1687 in Scotland
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See also: | List of years in Scotland Timeline of Scottish history 1687 in: England • Elsewhere |
Events from 1687 in the Kingdom of Scotland
Incumbents[]
- Monarch – James VII
- Secretary of State – John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort
Events[]
- 12 February – Declaration of Indulgence proclaimed by James VII, a first step towards freedom of religion
- 29 May – Order of the Thistle founded
Births[]
unknown date
- George Douglas, 2nd Earl of Dumbarton (died 1749)
Deaths[]
unknown date
- James Aitken (bishop) (born )
See also[]
- Timeline of Scottish history
References[]
Categories:
- 1687 in Scotland
- 1680s in Scotland
- Years of the 17th century in Scotland
- 1687 in Europe
- 1687 by country