Our favourite is…..Wearing a full suit of armour in the Houses of Parliament
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.
1. Fishing for salmon or sea trout on a Sunday
Thought to be a hangover from puritan beliefs banning recreation on God’s day of rest, it is illegal to fish for salmon or sea trout on a Sunday in Scotland. More recently the law was confirmed to allow stocks to recover.
2. Accidentally allowing a chimney to set on fire
3. Defacing banknotes or destroying metal coins
The Currency and Banknotes act of 1928 makes it an offence to deface a banknote by printing, stamping or writing on it. The Coinage act also makes it illegal to destroy a UK metal coin current since 1969 without a licence.
Read the rest at : https://www.scotsman.com/heritage/9-weird-and-wonderful-scottish-laws-that-are-still-in-effect-today-1-4977812
