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Skye gunman loses bid to appeal against murder conviction

Finlay MacDonald, 41, was ordered to serve a minimum of 28 years behind bars when he was sentenced in November.

The Independent UK

Bagpipe experts rubbish media claims instrument is 'in the doldrums'

INTEREST in bagpipes has “grown massively” both in Scotland and internationally as young people are keen to learn the instrument, top industry…

The National (Scotland)

Man jailed over murdering brother-in-law in Isle of Skye shooting spree

Finlay MacDonald found guilty of stabbing wife multiple times before going on a rampage with a shotgun and knife

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Sisters of Skye shooting victim condemn ‘callous and cowardly’ murderer

John MacKinnon, 47, was murdered by his brother-in-law Finlay MacDonald in a spree of violence on Skye and the Scottish mainland in August 2022.

Evening Standard

‘Evil’ man jailed for Skye gun rampage which left one dead and three injured

Finlay MacDonald, 41, will serve a minimum of 28 years behind bars for murder and attempted murder.

Evening Standard

Man jailed for life over Skye gun rampage which left one dead and three injured

Finlay MacDonald, 41, murdered his brother-in-law and attempted to kill his wife and a married couple on August 10, 2022.

Evening Standard

Skye gunman guilty of murdering brother-in-law and trying to kill three others

Finlay MacDonald, 41, went on a violent rampage on the island and Scottish mainland on August 10, 2022.

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Skye man jailed for life after murdering brother-in-law in shooting spree

A MAN who carried out a series of shootings in the Scottish Highlands has been found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to kill…

The National (Scotland)

Father guilty of murdering brother-in-law and stabbing wife in Isle of Skye shooting spree

Finlay MacDonald has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 28 years after he was found guilty of stabbing his wife nine times in a ‘frenzied’ attack before going on a shooting spree

The Independent UK

Jury considers verdict in trial of man accused of Skye shooting spree

Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Skye shooting accused ‘fully in control’ of his actions, court told

Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Skye shooting accused stabbed wife in 'moment of madness', court told

A man accused of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to murder his wife and two other people said he stabbed her in a “moment of…

The National (Scotland)

Skye shooting accused said he stabbed wife in ‘moment of madness’, court told

Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Man accused of Skye shooting said he would ‘sort out’ osteopath, trial told

Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

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Woman feared she and husband were going to be killed, shooting trial told

Finlay MacDonald, 41, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh where he is accused of murder and attempted murder.

Evening Standard

Sister of alleged Skye gunman ‘tried to save husband’s life’, court told

Lyn-Anne MacKinnon told the court that she saw her husband standing at the kitchen sink after allegedly being shot by her own brother.

The National (Scotland)

Man accused of Skye shooting spree tells court osteopath 'ruined his life'

A MAN accused of a fatal shooting spree in Skye and Wester Ross had threatened to kill an osteopath who he claimed “ruined his life” and alleged…

Evening Standard

Man accused of Skye shooting spree claimed osteopath ruined his life, court told

Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies a charge of murder and three charges of attempted murder on August 10, 2022.

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Evening Standard

Wife of Skye murder accused tells court he attacked her with a knife

Rowena MacDonald said she was left drenched in blood and with punctured lungs after the attack in August 2022.

Evening Standard

Man on trial accused of murdering brother-in-law in Skye shooting spree

Findlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The Conversation

20 best New Zealand books of the 21st century: as chosen by experts

Last month, we enjoyed reading The New York Times Best Books of the 21st century – but were disappointed it included no Australian or New Zealand authors.

The National (Scotland)

Fashion and passion: Piper tells how grateful he is to play at Dior event

FROM masterminding the stirring sound of the pipes at last week’s Dior fashion show to organising Scotland’s major piping festival, Finlay…

The National (Scotland)

10 things that changed my life with National Piping Centre director Finlay MacDonald

Nan Spowart spoke with Finlay MacDonald, director of piping at The National Piping Centre and artistic director for Piping Live!

The Independent UK

Trial date set for man accused of shotgun murder of brother-in-law on Skye

Finlay MacDonald denies killing John MacKinnon and the attempted murder of three other people on the same day.

Daily Record

Wife of alleged Skye shooter reveals family experienced 'darkest moments' of life

Rowena has now revealed the family are working to put the 'darkest moments' of their lives behind them as they look forward to starting a 'fresh and happier life'.

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