The Trial of John McGuigan

The case came to trial at the High Court of Justiciary in Edinburgh in November 1935, three months after the crimes were committed. 

Trial judge, Lord Chief Justice Aitchison

Court bundle from the National Archives of Scotland

The Judge's copy of McGuigan's indictment

Awaiting the verdict

The trial was hugely popular, with people queuing for hours each day to gain entrance and many being locked out. The verdict was eagerly awaited, despite the terrible weather.

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The main characters

The police investigation

What happened afterwards

November 1935

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