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The Complete History of The Burke And Hare Murders

The Complete History of The Burke And Hare Murders

Find the answers to all your questions about the notorious Edinburgh Murderes Burke & Hare

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Ghosts & Murderers At The White Hart Inn, Edinburgh

Ghosts & Murderers At The White Hart Inn, Edinburgh

From detatched legs to resident ghosts and links with murderers Burke & Hare, Edinburgh’s White Hart Inn seems to have it all

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Edinburgh Miniature Coffins: Discovering the Fairy Coffins of Arthur’s Seat

Edinburgh Miniature Coffins: Discovering the Fairy Coffins of Arthur’s Seat

Found in the ‘Daith Comes In’ gallery at Scotland’s National Museum, the Edinburgh miniature coffins or Burke & Hare murder dolls still have a sense of mystery

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‘Making a Killing’: How Much Money Did Burke & Hare Make?

‘Making a Killing’: How Much Money Did Burke & Hare Make?

Just how much money did Burke and Hare make on their ten month killing spree in Edinburgh? In this post, I’ve collected the figures together and taken a look.

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What Happened To William Hare ( A Detailed Look)

What Happened To William Hare ( A Detailed Look)

Just what happened to William Hare after he was released from Calton Gaol in 1829? Let’s take a look at just a few of the theories out there.

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Burke & Hare’s Final Victim | The Last Days of Margaret Docherty

Burke & Hare’s Final Victim | The Last Days of Margaret Docherty

On the Eve of All Hallows, 1828, notorious Edinburgh murders William Burke and William Hare murdered their last victim…

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The Simple Art of Burking

The Simple Art of Burking

By the end of 1829, after William Burke – one-half of Edinburgh’s famous murderers Burke and Hare – had…

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The Murderer William Burke: Finding His Skeleton

The Murderer William Burke: Finding His Skeleton

If you’re interested in the macabre story of the now infamous murderers Burke and Hare, you’ll know that William Burke…

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Body Snatching In Edinburgh:  The Notorious ‘Merry Andrew’

Body Snatching In Edinburgh: The Notorious ‘Merry Andrew’

Someone had to supply cadavers to the anatomy schools of Edinburgh beofre Burke and Hare came on the scene. It’s time to meet Edinburgh’s real body snatchers

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Suzie Lennox Body Snatching

Suzie Lennox

Hi, I'm Suzie, a body snatching historian and solo traveller with a passion for Scotland's darker travel destinations.

Join me as I visit Scotland's spookier locations & conquer my fear of ghosts along the way!

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The History of Witches 1720 Wellcome Collection
Edinburgh’s Nor Loch (Witches, Skeleton’s & Why it was Drained)
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Burke and Hare Murder Dolls National Museum Scotland
Edinburgh Miniature Coffins: Discovering the Fairy Coffins of Arthur’s Seat
View Post Edinburgh Miniature Coffins: Discovering the Fairy Coffins of Arthur’s Seat
Extraordinary Life of Deacon Brodie DiggingUp1800
The Extraordinary Life of Deacon Brodie (A Full Account)
View Post The Extraordinary Life of Deacon Brodie (A Full Account)
Half Hangit Maggie Dickson
Half Hangit Maggie: The Woman Who Survived A Hanging
View Post Half Hangit Maggie: The Woman Who Survived A Hanging
Edinburgh's White Hart Pub
Ghosts & Murderers At The White Hart Inn, Edinburgh
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Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh: The Ultimate Guide To Macabre & Spooky Graves
7 Macabre Graves To Visit In Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard
View Post 7 Macabre Graves To Visit In Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard
Cluny Mortsafes Aberdeenshire
Ever Wondered Why Some Graves Have Cages Over Them?
View Post Ever Wondered Why Some Graves Have Cages Over Them?
Memento Mori Greyfriars Kirkyard
Old & Spooky Graveyards in Edinburgh’s Old Town (Visited & Recommended)
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St Cuthbert's watchtower Edinburgh Source unknown
Body Snatching | St Cuthbert’s Kirkyard, Edinburgh
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Body Snatching in Lasswade Kirkyard Midlothian
Body Snatching In Lasswade Old Kirkyard, Midlothian, EH18
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Body Snatching Prevention Cluny Mortsafe Aberdeenshire
Mortsafes & Iron Cages: Protecting Scotlands Dead
View Post Mortsafes & Iron Cages: Protecting Scotlands Dead
Dunblane Cathedral via National Galleries Scotland
Hidden History of Dunblane Cathedral
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Grave of Seath Mor St Tuchaldus Rothiemurchus Scottish Highlands
The Cursed Grave of Seath Mor
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Body Snatching in the Scottish Borders
Discover A Darker Side To The Scottish Borders
View Post Discover A Darker Side To The Scottish Borders
Body snatching around the A75 Scotlands Haunted Road
Body Snatching On The A75 | Scotland’s Haunted Road
View Post Body Snatching On The A75 | Scotland’s Haunted Road
Mortsafes at Kinnernnie Cemetery Aberdeenshire
7 Alternative Body Snatching Sites Outside Of Edinburgh
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Ruined Church at St Fitticks Aberdeenshire
St Fittick’s Church, Nigg, Aberdeen | The Story of Mrs. Spark
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