1590 in Scotland
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See also: | List of years in Scotland Timeline of Scottish history 1590 in: England • Elsewhere |
Events from the year 1590 in the Kingdom of Scotland.
Incumbents[]
- Monarch – James VI
Events[]
- 17 May – Anne of Denmark crowned queen consort of Scotland at Holyrood Abbey
- October – Battle of Clynetradwell: the forces of Alexander Gordon, Earl of Sutherland (chief of Clan Sutherland) force those of George Sinclair, Earl of Caithness (chief of Clan Sinclair) to retreat
- North Berwick witch trials begin
- Glenbuchat Castle built for John Gordon of Cairnbarrow
- The oldest known paper mill in Scotland is recorded as operating at Dalry.
Births[]
- Andrew Cant, Presbyterian minister and Covenanter (died 1663)
- George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly[1]
- George Jamesone, portrait painter (died )[2]
- James Roberton, advocate and judge (died 1664)
Deaths[]
- 3 January – Robert Boyd, 5th Lord Boyd (born c.)
The arts[]
- March – English printer Robert Waldegrave establishes himself in Edinburgh
- John Burrell writes The Description of the Queenis Maiesties most honourable entry into the town of Edinburgh
See also[]
- Timeline of Scottish history
References[]
- ^ "Explore Kindred Britain". www.stanford.edu. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Artworks - National Galleries of Scotland". www.nationalgalleries.org. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
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