Battle of Bothwell Bridge

The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, fought in 1679 in Scotland, was a conflict between government forces and Scottish Covenanters who resisted royal control and sought religious reforms. The Covenanters, many of whom had rebelled after previous government crackdowns, gathered in rebellion. The government army, supported by regular troops and the royal navy, attacked their camp near Bothwell Bridge. The battle resulted in a decisive government victory, leading to the suppression of the Covenanter movement and a period of tighter control over religious practices in Scotland.