On the 11th of February 1967, Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin visited the UK and his trip included a 14 hour visit to Scotland.  In this trip he visited Glasgow, had a tour of Hunterston Power Plant in North Ayrshire, visited Troon to have lunch at the Marine Hotel and watched Kilmarnock v Rangers at Rugby Park.  Prior to kick-off, Kosygin presented the captains of … Continue reading Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin Visits North Ayrshire