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The tale of James MacPherson is true. He was hanged on market day, Friday 16th November 1700 in Banff. He was 25. Legend has it that on hearing that a pardon was to be granted, the sheriff ordered the Banff town clock to be advanced so that the hanging could take place at the appointed hour.


If you visit Banff, the scene of his execution and look across the River Deveron towards Macduff, you will see the impressive Doune Kirk overlooking the sea. Look at the clock tower and you will see it shows the time only on three sides. The side overlooking Banff is blank. Local legend has it that this is a deliberate slight by the residents of Macduff against their Banff neighbours for the townsfolks complicity in James’s death.
 

Capt Lightning said:
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The tale of James MacPherson is true. He was hanged on market day, Friday 16th November 1700 in Banff. He was 25. Legend has it that on hearing that a pardon was to be granted, the sheriff ordered the Banff town clock to be advanced so that the hanging could take place at the appointed hour.


If you visit Banff, the scene of his execution and look across the River Deveron towards Macduff, you will see the impressive Doune Kirk overlooking the sea. Look at the clock tower and you will see it shows the time only on three sides. The side overlooking Banff is blank. Local legend has it that this is a deliberate slight by the residents of Macduff against their Banff neighbours for the townsfolks complicity in James’s death.
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Thank you for that gem, I had no idea.
 

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