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    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMIBy No Comments1 Min Read
    No court action after two men died in Peterhead scaffolding accident 

    No court action will be taken after two men died following a scaffolding accident in Aberdeenshire in 2021.

    George Forbes and Alistair Buchan, both 77, died following the incident in Peterhead on the town’s Merchant Street, near St Peter’s Church.

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said it had now been decided there will be no proceedings in the case.

    Mr Forbes was pronounced dead at the scene, while Mr Buchan was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, but later also died.

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated and reported the incident to the procurator fiscal.

    A spokesperson for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said: “After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, including the available admissible evidence, Crown Counsel instructed that there should be no proceedings taken at this time.  

    “The Crown reserves the right to proceed in the future should further evidence become available.”  

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    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI, is a recognised industry analyst and consumer-protection writer specialising in the UK home-improvement and trades sector. With over two decades of experience in business management, trade standards, and local-service markets, James brings a trusted, evidence-based voice to homeowners and professionals across Sussex and the wider UK. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, James is committed to promoting best practice, transparency, and fair pricing within the trades industry. His Chartered Manager status reflects his long-standing work advising SMEs, independent tradespeople, and emerging digital platforms on sustainable growth and customer trust. James serves as the Lead Research Editor for Sussex Trades Mag, where he writes in-depth guides, trade comparisons, expert reviews, and consumer advice designed to help both homeowners and trades make confident decisions. He is also a key contributor to MyTradeLinks, offering insight into digital transformation, local trade discovery, and community-driven service platforms. Across all of his work, James focuses on three principles: clarity, accountability, and empowering the local workforce. His articles aim to cut through jargon, expose industry myths, and highlight the standards that genuinely matter when choosing a tradesperson. When he isn’t analysing market trends or writing for Sussex Trades Mag, James mentors small business owners, supports community development projects, and continues his research into how technology can strengthen trust between homeowners and local trades.

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