1974 in Scotland
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1974 in Scotland |
Years |
1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 |
Centuries |
18th century | 19th century | 20th century | 21st century |
See also |
1973-74 in Scottish football |
1974-75 in Scottish football |
1974 in Scottish television |
Events from 1974 in Scotland
Incumbents
- Monarch – Elizabeth II (since 6 February 1952)
Events
- 28 February – The general election results in the first hung parliament since 1929, though Labour wins a majority of seats in Scotland. The SNP make a breakthrough winning 7 MPs.
- 10 October – The second general election of the year results in a narrow victory for Harold Wilson, giving Labour a majority of three seats. Labour also wins a majority of seats within Scotland, while the Scottish Nationalist Party secures its highest-ever Westminster representation with 11 seats.
Births
- 23 August – Ray Park, actor
- 30 October – Kerry McGregor, singer-songwriter and actress
Deaths
- 29 May - James MacTaggart, television producer (born 1928)
See also
References
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