Scotland Then: A Tragic Death, a Near Disaster, and a Final Journey
This episode of Scotland Then explores newspaper stories from February 1966, offering a glimpse into Scottish life during that time. Dawn recounts tales from various publications, including the closure of the Deeside Railway, a controversial homicide case, and a dramatic petrol tanker fire in East Kilbride. The episode also highlights technological advancements, such as the first commercial computer in the Highlands, and touches on social changes. Dawn concludes with a look at the television programming available on a typical Saturday in 1966, providing listeners with a snapshot of Scottish society during this period.SOURCES:Please see our website for all source material and photos at scottishmurders.com/episodes/davidmcmenigallBRITISH NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE AFFILIATE:British Newspaper ArchiveSHOW: Support Us: ko-fi.com/scottishmurdersPatreon - patreon.com/scottishmurdersMerch - teepublic.com/user/scottishmurdersWebsite - scottishmurders.comTwitter - @scottishmurdersInstagram - @scottishmurderspodcastFacebook - facebook.com/scottishmurdursYouTube - @ScottishMurdersLinktree - linktr.ee/scottishmurders CREDITS:Scottish Murders is a production of CluarantonnHosted by Dawn YoungResearched and Written by Dawn YoungEdited and Produced by Erin FergusonProduction Company Name by Granny RobertsonMUSIC:ES_Battle of Aonach Mor - Deskant -Ā epidemicsound
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This episode of Scotland Then explores newspaper stories from February 1966, offering a glimpse into Scottish life during that time. Dawn recounts tales from various publications, including the closure of the Deeside Railway, a controversial homicide case, and a dramatic petrol tanker fire in East Kilbride. The episode also highlights technological advancements, such as the first commercial computer in the Highlands, and touches on social changes. Dawn concludes with a look at the television pro...