Edinburgh's Dark Side: The Limits of Justice in a City Where Darkness Can Fall The sentencing of Aaron Strachan, who abducted and raped a 15 year old girl in an Edinburgh basement, has sparked a national conversation about the limits of justice in Scotland.
While the court's decision to impose a lifelong restriction order on Strachan is seen as a victory for victims' rights, it also highlights the complexities of addressing sexual offending in a city where crime and darkness often lurk in the shadows.
Strachan's crimes are a stark reminder that Edinburgh has its own dark underbelly.