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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Glasgow scientist William Thomson Lord Kelvin died - On this day in history

17 December 2022

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Scottish singer Karl Denver was born - On this day in history

16 December 2022

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King James V - father of Mary Queen of Scots - died on this day in Scottish…

14 December 2022

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Scottish industrialist Thomas Blake Glover died - On this day in Scottish…

13 December 2022

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Anne of Denmark - mother of King Charles I - was born - On this day in history

12 December 2022

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On this day in history - David Brewster, inventor of the kaleidoscope, was born

11 December 2022

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Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh died - On this day in history

10 December 2022

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Malcolm IV King of Scots died - On this day in Scottish history

09 December 2022

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Mary Queen of Scots was born - On this day in Scottish history

08 December 2022

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