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Acc.13588

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MP, MSP

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© National Library of Scotland Photographic albums, 1974-2007, of Lord James Douglas-Hamilton (JADH) chiefly concerning his political and public life as an MP and MSP. Deposited, January 2015 Not to be consulted without permission from the depositor.

BOX 1 ALBUM “A” James Douglas-Hamilton (JADH): MP for Edinburgh West. October 1974-May 1979

1. MP with JADH at West Edinburgh function. 2. Sir Donald Maclean with JADH, speaking at an occasion in West Edinburgh 3. Royal Navy Day at Rosyth with family. 4. The Scouts with Chief Scout Garth Morrison and his wife Gill at the House of Commons, visiting Speaker Jack Weatherill MP. 5. Giving the Thumbs up for victory at the 1979 Election. 6. Institution of Highways Dinner. 7. Visit by Moderator of Church of Scotland to House of Commons. 8. Malcolm Rifkind MP at West Edinburgh Constituency Hall and HQ. 9. Mrs Rosemary Creagh, JADH`s P/A at the House of Commons. 10. JADH at the Royal Victoria Hospital in West Edinburgh with Lord Glenarthur, Minister for Health. 11. JADH with UN Secretary General Perez de Cuellar at UN HQ New York in late 1983. 12. `s Whips Office while she was Leader of the Opposition with Speaker George Thomas MP. 13. Speaker George Thomas with his future successor Jack Weatherill MP and Conservative Whips Sir George Young MP, JADH and John MacGregor OBE, MP. 14. JADH with the then Leader of the Opposition Margaret Thatcher, persuading her to stay for the photograph whilst Division Bells were ringing as he was sure that there would be time to vote as well as have the picture taken. ALBUM “B” James Douglas-Hamilton (JADH): MP for Edinburgh West: 1979-1983. 1. JADH with MP at Ferranti PLC. 2. JADH with local winning sports team at Craigroyston Community centre, and. 3. JADH at Barratt`s HQ in Cammo. 4. The Scottish contingent of Conservative MP`s with PM Margaret Thatcher at . In the foreground on the steps (left to right) are Sandy Lang, Ian Lang MP and Russell Fairgrieve MP. In the doorway JADH with Sir Hector Monro and Mrs Thatcher at top left. 5. Lord Gray of Contin opening a Conservative Fete at Murrayfield. 6. JADH at commemoration of the remains of Cammo House (believed to be the House of Shaws in RLS Book “Kidnapped.”) 7. MP opening a Conservative Fete at Murrayfield. 8. JADH with Sir Julian Ridsdale MP on a Delegation to Japan in 1981. 9. JADH with Joe Dean MP on behalf of HMG presenting a clock and gavel set to the Parliament of St Lucia during their Independence celebrations. 10. JADH and Joe Dean MP presenting the Speaker`s Chair to the Parliament of Dominica during their Independence celebrations. 11. The Service at Sighthill Church where JADH with family gave a talk on the parable of the loaves and fishes associated with the Sermon on the Mount. 12. Alex Fletcher MP addressing constituents in West Edinburgh. 13. JADH with the MPs of the Scottish Select Committee at Raivenscraig Steelworks and later looking at housing problems in West Pilton (Edinburgh West). 14. The Conservative Aviation Committee, including JADH, visiting the Scottish Aviation Factory at Prestwick

ALBUM “C” British Parliamentary Delegation to India (22 November to 2 December 1982) Photograph of JADH being introduced to the Prime Minister of India Mrs Indira Gandhi on 23 November 1982 amongst numerous other photographs which are correctly identified.

ALBUM “D”. Photographs of the British Parliamentary Delegation; (27 November 1982—2 December 1982.)

BOX 2 ALBUM “E” British Parliamentary Delegation to India: 22 November- 2 December 1982 Official photographs were taken in a factory for making bicycles, and the small photographs in colour by James Douglas-Hamilton MP. These include photographs of the Lok Sabha, of John Smith MP, future leader of the Labour party in the UK, of the Taj Mahal, and of Girish Karnad on the third last page, in the top two photographs. He had become a famous Indian film star and extremely well known as a film Producer. He would later head up the Nehru Centre in London.

