Scotland Then From Housebreaking to Homicide: Scotland's Crime Wave of 1970
Update: 2025-08-11
Description
This episode of Scotland Then explores various news stories from 1970, including a clairvoyant's involvement in a missing person case, rising hooliganism in St. Andrews, and several criminal cases resulting in prison sentences.
We examine the disappearance of Pat McAdam, discuss street violence and vandalism that led to the suspension of town hall dances, and recount notable crimes such as home invasions and assaults.
The episode also covers an intriguing car theft incident and concludes with population statistics for Scotland in 1969. Throughout, Dawn provides historical context and personal reflections, offering listeners a glimpse into Scottish society and crime in the early 1970s.
SOURCES:
Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/georgemartin
British Newspaper Archives Affiliate Link
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CREDITS:
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn Young
Researched, Written and Edited by Dawn Young
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
MUSIC:
ES_Battle of Aonach Mor - Deskant - epidemicsound
We examine the disappearance of Pat McAdam, discuss street violence and vandalism that led to the suspension of town hall dances, and recount notable crimes such as home invasions and assaults.
The episode also covers an intriguing car theft incident and concludes with population statistics for Scotland in 1969. Throughout, Dawn provides historical context and personal reflections, offering listeners a glimpse into Scottish society and crime in the early 1970s.
SOURCES:
Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/georgemartin
British Newspaper Archives Affiliate Link
SHOW:
Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurders
Patreon - patreon.com/scottishmurders
Merch - teepublic.com/user/scottishmurders
Website - scottishmurders.com
Twitter - @scottishmurders
Instagram - @scottishmurderspodcast
Facebook - facebook.com/scottishmurdurs
YouTube - @ScottishMurders
Linktree - linktr.ee/scottishmurders
CREDITS:
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn Young
Researched, Written and Edited by Dawn Young
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
MUSIC:
ES_Battle of Aonach Mor - Deskant - epidemicsound
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