In today's article we want to delve into the fascinating world of 1920 in Scotland . Whether we are talking about the life of a historical figure, a social phenomenon, a current topic or any other topic that arouses the reader's interest, this article aims to delve into the most relevant and enlightening aspects. Throughout the next few lines, we will explore various aspects related to 1920 in Scotland , from its origin to the implications it has in today's society. This is a broad and varied topic, so paying attention to every detail will be essential to fully understand the importance of 1920 in Scotland . Join us on this journey of discovery!
Events from the year 1920 in Scotland .
Incumbents
Law officers
Judiciary
Events
12 February – Paisley by-election : Former Prime Minister H. H. Asquith , who lost his East Fife seat at the general election two years previously , retains the seat for Liberals, with an increased majority of 2,834 votes over the Labour Party candidate, John McLaren Biggar.
31 March –
8 June – John Wilson installed as Senator of the College of Justice with the judicial title Lord Ashmore, replacing the deceased Lord Guthrie
17 August – transatlantic liner RMS Empress of Canada is launched at the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company 's yard at Govan on the Clyde for Canadian Pacific Steamships .
20 November – Edinburgh absorbs the burgh of Leith .
5 December – Scotland votes against prohibition generally, although about 40 districts vote in favour.
First council houses in Scotland, and the first housing estate in Europe to have a district heating system, the Logie Estate in Dundee .
Edith Hughes establishes her own architectural practice, in Glasgow, the first British woman to do so.
The fishing village of Obbe on the Isle of Harris is renamed Leverburgh after the English landowner William Lever, Baron Leverhulme .
Scottish Protestant League founded by Alexander Ratcliffe.
Border Terrier first recognised as a dog breed by The Kennel Club .
Births
3 January – Hugh McCartney , Labour MP (died 2006 )
4 March – Alan MacNaughtan , Scottish actor (died 2002 )
27 April – Edwin Morgan , poet (died 2010 )
22 September – Lyall Stuart Scott , consultant surgeon (died 1977 )
17 October – Donald Stewart , SNP MP for the Western Isles 1970–87 (died 1992 )
22 November – Anne Crawford , film actress, born in Mandatory Palestine (died 1956 in England)
28 November – Alexander Scott , poet and literary scholar (died 1989 )
13 December – John Rennie (GC) , acting sergeant with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) , awarded the George Cross (died 1943 in England)
Deaths
The arts
See also
References
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