Fifteenth Century
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Fifteenth Century
- 1406
Robert III dies and is replaced by James I, who is almost immediately captured by the English.
- 1411
Battle of Harlaw. Donald fights an army of Lowlanders in an attempt to bring lands forming the earldom of Ross into the kingdom. Both sides claim they won.
- 1412
St. Andrews University founded by Bishop Henry Wardlaw.
- 1415
The English win a major victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt.
- 1424
James I is finally released from captivity in England.
- 1424
Donald is succeeded as Lord by his son Alexander.
1431 James begins his campaign to move St. Andrews University to Perth.
- 1437
James I assassinated at Perth. James II succeeds him, though he is only six years old.
- 1437
Edinburgh becomes the national capital of Scotland.
- 1449
John, the last Lord of the Isles, succeeds Alexander.
- 1450
Skye becomes part of the Lordship of the Isles.
- 1451
University of Glasgow founded by Bishop William Turnbull.
- 1460
Glasgow University moves into its first permanent premises near the city's High Street.
- 1488
James IV success to the Scottish throne.
- 1490
Angus the Young murdered in Inverness.
- 1493
James IV declares the Lordship forfeited. End of the Lords of the Isles.
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