Education
McGhie was educated at Perth Academy, and studied at the School of Law of the University of Edinburgh.
McGhie was educated at Perth Academy, and studied at the School of Law of the University of Edinburgh.
McGhie was appointed Queen"s Counsel in 1983, and served as an Advocate Depute from 1983 to 1986. In 1996, he was appointed Chairman of the Scottish Land Court and President of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, with the judicial title, Lord McGhie.
Faculty of Advocates]
From 1987 to 1992, he was part-time Chairman of the Medical Appeal Tribunal, and from 1992 to 1996 was a Member of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.