Iona called to the bar in June 2024 as a Lord Hope scholar. Prior to calling, she worked in a criminal defence and family law firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2023.

While working as a trainee solicitor she regularly represented clients in Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland in both criminal and family matters. She also instructed Counsel in the High Court of Justiciary and assisted with the preparation of cases.

During devilling Iona gained particular experience in cases involving adoption and permanence, referral proceedings and residence and contact orders. Iona continued to gain experience in first instance criminal trial work in both the Sheriff and High Court.

As a devil Iona spent time at the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry and has an interest in public inquiry work.

Since calling to the bar in 1995, Victoria has been instructed as junior counsel in many of the most complex and high profile trials in Scotland (HMA v Shirley McKie, HMA v William Beggs, HMA v Luke Mitchell and HMA v Peter Tobin). Victoria relishes the challenges cases such as this provide and is known for her thorough,professional and committed approach. She also regularly appears in her own right in both Sheriff and Jury trials throughout Scotland, and in the High Court. She recently successfully challenged the methodology of what is termed “Shaken Baby Syndrome”.

In addition, Victoria currently serves as an advocate member of the Scottish Sentencing Council and is Developmental Counsel for the General Medical Council.

Victoria is an Ad Hoc Advocate Depute.