Murder Houses of Edinburgh

This book explores the architecture of capital crime in Edinburgh, including houses where famous murders have taken place. It examines the Royal Mile tenement, Candlemaker Row, Rose Street South Lane, Glasgow Road, South Clerk Street, and forgotten murders where only the murder house remains.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2020
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Edinburgh, a city steeped in history and crime, has witnessed numerous gruesome murders that have left a lasting impact on its streets. This book delves into the architecture of capital crime, exploring the houses where celebrated murders have taken place.

In the tall Royal Mile tenement, a woman fell from a top-floor window in 1912, sparking speculation that a sinister male presence inside the house may have been involved. In Candlemaker Row, not far from Greyfriars Bobby, a woman was brutally murdered by a man without arms in 1919, leaving a haunting mystery that has yet to be solved.

In Rose Street South Lane, a triple murder in 1917 claimed the lives of an entire family, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Meanwhile, a peaceful little bungalow in busy Glasgow Road houses one of the Capitals most impenetrable murder mysteries, which has baffled the police for 54 years.

In South Clerk Street, a woman was found battered to death in 1995, and her killer has remained at large, adding to the citys list of forgotten murders. These cases serve as a reminder of the darker side of Edinburghs history, where the murder houses stand as silent witnesses to the tragedies that unfolded within their walls.

While the identities of the perpetrators may remain unknown, the stories of these murders continue to captivate the public, shedding light on the citys past and the ongoing efforts to solve these crimes. Edinburghs gruesome past is a testament to the resilience and determination of its citizens, who work tirelessly to uncover the truth and bring justice to the victims.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 138 x 217 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800460676