1687 in Scotland explained

Events from 1687 in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Incumbents

• • Monarch – James VII Secretary of State – John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort

Events

• 12 February – Declaration of Indulgence proclaimed by James VII, a first step towards freedom of religion.
• 29 May – Order of the Thistle founded

Births

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• George Douglas, 2nd Earl of Dumbarton (died 1749)

Deaths

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• James Aitken (bishop) (born 1612/13)

See also

• Timeline of Scottish history