The Jim King Show

Gangland Shootings & Mayhem With Gangster Blink MacDonald

July 13, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Ian "Blink" MacDonald is a notorious Glasgow gangland figure whose life story directly connects to armed robberies, multiple prison sentences, and violent underworld feuds. He earned his nickname "Blink" due to his reputation for claims that he would "kill in the blink of an eye".The primary events of his life in the Glasgow underworld highlight his involvement in high-stakes crime and violence:The £6 Million Bank HeistThe Incident: In 1992, MacDonald participated in a high-risk, botched £6 million armed bank raid in Torquay, Devon.The Fallout: During the violent robbery, a bank teller was shot in the head.The Sentence: In 1992, MacDonald was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the heist. He went on to serve 10 years of that term before his release.

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