On This Day in Scottish History
7 April – Battles, kings, treaties, and the events that shaped Scotland, told through the dates they happened.
No events recorded for 7 April – yet.
We are adding new events regularly. Check back soon or browse upcoming dates below.
Coming up
Apr10
The Great Michael launched – largest warship in the world
1512 · Newhaven, Edinburgh
Apr14
Orkney and Shetland formally annexed by Scotland
1471 · Orkney & Shetland
Apr16
Battle of Culloden
1746 · Culloden, near Inverness
Apr21
Siege of Blair Castle begins
1689 · Blair Atholl, Perthshire
Apr25
Work begins on the Suez Canal – Scottish engineers lead
1859 · Global / Scotland
Apr27
Battle of Dunbar – Scotland falls to Edward I
1296 · Dunbar, East Lothian
May1
Acts of Union take effect
1707 · Edinburgh
May2
Mary Queen of Scots escapes Lochleven Castle
1568 · Lochleven Castle, Kinross
May7
Sutherland Clearances memorial erected
1869 · Sutherland, Highlands
May13
Battle of Langside – Mary Queen of Scots' last stand
1568 · Langside, Glasgow
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