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.

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Scottish novelist John Galt died - On this day in history

11 April 2021

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Landscape designer and author John Loudon was born - On this day in history

08 April 2021

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Motor racing champion Jim Clark died - On this day in history

07 April 2021

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The Declaration of Arbroath was drawn up - On this day in history

06 April 2021

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The Battle of Bonnymuir took place - On this day in history

05 April 2021

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King Robert III died - On this day in history

04 April 2021

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The College of New Aberdeen was founded - On this day in history

02 April 2021

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The proclamation sparking the Radical War in Glasgow began - On this day in…

01 April 2021

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General Patrick Gordon was born - On this day in history

31 March 2021

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