THE JIMMY LOGAN COLLECTION

This collection of articles and photos documents the life and times of Jimmy Logan. The material have  been compiled by the Pavilion Theatre and we hope you take pleasure in browsing this fascinating insight into the career of one of Scotland's true all time greats of the stage.

To view the articles and photos please scroll through the thumbnails and descriptions on this page. To view an item in 'full screen mode'  just click on the thumbnail image. The system will then fetch the document from our web server and display the full document. To return to the collection menu simply click on your browsers 'back' button, of press the 'collection' button again.

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We hope you enjoy the collection and spare a private thought to the memory of Jimmy.

Image Thumbnail Description File Size
logan1.jpg (25456 bytes) Photo of Jimmy Logan
(The Iain Gordon Collection) 
24k (6 seconds)
logan2.jpg (34847 bytes) The Logan Family, Metropole Theatre
(The Iain Gordon Collection) 
34k (9 seconds)
logan3.jpg (46362 bytes) Welcome to the MET
(The Iain Gordon Collection) 
45k (12 seconds)
logan4.jpg (21195 bytes) Oil on Canvas Jimmy Logan
(The Iain Gordon Collection) 
20k (5 seconds)
logan32.jpg (94076 bytes) A Celebration for Jimmy Logan Programme Cover
(The Pavilion Theatre) 
91k (25 seconds)
logan26.jpg (47571 bytes) Logan Special - Tour of Scotland Bus
(The Bob Bain Collection)
46k (12 seconds)
logan27.jpg (38440 bytes) Dame Trotter, Kings Theatre Glasgow, Signed Card
(The Bob Bain Collection)
37k (10 seconds)
logan28.jpg (65304 bytes) Jimmy Logan, Second Honeymoon, Kings Theatre Glasgow
(The Bob Bain Collection)
63k (17 seconds)
logan24.jpg (183800 bytes) Showbiz Legend Jimmy Logan Dies at 73
(Evening Times, 13th April 2001, by Gerry Braiden) 
179k (49 seconds)
logan25.jpg (155585 bytes) Stage legend Jimmy was a star turn to the very end
(Evening Times, 13th April 2001, by Sheila Hamilton) 
151k (41 seconds)
logan18.jpg (121689 bytes) Jimmy Logan: 1928-2001 Final Curtain Call
(Evening Times, 13th April 2001) 
118k (32 seconds)
logan31.jpg (151425 bytes) Hundreds queue for Jimmy's big night
(Evening Times, 2nd February 2001, by Gerry Briaden) 
147k (40 seconds)
logan8.jpg (113427 bytes) Cathedral Farewell to Jimmy
(Evening Times, 14th April 2001, by Graeme Murray) 
110k (30 seconds)
logan9.jpg (194159 bytes) I have never seen so many white hankies than on Jimmy's last night at the Pavilion
(Evening Times, Page 6, 14th April 2001, by Johnny Beattie) 
189k (52 seconds)
logan5.jpg (141420 bytes) Showbiz Legend by Johnny Beattie and
Billy Connolly

(Evening Times, Page 7, 14th April 2001, by Billy Connolly) 
138k (37 seconds)
logan14.jpg (55287 bytes) A good man left us on Good Friday
(The Scotsman, Page 3, 14th April 2001) 
56k (14 seconds)
logan15.jpg (96789 bytes) What they said about Jimmy
(The Scotsman, Page 3, 14th April 2001, by Kate Foster) 
94k (25 seconds)
logan6.jpg (89947 bytes) Underlining the end for music hall and variety
(The Scotsman, 14th April 2001, by Jim Gilchrist) 
87k (24 seconds)
logan16.jpg (205817 bytes) Fans mourn icon of Scottish variety theatre
(The Scotsman, Page 3, 14th April 2001, by Kate Foster & Jim Gilchrist) 
200k (55 seconds)
logan7.jpg (93947 bytes) Jimmy was the nicest man in show business
(Sunday Post, 15th April 2001, by Andy Cameron)
91k (25 seconds)
logan10.jpg (151922 bytes) Jimmy was Mr Showbiz, an inspiration. He was the man.
(Daily Record, 14th April 2001, by Anna Smith) 
148k (40 seconds)
logan29.jpg (185151 bytes) Jimmy was Mr Showbiz, an inspiration. (Second page)
(Daily Record, 14th April 2001, by Anna Smith) 
180k (49 seconds)
logan30.jpg (196692 bytes)
The best night of my life
(Daily Record, 14th April 2001, by Cara Page & Mark McGivern) 
192k (52 seconds)
logan11.jpg (82354 bytes) Charles' Grief for Logan
(Daily Record, 14th April 2001, by Anna Smith & Sarah Mullford) 
80k (22 seconds)
logan12.jpg (224893 bytes) Jimmy Logan loses his brave fight against cancer
(Daily Express, 14th April 2001) 
219k (60 seconds)
logan13.jpg (183697 bytes) End of the show as a legendary performer bows out
(Daily Express, 14th April 2001, by Myra Philip) 
179k (49 seconds)
logan17.jpg (204649 bytes) Logan's Heroes. Pavilion packed for Jimmy
(Evening Times, 9th March 2001, by Anne Fotheringham) 
199k (54 seconds)
logan19.jpg (51316 bytes) Tributes pour in to a Scots Legend
(The Herald, 14th April 2001, by Lorna Martin) 
50k (13 seconds)
logan21.jpg (233314 bytes) Jimmy Logan. Consummate Performer and inspiration to many entertainers
(The Herald, 14th April 2001, by Lorna MacIntyre) 
227k (62 seconds)
logan20.jpg (217585 bytes) The special strength of Mr Showbiz
(The Herald, 14th April 2001, by Cameron Simpson)
212k (58 seconds)
logan22.jpg (70375 bytes) See You, Jimmy
(The Sun, 14th April 2001, by Kenny MaAlpine) 
68k (18 seconds)
logan23.jpg (248011 bytes) Logan's Run Is Over
(The Sun, 14th April 2001, by Matt Bendoris) 
242k (66 seconds)

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