Murder Cleugh is a rather grisly place, but not because of its aspect: in fact it's rather pretty. But as commemorated by the headstone, in 1610 Robert Lumsden - violent adulterer - stoned his young mistress Isabella Sudden to death for the heinous crime of expecting his child.

For this he was eventually (and therein also lies a tale) caught, excommunicated from the church and sentenced to a whole month in prison. At least he now resides in infamy for evermore.

Gorgeous spot, though.

David Howells

October 10, 2023

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This tombstone marks the place where Robert Lumsden killed Isabella Sudden over 400 years ago in 1610.

Robert Lumsden was a local chap, but was a bit of a scoundrel …

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