1998 in Scotland
1998 in Scotland |
Years |
1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 |
Centuries |
18th century | 19th century | 20th century | 21st century |
See also |
1997-98 in Scottish football |
1998-99 in Scottish football |
1998 in Scottish television |
Events from 1998 in Scotland
Incumbents
Events
- 31 March - The last Northern Lighthouse Board lighthouse is converted to automatic operation without resident keepers, Fair Isle South.
- 31 May - The Sky Scottish satellite television channel closes after 18 months on air.
- 10 June - Scotland open the 1998 World Cup, playing champions Brazil in France, though they lose 2-1 after a deflected goal in the 76th minute.[1]
- 16 June - Scotland draw 1-1 against Norway in their second game of the World Cup.
- 23 June - Scotland lose 3-0 to Morocco in their final group stage match of the world Cup, failing to qualify for the next round.
- 24 August - The Netherlands is selected as the venue for the trial of the two Libyans who are charged with the Lockerbie aircraft bombing that killed 270 people in December 1988.
- 19 November - The Scotland Act, the legislation to set up a devolved unicameral Scottish Parliament, receives its Royal Assent.[2]
- 30 November - New Museum of Scotland opened in Edinburgh.
- 26 December - Great Boxing Day Storm: Severe gale force winds hit Ireland, southern Scotland and northern England. Roads, railways and electricity are disrupted.
Deaths
The Arts
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