Which crimes were most common in Scotland in the 17th century – and what can those crimes reveal about society at the time? In today’s episode, we’re delving into a world of violence, vengeance, bandits and blasphemers, as historian Allan Kennedy speaks to Emily Briffett about his recent book Serious Crime in Late Seventeenth-Century Scotland. He explores what constituted a crime, who committed them, and how justice was pursued in a society shaped by intense religiosity and complex legal systems. {listen}