstone premises) has exactly two PSCs, both active individuals: Mr James Mccann and Mr Scott Alan Mcginlay, each. The officer list for SC502218 shows two current directors, MCCANN, James William George (appointed 1 April 2015, the incorporation date) and MCGINLAY, Scott Alan (appointed 30 June 2020), and one resignation, MACTAGGART, Donald Cannell (appointed 1 April 2015, resigned 30 June 2021).

Verification details

Status
Verified independent
Reported owner
James Mccann and Scott Alan Mcginlay, through THISTLE V HOLDINGS LIMITED (SC817708)
Evidence reviewed
September 19, 2026
Evidence strength
Strong
Profile ID
ivp-gb-e6c92945212bf1dbd04c9f85

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Public evidence

Sources supporting this ownership finding

4 sources
  1. Companies House Primary source

    The current PSC register for THISTLE VETS LIMITED (SC502218) shows one active PSC, the corporate entity THISTLE V HOLDINGS LIMITED, notified 9 August 2024, holding 75% or more of both shares and voting rights.

  2. Thistle Vets Supporting source

    The practice's own Chesser contact page confirms a currently operating clinic at 2a New Mart Road, Chesser, Edinburgh EH14 1RL on 0131 443 4400, reached from the main site navigation, with out-of-hours signposted to Vets Now.

  3. Companies House Supporting source

    Second and final level of the chain. THISTLE V HOLDINGS LIMITED (SC817708, incorporated 29 July 2024, registered office 1 Alcorn Rigg, Edinburgh EH14 3BF - the practice's own Clovenstone premises) has exactly two PSCs, both active individuals: Mr James Mccann and Mr Scott Alan Mcginlay, each.

  4. Companies House Supporting source

    The officer list for SC502218 shows two current directors, MCCANN, James William George (appointed 1 April 2015, the incorporation date) and MCGINLAY, Scott Alan (appointed 30 June 2020), and one resignation, MACTAGGART, Donald Cannell (appointed 1 April 2015, resigned 30 June 2021).

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2A New Mart Rd Edinburgh EH14 1RL United Kingdom

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Profile data source bae37fed1834abc8 · Ownership evidence reviewed September 19, 2026.