News - The Eric Liddell Community

Eric Liddell 100 launches ‘Eric Liddell Awards’ in honour of Scotland’s Olympic Hero

September 26, 2024

Awards will be hosted at George Watson’s College by Scottish icons, Sally Magnusson MBE and David Tanner, and presented by Her Royal Highness […]

Flying Scots Challenge

September 26, 2024

People from all over the world joined us in September to support our ‘Flying Scots’ Challenge. The month-long challenge offered participants the opportunity […]

New Exhibition ‘Eric Liddell and Weifang’ opens at The Eric Liddell Community in Edinburgh

September 4, 2024

The Eric Liddell Community has announced a new exhibition, ‘Eric Liddell and Weifang’, organised by the Weihsien West Civilians Concentration Camp Site Museum, […]

History repeats at The Eric Liddell 131st Senior Championships

August 21, 2024

Scottish distance runner, Luke Davidson, channels Eric Liddell’s legacy to win gold in a different distance due to his religion Scottish middle-distance runner, […]

Royal tribute to Eric Liddell’s legacy at St. Giles’ Cathedral

July 30, 2024

HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS ROYAL ATTENDED THE SERVICE OF CENTENARY CELEBRATION AND REMEMBRANCE FOR ‘THE FLYING SCOTSMAN’, ERIC LIDDELL On Saturday the […]

Eric Liddell awarded honorary degree

July 17, 2024

On Monday, 15th July, Eric Liddell was posthumously awarded an honorary degree from The University of Edinburgh. His daughter, Patricia Liddell Russell, travelled […]

100 years ago today…

July 11, 2024

Exactly 100 years ago TODAY, on 11th July 1924, Eric Liddell, surprised the world and made history by winning gold in the 400m […]

Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend

July 4, 2024

The Eric Liddell 100 is delighted to announce an inspiring, world-first, exhibition commemorating Eric Liddell will be unveiled at the Scottish Parliament this […]

Commemoration reception in memory of Eric Liddell

July 3, 2024

A commemoration reception in memory of Eric Liddell, recognising his contribution toward forging a friendship between China and Scotland, was hosted by the […]

Securing Eric Liddell’s Legacy: Olympic Year Appeal

May 23, 2024

The Olympic Year Appeal was launched on 27th May for The Eric Liddell 100 initiative to secure our charity namesake’s legacy. As we […]

Legacy in the Links – Path in Bruntsfield Links renamed to honour the legacy of ‘Chariots of Fire’ inspiration

April 29, 2024

Legacy in the Links – Path in Bruntsfield Links renamed to honour the legacy of ‘Chariots of Fire’ inspiration Unveiled by Scottish International Rugby […]

The Eric Liddell 100 teams take part in Melrose 7s

April 18, 2024

The Eric Liddell 100 and partners came together at the historic Melrose 7s tournament on Saturday, with men’s and women’s teams putting in […]

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