Robin took up guitar at around 11 and quickly moved into playing Rock, Blues and Jazz. Robin studied classical guitar at Napier University Edinburgh with Rodger Quin and then continued his training at the RSAMD in Glasgow studying with Phillip Thorne. Whilst studying at the RSAMD he attended master classes with David Russell and Turibio Santos and played at a series of workshops with pianist Stan Barker (Digby Fairweather).   

On leaving, Robin played professionally with bands and groups ranging from Country to Blues to Rock and Metal to Funk and Fusion to Jazz and function bands. In addition, Robin continued his classical recitals and guest appearances at music and guitar societies throughout Scotland.  

 He took up guitarist slot with the Forth Dimension Big Band for a number of years whilst continuing to play with The High Society Jazz Band. Robin also played on a number of sessions with a variety of projects including adverts and radio jingles and a ‘Scotland World Cup Football Anthem’.   

Robin continues to play professionally with ensembles and projects at a variety of events and corporate functions throughout Scotland. He has featured at Jazz Festivals, Guitar Festivals, Celtic Connections and has been guest lecturer and teacher for a number of Guitar and Jazz workshops and seminars throughout the UK.   

Robin writes and play original material within the Jazz, Fusion and Funk idioms. Robin continues to lecture in music and is head of Guitar Studies at Stevenson College Edinburgh.