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.

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

08 June 2023

Robert the Bruce died - On this day in history

07 June 2023

Thomas Blake Glover was born - On this day in history

06 June 2023

Scottish explorer and navigator Sir John Richardson died

05 June 2023

James Stewart Earl of Moray was assassinated - On this day in history

23 January 2023

Scottish MP Joseph Hume was born - On this day in history

22 January 2023

Scottish theologian George Gillespie was born - On this day in history

21 January 2023

Inventor and engineer James Watt was born - On this day in history

19 January 2023

Sir John Pringle died - On this day in Scottish history

18 January 2023

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