Alliance Mary Queen of Scots and Henry II's son
The Scottish Parliament agrees marriage between Mary Queen of Scots & Henry IIs son. Agreed by the Earl of Arran & Henry II
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1547 in Scotland
Explore 14 historical events and records for Scotland in 1547.
Historical records for Scotland in 1547
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January
Marriage
The Scottish Parliament agrees marriage between Mary Queen of Scots & Henry IIs son
July
Departure
Leaves Scotland at the age of 6 to be brought up in France
Departure
Mary embarks for France in order to avoid interception by the Englsh
September
Battle of Pinkie
Somerset defeats the Scottish army at Pinkie in the largest battle of the campaign, using coordinated infantry, cavalry, artillery and naval gunfire.
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh
The last Battle fought between England & Scotland as independent kingdoms. The English win & occupy Edinburgh. Launches an attack on the English under Somerset. 16,000 under Somerset invade Scotland, met by 23,000 under Arran at the Esk
Capture of Broughty Castle
Dudley secures Broughty Castle for England, creating a fortified position on the Tay that extends the Tudor occupation far beyond the eastern Borders.
Capture of Edinburgh
After their victory at Pinkie Cleugh the English occupy Edinburgh
Crossing of the Scottish Border
Somerset marches the main English army from Berwick into Scotland, renewing the Tudor attempt to force a dynastic settlement by direct invasion.
Occupation of Leith
After Pinkie, Somerset's forces occupy Leith and use the port while consolidating the coastal route supporting the English invasion.
Siege of Edinburgh
After their victory at Pinkie Cleugh the English occupy Edinburgh
October
East Lothian Garrisons
Grey helps establish and command fortified English positions in East Lothian as occupation replaces short raids as the central strategy of the invasion.
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Mary of Scots and heir of the French throne, the dauphin Francis
Betrothed to the heir of the French throne, the dauphin Francis
Marriage
Betrothed to the heir of the French throne, the dauphin Francis
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