People want to know how Scotland became a part of the UK.
Five things you need to know about the Declaration of Arbroath.
BBC History Magazine view of the Act of Union
A UK Parliament view of the Act of Union.
A Scottish historical view of the passing of the Act of Union.
This primer covers Scottish sovereignty from the Roman era to the Jacobite revolts, the 2014 referendum and Brexit
A largely neutral record of the events leading to the union of England and Scotland.
A brief description of the formation of the UK and its domination by England.
The union of England and Scotland was hindered in the 17th century by Scottish fear of becoming a region of England. England feared alliances with France. The Darien Scheme bankrupted much of wealthy Scotland. Amidst allegations of bribery, the Scottish Parliament in 1707 voted for union with