Edinburgh’s Eric Liddell Centre gears up to celebrate 40 years of care in the Capital

The Morningside based community hub has been providing specialist support for people with dementia and their families since its creation in 1980.

Internationally celebrated author and Patron of the Eric Liddell Centre, Alexander McCall Smith CBE will attend the November event.

On November 24, 2020, the charity will host a virtual 40th-anniversary celebration on Zoom.

Eric Liddell’s daughter Patricia will attend the virtual event from her home in Canada, sitting on a panel and answering questions about the work of the centre set up in honour of the 1924 Olympic 400m gold medallist.

The winter event will also feature a range of internationally renowned speakers including award-winning broadcaster and author Sally Magnusson alongside internationally celebrated author and Patron of the Eric Liddell Centre, Alexander McCall Smith CBE and world-famous Scottish composer and conductor Sir James MacMillan.

The three VIP guests will all contribute to the celebrations with poetry, music and recognition of Eric Liddell’s achievements.

There will also be a range of musical interludes featuring some of Sir James MacMillan’s music, new poems from Alexander McCall Smith and highlighting the talents of local school pupils from George Watson’s College.

Chief Executive of the Eric Liddell Centre John MacMillan said: “The Eric Liddell Centre has made a positive difference to the lives of many people in Edinburgh, especially those living with dementia. I am so pleased that our three guests and Eric Liddell’s daughter Patricia will be joining us to celebrate the work and achievements of the centre over the last 40 years.”

The 40th Anniversary Celebration takes place on Thursday 26th November at 7.00pm virtually via Zoom. Tickets cost £40 per log on and are available to book via Eventbrite by visiting

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