Thorntons Solicitors

4.9 | 3567 Reviews 3,567 Reviews | Family Law

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3-5 High Street, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH19 2DA

0131 222 9975

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Regulated by:

The Law Society of Scotland

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Legal Knowledge 5.0/5

Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Children Law

Solicitors who have our Children Law Accreditation are specialists in dealing with legal issues related to children, such as:

adoption
child protection
arrangements for children following family breakdown

Family Mediation

When a relationship ends, family mediation can help you resolve things without going to court. This can avoid disputes and save you time and money.

Our accredited family mediation experts can help you work out issues such as divorce, parenting arrangements, and finances. They’re trained to help you in talking together to agree on a solution that works for you both.

Immigration Law Advanced

Our Immigration and Asylum Accreditation is the quality mark for legal practitioners who deal with visa and immigration issues. If your case is complicated, you can look for a member of our Immigration Law Advanced Accreditation.

Personal Injury

Our Personal Injury Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm has special expertise in handling personal injury cases. These are legal cases where someone has been injured, whether physically or emotionally, and is seeking compensation.

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
separation
divorce
arrangements for children
adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

The Law Society of Scotland

The Law Society of Scotland is the professional body for over 13,000 Scottish solicitors and was established in 1949. We have an overarching objective of leading legal excellence, and strive to excel and to be a world-class professional body, understanding and serving the needs of our members and the public. As part of our regulatory duties, we set and uphold standards to ensure the provision of excellent legal services and ensure the public can have confidence in Scotland’s solicitor profession.

The Law Society also has a statutory duty to work in the public interest in relation to the profession, a duty which we are strongly committed to achieving through our work to promote a strong, varied and effective legal profession working in the interests of the public and protecting and promoting the rule of law. We seek to influence the creation of a fairer and more just society through active engagement with the Scottish and United Kingdom governments, parliaments, wider stakeholders and our membership.

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Thorntons Solicitors are one of Scotland’s top independent law firms, providing expert legal advice on a comprehensive range of services for individuals, families and businesses across Dundee. While we are a progressive and ambitious firm, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality, practical advice together with exceptional client care.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 111

National 80 / 11,167

Contact details

0131 222 9975

enquiries@thorntons-law.co.uk

https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk

3-5 High Street, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH19 2DA

Clients say

The firm specialises in wills, powers of attorney, conveyancing, property sales/marketing and personal injury/employment matters, with strong legal knowledge and efficient, thorough case handling. Clients repeatedly praise clear, timely communication, proactive follow‑up and fast, well‑organised processes. Valued soft skills include compassion, patience and empathy during stressful or sensitive matters, friendliness, approachability and professionalism, plus attention to detail, trustworthiness and a personal, reassuring manner that makes complex matters feel straightforward.

Efficient service

Professional staff

Clear communication

Friendly approach

Helpful advice

Responsive team

Stress‑free process

Knowledgeable lawyers

Personal care

Quick turnaround

Andrew Scott

10 Jun 2026

Family Law

Power of Attorney

Needed Power of Attorney set up, was done very efficiently and easy to deal with. Friendly staff right from walking in the door to sitting down with one of the partners. Would recommend them and will be using again.

from Thorntons Law Llp

15/06/2026

Thank you so much for your kind review Andrew! We are really pleased to hear that your Power of Attorney was set up efficiently and that the whole experience felt easy and welcoming from the moment you walked through the door. Making every client feel comfortable and well looked after is something we care deeply about as a firm and it is wonderful to know that came through at every stage. Thank you for your recommendation and we look forward to seeing you again whenever you need us!

Margaret McWilliam

29 May 2026

Family Law

Helpful and easy

Very helpful and went through the process of the service we required with all the options available. Made what we wanted to do easy and under no stress.

from Thorntons Law Llp

01/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found our service helpful and that all options were clearly explained, making the process straightforward and stress-free.

Anonymous

9 Apr 2026

Family Law

Prompt service

Thorntons provided us with appointments on the same day as enquiry and everything was explained and dealt with very promptly, much faster than expected!

from Thorntons Law Llp

13/04/2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our clear and efficient handling exceeded your expectations.

Anonymous

22 Feb 2026

Family Law

Divorce laeyer

I used Lorna Buchanan for my separation and divorce after a long marriage. She was both very supportive and understanding as well as practical and pragmatic. Every step of the way she suggested sensible options and supported me in making decisions which led to our separation and divorce proceeding as smoothly and quickly as possible.

from Thorntons Law Llp

24/02/2026

Thank you so much for your kind review. We're pleased that our practical, pragmatic approach and clear guidance helped the process proceed smoothly and quickly. Your trust and positive feedback mean a great deal — wishing you all the best as you move forward.

Nickie

1 Sept 2025

Nickie

I can not recommend Ashley Brolly highly enough! Due to an ongoing family dispute, i have been with Ashley for a few years & i can't thank her enough. She is very professional / knowledgeable & definitely my voice of reason, even when I'm emotional she always knows the next step.

Thorntons Law Llp

03/09/2025

Hi Nickie. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We know how difficult ongoing family matters can be, and we’re so pleased to hear that Ashley has been able to support you through this journey. Your trust means a great deal, and we’ll continue to be here for you every step of the way.

Gary

3 Oct 2024

Gary

Duncan is definitely an expert at what he does. It's unfortunately a long process but he has won every battle put forward by the opposition. My children are getting what they deserve and I have regular contact away from the contact centre now.

A representative from Thorntons Law Llp responded to this review

07/10/2024

Duncan really is a credit to our firm. Glad to see things are looking positive for you, and most importantly your children.

