Fishermen, Randies and Fraudsters

Hugging the coast and crammed between two rivers, Aberdeen grew up isolated from Scotland''s other urban centres. Yet Aberdeen experienced its share of crime in the 19th century. The city was plagued by a plethora of prostitutes, ravaged by riots and aggravated by assaults. There were streets such as Shuttle Lane which respectable people were well advised not to enter; a military garrison that cou...