24-08-2014, 12:14 PM
Andy Howie Wrote:Jonathan, It will not be in June. This year was an exception
(Andy's above post copied from another thread also)
Andy, appreciate the unique circumstances with Glasgow. Admittedly I have a self-interest and don't want to miss a 2nd Scottish in a row because of term-time, just not taking any chances.
So now we know the aim is to hopefuly host the event in Edinburgh, as the planning develops how about the idea of asking JK Rowling to open the Scottish at some stage? (I believe she lives in Edinburgh, and one of the HP books/films features a big chess scene). And maybe a chess legend to do the prize giving (Mr Kasparov did so at the Euro Seniors!).
Usually such suggestions get ignored or a raised eyebrow smiley face, but we all seem to be saying we need to think big.