ALBUM “F” James Douglas-Hamilton (JADH): MP for Edinburgh West 1981- 1987. The photographs are inserted chronologically from the back to the front. 1. the Chief Whip and , the Leader of the House of Commons with JADH in the before a Dinner for the Conservative Whips in 1981. 2. JADH in discussions with MP, a future Chief Whip in the House of Commons. 3. A meeting of Scots MPs with Ferranti representatives, including from Right to Left Ron Brown MP, Bill Walker MP, Ernie Ross MP, MP, JADH, and Gavin Strang MP. 4. At a meeting in Carrick Knowe, Edinburgh West, JADH (now Minister for Housing) with Councillor Donald Gorrie (second from the Right), handing over a symbolic key to the tenants buying their house under Right to Buy legislation. 5. JADH accompanying students handing in a Petition to The at Saint Andrews House in support of the Dental Hospital, in Chambers Street, Edinburgh. 6. JADH with local campaigners supporting road safety measures on the Queensferry Road, from Clermiston opposite Barnton. 7. Pupils from Balgreen School are welcomed by JADH on the House of Commons Terrace, beside the Thames. 8. JADH at a Housing Association development in Drumbrae, Edinburgh West. 9. JADH just after opening the Zoo Shop, on 21st March 1983, with the Director of The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Dr Roger Wheater (standing on his left). 10. Malcolm Rifkind MP and his wife Edith pouring a glass of champagne for JADH and his wife Susan, after the re-election of JADH and himself in the 1983 General Election, JADH winning after a Boundary redistribution with the smallest majority in Scotland of 498. 11. JADH with constituents discussing the possible route of the proposed Western Relief Road. 12. With Neil Macfarlane MP the then Minister for Sport looking at the Balgreen Bowling Green, to be used in the Commonwealth Games. 13. JADH Presenting a prize to a competitor in Saughton Prison. 14. JADH attending a Robert Burns Supper with other Officers who had served with the 6th/7th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), including Lieutenant Bob Gloyer (Left), Captain George Fergusson (Centre) and Major Wallace Jackson (Right). 15. Leading a CPA Delegation to Gibraltar on 27th November 1984, JADH meets with First Minister Sir Joshua Hassan, in his Office, with MPS Jim Craigen MP and Jack Aspinwall MP. 16. British-American Parliamentary Group Meeting in Hamilton, Bermuda 17-20 April 1986. 17. PM Margaret Thatcher being introduced to Sir Donald McCallum, during her extensive visit to the leading Ferranti factory in the South Gyle, West Edinburgh, with JADH in attendance as the local MP. 18. At a meeting at Monteviot, the home of MP, before the 1987 General Election. From left to right:- Lord Goold, Peter Fraser MP, Michael Ancram MP, The Lord Advocate Lord Cameron of Loch Broom, Malcolm Rifkind MP, John Mackay MP, Allan Stewart MP, Gerry Malone MP and JADH. 19. Rowing for Religion in aid of Saint Margaret`s Church at Westminster. It became known as The Speaker`s Summer Regatta in July 1986. The Scottish crew, sponsored by Peat Marwick won their heat against the crew. Some 96 crews participated and each was sponsored to the value of £1,000. 20. Visits by JADH as the Scottish Office Minister for Home Affairs and the Environment to Tower Blocks of housing in , to an empty Prison cell, and to the new road, being built on the Western side of Loch Lomond. 21. Launch of the 1987 Scottish Office Amnesty, during which those possessing illegal weapons could hand them in without penalty, until 30th September 1987.

PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM “G” James Douglas-Hamilton (JADH): Photographs of him as MP for Edinburgh West, including those as Scottish Office Minister 1987-1992. The photographs are inserted chronologically from the back to the front.

1. Examining the need for repairs to Edinburgh`s, close to the Edinburgh Grass Market. 2. An Opening Speech by JADH to Queen`s Cross Housing Association in Glasgow, and admiring the work of the stonemasons in Glasgow. 3. A Calmac Ferry trip on the “Isle of Mull” illustrating the excellence of the service. 4. JADH speaking to Cardinal Winning at St Giles Cathedral, after the Cardinal called for the setting up of a Royal Commission to look into poverty. 5. JADH supporting a Crime Prevention Panel. 6. The Launch of an appeal for environmentally friendly policies in Dundee with the Provost of Dundee. 7. JADH travelling by Bus during the passage of the Bill to privatise the Scottish Transport Group, and at a Housing Association in Leith. 8. JADH paying tribute to the work of the Canmore Housing Association, and being driven on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. 9. The Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Lang MP, with the Solicitor General for Scotland Peter Fraser on his right, (who became Lord Fraser of Carmyllie and Lord Advocate in 1989), and Sir Hector Monro MP on his left. In the background are JADH on the left and Allan Stewart MP on the right. 10. Children supporting environmentally friendly planting, with JADH opposite Glasgow City Chambers. 11. JADH crossing over the new Dornie Bridge, on the road to Skye having been invited by a newly married honeymoon couple, who would be the first across.

