1644
Battle of Tippermuir, in which Marquis of Montrose defeated Covenanters .
Scotland
Battle of Tippermuir, in which Marquis of Montrose defeated Covenanters. This September 1, 1644 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
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Scotland
1644
Battle of Marston Moor Victory
Scotland
The Battle of Marston Moor was fought on 2 July 1644, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms of 1639 – 1653. The combined forces of the English Parliamentarians under Lord Fairfax …
1645
Battle of Inverlochy, one of the Duke of Montroses victories over the Covenanters, killing 1,300
Scotland
The Battle of Inverlochy has historical significance in Scotland, and there are actually two notable battles by this name. Both occurred near Inverlochy Castle, in the vicinity of …
1650
James Graham, (Montrose), Scottish royalist commander, executed by Cromwellian government
Scotland
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612 - 21 May 1650), was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, who initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but …
1651
Battle of Inverkeithing
Scotland
The Battle of Inverkeithing was fought on 20 July 1651 between an English army under John Lambert and a Scottish army led by James Holborne as part of an English invasion of …
1652
Great Fire of Glasgow, destroying nearly one third of the city.
Scotland
Great Fire of Glasgow, destroying nearly one third of the city. This June 17, 1652 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1653
Ireland and Scotland are represented in Parliment
Scotland
Ireland and Scotland are represented in Parliment. This 4, 1653 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1661
Act of Settlement
Scotland
The Act of Settlement of 1701 was designed to secure the Protestant succession to the throne, and to strengthen the guarantees for ensuring a parliamentary system of government. …
1661
Charles II crowned at Westminster Abbey.
Scotland
Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his …
1666
Battle of Rullion Green, peasant uprising supporting the Convenant suppressed by Charles II
Scotland
The Battle of Rullion Green took place on November 28, 1666, during a period in Scottish history known as the Pentland Rising. The battle took place near the Pentland Hills, in …
1672
Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry
Scotland
Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry. This February 26, 1672 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1673
King James VII married Mary of Modena
Scotland
James VII and II (14 October 1633 O.S. – 16 September 1701) was King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII from the death of his elder brother, …