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David Iain Fowler, Graham Cox and Hazel Crombie

Scotland · FAI No recommendations made Reference: [2026] FAI 1 Published: 24 Dec 2025 Sheriff: Sheriff Neil Wilson Sheriffdom: Grampian, Highland and Islands View PDF

Recommendations

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

Determination details

Reference
[2026] FAI 1
Published
24 December 2025
Sheriff
Sheriff Neil Wilson
Sheriffdom
Grampian, Highland and Islands
Date of death
2 May 1984
Cause of death
1a: Multiple injuries due to, or as a consequence of 1b: Fall from height whilst roped together and traversing the Aonach Eagach ridge.

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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.

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