April–June – the brig Alexander collects emigrants from the west of Scotland (the "Glenaladale settlers") and carries them to
Prince Edward Island.[1]
10 June –
Credit crisis of 1772 is triggered when, following the flight of their partner, Aberdeen-born
Alexander Fordyce, to France, the London banking house of
Neal, James, Fordyce and Down (which has been speculating in
East India Company stock) suspends payment. The resultant panic causes failure of other banks, particularly in Scotland, and especially in Edinburgh and the
Ayr Bank.
Summer – Welsh naturalist
Thomas Pennant makes a second tour of Scotland.[2]