1688 in Scotland

Events from 1688 in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Incumbents Monarch – James VII (until 11 December) Secretary of State – John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort

Events August – Battle of Maol Ruadh fought between the Chattan Confederation led by the Clan Mackintosh against the Clan MacDonald of Keppoch and the Clan Cameron. Construction on the Kirk of the Canongate in Edinburgh begins.

Births April – John Boyle, 2nd Earl of Glasgow, nobleman (died 1740)

Deaths 19 January – Sir James Foulis, 2nd Baronet 17 February – James Renwick, minister and the last of the Covenanter martyrs.

See also Timeline of Scottish history

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