The History Quine

Podcast #5 Urban Legends 2 - William Wallace's Arm


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An enduring legend of Aberdeen is that William Wallace's severed arm was displayed on the Justice Port of Aberdeen following his execution in 1305.  It was believed that patriots stole the arm at night and buried it - either at St Machar Cathedral or St Fittick's Kirk in Torry.  Dr Fiona-Jane Brown, the History Quine delves into this most fascinating of stories concerning Aberdeen's connections with the Guardian of Scotland

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The History QuineBy Fiona-Jane Brown