Strange Scottish Laws: Here are 10 of the weirdest Scottish laws you might have broken without realising
Scotland is notorious for having some bizarre laws that you may not even realise exist! Here are 10 of the weirdest laws you may have broken without even realising.
Some of Scotland’s weirdest laws date all the way back to medieval times with a host of bizarre and unusual laws that still stand to this day.
Want to make sure you aren’t breaking any of them?
With the help of research from SchmidtandClark.com, we put together 10 of the most surprising, confusing and downright unusual things that are illegal under Scottish law.
With the help of research from SchmidtandClark.com, we put together 10 of the most surprising, confusing and downright unusual things that are illegal under Scottish law.
5. Gambling in a library
Children in 1898 enjoyed their time in the library a little too much; in order to protect the studious atmosphere, a law that forbade betting and gambling in the library had to be made. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
6. Seeing a naked mannequin if you are a boy under the age of 10
A law original made in the Victorian age and their numerous decency laws, this law makes it illegal for any boy to see a naked mannequin until he turns 10. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
7. Firing a cannon within 300 yards of any homes
Is this a law or just common sense? Oddly, a bit of both in this instance. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
8. Managing cattle while drunk
This law was put in place to protect public order and prohibited the handling of cattle and horses, as well as managing carriages and steam engines while drunk. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro