1972 in Scottish television
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This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1972.
Events
- 14 March – BBC 1 Scotland has been on air for twenty years.
- 25 March – The 17th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Luxembourg wins the contest with the song "Après toi", performed by Vicky Leandros.
- September – Inaugural broadcast of Scottish Television's regional news programme Scotland Today.
- Unknown – Construction begins on a new STV base in Renfield Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow on land opposite the Theatre Royal site.
Debuts
ITV
- September – Scotland Today on Scottish Television (1972–2009)
Television series
- Scotsport (1957–2008)
- Reporting Scotland (1968–1983; 1984–present)
- Top Club (1971–1998)
Births
- 10 April – Ed Byrne, comedian
- 16 August – Frankie Boyle, comedian
Deaths
- 29 January – Hugh McDermott, 63, actor