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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King Edward I sacked Berwick Upon Tweed - On this day in history

30 March 2021

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Gaelic scholar Ewan MacLachlan died - On this day in history

29 March 2021

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The Scots Guards regiment was formed - On this day in history

28 March 2021

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Sir James Dewar, inventor of the Dewar Flask, died - On this day in history

27 March 2021

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Geologist James Hutton died - On this day in history

26 March 2021

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Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone - On this day in history

25 March 2021

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Reverend Thomas Burns founded his Free Church settlement in New Zealand - On…

23 March 2021

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Architect Alexander Greek Thomson died - On this day in history

22 March 2021

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The Murrayfield Stadium was opened - On this day in history

21 March 2021

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