Murder of Alistair Wilson – update

Detectives investigating the murder of Alistair Wilson at his home in Nairn in 2004 travelled to Canada last week as part of their enquiries.

Officers from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team are working closely with colleagues in Canada to carry out witness interviews in Nova Scotia.

Around 7pm on Sunday, 28 November 2004, a man called at the family’s home on Crescent Road, Nairn, spoke to Alistair’s wife Veronica who answered the door and asked for Mr Wilson by name.

Mr Wilson went downstairs to speak to the man and was handed a blue envelope with the word “Paul” on it. He went inside briefly and then returned to the door for a second time when he was fatally shot.

Detective Superintendent Graeme Mackie said: “Officers are carrying out enquiries in Canada in connection with the murder of Alistair Wilson at his home in Nairn in November 2004

“Police Scotland is working closely with colleagues in Nova Scotia to carry out witness interviews as part of the investigation.

“More than 17 years have passed since Alistair was fatally shot on the doorstep of his home, but time is no barrier to justice.

“We remain committed to ensuring the person responsible for his murder is brought to justice so that we can give his family the answers they deserve.

“I would urge anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant they feel it may be, to come forward and speak to detectives. Please do not assume that the police already know the information you possess."

Anyone with information is asked to telephone 101, quoting reference 0515 of 4 March, 2022, or you can e-mail a dedicated inbox at SCDHOLMESAberdeen@scotland.pnn.police.uk