The Scottish Labour College was founded in 1916, by John Maclean among others. It was modelled on the Central Labour College in London. It ran evening classes in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and elsewhere. Despite difficulties from continuing arrest and imprisonment, Maclean had been running lectures in Bath Street, Glasgow since 1912, and attracting audiences of between 100-200 people. In 1916 was decided to set up the College to organise more regular events. At the founding meeting 471 delegates representing 271 trade unions were present - but Maclean was in jail. However his speech was delivered by

James Dunlop MacDougall James Dunlop MacDougall (15 January 1891 – 25 December 1963), also known as James McDougall, was a Scottish political activist, best known as John Maclean's leading supporter. Early life MacDougall was born in Pollokshaws and was educated at ...

, and soon published as a pamphlet:
A Plea for a Labour College for Scotland
An Address Prepared By John MacLean and Completed By J D MacDougall During the Author's Imprisonment in 1916''. Attendees included

Mary Brooksbank Mary Brooksbank (born Soutar; 15 December 1897 – 16 March 1978) was a Scottish mill worker, socialist, trade unionist and songwriter. She was an active member of the Communist Party of Great Britain between 1920 and 1933, and spent thr ...

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