Finlay MacDonald Found Guilty in Murder Case

Finlay MacDonald, 41, has been found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law John MacKinnon and attempting to murder three others during a violent spree on the Isle of Skye and mainland Highlands on August 10, 2022. He began by stabbing his wife Rowena multiple times, then proceeded with a shotgun to kill MacKinnon and injure John and Fay MacKenzie. MacDonald claimed diminished responsibility due to mental disorders, including undiagnosed autism and personality disorder, but experts testified that these did not significantly impair his ability to control his actions. The prosecution argued that the attacks were premeditated, fueled by deep resentment against his victims. Despite his defense, the jury at the High Court in Edinburgh returned a verdict of guilty on all charges.