a brief history of scotland
In 867 a.d., the vikings invaded Northumbria and it became the kingdom of york.
In 900 a.d., most of Europe was fighting against vikings, so scotland joined in.
In 1286, King alexander died with no heir, so King edward of england made John Balliol king of scotland.
In 1297, there was the Battle of Stirling Bridge, in which William Wallace led the Scots to victory and independence for their country.
In 1560, the Presbyterian church was born, confirming Scotland as a protestant nation.
In 1603, Elizabeth I died without a heir, leaving her cousin, James VI as king of england, king of scotland and lord of ireland.
In 1707, The acts of union were passed between the english and scottish to merge the two countries, forming the kingdom of great britain.
In 1914-1918 and 1939-1945, scotland fought in World War 1 and World War 2 under the Kingdom of Great Britain.
In 2014 scotland held a referendum for scottish independence and 55% voted to stay inside the country.
In 900 a.d., most of Europe was fighting against vikings, so scotland joined in.
In 1286, King alexander died with no heir, so King edward of england made John Balliol king of scotland.
In 1297, there was the Battle of Stirling Bridge, in which William Wallace led the Scots to victory and independence for their country.
In 1560, the Presbyterian church was born, confirming Scotland as a protestant nation.
In 1603, Elizabeth I died without a heir, leaving her cousin, James VI as king of england, king of scotland and lord of ireland.
In 1707, The acts of union were passed between the english and scottish to merge the two countries, forming the kingdom of great britain.
In 1914-1918 and 1939-1945, scotland fought in World War 1 and World War 2 under the Kingdom of Great Britain.
In 2014 scotland held a referendum for scottish independence and 55% voted to stay inside the country.