Scottish Advice at Breda
Maitland joined Charles's exiled court during the negotiations preceding the Restoration.
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1660 in Scotland
Explore 13 historical events and records for Scotland in 1660.
Historical records for Scotland in 1660
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May
Proclamation
Proclaimed king at Edinburgh as monarchy is restored in Scotland
Restoration
The Restoration is celebrated in Scotland after Charles II is proclaimed king
Mission
Sent to Breda by Scottish Resolutioners to seek assurances from Charles II on the Presbyterian kirk
Restoration
Begins recovering his ruined family estates after the Restoration
Secretary of State
Joins Charles II at Breda and is rewarded with the office of Secretary of State for Scotland
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Archibald Campbell
Presents himself to Charles II after the Restoration and is arrested for treason
Peerage
Created Earl of Middleton after the Restoration and becomes a leading royal agent in Scotland
Privy Council
Appointed to the Scottish Privy Council after the Restoration
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor, 1st term
Reburial
After the Restoration, the remains of Montrose are recovered for honourable reburial
Royal Chaplain
Appointed royal chaplain after the Restoration of Charles II
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland after the Restoration
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