1688 in Scotland

Events from 1688 in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Incumbents

 * Monarch – James VII (until 11 December)
 * Secretary of State – John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort

Events

 * August – Battle of Maol Ruadh fought between the Chattan Confederation led by the Clan Mackintosh against the Clan MacDonald of Keppoch and the Clan Cameron.
 * Kirk of the Canongate in Edinburgh established.

Births

 * April – John Boyle, 2nd Earl of Glasgow, nobleman (died 1740)

Deaths

 * 19 January – Sir James Foulis, 2nd Baronet
 * 17 February – James Renwick, minister and the last of the Covenanter martyrs.