ROBERT MACKINNON STIRLING SENTENCED IN INVERNESS FOR DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE

A 55-year-old man, Robert Mackinnon Stirling, has received a 12-year prison sentence at the High Court in Inverness for the domestic and sexual abuse of two women. Alongside his imprisonment, he has been subject to a lifetime non-harassment order protecting his victims and will be registered as a sex offender.

Stirling was previously convicted on February 17, 2025, at the same court for multiple violent and sexual offences, including rape, committed between 2004 and 2022 across the Inner Hebrides, Ross-shire, and Moray Firth regions.

Detective Sergeant Laura MacKay stated, "Stirling is an abusive individual who subjected his victims to years of horrific offending, and he will now face the consequences of his actions. We acknowledge how difficult these enquiries can be for victims and would like to thank them for coming forward and assisting in bringing Stirling to justice."

She added, "I hope today's outcome provides them, and their families, with some sense of closure as they move forward with their lives."

She also emphasized the ongoing importance of addressing domestic abuse, saying, "Domestic abuse can cause lasting harm, and tackling this type of offending remains a priority for Police Scotland. I would encourage anyone who has experienced domestic or sexual abuse to report it to Police Scotland. Every report is taken seriously and will be fully investigated, with support available from partner agencies, including Rape Crisis Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid."

Anyone with concerns about domestic or sexual abuse is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101. In emergencies, always dial 999. Additionally, reports can be made anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.