Tales of Forgotten Scottish History

Tales of Forgotten Scottish History

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Thomas and Vmphra Jardane and the Burning of the Place of Littilgill

Thomas and Vmphra Jardane and the Burning of the Place of Littilgill

A Tale of Crime, Pardons, and Justice in 17th-Century Scotland

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Oct 23, 2023
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In the turbulent 17th century, Scotland was a land of profound change, with its legal system evolving amid a backdrop of political and social upheaval. This era witnessed swift and often harsh justice. This 2000-word blog post delves into the intriguing narrative of Thomas and Vmphra Jardane, whose alleged crimes included arson, theft, and murder, notab…

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