1526 in Scotland

Events from 1526 in the Kingdom of Scotland. == Incumbents == Monarch – James V == Events == 21 June – Parliament declares the young King James V of age to rule. A council of guardians of regency for the young king is formed, including Robert Maxwell, 5th Lord Maxwell. 29 July – Battle of Melrose fought when Walter Scott of Branxholme and Buccleuch attempted to rescue James V from the powerful Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus during a royal progress towards the Scottish Borders. Also known as the battle of Darnick. 4 September – Battle of Linlithgow Bridge fought between John Stewart, 3rd Earl of Lennox and James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran. Lennox is killed by James Hamilton of Finnart. 22 October – James Hamilton of Finnart is appointed keeper of Linlithgow Palace. == Births == Agnes Campbell == Deaths == 12 April - Robert Cockburn (diplomat) Patrick Lindsay, 4th Lord Lindsay == Buildings and constructions == Morrison's Haven near Prestonpans is established as "Gilbertis-draucht". == References ==