The History of Leith

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July 15, 2005

Infamous shooting by pupil to be relived in victim’s home

IT was an infamous crime that shocked 16th century Edinburgh.

A prominent businessman and city magistrate shot and killed by a pupil outside the old Royal High School in the Old Town.

Even in a day when students regularly carried guns to school and often staged rebellions against school authorities, the case was a cause célèbre, which was reported to James VI. for more click here

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