75-year-old man charged over gun death of estate worker

Brian Low was walking his dog when he was shot near Aberfeldy in Perthshire

Brian Low was shot dead near Aberfeldy
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 25th May 2024
Last updated 26th May 2024

Police have charged a 75-year-old man over the death of a former estate worker in Perthshire.

Brian Low, 65, was found dead on a remote track in Pitilie near Aberfeldy around 8.30am on Saturday, February 17.

During a post-mortem examination six days later, it was discovered Mr Low, who retired from his job as a groundsman at the Edradynate Estate last year, had been shot.

On Friday morning, Police Scotland confirmed a man had been arrested in connection with Mr Low's death.

The 75-year-old man has now been charged in connection with Mr Low's death and is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday. He remains in custody.

Police Scotland said: "A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."

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