New research has unveiled some of the most unusual Scottish crimes of the 19th century
Fascinating 19th century Scottish custody records have been unearthed, and include unusual incidents such as a man being jailed for "annoying his mother".
The newly released records document a period of approximately 50 years between 1798 and 1853. The log for Bridewell Prison, Edinburgh, spans 40 years and 40,000 entries while Perth Prison was first to be digitised. Unique 19th century Scottish criminal records 1806, Edinburgh Bridewell — Mary Perrie 31 Sent by the magistrate at her own request, being lame . Sentenced to 30 days
1829, Edinburgh Bridewell — James Barclay, 39 Violating the sepulchres of the dead. Sentenced to six months hard labour
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