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The Scottish Navy: Pirates, Privateers, and Sea Power
While we’ve covered the land battles of Bannockburn and the political machinations of the Ragman Rolls, Scotland’s relationship with the sea has often been viewed through the lens of invasion or isolation. This episode shifts focus to the sixteenth century, exploring how a relatively small kingdom projected power across the North Atlantic. We examine the reign of James IV, who built one of Europe’s most formidable navies, and the controversial role of the Lord High Admiral, Alexander Stewart. The narrative then moves to the privateering networks that operated under the guise of royal…
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