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.

James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, died - On this day in history

14 April 2021

Scottish explorer Hugh Clapperton died - On this day in history

13 April 2021

Scottish novelist John Galt died - On this day in history

11 April 2021

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

08 April 2021

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

07 April 2021

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

06 April 2021

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

05 April 2021

King Robert III died - On this day in history

04 April 2021

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

02 April 2021

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