Timeline of Scottish nationalism

This is a timeline of events in the history of Scottish nationalism.

1707 Act of Union is enacted, unifying Scotland with England.

1820 The Scottish Insurrection takes place, with the aim of installing a provisional government in Scotland.

1979 A referendum finds a majority in favour of a Scottish parliament, though this is not acted upon by the British Government.

2014 A referendum on whether or not Scotland should become independent is held, with the anti independence campaign ultimately winning with 55% of the vote.