A 56-year-old man has been found guilty of carrying out serious sexual offences against children in Oban.
A 56-year-old man has been found guilty of carrying out serious sexual offences against children who were within his care at a residential home in Oban.
Between 1998-1999, Alexander Boyd carried out rapes, attempted rapes and sexual assaults.
He was found guilty of four charges at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, 3 November, 2025, and is due to be sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025.
The offences involved two girls in his care and his offending came to light when witnesses came forward and spoke to police.
Detective Inspector Peter MacMillan said: "Boyd abused his position of trust to carry out horrific offending against vulnerable children.
"He was being paid to look after these children and instead took advantage and committed crimes at a place where they should have been safe.
"Police Scotland will fully investigate abuse wherever it occurs and whoever the perpetrator is, no matter how long ago it happened.
"I'd encourage anyone with concerns about sexual abuse to contact officers or one of our support services who will listen and investigate."
