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 · May 8, 2025
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) · Jan 8, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024
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 · Nov 29, 2024
‘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 · Nov 29, 2024
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 · Nov 29, 2024
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. Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024
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) · Nov 29, 2024
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 · Nov 29, 2024
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 · Nov 29, 2024
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 · Nov 28, 2024
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) · Nov 21, 2024
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 · Nov 21, 2024
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 · Nov 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 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 · Nov 14, 2024 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) · Nov 14, 2024 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 · Nov 14, 2024 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.
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024 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 · Nov 13, 2024 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.
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The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2024 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) · Aug 13, 2023 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 · Jul 27, 2023 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 · Nov 24, 2022 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'.