1970 in Scottish television

This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1970.

Events

 * 18 June – Televised coverage of the 1970 United Kingdom general election.
 * 13 November – The Colour Strike begins when ITV staff refuse to work with colour television equipment, following a dispute over pay with their management.
 * Unknown – The singer David Bowie appears in a half-hour mime improv play on Scottish Television. He narrates in song, while perched on a ladder.
 * Unknown – The first current affairs television series in Gaelic, Bonn Comhraidh, begins broadcasting on BBC Scotland.

Television series

 * Scotsport (1957–2008)
 * Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
 * Reporting Scotland (1968–1983; 1984–present)

Ending this year

 * The Adventures of Francie and Josie (1962–1970)

Births

 * 16 April - James Watson, actor
 * 19 May - Sarah Heaney, television presenter
 * 17 September - Dallas Campbell, television presenter
 * Unknown - Frances Grey, actress
 * Unknown - Matt Healy, actor