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Murder on the Isle of Islay.
The island of Islay is a small island on the west coast of Scotland. Typical of a Scottish hebridean island it has miles of beaches and coastal views to die for. The locals are also pretty friendly. A local custom of giving passing cars a friendly wave has become famous amongst tourists and has affectionately been nicknamed the ‘Islay wave’. Visitors return to the island year after year and often reminisce about fun filled evenings at the local pub, fuelled by traditional Scottish music and the finest of single malts.
I’ve been made aware this article has sparked quite a lot of interest on Islay. Judging by the sheer amount of views on the page this would seem accurate. I’d be interested to write a possible part two with any further information someone may be able to provide. Please email any local information you may have about this case at scottishtruecrime@gmail.com
It is often described as an idyllic hebridean paradise so visitors to the island of Islay may be shocked to learn that in the 1970s a brutal murder of a local woman shocked this tiny island community.
In late December of 1974, PC Howard MacLeod was called to an address on Shore Street, Bowmore. Neighbours raised concern when they noticed fresh milk bottles had not been collected from the front door step of the property. He arrived at the address to find the front door locked so…
