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Historical Events Of Scotland

By HaydynJeffyWoodland
  • 3000 BCE

    Romen Epire

    during the Paleolithic Era, with the first prehistoric tools dating from 3000BC and the first long-term homes found in The Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, the first instances of recorded history go hand in hand with the arrival of the Roman Empire. Scotland, or Caledonia to the Romans, was never truly conquered by Roman invaders, despite their efforts as demonstrated by Hadrian’s Wall by the northern border and central Scotland’s Antonine Wall.
  • 800 BCE

    The Vikings

    Scotland’s Norse heritage is ingrained into the Scottish national identity, especially in Shetland and Orkney. Around 800AD, Vikings rode the manic swelling seas from Norway and Denmark until Scotland came into focus. Still alive today, Shetland’s Up Helly Aa fire festival pays homage to the land’s Viking roots. Many Scots words stem from Old Norse words.
  • 1320

    The Declaration of Arbroath

    1320 marks the Declaration of Arbroath, a cornerstone in Scottish history that acknowledged Scotland’s status as an independent sovereign state. The Declaration came in a letter signed by Scottish dignitaries in Latin and was sent to Pope John XXII. There are some who see this Declaration as a seed planted for the founding fathers of America before crafting the United States’ Declaration of Independence.
  • 1437

    The Capital Of Scotland

    Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since 1437, when it replaced Scone. When in the 15th century Edinburgh had been under Scottish rule for a significant period of time, King James IV of Scotland moved the Royal Court to Edinburgh, and the city became the capital by proxy.
  • 1512

    The Scotland Flag

    There are 2 Scotland flags but only one of them are known as the official Scotland flag.
  • 1560

    The Scottish Reformation

    Following a series of heated sermons led by John Knox, the year 1560 marks the beginning of the Scottish Reformation. Religion, being an influential power on the people, saw a turbulent time during the Reformation, as Scotland wandered away from the Papacy and placed focus upon Presbyterian teachings. New laws entered into the equation involving the abolition of Catholic mass and the Pope’s thumb on Scotland.