Abbot John Hepburn

Abbot John Hepburn (circa 1470-1558) was a notable Scottish religious leader and abbot of Arbroath Abbey, a significant monastic institution in Scotland during the late Middle Ages. Known for his opposition to the Protestant Reformation, Hepburn defended Catholicism and played a role in the abbey's affairs during a tumultuous period marked by religious and political upheaval. His leadership reflected the struggles between traditional Catholic practices and the rising influence of Protestant ideas. Hepburn's legacy is tied to the broader context of Scotland's religious history and the eventual decline of monastic institutions during the Reformation.