Actor Iain Robertson, aged 45, is due to be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh after a jury convicted him last month of rape and four further offences relating to assaults on several women committed between 2004 and 2019.
Convictions and hearing
The convictions relate to a total of five offences against multiple complainants. The rape for which Robertson was found guilty was said to have taken place at some point between 2018 and 2019. The trial was held at the High Court in Glasgow.
During the trial, one witness told the court that Robertson had sex with her despite her making clear she was not consenting and described going "limp" when he was on top of her.
Giving evidence in his defence, Robertson accepted he was "no angel" but denied perpetrating any of the crimes. He told the court he was "aware" of when a woman was consenting to sex and said he is "sensitive" enough to recognise non-verbal cues. The jury rejected those defences and returned guilty verdicts on all counts.
What happens next
Sentencing will take place at the High Court in Edinburgh. The court will consider factors including the nature and number of offences, the impact on victims, and any mitigation put forward by the defence. Sentencing remarks will be handed down in open court.
- Defendant: Iain Robertson, 45
- Offences: One count of rape plus four further offending counts
- Period of offending alleged: 2004–2019
- Court for sentence: High Court, Edinburgh
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 |
| Convictions | 5 offences (including rape) |
| Trial court | High Court, Glasgow |
| Sentencing court | High Court, Edinburgh |
Local context and impact
The case attracted public attention due to Robertson's profile as a former cast member of the television series River City. Beyond the media interest, the convictions are significant for survivors and for public confidence in the criminal justice process. The court proceedings and the forthcoming sentence will be closely followed by those affected and by local communities across Scotland.
As sentencing proceeds in Edinburgh, the court will consider the full circumstances of the offending and the statements and evidence already given. No further details of any mitigation or the precise sentence have been released ahead of the hearing.
This report is based on material released following the trial and does not introduce any new allegations or speculation about the case beyond what has been proven in court.
