From the birth of Robbie Burns to the invention of the waterbed – Scotland has a fascinating history to explore. Don't miss our free weekly update.
We'll never sell your data and you can unsubscribe in an instant.
26 May
Scotland’s first commercial railway signed off
11 September
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
24 January
Wall-building emperor Hadrian is born
29 May
Cardinal David Beaton is assassinated at St Andrews
23 October
Tyre inventor John Boyd Dunlop dies