Man on Trial for Isle of Skye Shooting Spree Claims Mental Impairment

Finlay MacDonald denies murder and attempted murder charges, citing abnormality of mind as defense in court.

Finlay MacDonald, 41, stands accused of murdering his brother-in-law, John MacKinnon, and attempting to murder three others in a series of attacks on August 10, 2022.
MacDonald allegedly shot MacKinnon with a shotgun at his home on the Isle of Skye and is also accused of stabbing his wife, Rowena MacDonald, on the same day.
The accused has pleaded not guilty, claiming his actions were influenced by an abnormality of mind, potentially impacting his ability to control his conduct.
MacDonald reportedly harbored resentment towards an osteopath, blaming him for worsening a back injury and expressing intentions to kill him.
Court testimonies revealed past family tensions and MacDonald's fixation on grievances, including marital issues and health problems, contributing to the strained relations.