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St Machar Day, patron saint of Aberdeen
St Machar Day, patron saint of Aberdeen Saint Machar is the Diocesan Patron Saint of Aberdeen; the Feast Day being observed on 12th November. …

Birth of John McGahern, known primarily for his novel, The Dark
Birth of John McGahern, known primarily for his novel, The Dark John McGahern, the acclaimed Irish writer, was born on November 12, 1934, in Knockanroe, County Leitrim, Ireland. …

The Edinburgh Seven, Edinburgh University became the first in Britain to allow women to study medicine
The Edinburgh Seven, Edinburgh University became the first in Britain to allow women to study medicine Edinburgh University became the first in Britain to allow women to study medicine (though not graduate). …

Hours before his execution, Irish Rebel, Wolf Tone suffers a deep wound in his neck
Hours before his execution, Irish Rebel, Wolf Tone suffers a deep wound in his neck For his involvement, Wolfe Tone was arrested and said in court that he was determined “by frank and open war to procure the separation” of Ireland and England. …

Edward 1 of England rejects peace offers and launches war on Llywelen ap Gruffydd
Edward 1 of England rejects peace offers and launches war on Llywelen ap Gruffydd Edward I of England, (reigned 1272-1307) also known as Edward Longshanks, (b June 17,1239, d July 07, 1307) completed the conquest of Wales and temporarily subdued Scotland. …

King Duncan II of Scotland, died
King Duncan II of Scotland, died Donnchad mac Máel Coluim (Modern Gaelic: Donnchadh mac Mhaoil Chaluim;[a] anglicised as Duncan II; c. 1060 – 12 November 1094) was King of Scots. …