It’s the anniversary of Mary Reid or Timney’s death today and I think of her often. She is notable in history for being the last woman to suffer death by public execution in Scotland, right here in Dumfries, and I first became interested in her case back in early 2010. We were embarking on...

This Saturday, 12th May marks the 150th anniversary of the last public execution in Scotland. Robert Colvin Smith was hanged for murder at the old Buccleuch Street Prison, ensuring his place in the annals of Scottish criminal history. Our award-winning team has created a new history tour focusing on this landmark case. Deadly Dumfries...