On this day in history
Discover what happened on this day in Scottish history with our daily guides. Covering everything from Scottish monarchy to Scottish inventors, authors and explorers, the daily update provides an insight into the country's colourful past and the many inventive, inspirational Scots to have influenced the nation.
Sir John Pringle died - On this day in Scottish history
18 January 2023
The Treaty of Union was ratified - On this day in history
16 January 2023
Caithness novelist Neil Gunn died - On this day in history
15 January 2023
Greyfriars Bobby died - On this day in history
14 January 2023
On this day in history - Sir Edmund Hillary died
11 January 2023
Pope Nicholas V issued a papal bull to found Glasgow University
07 January 2023
Dr George Cathcart, instigator of the Proms, died
04 January 2023
Playwright O H Mavor was born - On this day in history
03 January 2023