Trial Begins for Man Accused of Murder

Finlay MacDonald, 41, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh for the murder of his brother-in-law, John MacKinnon, during a shooting spree on the Isle of Skye on August 10, 2022. He faces charges of attempted murder against his wife, Rowena MacDonald, and a couple, Fay and John MacKenzie, as well as possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life. MacDonald denies all charges and claims his actions were impaired by an abnormality of mind, which could lead to a conviction of culpable homicide if the jury accepts his defense. Testimony revealed details of the alleged shooting incidents in the villages of Teangue and Dornie. The trial continues before Judge Lady Drummond, with visual evidence presented to the jury, including maps and photographs of the locations involved.