Dumbarton man appears in court charged with alleged rape
He is charged with indecent assault and rape, of stalking, and of assault to severe injury.
Mr McGillivary, from Dumbarton, is further charged with an assault to injury and danger of life.
Another charge relates to sexual coercion and communicating indecently.
A further allegation is abuse of a partner or ex, and he is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.
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There are also eight more charges under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.
Mr McGillivary appeared in private at the court where he made no plea or declaration and was committed for further examination.
He was remanded in custody.
The case is now live and restrictions apply under the Contempt of Court Act.
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