1590 in Scotland
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Events from the year 1590 in the Kingdom of Scotland.
See also:List of years in Scotland
Timeline of Scottish history
1590 in: England ⢠Elsewhere
Timeline of Scottish history
1590 in: England ⢠Elsewhere
Incumbents
Events
- 1 May â King James VI and Anne of Denmark arrive at Leith.[1]
- 17 May â Anne of Denmark is crowned as queen consort of Scotland at Holyrood Abbey.[2]
- October â 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, belonging to Mungo Russell, is recorded as operating at Dalry.
Births
- 22 March â George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly, nobleman (died 1649)
- 27 April â Andrew Cant, Presbyterian minister and Covenanter (died 1663)
- May â George Jamesone, portrait painter (died 1644)[3]
- James Roberton, advocate and judge (died 1664)
Deaths
- 3 January â Robert Boyd, 5th Lord Boyd (born c.1517)
The arts
- March â 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.[4]