McAlpine called the letters intrusive and the behavior terrifying, detailing impacts on safety and professional life, including thoughts of changing career or relocating.

Green was found guilty of a course of conduct causing fear and alarm spanning from early 2021 to late 2024 andReceived two years of supervision plus a lifetime non-harassment order.

The stalking of BBC Scotland presenter Anne McAlpine escalated from handwritten love letters in 2021 to direct, frightening contact, including attempts to reach her via BBC reception and repeated doorstep visits at night.

Initial letters to BBC Scotland contained declarations of love, poetry, and gifts, but the behavior progressed to intimidation and attempts to access her at work and home.

Judge notes McAlpine’s safety concerns and the aim of a lifetime non-harassment order, with the sentence shaped by Green’s lack of prior convictions and time spent on remand.

McAlpine said she felt terrified, exposed, and vulnerable, considering how the stalking affected her sense of safety and public career, while expressing gratitude for police and judicial support.

The stalking campaign spanned four years, culminating in 2024 with incidents at McAlpine’s home that prompted legal action.

Escalating events in 2024 included Green’s proximity to McAlpine’s home, late-night doorbell binges, and attempts to make direct contact through reception or phone, leading to police intervention and arrest.

Handwritten letters grew increasingly intense, with personal details about McAlpine’s appearance and routines.

The case underscores stalking’s impact on victims and the role of a responsive justice system in protecting people in high-profile positions.

Robert Green, 71, from Glasgow, was convicted of persistent harassment and sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court to two years of supervision and a lifetime non-harassment order.

McAlpine described lasting effects such as increased anxiety and introversion, tempered by moments of relief and a sense of closure as the case concluded.