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.

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

13 June 2020

Astronomer David Gill was born - On this day in history

12 June 2020

Mary of Guise died - On this day in history

11 June 2020

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

10 June 2020

Sir William Maitland died - On this day in history

09 June 2020

Lighthouse engineer Robert Stevenson was born - On this day in history

08 June 2020

Robert the Bruce died - On this day in history

06 June 2020

Thomas Blake Glover was born - On this day in history

06 June 2020

Scottish explorer and navigator Sir John Richardson died

05 June 2020

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