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In celebration of Tartan Day (Saturday 6th of April), The Eric Liddell Community launches its exclusive tartan, honouring Scotland’s iconic sportsman.
April 11, 2024
Furry friends join in the unveiling ceremony, marking a poignant tribute to Eric Liddell’s enduring legacy. With the support of Kinloch Anderson an […]
Eric Liddell’s legacy honoured at Stade Yves-Du-Manoir, Paris in momentous plaque unveiling ceremony
April 11, 2024
In a heartfelt tribute to one of Scotland’s most celebrated sporting figures, The Eric Liddell 100 campaign celebrated a historic moment at the […]
The Life and Death of Eric Liddell and the Rebirth of Chinese Christianity
March 21, 2024
On the 3rd February 2024, three scholars of the University of Edinburgh held an event about Eric Liddell’s life and work in China, […]
‘The Flying Scotsman’ Liddell honoured with World Athletics Heritage Plaque’
March 5, 2024
We are proud to announce that our namesake, Eric Liddell, ‘The Flying Scotsman,’ was awarded a World Athletics Heritage Plaque in the posthumous […]
Shout out to The Edinburgh Remakery
February 22, 2024
The Edinburgh Remakery is a charity with a focus on sustainability and the re-use of resources. They offer a wide range of workshops […]
Pop-up exhibition launches in the heart of Glasgow to pay tribute to Scottish Olympic Champion
February 20, 2024
A display paying tribute to Eric Liddell, the legendary 1924 Olympic 400m champion, was launched on 19th February, in the lead-up to the […]
100 Years On: Schools nationwide empowered to keep sportsman’s memory alive with free education resource
February 20, 2024
The Eric Liddell Community charity unveils lesson plans and material to remember Eric Liddell. Nearly 100 years on from Eric Liddell’s Olympic Gold […]
The Eric Liddell 100 to launch Online Learning Course Celebrating Scottish Legacy
February 20, 2024
The Eric Liddell Community, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and Woodgate Consulting, has today (Tuesday 16th January 2024) launched The Eric […]
The Eric Liddell Community is awarded a six-figure sum to combat loneliness and isolation in Scotland
December 14, 2023
Edinburgh-based care charity receives £109,000 boost from The National Lottery Community Fund The Eric Liddell Community is awarded a six-figure sum to combat […]
The Inaugural Eric Liddell Lecture
December 14, 2023
Edinburgh Care Charity hosts the Eric Liddell Lecture in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal An inaugural lecture by the […]
Christmas Tree Update
November 13, 2023
This year we are working in partnership with Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) and their scheme in collaboration with the City of […]
The Eric Liddell 100 and Melrose 7s announce partnership for 2024
September 21, 2023
We are delighted to have been invited to partner with Melrose 7s rugby tournament in 2024 as part of The Eric Liddell 100. […]
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Throughout the year The Eric Liddell Community run a wide range of community and fundraising events. Visit our What’s on page to learn more about our upcoming events.
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