Timeline of Scottish nationalism

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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.

[1]

1603

24 March 1603

James VI of Scotland accedes to the English throne as James I in the Union of the Crowns.

[2]

1707

1 May 1707

Act of Union is enacted, unifying Scotland with England.

[3]

1820

1–8 April 1820

The Scottish Insurrection takes place, with the aim of installing a provisional government in Scotland.

[4]

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

1. "Kenneth I | king of Scots and Picts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
2. "James I | Biography, Religion, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
3. "Act of Union | Great Britain [1707]". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
4. The Scots Magazine ... Sands, Brymer, Murray and Cochran. 1820.