1590 in Scotland
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Events from the year 1590 in the Kingdom of Scotland.
Incumbents
Monarch - James VI
Events
- 17 May — Anne of Denmark crowned queen consort of Scotland at Holyrood Abbey
- October — Battle of Clynetradwell: the forces of Alexander Gordon, Earl of Sutherland (chief of Clan Sutherland) force those of George Sinclair, Earl of Caithness (chief of Clan Sinclair) to retreat
- North Berwick witch trials begin
- Glenbuchat Castle built for John Gordon of Cairnbarrow
Births
- Andrew Cant, Presbyterian minister and Covenanter (died 1663)
- Gordon Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly[1]
- James Renfrew
- Alexander Moffat, Commendator of Edny[2]
- Approximate date
- George Jamesone, portrait painter (died 1644)[3]
- James Roberton, advocate and judge (died 1664)
Deaths
- 3 January — Robert Boyd, 5th Lord Boyd (born c.1517)
The Arts
- March — English printer Robert Waldegrave establishes himself in Edinburgh
- John Burrell writes The Description of the Queenis Maiesties most honourable entry into the town of Edinburgh