Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1556 in Scotland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Scotland in 1556.

Historical records for Scotland in 1556

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1Places on this page

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Lord High Admiral

Hepburn, James · Lord High Admiral · Warfare / Military

Appointed Lord High Admiral

Peerage

Hepburn, James · Bothwell · House / House of Hepburn

Created Earl of Bothwell, 4th

Reform of War Policy

Stewart, James · House / House of Stewart

James Stewart joins the Reformers

Warden

Hepburn, James · Warden of Scottish Marshes · Government / Government of Scotland

Appointed Warden of the Scottish Marshes

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