Scots Insta-famous adventurer accused of abusing three partners over eight years

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An online star whose climbing adventures are followed by thousands of fans has been accused of abusive behaviour towards three ex-partners.

One woman was shocked to find Martin McGinley had filmed them having sex in a pub toilet, she told a court yesterday.And a former police officer claimed McGinley flew into a rage after she complained about his raunchy moves with another woman at a fancy dress party.Former soldier McGinley, 36, is the self-styled Scottish Adventurer.

He has nearly 10,000 followers on Instagram and posts videos of his Scottish hill-climbing feats on YouTube. He was on trial at Hamilton Sheriff Court yesterday accused of domestic abuse charges spanning eight years.

McGinley denies threatening or abusive behaviour, conducting a course of abusive behaviour towards two women and taking an intimate photo without a woman’s consent.One alleged victim, now aged 40, told prosecutor Scott O’Connor she had a three-month relationship with McGinley but ended it after they argued during a night out.She said: “The next morning my chest was bruised.