Feudalism in Scotland

Feudalism in Scotland was a social and economic system from the medieval period where land was awarded by kings or nobles to vassals (lesser lords) in exchange for loyalty and military service. Landholders, or lords, managed large estates and governed local communities, while peasants or tenants worked the land for them. In return, they received protection and the right to farm. This hierarchical structure created a network of obligations, with loyalty and service tying Lords, vassals, and peasants together, shaping Scottish society and land management for centuries.