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.
11 December
Royal Yacht Britannia is retired to Edinburgh
27 July
Parliament authorises construction of the Caledonian Canal
16 June
Muirfield golf course designer Old Tom Morris is born
30 September
Rod Stewart opens the SSE Hydro
11 November
Scottish spy James Bond is born