The sentencing of Finlay MacDonald for a shocking shooting rampage in the Highlands has sparked a debate on the adequacy of police response and firearms licensing in rural Scotland. After MacDonald killed his brother-in-law and injured others, questions have arisen…

The August 2022 shooting by Finlay MacDonald on the Isle of Skye, which left one dead and several injured, has triggered a renewed examination of Police Scotland’s handling of firearms licensing and emergency response protocols. MacDonald was sentenced to 28…