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.
On this day in history - Scotland's first modern lighthouse was lit
01 December 2022
Scottish Socialist John Maclean died - On this day in history
30 November 2022
Engineer John Loudon McAdam died - On this day in Scottish history
26 November 2022
John Knox died - On this day in Scottish history
24 November 2022
On this day in history - Author and historian Nigel Tranter was born
23 November 2022
Mary of Guise was born - On this day in Scottish history
22 November 2022