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Scotland's History The Reformation
The Reformation
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Reformation and destruction
The Protestant Reformation sweeping Europe arrived in Scotland and opened up a fresh divide in Scottish politics.
Riding the whirlwind was a young Catholic Queen who had not seen Scotland since her infancy.
Her reign would lead to murder and civil war but pave the way for a Scottish king to sit on the throne of England and propose a grand vision – a new nation called Britain.
Mary Queen of Scots continues Scotland's story...
Begin at The Rough Wooing
The Reformation
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