12. Celebrating the Opening of the Dornoch Bridge by Her Majesty the Queen Mother on the morning of 27th August 1991. Her Private Secretary Sir Martin Gilliatt wrote to James Douglas-Hamilton in his capacity as Minister responsible for Trunk Road Construction, asking that “her congratulations may be conveyed to all concerned.”She had been presented with “the very beautiful Caithness Glass model of the bridge,” and Sir Martin also asked that “her sincere gratitude” be conveyed “for such a welcome present.” 13. With the TV Presenter Anne Diamond supporting environmental cleanliness, close to the Thames. 14. JADH Punching a Punch Bag in Shotts Prison. 15. JADH supporting the Walkwise with Wimpey Child Road safety campaign in Glasgow 1991. 16. The official opening of M80 -Stepps Bypass by Councillor Malcolm Waugh and JADH on 8th June 1992. 17. Attendance of JADH at the Chartered Mark Conference and meeting School Teachers; Watching the repair of a weathercock in or close to Ferguslie Park in Paisley, and a visit to the fire Service in Telford, Edinburgh West. 18. A visit to Saint Augustine`s School, just off Broomhouse Road in Edinburgh West. 19. A photograph of JADH beside the iconic Forth Rail Bridge in Queensferry, but he would have to wait until 1999 before he represented South Queensferry as a Regional list MSP

BOX 3 ALBUM “H” James Douglas-Hamilton MP (JADH): Photographs of him as MP for Edinburgh West 1986-1994, and including those as Scottish Office Minister 1987-1994.The photographs are inserted chronologically from back to front.

1. During the 1987 General Election Campaign: JADH Canvassing with Malcolm Rifkind and with Councillor Malcolm Knox wearing blue rosettes in Davidsons Mains, West Edinburgh. 2. At the Official Opening of The Royal Victoria Hospital on 4th December 1986, Lord Glenarthur, Minister of State for Health, with Bruce Weatherstone, Chairman of the Lothian Health Board and JADH in attendance as the local MP. 3. Ian Lang MP, Minister of State holding a Plaque for Scottish Business in the Community with Sir Hector Laing, the Chairman of SCOTBIC. 4. The Rt. Hon. George Younger MP, The Secretary of State for Defence, unveiling the plaque for a new building for Ferranti at Crewe Toll, Edinburgh, and a photograph with George Younger, and left to right Sir Donald McCallum and JADH. 5. JADH at Davidsons Mains Primary School, having presented their Petition to the House of Commons to save the whales from extinction. Also photograph of JADH in Davidsons Mains Park, during the General Election 1987, and newspaper cutting showing letter of support from a constituent, who did not vote for him. 6. Election Boards for James Douglas-Hamilton, alongside Labour Boards, with children playing hide and seek, and JADH chatting to an elector. Also there is a photograph of Councillor Brian Meek, (Leader of the Conservative Group on the Lothian Regional Council), at a polling station in Pentlands. 7. At a Scottish Special Housing Association Sheltered Housing development the Provost of Dundee with residents, and Ernie Ross MP, behind JADH. In addition JADH holds a wooden DUNRENTIN advertisement to publicise a Rent to Mortgage sale of a public sector house in Scotland. 8. JADH visiting the Western General Hospital, and taking instructions at the controls of a mechanical digger. 9. JADH visiting the Strathclyde Fire Brigade HQ, and with Professor Bill Mutch, one of Scotland`s foremost experts on Forestry, and Mrs Cathy Tait and Mrs Margo Mutch in Edinburgh West. 10. Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, with JADH, and on left Professor Raymond Miquel, Chairman of the Scottish Sports Council on the Left, and with Ken Hutchison, Chief Executive on the Right, at the official opening of the new HQ of the Scottish Sports Council in the South Gyle of Edinburgh West on 27th February 1989. 11. JADH attending “The Tourism for all Awards.” From Left to Right:-Lucy Vaughan, Royal Lyceum Theatre; Rosemary Bowden, Lochlethen Lodges; Mary brook, Lochlethen Lodges; Debbie Gillespie, Perth Leisure Pool; Jim Moyes, Perth Leisure Pool; James Douglas- Hamilton, Scottish Office Minister for Tourism; Ian Grant, Chairman of the Scottish Tourist Board; and Graham Anderson, West Park Centre, University of Dundee. In addition JADH attending the Scottish stall of a Tourism Exhibition in Munich, designed to promote tourism from Europe to Scotland. 12. The Rt. Hon. , Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Mrs Hurd at the Ferranti factory in the South Gyle of Edinburgh West, and Douglas Hurd photographed with JADH as the local MP, beside an RAF Lightning aircraft on public display close to the factory. 13. JADH speaking to journalists in Amsterdam on the importance of Tourism between Holland and Scotland. 14. Being shown around the Dounreay experimental nuclear power station by the Director. 15. JADH cutting the tape to the Carousel shop in Loudon Castle Park, near to Kilmarnock. 16. A Photograph taken at Ocean Park, , where Tourism between Hong Kong and Scotland was encouraged. Also the Official Opening by JADH of the Ayrshire Tourist Board`s Irvine Tourist Information Centre took place on 1st July 1994. 17. JADH at Craigroyston School, handing over a “Happy Valentine`s Day” message to the School from a school in Munich. At South Queensferry JADH attending with the Lord Provost, the award ceremony for a scout who had overcome many challenges, and finally JADH at a school with children making pottery and other items. 18. JADH clearing the street with a new green machine.

