Man dies in helicopter accident

Police Scotland has confirmed the identity of the man who died in an incident involving a helicopter on North Uist on Wednesday June 13.

Peter Clunas, 59, from the Newburgh area in Aberdeenshire, was the sole occupant of a PDG Aviation Services helicopter when it crashed into the water at Loch Scadavay.

Mr Clunas’s family said: ‘We would like to thank emergency services for all their efforts at the scene of the accident.

‘Peter was a larger than life character who loved flying. He leaves a partner Angela and two sons, Alasdair and Bob, from his previous marriage to Jane.

Chief Inspector Ian Graham said: ‘Our thoughts remain with Mr Clunas’s family and friends at this difficult time, as well as the local community on North Uist.’