November 08

1308

John Duns Scotus, scholar and philosopher, died

Scotland

John Duns Scotus OFM, “Duns the Scot”; (c. 1265/66 – 8 November 1308) was a Scottish Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, university professor, philosopher and …

1736

Allan Ramsay's First regular public theatre in Scotland opened in Carrubbers Close, Edinburgh

Scotland

The opening of the first regular public theater in Scotland in Carrubbers Close, Edinburgh’s Old Town, in 1736 was a significant development in Scottish cultural history. It …

1745

Charles Stuart invades England at the head of the Jacobite Army

Scotland

Charles Stuart, who is often referred to as “Bonnie Prince Charlie” or “Charles Edward Stuart”, " The Young Chevalier" or “The Young …

1847

Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, born in Dublin

Ireland

Abraham “Bram” Stoker, (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912) the author of the famous novel “Dracula,” was born on November 08, 1847, in 15 Marino Crescent, …

1887

Birth of Sir Arnold Bax, composer, writer and Hibernophile

England

Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bax, KCVO (8 November 1883 – 3 October 1953) was an English composer, poet, and author. His prolific output includes songs, choral music, chamber pieces, …

1891

Author Neil M Gunn, born in Caithness Scotland

Scotland

Author Neil M Gunn born in Caithness. Neil Miller Gunn (8 November 1891 – 15 January 1973) was a prolific novelist, critic and dramatist who emerged as one of the leading lights of …

2001

Henry McLeish resigned as Scotlands First Minister

Scotland

Henry McLeish served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2000 to 2001. His tenure as First Minister was relatively brief, and it was marked by political challenges, including …