The nickname of the Scottish national football team is "The Tartan Army."

The term "Tartan Army" is commonly used to refer to the passionate and dedicated group of Scotland national football team supporters.

The nickname reflects the team's distinctive tartan-patterned kits and the enthusiasm of its fanbase during international football competitions.

The famous scientist born in Scotland who discovered the theory of electromagnetism is James Clerk Maxwell.

Maxwell, born on June 13, 1831, in Edinburgh, made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics.

His formulation of Maxwell's equations described the behavior of electric and magnetic fields and played a crucial role in the understanding of electromagnetism.

The major sporting event that took place in Scotland in 2014 was the Commonwealth Games. Glasgow, Scotland, hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 3, bringing together athletes from various Commonwealth nations to compete in a wide range of sports.

The political event that took place in Scotland in 1997, leading to the establishment of the Scottish Parliament, was the devolution referendum. The majority of Scottish voters supported devolution, and as a result, the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, with powers devolved from the UK Parliament in Westminster.