9 weird and wonderful Scottish laws that are still in effect today

Have you ever accidentally set fire to a chimney, or fished for sea trout on a Sunday? In Scotland, you could be breaking the law.
Weird Scottish laws you won't believe are still in placeWeird Scottish laws you won't believe are still in place
Weird Scottish laws you won't believe are still in place

Scots law is an interesting mix of civil and common law which traces its roots to several historical sources - meaning there are still a fair few bizarre laws in place that are a hangover from the past. These are 9 of the weirdest that are still around today - though there are few instances of them being broken in the modern age.