Man, 75, arrested over dog walker death in Aberfeldy
Brian Low died three days before his 66th birthday
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A 75-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Perthshire dog walker three months ago.
The body of retired groundsman Brian Low, 65, was found in Aberfeldy at about 09:00 on 17 February.
His death was initially thought to be "medical-related" but an examination later found he had actually been shot.
The man is currently being questioned by detectives from the Major Investigation Team.
Mr Low worked at the nearby Edradynate Estate for more than 20 years until his retirement in February last year.
He lived in Aberfeldy with his partner and died three days before his 66th birthday.
His death certificate, seen by BBC Scotland News, confirmed he died of a shotgun wound to the neck and chest.
More than 800 people were interviewed in the police investigation into Mr Low's death, with officers reviewing 2,400 hours of CCTV footage from 56 cameras.
Police officers were seen entering a home in Aberfeldy
On Friday there was a significant police presence outside a house, in Aberfeldy’s Crieff Road, that is connected to the investigation.
Uniformed and plain clothes officers were seen entering and leaving the property with an officer stationed outside.
Police sniffer dogs were also deployed in the garden.
Police sniffer dogs were also deployed at the property
Timeline
Saturday 17 February - Brian Low's body is found with his dog on a remote track in the Pitilie area near Aberfeldy
Wednesday 21 February - Medical examination establishes that Mr Low had injuries consistent with being fatally shot
Friday 23 February - A post mortem confirms that Mr Low had been shot
Saturday 24 February - Police tell Mr Low's family the finds of the post mortem
Tuesday 27 February - Police announce they have launched a murder investigation into Mr Low's death
Tuesday 23 April - Police say they have visited more than 500 properties in the area and are sifting through 2,400 hours of CCTV footage from 56 cameras
Friday 24 May - A 75-year-old man is arrested in connection with Mr Low's death