1687 in Scotland
# 1687 in Scotland

Events from 1687 in the Kingdom of Scotland

## Incumbents

* Monarch – James VII
* Secretary of State – John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort

## Events

* 12 February – Declaration of Indulgence proclaimed by James VII, a first step towards freedom of religion
* 29 May – Order of the Thistle founded

## Births

unknown date

* George Douglas, 2nd Earl of Dumbarton (died 1749)

## Deaths

unknown date

* James Aitken (bishop) (born 1612/13)
