Jimmy Halliday

James Halliday (27 February 1927 – 3 January 2013) was a Scottish author, historian and politician. He was the chairman (leader) of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 1956 to 1960.

For other people named James Halliday, see James Halliday (disambiguation).

James Halliday
Leader of the Scottish National Party
In office
May 1956 – May 1960
Preceded byRobert McIntyre
Succeeded byArthur Donaldson
Personal details
Born(1927-02-27)27 February 1927
Wemyss Bay, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died3 January 2013(2013-01-03) (aged 85)
Dundee, Scotland
Political partyScottish National Party
SpouseOlive Campbell (m. 1955–2013)
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Glasgow
ProfessionTeacher, lecturer (History)
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