Historedia
Person

James IV of Scotland

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1488–1496

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James IV 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. Battle of Sauchieburn

    1488

    Role: Duke of Rothesay, rebel figurehead, successor

    1. 11 June 1488 · Sauchie Burn, south of StirlingBattle of Sauchieburn

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

  2. James IV's Invasion of Northumberland

    1496

    Role: Invading monarch

    1. September 1496 · NorthumberlandDestruction of Fortifications

      Scottish troops destroyed multiple towers and castles in Northumberland during the invasion.

    2. 21 September 1496 · Coldstream crossingCrossing the Border

      Scottish forces crossed the Tweed at Coldstream on 21 September 1496 to enter Northumberland.

Sources

  1. Battle of Sauchieburn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. James IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03