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.
Francis II - the first husband of Mary Queen of Scots - died
05 December 2021
Scottish poet William Drummond died - On this day in history
04 December 2021
Robert Louis Stevenson died in Samoa - On this day in history
03 December 2021
On this day in history - Scotland's first modern lighthouse was lit
01 December 2021
Scottish Socialist John Maclean died - On this day in history
30 November 2021
