A EXHIBITION celebrating the success of a legendary Scottish athlete will be unveiled at Holyrood this month.
The ‘Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic legend’ display will mark the centenary of his Olympic gold medal victory in Paris in 1924 and will launch on July 25.
Organised by the Eric Liddell 100 campaign, which Princess Anne serves as patron of, visitors will be able to explore the life and legacy of the Flying Scotsman.
John MacMillan, CEO of The Eric Liddell Community, said: “We are thrilled to see the launch of the Eric Liddell exhibition today, as part of our exciting programme of events to celebrate the centenary of Eric Liddell’s gold medal win.
“We believe that any individual can make a positive impact on the world if they approach the challenges they face with passion, compassion, and integrity, which are our three values for The Eric Liddell 100.
“We hope everyone who visits the exhibition leaves feeling uplifted, inspired, and motivated to live life with these values in mind.”
Born in Tianjin, China, Liddell was a devout Christian whose story reached global audiences through the Oscar winning film ‘Chariots of fire’.
Liddell had withdrawn from the 100m heats at the Paris Olympics 1924 because they took place on a Sunday and instead competed in the 400m event where he won gold – the last British athlete to do so.
Rt. Hon Alison Johnstone MSP, Presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament, said: “We are delighted to host this exhibition in the Scottish Parliament, which celebrates the significant achievements of Eric Liddell but also serves as a powerful reminder of his legacy.
“It seems particularly relevant as Olympians from across the world prepare to compete in Paris. The Scottish Parliament is delighted to provide a platform for sharing his inspiring story with the thousands of people who will visit us this summer.”
The display is free and available to the public from 10am to 5pm daily.
