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Some key dates and events in Scottish history are: | Some key dates and events in Scottish history are: | ||
83 or 84 Battle of Mons Graupius Romans reportedly defeat the Caledonians although there is some debate about the actual outcome of the battle. | '''83''' or '''84''' Battle of Mons Graupius Romans reportedly defeat the Caledonians although there is some debate about the actual outcome of the battle. | ||
685 Battle of Dunnichen Picts defeat Northumbrians at Dunnichen in Angus | '''685''' Battle of Dunnichen Picts defeat Northumbrians at Dunnichen in Angus | ||
'''843'''Kenneth MacAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots. This marks the first united kingdom in Scotlland. | '''843''' Kenneth MacAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots. This marks the first united kingdom in Scotlland. | ||
'''1174''' William the Lion surrenders the independence of Scotland to Henry II in the Treaty of Falaise. | '''1174''' William the Lion surrenders the independence of Scotland to Henry II in the Treaty of Falaise. | ||
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'''1514''' The recording of testaments (wills) begins in Scotland. | '''1514''' The recording of testaments (wills) begins in Scotland. | ||
'''1552'''The General Provincial Council orders each parish to keep a register of baptisms and banns of marriage. | '''1552''' The General Provincial Council orders each parish to keep a register of baptisms and banns of marriage. | ||
'''1560'''Protestantism is established. The authority of the pope is abolished, and celebrating mass becomes illegal. | '''1560''' Protestantism is established. The authority of the pope is abolished, and celebrating mass becomes illegal. | ||
'''1592''' The Presbyterian Church is formally established. | '''1592''' The Presbyterian Church is formally established. | ||
'''1600''' | '''1600''' Scotland adopts January 1 as New Year Day.<ref name=Spathaky>[http://www.cree.ie/genuki/dates.htm ''Old Style and New Style Dates and the change to the Gregorian Calendar: A summary for genealogists''], Mike Spathaky</ref> | ||
'''1603'''The crowns of England and Scotland unite. | '''1603''' The crowns of England and Scotland unite. | ||
'''1608''' The Plantation of Ulster in Ireland is established to prevent Irish revolts against English rule. By 1640 there were 40,000 Scots in northern Ireland. | '''1608''' The Plantation of Ulster in Ireland is established to prevent Irish revolts against English rule. By 1640 there were 40,000 Scots in northern Ireland. | ||
'''1690'''The Presbyterian Church is permanently restored and becomes the Church of Scotland. | '''1690''' The Presbyterian Church is permanently restored and becomes the Church of Scotland. | ||
'''1707''' The Act of Union is formed between Scotland and England, creating Great Britain. | '''1707''' The Act of Union is formed between Scotland and England, creating Great Britain. | ||
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'''1745''' Many Scots support James’ son Charles Edward Stuart, also called Bonnie Prince Charlie and the "Young Pretender," as the king of Great Britain. This is called the second Jacobite rising. | '''1745''' Many Scots support James’ son Charles Edward Stuart, also called Bonnie Prince Charlie and the "Young Pretender," as the king of Great Britain. This is called the second Jacobite rising. | ||
'''1746'''The Government forces defeat the forces of Charles Edward Stuart in the Battle of Culloden. After this battle, the English executed many clansmen and outlawed kilts,tartan,bagpipes and carrying of weapons. These restrictions were removed in 1782. | '''1746''' The Government forces defeat the forces of Charles Edward Stuart in the Battle of Culloden. After this battle, the English executed many clansmen and outlawed kilts,tartan,bagpipes and carrying of weapons. These restrictions were removed in 1782. | ||
'''1752'''The calendar changes from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar.<ref name=Spathaky/> | |||
'''1779''' The Industrial Revolution begins to affect Scotland. | '''1779''' The Industrial Revolution begins to affect Scotland. | ||
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=== Calendar Changes === | === Calendar Changes === | ||
In 1600 Scotland | In 1600 Scotland adopted January 1 as New Years Day, however the the Gregorian calendar was not used until 1752<ref name=1750Act>[http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=1516754 Calendar (New Style) Act 1750], United Kingdom Parliament</ref>. The Julian calendar began the calendar year on 25 March and ended the year on 24 March. The Gregorian calendar started the year on 1 January and ended the year on 31 December. Thus, before 1600, January, February, and the first twenty-four days of March came at the end of the previous year instead of at the beginning of the next year. <ref name=Spathaky/> | ||
The year 1599 consisted only of nine months: January, February, and March (1-24) 1599 became January, February and March (1-24) 1600. | The year 1599 consisted only of nine months: January, February, and March (1-24) 1599 became January, February and March (1-24) 1600. | ||
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*http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/ | *http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/ | ||
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{{Place|Scotland}} | {{Place|Scotland}} | ||