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The Treaty of Union 1707: Scotland's Parliament Sold for Gold?
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the controversial Treaty of Union of 1707, which united Scotland and England into the Kingdom of Great Britain. Was it a noble union of equals, or a cynical bribe that dissolved Scotland's parliament? They explore the backroom dealings, the 'Equivalent' payments to Scottish investors ruined by the Darien Scheme, the role of Queen Anne, and the violent riots that erupted in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Key figures include John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll; James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry; and Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun, a fierce…
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