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.
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
Charles II was crowned king of Scotland - On this day in history
01 January 2023
The Glen Cinema disaster occured in Paisley - On this day in history
31 December 2022
The Tay Bridge disaster occured - On this day in history
28 December 2022
