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Apr 2019
Scottish Borders Prince of Thieves
Scottish Borders Prince of Thieves
When King James V and his army came to the Scottish Borders in 1530, Johnie Armstrong of Gilnknockie was not the only target.
“The Prince of Thieves”, Mr Adam Scott of Tushielaw was also on the hit-list…..
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