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Murder and mayhem on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and Nature

CHAPTER

Edinburgh's Dark Medical History

This chapter explores the grim history of Edinburgh's medical school, revealing the intense demand for cadavers that spurred the emergence of private anatomy schools. It recounts the chilling tale of a criminal duo's murders for financial gain and the eventual repercussions of their actions, alongside the significant historical context of key figures and locations in the city's past.

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