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The Scottish Prayer Book Crisis, 1637
In 1637, King Charles I and Archbishop William Laud tried to enforce the use of a new prayer book in Scotland. The result was riot, rebellion, and war.
Doocots
Although they are slowly vanishing from the Scottish landscape, the Doocot, or Pigeonhouse, used to be an important part of the wealth of Scottish nobles.