Ex-Scottish gamekeeper David Campbell is refused permission to appeal his conviction for murder

David Campbell, the former Head gamekeeper of Edradynate Estate in Perthshire, who was recently convicted of murdering his former colleague, groundsman Brian Low, has had his application to appeal his conviction rejected.

Campbell was convicted of murder after a 13-day trial at the High Court in Glasgow in February this year.

The court heard how he’d ambushed Brian Low, 65, by laying in wait on a remote footpath near Aberfeldy where Mr Low walked his dog. Campbell used a shotgun to shoot and kill Mr Low on 16 February 2024 and then tried to cover up his whereabouts to avoid detection.

Campbell, 77, was jailed for life and was told he must serve a minimum term of 19 years before he is eligible for release. He submitted an application to appeal his sentence shortly after his conviction.

However, according to an article on the STV News website today, court officials have confirmed that his appeal against conviction has been refused.

I can’t say that I’m sorry, and I know plenty of others will feel the same way.