Scotland’s first win at a World Cup for 36 years
14 June 2026: John McGinn’s goal was enough as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the Boston Stadium to record their first win at a World Cup for 36 years
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The Chatty Side of the News
23 February 1946, Edinburgh Evening News.
Taking advantage of the fine day.
4th March 1935, Aberdeen beach.
‘Georgeson scored more than half the team’s total’
‘Georgeson’ was Sian’s grandfather, James Stein Georgeson. He was a very good cricketer and indeed an all-round sportsman.
TOPICAL TIMES
An advert from August 1922
Lilliesleaf Hand Ba’
TROVE archive: “The Lilliesleaf Hand Ba’ was played by children only. The men are on hand to teach the children how to play and make sure no-one does anything that … Continue reading Lilliesleaf Hand Ba’
The onslaught
The following biography of Gilbert Holiday is provided by Sarah Colgrave Art: The following timeline is far from complete. It has been compiled by Peter Scott-Gordon from material available in … Continue reading The onslaught
Gilbert Holiday
Lately, when researching a forgotten but once champion billiard player, I came across the art work of Gilbert Holiday [1879-1937]. Here are some of his works: