It was a hard watch, but Scotland have won their first World Cup match in 36 years ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Hope youz stayed awake. Top of the group, but tougher times ahead!
On this day 48 years ago: Archie Gemmill scored Scotland's most iconic goal at the Argentina 1978 World Cup ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Just tae get yies in the mood โฝ๏ธ
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On this day in 1778: Pioneering lighthouse builder Robert Stevenson was born in Glasgow. He designed and engineered numerous lighthouses including The Bell Rock Lighthouse (pictured), the world's oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse, situated 11 miles off the coast of Angus.
On this day in 1868: legendary Scottish architect & artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh was born in Glasgow. Alongside his wife Margaret MacDonald, he was part of "The Glasgow Four," pioneering the UK's Art Nouveau movement. This stunning statue of him is by Andy Scott.
An outstanding performance by Scotland in New Jersey tonight. Just seven days until our World Cup starts, but the team are looking good. We'll take this result next week in Boston ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
On this day 300 years ago: James Hutton was born in Edinburgh. He convinced people that the Earthโs crust was shaped not by one catastrophic flood, but by slow processes like erosion & volcanic activity over millions of years, earning him the title "The Father of Modern Geology".
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Happy 80th birthday to actor Brian Cox who was born in Dundee. He has appeared in many hit films, including Manhunter, Braveheart and The Bourne Identity. His star turn as Logan Roy in Succession won him a Golden Globe and is well worth a watch. Have a belter Brian ๐ฅณ
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Happy birthday to TV presenter Carol Kirkwood who was born on this day in Morar in 1962. She retired from our screens this year after forecasting our weather on BBC Breakfast for over 25 years. Have a belter Carol ๐ฅณ
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