1590 in Scotland
Events from the year 1590 in the Kingdom of Scotland.
Incumbents
Events
- 17 May – Anne of Denmark crowned queen consort of Scotland at Holyrood Abbey
- October – Battle of Clynetradwell: the forces of Alexander Gordon, Earl of Sutherland force those of George Sinclair, Earl of Caithness to retreat
- North Berwick witch trials begin
- Glenbuchat Castle built for John Gordon of Cairnbarrow
- The oldest known paper mill in Scotland is recorded as operating at Dalry.
Births
- 22 March – George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly, nobleman
- 27 April – Andrew Cant, Presbyterian minister and Covenanter
- May – George Jamesone, portrait painter
- James Roberton, advocate and judge
Deaths
The arts
- March – English printer Robert Waldegrave establishes himself in Edinburgh
- John Burrell writes ''The Description of the Queenis Maiesties most honourable entry into the town of Edinburgh''