Reformation

Timeline

1496    The Education Act makes education compulsory for barons and wealthy landowners.
1503    James IV marries Margaret Tudor.
1507    Introduction of the printing press
1513    The Battle of Flodden, death of James IV
1513    James V becomes King.
1542    Mary I becomes Queen.
1544    English sack Edinburgh
1547    The Battle of Pinkie
1548    Mary I Queen of Scot sent to France for her protection.
1561    Mary I returns to Scotland.
1563    Witchcraft made a civil crime.
1566    Birth of James VI
1567    James VI becomes King.
1587    Execution of Mary Queen of Scots.
1590    Witchcraft trial in north Berwick.

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