Maggie Dickson

Margaret Dickson was executed by hanging at Edinburgh on February 1, 1813 for the murder of her newborn baby, but survived and she was given a full pardon.

Authorities traced the incident back to her, and she was charged under harsh Scottish laws for concealing a pregnancy and the death of a newborn

Maggie Dickson lived from about 1702 to about 1765. She was a fish-wife who came to fame after being convicted of killing her newly born baby.

Maggie Dixon became a well-known name in 18th century Edinburgh in 1724 she was hanged at the grass Market in the city but there was a Twist in her tail.

DICKSON Maggie Ann 02.05.1942 – 08.04.2025. Daughter of Hector & Winifred Ross (both dec). Loved Wife & Soulmate of Andrew. Loved by many,

In 1724, a young woman from Edinburgh named Margaret Dickson was accused of concealing her pregnancy and killing her newborn child.

Maggie Dickson lived in the Early Eighteenth century as a fish hawker and would certainly have remained an anonymous figure had she not been the subject of

Poor Maggie Dickson lost her baby and got sentenced to death by hanging for it. But something truly remarkable happened!

Welcome to the world famous Maggie Dicksons Pub. Located in the heart of Edinburgh's historic grassmarket, and named after the legend of the famous Half Hangit