Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1585 in Scotland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Scotland in 1585.

Historical records for Scotland in 1585

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Exile of John Erskine

Erskine, John · House / House of Erskine

Mar returns to Scotland from England & is fully restored

Governor

Erskine · Edinburgh · Governor of Edinburgh Castle · Government / Government of Scotland

Appointed Governor of Edinburgh Castle

Privy Council

Erskine · Edinburgh · Member of Privy Council · Government / Government of Scotland

Appointedrivy Councilor after the flight of Arran

Restoration

Douglas, Archibald · Warfare / England War

Secures the restoration of his Estates from James V

Restoration

Erskine, John · House / House of Erskine

Mar returns to Scotland from England & is fully restored

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