Referee of The Day: George Smith. Smith, from Edinburgh, took charge of three Scottish Cup finals and two League Cup finals. His most famous game was the 1980 Scottish Cup final at Hampden where a riot took place on the pitch after Celtic defeated Rangers in extra time.

St Mirren are welcomed home to Paisley after winning the Scottish Cup in 1987.

Ethel MacDonald (1909-1960) was a Glasgow-based anarchist, activist, and 1937 Spanish Civil War broadcaster on pro-Republican, anti-fascist Barcelona radio.

Corstorphine railway station, Edinburgh, 1902–1968. The train journey from Corstorphine to Edinburgh Waverley took 11 minutes. The site has since been built over by Mactaggart & Mickel, and is now occupied by the Paddockholm Estate.

Lionel Messi with a young fan at Tannadice after scoring a hat-trick for Barcelona against Dundee United, July 2008. Messi received the Man of the Match award for his performance in a 5-1 win.

STV's Cowcaddens headquarters in Glasgow, 1974-2006.

Referee of The Day: Bob Valentine. Valentine, from Dundee, was known for handling high-pressure 'Old Firm' derbies, and officiated at three Scottish Cup finals (1977, 1984 and 1989). He also refereed in the 1982 World Cup, including the infamous 'Disgrace of Gijón' match.

Books of Scotland: Muriel Spark - The Driver's Seat (1970). A 'whydunnit' thriller following Lise, a 34-year-old accountant who leaves her monotonous life for a chaotic Mediterranean vacation. Made into a film in 1974 starring Elizabeth Taylor and featuring Andy Warhol.

The Tayside area finals for the Subbuteo British championships in John Menzies, Dundee. (1988) Pic: DCT

Pubs of Scotland: Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden in the Laurieston Bar, Glasgow in 2019.

Albums of Scotland: The Beta Band - Hot Shots II. Released on the Regal Records label in July 2001.

Celebrity Supporters: Ken Stott of Hearts. Pictured in 2015 with manager Robbie Neilson.  Pic: Jane Barlow

The water tower and chapel at Leverndale Hospital in Glasgow. (1975) Pic: Glasgow Caledonian University Research

Celebrities of Scotland: The Skirving Street cat in Shawlands, Glasgow. (2025) Pic: David McPherson.

The German Type XXIII coastal U-boat U-2326 surrenders at Dundee Harbour, navigating into the Tay Estuary after WW2 ended. May 14, 1945.

Malcolm Middleton and Aidan Moffat of Arab Strap. The band – from Falkirk – were signed to independent record label Chemikal Underground, split in 2006 and reformed in 2016. Recorded three sessions for the John Peel Show, 1997–2000.

Trinity Hall, Holburn Street, Aberdeen. Home of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen, an ancient society of craftsmen. Pic: Simon Phipps

'When I was a kid dreaming of playing for Scotland, I never imagined that one day I would turn my back on playing for my country.' - Gary McAllister, 1999, announcing his retirement from international football after being booed by Scots fans against the Czech Republic.

Celebrities of Scotland: Hercules the Bear at the Loch Lomond Bear Park Festival with Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks, Lee Brilleaux of Dr Feelgood and The Stranglers' Hugh Cornwell. (1979)

Alex Cropley - 199 appearances for Hibernian, 49 goals, 1968–1974. While with Hibs, he won the Scottish League Cup of 1972, in a 2–1 victory over Celtic in the final.

Loch nan Uamh Viaduct on the West Highland Line. Pic: IG/matthewwaterston

Movies of Scotland: Poor Things. (2023) Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Based on the 1992 novel by Alasdair Gray.

The Ben Nevis Summit Observatory. Manned weather station on Scotland's highest peak, operating continuously from 1883 to 1904.

The Relations from Perth. Indie band active in the late-1980s and comprised of Gerry Harper, Kelly McCormick, Neil McCormick and Vincent Stewart. The group released one album and three singles and recorded a John Peel session in 1986.

Kate Cranston features on the Royal Bank of Scotland's new polymer £20 note in 2018. The Glasgow entrepreneur became the first woman, other than the Queen, to feature on a Scottish £20 note.

The Titan Crane and Sugar Warehouses at Greenock’s James Watt Dock. Pic: Niall Murphy

The Shamen from Aberdeen. No.1 for four weeks in 1992 with the single 'Ebeneezer Goode'.

Scotland from the International Space Station. Pic: Tim Peake

I always look at places on Rightmove which I think "I could live there" and one of these cottages recently came up for sale. They're a bit bijou and compact, as you might expect... www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...

Roddy Frame, NME, January 1984

The 12 Apostles, Catacol, Isle of Arran. Each of the 12 cottages has a unique window which was used by fishermen's wives to shine a light to their husbands at sea. Pic: IG/instasmithscape

Mural by street artist Andy SGM of a Pictish warrior and Scottish Deerhound in a tunnel on the Tullibody to Menstrie cycle path. Pic: Andy SGM

Love & Money's first photo shoot, at Park Lane Recording studios, early-1985. Pic: FB | Love & Money

Andy Gray, Gerard Kelly and Jonathan Watson promoting a stage production of City Lights at the King's Theatre, Glasgow. (1980s)

Deepdale Cliffs, Shetland. Pic: IG/whatsusansees

Sculptor Tommy Church at the unveiling of his Braveheart statue at Glebe Park in Brechin. (2021) Pic: Brechin City FC/PA

Down Among the Big Boys (1993). A big-time operator in Glasgow's criminal underworld masterminds a daring bank robbery. However, his steps are dogged by a smart young police officer who also happens to be his son-in-law.

Barr's Iron Brew label (1901-1922)

Sunset over Wemyss Bay. Pic: Bill Crookston

Ayr Prison at Wellington Square, 1901. Nicknamed the 'Cottage by the Sea,' it was demolished in 1931 to make way for the extension of the County Buildings. Today, only jail cells under Ayr Town Hall remain as a historical relic.

Ben More, Isle of Mull. Pic: IG/petecrossland

Nightclubs of Scotland: Century 2000 on Lothian Road, Edinburgh. The venue changed its name to Revolution in the late-90s after a major renovation, before later being transformed into the Picture House gig venue and is now a Wetherspoons pub.

Pubs of Scotland: The Rock Garden in Queen Street, Glasgow. (1981)

Muirhouse Water Tower, Motherwell. Pic: Richard Webb

Sgorr Tuath, Assynt. Pic: IG/lochgmarcp

Smoked a joint there many years ago, in what must be my most Julian Cope moment.

Jackie Stewart and wife Helen on practice day for the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix.

Edinburgh Princes Street railway station (1890-1965). Mainline station which stood at the west end of Princes Street, in Edinburgh.

AC Acoustics from Glasgow. Alternative rock band formed in 1990, who released a string of singles, EPs and albums before splitting up in 2003. Recorded five John Peel sessions.