Rugby: Bill McLaren to inspire Scotland in Six Nations match with England
Tonight's event goes ahead at Murrayfield at 6.30pm with free access to the public and substitute scrum-half Lawson said the man whom he called "Papa" would have approved of build-up starting early to something as historic as the annual Calcutta Cup match.
"The event is perhaps going to act as a springboard into the game for a lot of the rugby public. I hope it builds into a special weekend," said the man likely to win his 18th cap at some stage.
"The fact everybody is welcome to be part of acknowledging and celebrating Papa's life is great."