Murrayfield Stadium is playing host to a star studded tribute evening for Bill McLaren whose family, together with Scottish Rugby, extend a warm invitation to everyone involved in the game and in particular to valued members of the Scottish rugby community, such as you, who put so much into the game that Bill loved.
The gates will be open from 5pm, on Thursday 11 March, two nights before the Calcutta Cup match against England. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to arrive early and take their seats as the evening will start at 6.30pm sharp.
Free commemorative programmes will be available. The evening tribute, at Bill's "second home" will see the likes of Scotland's cap centurion Chris Paterson, Welsh wizard wing Gerald Davies, and other rugby greats and well-wishers attending from all over the world to celebrate and give thanks for the Hawick legend's genius.
The evening will see a large stage erected on the running track in front of the West Stand, with big screens showing pictures and specially-created match footage accompanied by some of Bill's most evocative commentary.
There will also be musical accompaniment from a Welsh male voice choir and Scottish Pipe Bands.
BBC presenter Dougie Donnelly will be the host for the evening, and he will also welcome tributes from former British and Irish Lions captains Gavin Hastings (Scotland) and Bill Beaumont (England) amongst others.
We very much hope that you can join us on Thursday and encourage you to forward this invitation to as many rugby enthusiasts as possible, to ensure they don't miss this wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to the "Voice of Rugby".
For more information please go to
www.scottishrugby.orgRegards,
Dominic McKay
dominic.mckay@sru.org.uk
Director of Communications and Public Affairs