This date in 1951 saw the death of George Cathcart. Cathcart was a doctor from Edinburgh who instigated the annual series of concerts now known as the Proms.

Cathcart appointed his great friend Sir Henry Wood as conductor, and was responsible for funding the concerts in the years following their conception.

Today's date sees the anniversary of the birth of Scottish actor Iain Cuthbertson in 1930.

Today's date sees the anniversary of the birth of the opera singer Margaret Marshall in 1949.

Today's recipe: keep cosy with this seasonal winter warmer. Creamy parsnip and apple soup.