ALBUM “I” James Douglas-Hamilton MP (JADH): Photographs of him as MP for Edinburgh West 1992-1997, and including those as a Scottish Office Minister 1992-1997. The Photographs are inserted chronologically from back to front.

1. JADH in attendance for Cheques being presented to good and charitable causes, and for the Insurance Society of Edinburgh`s Annual Dinner on 6th November 1992, and for the United Distillers Forum at the City Chambers in Edinburgh, with Lord Provost Norman Irons. 2. James Douglas-Hamilton MP, Minister of State for Home Affairs in Perth saluting at the Polish War Memorial for Polish soldiers, who died between 1939 and 1945 “FOR OUR FREEDOM AND YOURS.” 3. Photograph of Members of the Scottish Pharmaceutical General Council at their new HQ on 26th September 1995, and reports in “The Pharmaceutical Journal”, and in “ Chemist and Druggist” on 30th September 1995. 4. Photograph of those associated directly or indirectly with the History of Cliveden. The brother of the 4th Duke of Hamilton was the Earl of Orkney, the Duke of Marlborough`s Chief of Staff and The `s first Field Marshal. After receiving a Peerage he was permitted to stay at Cliveden for the rest of his life. 5. “Making a Difference.” MP and James Douglas- Hamilton MP, mark an award giving event, with leaders of different Charities. 6. JADH at a Fire Station in Strathclyde, and sliding down the Fire Fighters` pole. 7. JADH with his Parliamentary Private Secretary Nirj Deva MP, and at Napier University with Brian Wilson MP standing on his left, and also visiting the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children. 8. JADH with Jenny Hastings, wife of Scottish Rugby International Scott Hastings, JADH as Minister for Health in a Health Campaign Launch, supporting prospective mothers having a sufficiency of folic acid. JADH in addition opening The Endoscopy Unit in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, and separately opening The School of Vision for The Guide Dogs of the Blind Association in Glasgow. 9. JADH waving off from Waverley station the first train from Edinburgh powered by overhead electrical power lines; visiting the DHL train transporting goods and merchandise; at the Dinner of the Institution of Highways and Transportation, on 5th October 1992, and walking along the first stretch of Motorway from Edinburgh to Glasgow, before declaring it formally open, as the Scottish Office Minister responsible for Trunk Roads and Transport. 10. JADH supporting CCTV as a deterrent to Crime and Strathclyde Chief Constable Sir John Orr. 11. Helping make a sign steady using concrete at Newbridge Roundabout, in West Edinburgh, and being shown the Prize to be won for a competition in a South Queensferry School. 12. Dinner with the Rt.Hon. Douglas Hurd, former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, who was raised to the peerage in 1997.Right to Left: JADH`s son Andrew Douglas-Hamilton, Lord Hurd of Westwell and JADH. 13. The GOC commanding Scotland welcoming the South African Ambassador (holding a glass), during a Tattoo in which many South African Zulus were performing. JADH is standing on the right of the Ambassador, and the GOC on the left. 14. Prime Minister at the Enterprise Ayrshire Stand, with Left to Right :- Bernard Jenkin MP, The Earl of Lindsay, Michael Forsyth MP and Secretary of State for Scotland, the Prime Minister, James Douglas-Hamilton MP, Minister of State at the Scottish Office, George Kynoch MP, Minister for Industry at the Scottish Office, and Raymond Robertson, Minister for Education at the Scottish Office. 15. JADH with his wife Susan beside the Stone of Destiny in Edinburgh Castle, and also JADH with Prime Minister John Major MP, 16. At the Official Opening of the new Scottish Office building at Victoria Quay in Leith on 1st July 1996 James Douglas-Hamilton MP is introduced to HM the Queen by The Secretary of State for Scotland, The Rt. Hon. Michael Forsyth MP. BOX 4 ALBUM “J” James Douglas-Hamilton MP (JADH): Photographs of him as MP for Edinburgh West during the years 1994-1997, and as a Lothians List Member of The from 1999- 2007.The Photographs are inserted chronologically from back to front. 1. James Douglas-Hamilton MSP looking at the building of the future Scottish Parliament, in which he would serve. 2. With Members of the Scottish Pharmaceutical General Council, and taking part in climbing at Blackford Quarry. 3. Official Opening Ceremony of Muirhouse Housing Association on 3rd August 1994: Left to Right: JADH MP, George MacPherson new tenant, MP, Sir James Mellon, Chairman of Scottish Homes, Ms , Chairperson of Muirhouse Housing Association and Councillor Eleanor McLaughlin of Edinburgh District Council; also JADH opening the Barratt housing at the Maltings in the district of Moat on 1st September 1994, each development being in Edinburgh West. 4. JADH with John Mackenzie, Chairman of the National ElectroTechnical Training Organisation, at the Launch of their organisation in the on 19th March 1998, and at a Dinner, sponsored by GHB Financial Management with Nirj Deva former MP, and future MEP in the House of Lords on 17th March 1999. 5. JADH attending the Press Event at Peffermill Playing Fields on 23rd November 1999. With Graeme Munro, Director of Historic Scotland, JADH admiring the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, and later JADH discussing the essential importance of the Architecture on the Royal Mile for Scotland`s Heritage. 6. A railway journey for JADH across the Forth Rail Bridge by Steam Engine. 7. JADH made an Honorary Surgeon at the opening of the Oak Tree Veterinary Centre on 7th December 1996, and with Councillor Kate Mackenzie and former Councillor John Crombie discussing the future lay out of the Barnton Roundabout with lights, and at the Childrens Traffic Club.

