Scottish Reformation

The Scottish Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement that led Scotland to break away from the Catholic Church and establish a predominantly Protestant church, known as the Church of Scotland or Presbyterianism. Influenced by the wider European Reformation and figures like John Knox, it was driven by concerns over corruption in the Catholic Church and desire for religious and political independence. The movement resulted in significant social and political changes, reducing the authority of the Pope and Catholic monasteries, and shaping Scotland's religious and national identity for centuries to come.