2007 in Scotland

2007 in Scotland.

Event

* February 23: High speed train on the West Coast Main Line from London to Glasgow crashes in the Lake District, killing one person.
* March 7 to March 9: Network Rail signalworkers strike, causing rail services in Scotland to be severely curtailed.
* May 3: Scottish Parliament election. The SNP win a plurality of seats and go on to form the Scottish Executive.
* May 3: Scottish local council elections.
* May 16: UEFA Cup Final is held at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Sevilla FC defeat RCD Espanyol on penalty kicks.
* June 30: Attempted terrorist attack on Glasgow Airport.

Organisations established

Organisations disestablished

Deaths

* 7 January - Magnus Magnusson, television presenter and writer (b. 1929)
* 9 February - Ian Richardson, actor (b. 1934)
* 16 October - Deborah Kerr, actress (b. 1921)

References

ee also

*Timeline of Scottish history