1692
Massacre of Glencoe, Scotland
Scotland
While the other MacDonald clans suffered through the 1500s, the MacDonalds of Glencoe survived notably well. Perhaps their greatest protection was their home environment acting …
Celtic history archive
Scotland
1695
Bank of Scotland, opened
Scotland
The closing decade of the 17th century saw the generally favourable economic conditions that had dominated since the Restoration come to an end. There was a slump in trade with the …
1698
Darien scheme
Scotland
The Darien scheme was an unsuccessful attempt, backed largely by investors of the Kingdom of Scotland, to gain wealth and influence by establishing New Caledonia, a colony on the …
1701
William III Statue Inauguration
Scotland
A public holiday is proclaimed for the inauguration of a statue of William III at College Green, Dublin
1703
Edinburgh Fire Brigade, one of the first in Scotland, formed.
Scotland
In the early 18th century, urban fire was a constant and devastating threat due to the construction materials used (primarily wood) and the close proximity of buildings. …
1704
Act of Security passed by the Scottish Parliament.
Scotland
The Act of Security was passed by the Scottish Parliament in 1704 as a response to the perceived threats to Scotland’s autonomy and interests following the accession of Queen …
1705
Fisheries Act 1705
Scotland
Act of the Parliament of Scotland for the promotion of salmon, white and herring fishing Our Sovereign Lady and the Estates of Parliament taking to consideration the great and many …
1707
The Treaty of Union of Scottish and Westminster Parliaments ratified
Scotland
The Treaty of Union between the Scottish and English Parliaments was ratified on January 16, 1707. This treaty marked the political union of the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom …
1707
Earl of Stair, held responsible for the massacre of Glencoe, died.
Scotland
The Earl of Stair is a hereditary title associated with the Stair family in Scotland. The most notable individual associated with the title is John Dalrymple, who held the title of …
1708
French Jacobite invasion of Scotland aborts landing at Firth of Forth
Scotland
The French Jacobite invasion of Scotland that aborted its landing at the Firth of Forth occurred in March 1708. This was part of a broader attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy to …
1715
The Glasgow Courant, the citys first newspaper first printed
Scotland
The newspaper was first printed on 14 November 1715 in “Glasgow College”, the precursor to the University of Glasgow. The printer was Donald Govan, who was printer to …
1715
Battle of Sheriffmuir
Scotland
The Battle of Sheriffmuir took place on November 13, 1715, during the Jacobite Rising of 1715 in Scotland, a force of Jacobites led by John, 6th Earl of Mar, fought an inconclusive …