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Scottish Will – Pre-decease of Beneficiary

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A Will in Scotland leaves a property in equal shares to A and B (no mention of failing to their issue). B has predeceased the testator but has one child.
I can see that in England Section 33(1) of the Wills Act would mean B's child would be entitled to B's share of the property, but I can't find if that would be the same in Scotland. My research so far suggests the value of B's half of the property would become part of the residue (which does mention failing to their issue) - Can anyone clarify the correct position? BTW, I have looked through the Succession (Scotland) Act but still not sure!
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Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll
(I presume the property in question is heritage and legitim is not relevant)