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Go To Jail: Scotland’s Smallest Prison Hidden Under a Bridge

Beneath an old bridge in the Scottish Borders, legend tells of a strange jail known as Nell Logan’s Jail — a tiny, forgotten cell said to hold tales from the Napoleonic era. The search for this hidden prison uncovers whispers of folklore and forgotten justice.

Mark Nicol 8 Feb 2020 The Borderlands 1 min read · written story

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Beneath an old bridge in the Scottish Borders, legend tells of a strange jail known as Nell Logan’s Jail — a tiny, forgotten cell said to hold tales from the Napoleonic era. The search for this hidden prison uncovers whispers of folklore and forgotten justice. Load the film below, then press play to watch it here in the archive.

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Mark searches for a legendary forgotten old jail deep in the Scottish Borders countryside!

Film created byMark NicolCreator · Filmmaker · Guide · SpeakerMark Nicol created and hosts Discover Scottish Borders. Since 2012, he has researched, scouted and presented 300 films, bringing the places and stories of the Borderlands to life.

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