James III of Scotland

Events

4

Episodes

4

Years

1460–1488

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James III of Scotland, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Death of James II of Scotland at Roxburgh Castle

   1460

   Role: Successor, child king

   1. 13 August 1460 · Roxburgh CastleDeath of James II

      James II was killed on 3 August 1460 when a cannon burst while he was supervising the siege of Roxburgh Castle.

2. Return of Orkney and Shetland to Scotland

   1472

   Role: King of Scotland

   1. 21472 · Orkney and ShetlandScottish Annexation

      The Scottish Parliament annexed the islands in 1472 due to the unpaid dowry.

3. Battle of Lochmaben Fair

   1484

   Role: Monarch

   1. 322 July 1484 · Lochmaben, ScotlandBattle of Lochmaben Fair

      Albany and Douglas led 500 horsemen to Lochmaben on 22 July 1484 during the fair, where they were defeated by royal loyalists.

4. Battle of Sauchieburn

   1488

   Role: King of Scotland, defeated and killed

   1. 411 June 1488 · Sauchie Burn, south of StirlingBattle of Sauchieburn

      Royal forces were defeated by rebels led by the Duke of Rothesay outside Stirling.

Sources

1. James II of Scotland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-10
2. Orkney Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
3. Shetland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
4. Battle of Lochmaben Fair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
5. James III of Scotland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
6. Battle of Sauchieburn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22