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December

4 December 1591: Geillis Duncan is executed as a witch at Castlehill in Edinburgh. Her death marks...

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June

1 June 1878: The Tay Railway Bridge opens, linking Dundee with Fife in a bold display of Victorian...

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February

1 February 1692: Troops are moved south from Fort William and billeted with the MacDonalds in...

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August

1 August: Lughnasaidh and Lammas mark the traditional start of the harvest season. Communities celebrate with fairs and rituals to ensure a bountiful crop. Therefore, the month begins with a deep connection to the land and its...

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September

2 September 1724: The unsuccessful execution of Maggie Dickson takes place in Edinburgh. Convicted...

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