Ayrshire pensioner to stand trial accused of sex attacks on Waverley paddle steamer
David Neill's accused of targeting three teenage boys between 1982 and 1986
An Ayrshire pensioner is to stand trial charged with sex attacks on board the Waverley paddle steamer.
David Neill faced the accusations, which allegedly occurred between 1982 and 1986, at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Prosecutors allege three teenage boys were targeted on the boat.
This includes claims one was abused “in the course of voyages” between Glasgow, England and Wales.
Another is said to have been attacked while asleep.
The 75 year-old from Galston pleaded not guilty to four charges of indecent assault. His lawyer Edward Gilroy and prosecutor Erin Campbell said a trial could be set.
Lord Beckett fixed a trial due to begin in January next year, which is expected to last around five days.
Bail for Neill was continued in the meantime.