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c. 2600 BCE-c. 2400 BCE
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Ring of Brodgar erected in Orkney Islands; the date is uncertain because it has not been excavated
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2000 BCE
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Settlement at Stenness abandoned
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600
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First historical mention of Edinburgh Castle, as Din Eidyn.
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1150
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Founding of Kinloss Abbey
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26 May 1153
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Macolm IV becomes King of Scotland at age 12
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1220
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Construction of Eilean Donan Castle, then known as Eleandonnan, as a defense against the Vikings in the Scottish Highlands. The castle was built by King Alexander II, Alexander III or Farquar II, Earl of Ross, and later belonged to the Mackenzie clan. For
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23 Jun 1314
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The Battle of Bannockburn takes place near Stirling Castle in Scotland. The decisive battle regains Scottish independence and establishes Robert the Bruce as King Robert I.
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1371
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Death of David II in Edinburgh
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8 Dec 1542
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Birth of Mary, Queen of Scots
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27 Jul 1543
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Mary Queen of Scots Living at Stirling Castle
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9 Sep 1543
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Mary Stuart Crowned Queen of Scots
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1552
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Mary, Queen of Scots plays golf
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1566
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Birth of James VI of Scotland
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17 Dec 1566
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Baptism of James VI at Stirling Castle
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24 Nov 1572
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Death of John Knox
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1650
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Cromwell Captures Edinburgh Castle
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1651
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Honours of Scotland Hidden
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7 May 1711
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Birth of David Hume
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25 Aug 1776
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Death of David Hume
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1883
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Construction begins on the Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland. It is the first major bridge to be constructed of steel.
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4 Mar 1890
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HRH Edward Prince of Wales ceremonially hammers in the last rivet of the Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland. Benjamin Baker and Gustave Eiffel are in attendance.
