Beith Collection

North Ayrshire KA15 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Ayrshire KA15 2

Ian Hay (Major John Hay Beith), 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO Wills
Major General John Hay Beith, CBE (1876-1952), British schoolmaster and soldier, best remembered as a novelist, playwright, essayist and historian who wrote under the pen name Ian Hay, 1937

Portrait of a juvenile Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis ruficollis) against a black background at Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue; Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland

Ian Hay - The first Hundred Thousand
Captain John Hay Beith (1876-1952) the soldier-author with the pen name Ian Hay who wrote The First Hundred Thousand (of which he was a member of) as well as various other military books

Charlie Chaplin and Ian Hay
Charlie Chaplin being interviewed in his studio by, on the right, Major Ian Hay Beith, (Ian Hay, the author of the First Hundred Thousand)

Mrs Ian Hay Beith, wife of Major General John Hay Beith, CBE (17 April 1876 22 September 1952), was a British schoolmaster and soldier, but he is best remembered as a novelist, playwright

Ian Hay, alias John Hay Beith, writer
Ian Hay, the pen name of Major General John Hay Beith (1876-1952), British schoolmaster, soldier, and writer of novels and plays. Date: 1914

Ian Hay (1876-1952) pen name of Major John Hay Beith, Scottish dramatist and popular novelist. Director of public relations at the War Office 1938-1941

Ian Hay / Cig Card
IAN HAY alias JOHN HAY BEITH British novelist and playwright in 1936

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Discover the enchanting history of Beith, North Ayrshire (KA15 2 Map). Once home to Major John Hay Beith, pen name Ian Hay, a renowned Scottish dramatist and popular novelist (1876-1952). Delve into his life through intriguing anecdotes and captivating stories, as portrayed in this vintage WD & HO Wills portrait of a juvenile Little Grebe, a nod to his literary prowess. Ian Hay's friendship with Charlie Chaplin is a fascinating chapter in his life, as documented in 'The first Hundred Thousand.' This connection adds another layer to Beith's rich cultural heritage. Mrs. Ian Hay Beith, an essential figure in his life, supported his literary endeavors and shared in his successes. The town's history is filled with tales of its notable residents and their contributions to literature and beyond. As you explore Beith, don't forget to collect an Ian Hay Cig Card, a nostalgic reminder of the town's literary past and the enduring legacy of Major John Hay Beith.