Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

Robert Ean McLeod

Reference [2026] FAI 34 Published 24 June 2026 Sheriff Sheriff Ian Wallace Sheriffdom Grampian, Highland and Islands Date of death 18 November 2024 Location Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Cause of death a traumatic brain injury caused by being struck on the head by a metal ring feeder used for feeding cattle.

Recommendations

The sheriff made no recommendations under section 26(1)(b) of the 2016 Act in this determination.

About Fatal Accident Inquiries

Fatal Accident Inquiries are held under the 2016 Act before a sheriff. They are mandatory for deaths in custody and at work. The sheriff may make recommendations under s.26(1)(b); recipients must respond within 8 weeks under s.28. See the methodology page for detail.

Data: scotcourts.gov.uk.