Scotland's national archive uncovered the theft of more than 3,000 historical documents spanning three decades, traced back to history professor Prof. David Macmillan. The scandal began in 1994 when a National Records of Scotland archivist found stolen items at an auction. Further investigations revealed that Macmillan had taken at least 2,900 items from the archive, primarily family and business correspondence, motivated by his passion for stamps. Despite his access being revoked after a previous incident in 1980, the scale of his theft remained hidden until a researcher raised concerns in 2012. Macmillan’s actions remain a mystery, especially given his academic reliance on archives.
Scotland's national archive has revealed that over 3,000 historical documents were stolen over 30 years by history professor Prof David Macmillan, driven by his interest in stamps.
The investigation into the missing documents began in 1994 when an archivist recognized items at an auction, leading to the discovery of 2,900 stolen items linked to Macmillan.
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