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Sophie was a fantastic girl ... decent, vivacious and bright

THE devastated parents of a schoolgirl believed to have been accidentally shot dead by her gamekeeper boyfriend, who then killed himself, have paid tribute to their "bright and beautiful" daughter.

tragedy: Sophie Taylor was accidentally shot  by her boyfriend.  Picture: Newsline Scotland
tragedy: Sophie Taylor was accidentally shot by her boyfriend. Picture: Newsline Scotland

Sophie Taylor, who celebrated her 16th birthday just days ago, died from gunshot wounds at a cottage on Glenavon estate near Tomintoul.

Her boyfriend, Calum Murray, 18, is thought to have panicked and shot himself. The double tragedy was witnessed by two friends of the young couple.

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