Inverness Man found dead in tent near Inverness was former soldier By David Kerr October 31 2016, 3:04 pm October 31 2016, 3:04 pm Share Man found dead in tent near Inverness was former soldier Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/1070728/man-found-dead-tent-near-inverness-former-soldier/ Copy Link A man found dead in a tent in an abandoned quarry near Inverness was a former soldier. The body of James Thomson Lawson Fernie was found in a tent at Torvean Quarry on September 18. Police have today confirmed his identity and said that the 64-year-old served with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. Mr Fernie is originally from the Stirling area and has family connections in Cornwall. A police spokesman said: “There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this death.” A major police operation was launched after the discovery in the secluded corner of the quarry. Police believe that the remains may have lain for some time before being discovered.
