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Man charged in connection with death of dog walker found on remote track

The 75-year-old is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court in connection with the death of Brian Low.

Police at the scene in the Pitilie area on the outskirts of Aberfeldy
Police at the scene in the Pitilie area on the outskirts of Aberfeldy (Andrew Milligan/PA)
By Neil Pooran, PA Scotland

Police have charged a 75-year-old man in connection with 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.

The body of Brian Low was discovered in a remote area near Aberfeldy
The body of Brian Low was discovered in a remote area near Aberfeldy (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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.”