1451
King James III, born
Scotland
James III of Scotland (1451- 1452 ? June 11, 1488), son of James II and Mary of Gueldres, created Duke of Rothesay at birth, king of Scotland from 1460 to 1488. James was an …
Celtic history archive
Scotland
1452
King James II killed William Douglas at Stirling
Scotland
King James II killed William Douglas at Stirling. This February 22, 1452 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1460
King James II killed by an exploding cannon at the siege of Roxburgh Castle.
Scotland
James II of Scotland (October 16, 1430 – August 03, 1460) was king of Scotland from 1437 to 1460. James was born in Holyrood Abbey. James was son of James I of Scotland and Joan …
1472
Orkney and Shetland annexed from Norway to the crown of Scotland
Scotland
Orkney and Shetland annexed from Norway to the crown of Scotland. This February 20, 1472 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1473
King James IV, King of Scots, born.
Scotland
James IV (17 March 1473 – 9 September 1513) was King of Scotland from 11 June 1488 until his death at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. He inherited the throne at the age of fifteen …
1489
Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland, born
Scotland
Margaret Tudor (28 November 1489 – 18 October 1541) was Queen of Scotland from 1503 until 1513 by marriage to King James IV. She then served as regent of Scotland during her …
1495
A bull from Pope Alexander VI confirmed the foundation of Aberdeen University
Scotland
The establishment of the University of Aberdeen was confirmed by a papal bull issued by Pope Alexander VI. Pope Alexander VI Pope Alexander VI (born Rodrigo de Borja; 1 January …
1505
Seal granted by Edinburgh Town Council to the Incorporation of Barbers and Surgeons to practice their craft
Scotland
Seal granted by Edinburgh Town Council to the Incorporation of Barbers and Surgeons to practice their craft. The organization is now known as the Royal College of Surgeons of …
1540
King James V passed a law which recognised Scotlands gypsies
Scotland
King James V passed a law which recognised Scotlands gypsies. This February 17, 1540 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1542
Mary Stuart Queen of Scots born
Scotland
Mary Stuart, (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary, Queen of Scots, was born on December 08, 1542. She was born at Linlithgow Palace in Scotland to James V of …
1542
Rout of Solway Moss
Scotland
The Battle of Solway Moss took place on Solway Moss near the River Esk on the English side of the Anglo-Scottish border on 24th of November 1542 between English and Scottish …
1543
Treaty of Greenwich
Scotland
Treaty of Greenwich, between Henry VIII and Earl of Arran, Regent of Scotland, agreeing betrothal of Mary Queen of Scots (aged, 6 months) and Edward Prince of Wales (aged, 6 …