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.
Corries singer Roy Williamson died - On this day in history
12 August 2020
Engineer Thomas Telford was born - On this day in history
09 August 2020
Painter David Allan died - On this day in history
06 August 2020
Sir Harry Lauder was born - On this day in history
04 August 2020
Alexander Graham Bell died - On this day in history
02 August 2020
Reformer Andrew Melville was born - On this day in history
01 August 2020
