Scotland

Scottish Youth Hostel Association formed

Annie Ross, born

Annabelle McCauley Allan Short(25 July 1930 – 21 July 2020), known professionally as Annie Ross, was a British-American singer and actress, best known as a member of the jazz vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross

Bennie Railplane

The Bennie Railplane was a form of rail transport invented by George Bennie (1891–1957), which moved along an overhead rail by way of propellers.

Arthur Conan Doyle, died

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (b. 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh - d. 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction and the adventures of Professor Challenger.

The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press

The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press, starting off a long-running debate on whether or not some unknown animal or fish inhabits the murky depths of the loch.

Standish O'Grady, on the Isle of Wight, died

Scottish National War Memorial opened

The Scottish National War Memorial is located in Edinburgh Castle and commemorates Scottish service personnel and civilians, and those serving with Scottish regiments, who died in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts. Its chief architect was Robert Lorimer, commissioned in 1919, and the monument was formally opened in 1927.

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, exhibition burned down

Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall is a well known and loved building with a rich and varied lifetime, having been home to some of the city’s most exciting events, concerts and exhibitions. For more information visit the Kelvin Hall blog.

Eric Liddell, wins Olympic

Eric Henry Liddell ( 16 January 1902 – 21 February 1945)was a Scottish sprinter, rugby player, and Christian missionary.

Rikki Fulton, Actor and comedian, born in Glasgow

Robert Kerr “Rikki” Fulton, OBE (15 April 1924 – 27 January 2004) was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry.