Shona grew up locally and was educated in Dunbar. Her previous experience has included working for a charitable organisation as well as sales and marketing for an engineering firm. After a break from work to start a family Shona decided to fulfil her ambition to study law. She attended Edinburgh University where she recently graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a Diploma in Legal Practice. Being born and bred in East Lothian she was delighted to have the opportunity to work locally in a general legal practice. Shona takes an active role in the Community as a Beaver Scout Leader. She also belongs to a local film club, and enjoys walking in the local countryside, swimming and yoga.