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This is a timeline of events in the history of Scottish nationalism.
843
| 843 |
King Kenneth I of the Scots becomes king of the Picts, uniting the two as the Kingdom of Alba. |
1603
| 24 March 1603 |
James VI of Scotland accedes to the English throne as James I in the Union of the Crowns. |
1707
| 1 May 1707 |
Act of Union is enacted, unifying Scotland with England. |
1820
| 1–8 April 1820 |
The Scottish Insurrection takes place, with the aim of installing a provisional government in Scotland. |
1979
| 1 March 1979 |
A referendum finds a majority in favour of a Scottish parliament, though this is not acted upon by the British Government. |
1997
| 11 September 1997 |
A second referendum on a Scottish parliament passes. |
1999
| 12 May 1999 |
The Scottish Parliament is reconvened. |
2014
| 18 September 2014 |
A referendum on whether or not Scotland should become independent is held, with the anti independence campaign ultimately winning with 55% of the vote. |
References
- "Kenneth I | king of Scots and Picts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- "James I | Biography, Religion, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- "Act of Union | Great Britain [1707]". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- The Scots Magazine ... Sands, Brymer, Murray and Cochran. 1820.
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