Murray Capital appoints property director

Murray Capital, the private investment office of the Murray family, has appointed David Durie to the newly created position of property director.

May 2021

In this role, Durie will be responsible for all property interests of the Murray Capital Group and support the future development of the Murray Estates land assets, including the company’s strategically important sites in west Edinburgh.

Durie has more than 12 years’ experience in development, planning, transactions and asset management.  He qualified as a chartered surveyor with JLL, where he was an agent in the office and industrial team, before holding roles with EDI Group Ltd and Wemyss Properties.

Most recently, Durie led East of Scotland acquisition strategy for Lidl Scotland, with responsibility for securing new stores and planning consents.

David D Murray, Managing Director of Murray Capital, said: “David’s varied experience and expertise make him the perfect fit to lead our real estate and land development activity, which is a key part of our business.”

David Durie added: “I am really pleased to be joining Murray Capital.  The firm has a number of significant long-term land development and investment projects and I’m excited to drive these opportunities forwards.”