James VI and I ( 19 June 1566 â `` 27 March 1625 ) was King of Scotland as James VI , and King of England and King of Ireland as James I. He was the first to call himself King of Great Britain . He ruled in Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 until his death . James VI & I ( 19 June 1566 â `` 27 March 1625 ) was King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567 .