THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

Evidence was concluded in Glasgow High Court in the case in which Thomas McGuinness, who previously resided in Dundee, was charged with the murder of a boy named Alexander Imlach, aged five years, the illegitimate son of Arabella Imlach, while in a house in Govan. Medical witnesses said they had the prisoner under examination and had found no trace of epilepsy in him. His parents had said he suffered from fits. The jury found him guilty of murder and he was sentenced to death.

50 years ago

Celtic flew into Glasgow Airport late last night direct from Prague after their triumphant entry into the European Cup final. Several hundred spectators “disobeyed” the club’s request for fans not to turn up at the airport. Celtic made a public appeal last week for a quiet reception so that thier players could get home as quickly as possible and relax between now and the Scottish Cup final on Saturday. The team were all smiles as they left their charter plane laden with presents.

25 years ago

Dundee football fans hope they will be celebrating more than just a return to Premier League football when the first stage of an £8m redevelopment plan for Dens Park, the home of Dundee Football Club, comes before city councillors for planning approval. The timing could hardly have been better, for the plan goes forward backed by a £2m cash boost – the financial reward the club expects to rake in from its return to big time football. The new car park will have its main access in Mains Road.

One year ago

The UK’s biggest collector of AC/ DC memorabilia has promised fans will be left Thunderstruck after donating rare items to a Kirriemuir exhibition. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bonfest, a celebration of the baker’s son who emigrated with his Angus family to Australia before becoming the lead singer of rock giants AC/DC. On April 30, the Angus town will witness the unveiling of a sculpture commemorating the frontman following a £50,000 campaign.