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.

German warships were scuttled at Scapa Flow - On this day in history

21 June 2023

Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at Loch Leven Castle - On this day in history

17 June 2023

Golfer Tom Morris was born - On this day in history

16 June 2023

Television pioneer John Logie Baird died - On this day in history

14 June 2023

Scientist James Clerk Maxwell was born - On this day in history

13 June 2023

Astronomer David Gill was born - On this day in history

12 June 2023

Mary of Guise died - On this day in history

11 June 2023

The Battle of Glen Shiel took place - On this day in history

10 June 2023

Sir William Maitland died - On this day in history

09 June 2023

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