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Former Gamekeeper David Campbell Convicted of Murdering Ex-Colleague Brian Low in 2024 Ambush Near Aberfeldy
In the small Scottish village of Aberfeldy, Perthshire, a long-standing grudge culminated in a premeditated murder on February 16, 2024. Brian Low, 65, was shot dead with a shotgun at close range while walking his dog along a remote rural track known as Leafy Lane or a similar path. The location was an ideal ambush spot, hidden behind a low stone wall with clear visibility of approaching walkers and no nearby witnesses or traffic. David Campbell, a 75-year-old (later 77 at sentencing) former chief gamekeeper who had worked with Low at the Edradynate Estate, was found guilty of the murder following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The two men had a deteriorated relationship spanning years, with Campbell believing Low had attempted to frame him for wildlife crimes on the estate, fostering deep resentment that persisted even after decades without contact. Police initially mishandled the scene, treating Low's death as a medical emergency or accident despite visible wounds and blood; the body was removed without securing the area, and forensic evidence was compromised over six days due to public access and weather. The murder was only identified after a post-mortem revealed shotgun pellets and multiple facial wounds. Campbell was arrested months later, with evidence including disabled home CCTV on the day of the killing, his use of an e-bike to reach the scene, and historical threats he had made. The jury convicted him on February 25, 2026, describing the act as a calculated execution driven by lingering bitterness. Campbell received a life sentence with a minimum of 19 years before parole eligibility. Police Scotland acknowledged initial errors and implemented changes to scene attendance and training procedures. The case shocked the tight-knit community, highlighting how unresolved grudges can erupt into violence in rural areas.
Former Gamekeeper David Campbell Convicted of Murdering Ex-Colleague Brian Low in 2024 Ambush Near Aberfeldy
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