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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Politician Robert Cunninghame Graham died - On this day in history

20 March 2021

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Author and poet Tobias Smollett was born - On this day in history

19 March 2021

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The Kings Own Scottish Borderers Regiment was formed - On this day in history

18 March 2021

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King James IV of Scotland was born - On this day in history

17 March 2021

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Oceanographer John Murray died - On this day in history

16 March 2021

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Scottish botanist and surgeon Archibald Menzies was born - On this day in…

15 March 2021

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Scottish poet John Barbour died - On this day in history

13 March 2021

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Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie died - On this day in history

12 March 2021

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Scottish soldier Sir Fitzroy MacLean was born - On this day in history

11 March 2021

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