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Agnes Douglas, Countess of Argyll (1574–1607), attributed to Adrian Vanson. Women in early modern Scotland, between the Renaissance of the early sixteenth century and the beginnings of industrialisation in the mid-eighteenth century, were part of a patriarchal society, though the enforcement of this social order was not absolute in all aspects.
also: People: By gender: Women: By nationality: British: Scottish This category exists only as a container for other categories of Scottish women . Articles on individual women should not be added directly to this category, but may be added to an appropriate sub-category if it exists.
Marion Gilchrist (1864–1952), first female graduate of the University of Glasgow; first woman to qualify in medicine from a Scottish university; leading activist in Women's suffrage movement; Theodore Gordon (1786–1845), inspector of army hospitals; Robert Edmond Grant (1793–1874), physician and biologist
A large proportion of the women for whom biographical details survive were members of the royal houses of Scotland. Some of these became important figures. There was only one reigning Scottish Queen in this period, the uncrowned and short-lived Margaret, Maid of Norway (r. 1286–90). Some girls of noble families were taught in nunneries.
This is a list of women artists who were born in or are closely associated with Scotland This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Some of the most incredible inventors, writers, politicians, & activists have been women. From Ida B. Wells to Sally Ride, here are women who changed the world. 22 Famous Women in History You Need ...
This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:18th-century Scottish people. It includes Scottish people that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. See also: Category:18th-century Scottish men
This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:16th-century Scottish people. It includes Scottish people that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Subcategories