James was the name associated with the Jacobins, who rise up in Scotland in 1715 and 1745 to restore the descendants of King James II of England and VI of Scotland to the throne.
This was as much about religious and clan loyalties as anything to do with Scottish nationalism. As many Scots fought with the Englush at Culloden as against them.
The crushing defeat of "Bonnie Prince Charlie" was followed by a fierce extirpation of Scottish Highlander Gaelic culture in the name of bringing "civilisation" to the area. Again, many Scots were enthusiastic supporters of this policy.
James was the name associated with the Jacobins, who rise up in Scotland in 1715 and 1745 to restore the descendants of King James II of England and VI of Scotland to the throne.
This was as much about religious and clan loyalties as anything to do with Scottish nationalism. As many Scots fought with the Englush at Culloden as against them.
The crushing defeat of "Bonnie Prince Charlie" was followed by a fierce extirpation of Scottish Highlander Gaelic culture in the name of bringing "civilisation" to the area. Again, many Scots were enthusiastic supporters of this policy.
*** Jacobites, not jacobins; James II of England and VII of Scotland (not James VI of Scotland)
*** Jacobites, not jacobins; James II of England and VII of Scotland (not James VI of Scotland)