The Maiden: Edinburgh's First Lady of Executions - The Old Edinburgh Club The story of the Maiden, a guillotine-like device introduced to Edinburgh in the 16th century as a form of public punishment.

On this day in history. The Maiden: The first recorded execution by a guillotine-like device occurred on April 3, 1565, and it remained in use until 1710. #scottishhistory #localhistory #themaiden #scottishexecutions #16thcentury #edinburghhistory