Chole

4 Jun 2024

Chole

Duncan mackinnon is the best family law solicitor I wouldn’t go else where. He will fight your corner. Duncan is very knowledgeable, straight to the point, knows what he’s talking about he will always have your child’s best interest at heart. Couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor.

A representative from Thorntons Law Llp responded to this review

05/06/2024

Thank so much for your feedback Chole. Duncan is a huge asset to our Family Law team and your kind words are greatly appreciated!

Lynne

1 Aug 2023

Lynne

For anyone looking for a family lawyer, I can’t recommend Duncan Mackinnon highly enough. I’ve used Duncan twice over the last few years and Duncan is nothing other than fantastic at what he does. So much so, I hunted him down having dealt with Duncan at a previous firm!

A representative from Thorntons Law Llp responded to this review

25/09/2023

Thanks Lynne, we are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Duncan and our team. Providing compassionate, expert guidance in family law matters is our passion, and your feedback reaffirms that we're on the right track, so thank you for choosing Macnabs :)

Yvonne

15 Jul 2022

Yvonne

Highly reccomend duncan mackinnon. I've used him for a few years when he was at a previous firm but he's carried on representing me at his new firm. Always give his name when people ask who I use. If you need a good family lawyer - he's your guy

A representative from Thorntons Law Llp responded to this review

07/03/2023

Thank you Yvonne. Duncan and the rest of the family team are incredibly experienced in the full spectrum of family law, and we were glad to be able to help you.

Clients say

Efficient service

Professional staff

Clear communication

Friendly approach

Helpful advice

Responsive team

Stress‑free process

Knowledgeable lawyers

Personal care

Quick turnaround

Derek McFadden

21 Jul 2026

Housing & Property

Will and house conveyancing

Both the renewal of our wills and simultaneous house conveyancing wäre conducted in an extremely efficient and Professional manner by Louise and Katherine. Our wills had lockend very tired and rather untidy. Louise sorted this out within a week. Although not yet completed Katherine has been a huge help in sorting out the sale and purchase of our house, always chasing and communicating.

from Thorntons Law Llp

23/07/2026

Thank you for your feedback, Derek. We are pleased Louise resolved your documentation so swiftly, and that Katherine is guiding your property matters forward. We wish you the very best as your move nears completion.

Joan

17 Jul 2026

Contract Law

POA

Staff polite and very pleasant. POA only took two visits ( less than an hour in total). Excellent communication. Professional job. Very expensive.

from Thorntons Law Llp

21/07/2026

Thanks for the review, Joan! We're glad our team kept things polite, professional, and got your POA sorted smoothly in just two quick visits. We appreciate your honest feedback on the pricing as well. We always aim to balance top-tier service with fair value. Thanks again for trusting us with your POA!

Thomasina Beech

15 Jul 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills & Power off Attorney

Helpful staff everthing we needed to know was well explained at the meetings.

from Thorntons Law Llp

17/07/2026

Thank you so much for trusting us with such important matters, Thomasina, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything in the future!

Verity Allan

10 Jul 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills and power of attorney

Andrew was informative, efficient and friendly

from Thorntons Law Llp

14/07/2026

Thank you for the fantastic review, Verity! We are delighted that Andrew made the process of organizing your Will and Power of Attorney so informative, efficient, and friendly. All the very best!

Anonymous

8 Jul 2026

Kind Staff, who listened & acted swiftly

Exceptional service from the 1st email, then telephone contact, to meeting the solicitor in person who acted on our behalf. From meeting the solicitor to the final signing of documents, it was a swift professional service. Highly recommended. Thank You

from Thorntons Law Llp

13/07/2026

Thank you for the fantastic review! We are delighted that you experienced a swift and professional service from your very first email all the way to the final signing of your documents. Thank you for your support!

April ROBERTSON

17 Jul 2026

Housing & Property

April

I have just had the pleasure of working with Val Young Sales negotiator from Thorntons and also her lovely team. Val was very supportive throughout the sales process for my house. She offered good clear advice and good commuication and support until a sale was negotiated. I'd definitely recommend using Thorntons for a house sale or purchase or both.

from Thorntons Law Llp

21/07/2026

Thank you so much for the lovely review, April! Selling a house is a big journey, so we are thrilled that Val and her team were there to offer clear advice, great communication, and strong support every step of the way. Thank you for choosing Thorntons and best of luck with your next chapter!

Kalem Turner

8 Jul 2026

Kalem

Big thanks to Lauren Buchanan for her help really appreciate it. Proper professional & lovely to deal with - I will for sure be back if & when I have the need. All the best

from Thorntons Law Llp

10/07/2026

Big thanks to you for the great review, Kalem! We are so pleased to hear that Lauren provided such a professional and lovely experience for you. We'd be more than happy to welcome you back whenever you need us in the future. All the best to you too!

Michelle

30 Jun 2026

Michelle

First class service from a first class team. Made a busy stressful process seamless. Thank you to everyone involved, highly recommended.

from Thorntons Law Llp

03/07/2026

Hi Michelle, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We know just how demanding and overwhelming these processes can be, so we are absolutely thrilled that our team could absorb that pressure and deliver a flawless experience for you.

Nanisa Feilden

9 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Nanisa

Everything around the marketing of the property was handled in a very organised and efficient manner. Val was very helpful in providing advice on handling offers.

from Thorntons Law Llp

15/06/2026

Thank you so much for your kind review Nanisa! We are really pleased to hear that everything was handled in such an organised and efficient manner and that Val was on hand to provide helpful and clear advice throughout the process. We will make sure she sees your lovely words. We hope to be of assistance to you again in the future!

Dan Rutherford

29 May 2026

Dan

Val, Anita and the team at Thorntons were very helpful and supportive throughout the process

from Thorntons Law Llp

01/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that our team were helpful and supportive throughout your process.

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