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)