GP who 'harassed' woman raped by his son appears in court

Dr Andrew McFarlane is accused of posting abusive messages about Ellie Wilson on social media

A GP has appeared in court charged with posting abusive social media messages about a woman raped by his son.

Andrew McFarlane, 61, faces claims he caused Ellie Wilson "fear and alarm" over a series of offensive, derogatory and abusive comments on a number of social media platforms between October 2023 and October 2025.

His son, Daniel McFarlane, was jailed for five years in 2022 for raping Ms Wilson, who has since become a campaigner for survivors of sexual violence.

Dr McFarlane, a GP in the Highlands, made no plea during a hearing at Inverness Sheriff Court on Tuesday. The case was continued until next month so that Dr McFarlane could obtain legal representation.

Dr McFarlane was reported to the General Medical Council (GMC) over the allegations after he was arrested in August.

It is also claimed Dr McFarlane posted screenshots of private and sexual conversations between his son and Ms Wilson.

Daniel McFarlane attacked Ms Wilson between December 2017 and February 2018 when he was a medical student at the University of Glasgow.

He was found guilty of two rape charges and sentenced to five years in prison in July 2022.

Dr McFarlane was bailed and is due to appear again on 23 December.