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Clean lines and a connection with nature: the modernist beach house jutting out over a Scottish loch

A couple’s dream home on Scotland’s rocky west coast is an audacious, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired feat of architecture

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

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

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

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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 · 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

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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) · 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 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

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.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 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.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

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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 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'.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2022

Island community suffering from 'vicarious trauma' in wake of shootings

AN island community is suffering from “vicarious trauma” following a series of incidents involving firearms, according to a local pastor.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

Close-knit community suffering from ‘vicarious trauma’ after shootings, MPs told

Reverend Gordon Matheson gave evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee as it began its inquiry into firearms licensing.

Daily Record · Aug 27, 2022

Skye 'shooting victim' John MacKinnon laid to rest as funeral takes place for father-of-six

The 47-year-old was laid to rest as the community mourned the tragic events that unfolded earlier this month.

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

Minute's silence to be held for Skye 'shooting victim' John MacKinnon as funeral takes place

The 47-year-old will be laid to rest on Saturday with a silence observed by the community as they mourn the tragic events that unfolded earlier this month.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

Fundraisers to help families of alleged Skye gun attacks raise over £65,000

A 39-year-old Skye man made a second private appearance at Inverness Sheriff Court on Friday on a total of four charges, including one of murdering his brother-in-law.

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