Irish and Scottish history

Irish and Scottish histories are marked by rich, complex identities shaped by centuries of conflict, culture, and sovereignty struggles. Ireland experienced colonization by the English, leading to centuries of resistance and the fight for independence, culminating in the Irish Free State in 1922. Scotland shared a monarchy with England until the 1707 Acts of Union unified their parliaments, forming Great Britain. Scotland maintained a distinct culture and legal system, with recent moves toward increased autonomy, including a 2014 independence referendum. Both nations possess unique cultural traditions, language, and history but are intertwined through shared history, migration, and their roles within the United Kingdom.