16 September 1745
Siege of Edinburgh
Brigadier Thomas Fowke had recently arrived at Edinburgh to take charge of the cavalry and some reinforcements.
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Brigadier Thomas Fowke had recently arrived at Edinburgh to take charge of the cavalry and some reinforcements.
He decided that the two regiments of dragoons he took over were in no state to face the Jacobite army and ordered a further retreat, which was marked by unnecessary panics and alarms.
Some of Prince Charles's army capture the city with little or no fighting, though Edinburgh Castle was still defended for the Government by Lieutenant General Joshua Guest.
This also left Edinburgh unprotected.
Brigadier Thomas Fowke had recently arrived at Edinburgh to take charge of the cavalry and some reinforcements.
He decided that the two regiments of dragoons he took over were in no state to face the Jacobite army and ordered a further retreat, which was marked by unnecessary panics and alarms.
Some of Prince Charles's army capture the city with little or no fighting, though Edinburgh Castle was still defended for the Government by Lieutenant General Joshua Guest.
This also left Edinburgh unprotected.
Hawley occupies Edinburgh. Captures Edindurgh then tries to releive the siege of Stirling
Birth of Walter Scott
Birth of George Hamilton-Gordon, member of the Aberdeenshire family of Gordon
Studies at the University of Edinburgh (1800'g1803), where he learnt political economy from Dugald Stewart, a friend of the Scottish philosophers Adam Ferguson and Adam Smith
Construction begins on the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill.
Discovers Scotlands ancient honours in Edinburgh Castle, not seen since Charles II
Nelson's victory is commemorated by a monument on Calton Hill.
Birth of Richard Burdon Haldane
Birth of Douglas Haig
The Gilmour Committee reports its findings & a Scottish Office is set up in Edinburgh
Works on Scottish arrangements for a national health service.
Prepares Scottish legislation for the new health service.
Advances Scottish legislation for the health service.
Secures Scottish legislation for the new health service.
Created Duke of Edinburgh
Birth of Anthony Blair, son of a barrister & university lecturer
Given the crown, sceptre & sword, bestowing upon her the right to rule Scotland
Collaboration as writer and performer with Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller and Peter Cook in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe at the 1960 Edinburgh Festival brings Alan Bennett instant fame
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Attends Fettes College
Brown enters the University of Edinburgh at the age of sixteen.
Brown is elected Rector of the University of Edinburgh and chairs the University Court.
Brown graduates from the University of Edinburgh with first-class honours in history.
Brown wins the rectorial election after campaigning for stronger student participation.
Appointed Chairman of the Edinburgh Housing Committee
Brown chairs the University Court while advocating reforms in university governance.
Elected Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Central
Elected Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Central
Brown begins lecturing at the University of Edinburgh.
Birth of Chris Hoy
Brown contests Edinburgh South but is not elected to Parliament.
Handles Scottish policy during recession and industrial change.
Applies right to buy policy through Scottish housing legislation.
Brown completes research examining the Labour Party and political change in Scotland.
Brown receives a doctorate in history from the University of Edinburgh.
Death of Donald George "Don"Revie
Chairs the EU summit. A European summit is held which discusses the Maastricht Treaty
Chairs the EU summit
Represents Britain as the Edinburgh European Council opens discussions on Maastricht ratification and the Danish settlement.
Lamont supports Britain's economic position as the Edinburgh summit addresses Maastricht and the Danish settlement.
Hurd helps defend Britain's Maastricht opt-outs while the Edinburgh European Council concludes.
Loses his marginal seat in Edinburgh
The Scottish Parliament is formally opened after devolution.
Brown addresses campaigners seeking debt relief, fairer trade and increased aid.
Signs the agreement giving the Scottish Parliament power to hold an independence referendum.
Holds the Scottish independence referendum, which produces a No vote.
Campaigns for Scotland to remain in the European Union.
Says a second Scottish independence referendum is highly likely after Scotland votes Remain.
Starmer commits Labour to pursuing clean electricity and domestic energy investment.
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