Articles related to "Act Of Union"

In the final years before the Act of Union,1707, Scotland and England argued over royal succession and came to the brink of war.

After the Irish rebellion of 1798, the British Prime Minister, William Pitt the Younger assigned two of his best men to bring Ireland into union with Great Britain.

From 1845 to 1849, a fungus destroyed Ireland's potato crop, with disastrous effects for Ireland's poor. How did the potato become so important for Ireland's peasants?

The Scottish Parliament created in 1999, is comprised of 129 elected members and has power to pass legislation on certain matters and issues in Scotland.

Some of the negotiations for union of scotland took place in Parliament House, now part of Edinburgh High Court. Essential Edinburgh history for those who visit Scotland

Scotland is one of the countries that forms the United Kingdom. It borders with England to the South. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.

Scotland's 17th century attempt to build an Empire in central America ended in disaster. But it paved the way for a partnership with their greatest rivals, England.

With English Navigation Laws forcing Scotland to turn from its traditional trading partners, the Scots formed a company to rival the powerful English East India Company.

Anne came to the throne at a time of war. The military successes acheived by her friend and confident the Duke of Marlborough, elevated Britain's infulence to new levels

One man, the son of an Ayrshire cottar, destined to become Scotland's national bard was born during that extraordinary period of "Enlightenment".

When Norway gained independence from Sweden, it elected Prince Carl of Denmark to be its new king. As King Haakon VII of Norway, he founded a dynasty that still reigns.

England is one of the countries that form the United Kingdom, sharing borders with Wales and Scotland. The capital city of England is London.

Here is a single source giving Scots family researchers data on thousands of 17th century Scottish immigrants to Maryland and Virginia.

Like most European nations, Great Britain maintains a number of Knightly Orders that it bestows upon those who have rendered great service to the country.

Charles Parnell was one of Ireland's greatest politicians. He backed the common Irish during the Land War and later devoted his life to the cause of Home Rule for Ireland

The failure of two Darien expeditions led to Scotland's financial ruin, the Union of Parliaments, and indirectly the formation of The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Henry Grattan led the Irish Patriots in their quest for full legislative independence from England.

As well as Westminster, the UK has a system of regional and local government including District and County Councils, Unitary Authorities, and the Scottish Government.

As an island nation with an enviable heritage, it seems rather paradoxical to state that Britain has no national identity, this article examines whether this is the case.

A tour through Britain's history, from Roman times to the present day, with accounts of monarchs, plagues, battles, and the fascinating characters of the country's past.

When it Happened in Scotland: A Very Quick History is a chronological guide to the most exciting events in Scotland's history, from AD80 to the present day.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse had its origins as a medieval abbey and is now a working palace and office for the Royal Family.

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Scotland.