8. Walking down the Mound to the Opening Ceremony of The Scottish Parliament in 1999. From Right to Left: Front Row JADH MSP, Lord Hardie, the Lord Advocate, MSP, Mrs Margaret Ewing MSP. In the Second Row are MSP, Henry McLeish MSP, Bob Finnie MSP and MSP. Behind Annabel Goldie MSP is David McLetchie MSP. Later JADH is pictured with Edinburgh Castle in the background. 9. The volunteers of the International Rescue Corps, led by their Chief Executive Willie McMartin in the Black and White Corridor outside the General Assembly Meeting Hall with Sir MSP, the Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament. 10. Photographs taken before the Election of JADH with senior Conservatives:-The Rt Hon MP and The Rt Hon.Iain Duncan-Smith MP, supporting recycling of household goods, visiting Cramond, in Davidsons Mains and at the Elections. 11. JADH campaigning against inappropriate Edinburgh City Entry Road Tolls 12. JADH with his wife Susie and Labradors Bramble and Brier, and attending the Golf competition at Skibo Castle of the Parliamentarians playing the Parliamentary Press Lobby. The Press Lobby won but the real victors were the charities which received the proceeds of sponsorship. 13. MSP`s including JADH assembled on the opening day of the Second Scottish Parliament 2003-2007, and JADH with David McLetchie MSP in front of their new Constituency Office Plaque in Street. 14. JADH welcoming pupils from the British School in the Netherlands to the Scottish Parliament on 19th February 2007 15. JADH speaking at a Saint Andrews Dinner in the Royal Scots Club. Left to right :- Lady Richardson, Mrs Jean Duncan, Craig Duncan, Susan Douglas-Hamilton, JADH, Sheena MacDonald, and Lieutenant General Sir Bob Richardson.

ALBUM “K” This Album of photographs was compiled by Strathclyde Police recording a visit by JADH to their HQ in Glasgow, with his Private Secretary Judy Waterman.