Entries tagged

‘punishment’

EventDate
The death of Gentleman Johnny 4th November
Scotland carries out its last female execution 10th October
William Brodie is hanged before 40,000 spectators 1st October
John Porteous isn’t executed as he’s already dead 8th September
Half-hangit Maggie comes back to life 2nd September
The last hanging in Scotland 15th August
Scottish pirate William Kidd is executed 23rd May
Leith petition fails to save a man 4th April
Mary McKinnon stands trial for murder 14th March
Edinburgh carries out its last female execution 11th March