On 7 March 1744, the world's first golf club was founded in Edinburgh.

The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers held their first meeting on Leith Links and petitioned the Edinburgh Council to provide a silver club for competition. John Rattray was the first winner. He joined the Jacobites after the Battle of Prestonpans and became Bonnie Prince Charlie's personal surgeon. He escaped beheading after the uprising thanks to the intercession of his golfing friend, Lord President Forbes.

On this day in 1924, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, the renowned sculptor and artist, was born in Leith. Paolozzi's early work is regarded as crucial to the development of the Pop-Art movement. His later work is heavily influenced by the philosophy of Wittgenstein.

Today's recipe: comfort food with a sophisticated twist. Seafood risotto with basil butter, parmesan crisps and rocket salad.