I think I would advise her of your intentions in writing, giving a date by which she can raise any objections, and keep a copy, just in case she turns awkward later.
If the OP is erecting a new fence on their own property they may want to inform the neighbour about when the work will be done, but the neighbour has absolutely no entitlement to raise any objections.
Hi - Also in Scotland and had to establish a boundary recently. Getting the title deeds for both your properties is easy - there's a charge, but it will show you the boundary though not in particularly great detail. What I did was hire a land surveyor who came out to the house, surveyed the land, compared it with the deeds/OS maps and gave me a large format copy of the actual boundary (I used it to draw on when redesigning my garden cos he kindly gave me multiple large-format copies!). It's worth the expense - then you will know exactly where your boundary is and it negates any argument on your neighbour's part. I can recommend the guy I used who is on the east coast, a little bit north of Edinburgh if that helps! It's not a wildly expensive thing to do, and it gives you clarity and peace of mind
Thanks but in this case the boundary is clear cut. My neighbour’s house is built right up to the boundary line and the existing fence is an extension (give or take a few inches) of the side wall of her house. It was more her reluctance to let me organise and pay for a gorgeous new boundary fence that I was concerned about. I’ve spoken to her this afternoon and she’s had a change of heart and is now keen for a better divider so all has turned out well. Thanks again, V 😊
Thanks all for all your advice; it was a good outcome in the end. Will post pictures of new fence and borders and seating area (the world is my oyster now 🤪) once all is complete.
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If the OP is erecting a new fence on their own property they may want to inform the neighbour about when the work will be done, but the neighbour has absolutely no entitlement to raise any objections.
Thanks again, V 😊
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.