From left to right: Sheriff Principal Duncan Murray, Sheriff Patrick Hughes and Lord Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute Patrick Stewart.
THERE was a new sheriff in town in July. Patrick Hughes, 40, was officially inducted into his new role on Wednesday July 5, taking over from Sheriff Ruth Anderson QC who retired.
Dozens of people made their way to the Oban court for the ceremony – Sheriff principal Duncan Murray, procurator fiscal Laura Mundell, and Karen MacAllister of Oban Faculty of Solicitors attended the event and were full of praise for Sheriff Hughes’ appointment.