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In around 1850, a certain John Grey, his wife Jess and their son also named John arrived in the bleak town of Edinburgh. It is uncertain why John senior brought his family to the town as he is thought to have been, variously, a farmer, shepherd or gardener by trade, depending on who is telling…
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Sir George McKenzie, a towering figure in 17th-century Scotland, left an indelible mark on history, not only through his legal career but also through his controversial role in the persecution of Covenanters and the mysterious legacy of the McKenzie Poltergeist. In addition to his infamous dealings with Covenanters, McKenzie’s name is also connected to the…