Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1538 in Scotland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Scotland in 1538.

Historical records for Scotland in 1538

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February

Scottish Coronation

Mary of Guise · Holyrood · House / House of Stewart

Mary of Guise is crowned Queen Consort of Scotland

May

Marriage

James V · Paris · House / House of Stewart

Marries Mary of Guise, daughter of the Duke of Guise & Antoinette of Bourbon

Marriage

Mary of Guise · Paris · House / House of Stewart

Marries James V, in Notre Dame Cathedral

June

Arrival in Scotland

Mary of Guise · Fife · House / House of Stewart

Mary of Guise arrives in Scotland after marrying James V by proxy

Other events (month unknown)

Cardinal

Beaton, David · Cardinal · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Cardinal

How these records were prepared

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