On This Day in Scottish History
21 February – Battles, kings, treaties, and the events that shaped Scotland, told through the dates they happened.
No events recorded for 21 February – yet.
We are adding new events regularly. Check back soon or browse upcoming dates below.
Coming up
Feb22
David II dies — end of the Bruce dynasty
1371 · Edinburgh Castle
Feb26
Feb27
Battle of Ancrum Moor — Scotland strikes back
1545 · Ancrum, Scottish Borders
Mar1
Golf banned by King James II
1457 · Scotland
Mar4
Forth Bridge opens
1890 · South Queensferry
Mar6
Castle Urquhart besieged during the Wars of Independence
1340 · Loch Ness, Highlands
Mar7
Outlander Season 8 premieres
2026 · Scotland
Mar13
Edward I begins the sack of Berwick
1296 · Berwick-upon-Tweed
Mar15
Elizabeth I dies — James VI inherits England
1603 · Richmond / Edinburgh
Mar17
Andrew Murray leads Scottish resistance
1337 · Northern Scotland
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