Treaty of Berwick
England agrees to send Scotland support to preserve "their old freedom & liberty"
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1560 in Scotland
Explore 62 historical events and records for Scotland in 1560.
Historical records for Scotland in 1560
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February
Treaty of Berwick
Signed by Lord James & Norfolk, England can intervene to help the "reformers"
Treaty of Berwick
Elizabeth allies with the Scottish Lords of the Congregation at Berwick, authorising English military intervention to remove French forces from Scotland.
Treaty of Berwick Opposed
Mary of Guise opposes the English alliance with the Lords of the Congregation
March
English Army Enters Scotland
Grey leads Elizabeth's army across the border into Scotland, beginning a major intervention aimed at forcing the French garrison from Leith.
April
Siege of Leith
Grey's English army and its Scottish allies begin siege operations against the fortified French position at Leith.
French Garrison Holds Leith
Mary of Guise relies on French troops defending Leith against English and Scottish forces
Siege of Leith
Mary of Guise relies on French troops besieged by English and Scottish Protestant forces
May
Failed Assault on Leith
Grey orders a major assault on Leith that is repulsed with heavy English losses, forcing the besiegers to continue pressure rather than storm the town.
June
Death before Treaty
Mary of Guise dies before the Treaty of Edinburgh is concluded
Death of Mary of Guise
Mary of Guise dies as the siege and political crisis continue
Death of Mary of Guise
Mary of Guise dies during the crisis of the Scottish Reformation
July
Auld Alliance Weakened
The treaty sharply reduces French political and military influence in Scotland
English Arms Clause
Treaty requires Mary and Francis to cease bearing the arms of England
French Commissioner
La Brosse participates in French negotiations at Edinburgh
French Commissioner
Monluc helps negotiate French withdrawal from Scotland
French Withdrawal
French representatives agree to withdraw troops from Scotland
Treaty Negotiation
Maitland helps secure terms between England France and the Scottish lords
Treaty of Edinburgh
Argyll supports the settlement that removes French troops from Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh
Glencairn supports the treaty settlement made by the Protestant lords
Treaty of Edinburgh
French commissioners act for Francis II in making peace terms
Treaty of Edinburgh
Maitland supports settlement between England France and the Scottish lords
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty asks Mary and Francis to stop using English royal arms
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty terms are made in Mary's name but she later refuses ratification
Treaty of Edinburgh
Under the Treaty of Edinburgh Francis & Mary recognize Elizabeth I. English & French troops will withdraw from Scotland
Treaty of Edinburgh
Ruthven backs terms ending French regency military power
Treaty of Edinburgh
James Stewart supports peace terms ending French military control
Treaty of Edinburgh
James Stewart supports treaty terms ending French military control
Treaty of Edinburgh
Elizabeth's representatives agree the Treaty of Edinburgh, providing for French and English forces to leave Scotland and ending the intervention around Leith.
Treaty Support
Haliburton represents burgh support for the Protestant settlement
Treaty Support
Rothes supports the Lords of the Congregation during the treaty settlement
French Withdrawal from Leith
Argyll's party benefits as French troops leave Leith
Council of Twelve
Scottish government is to be placed in the hands of a council of nobles
Council Settlement
Maitland supports government by a council after the treaty
Protestant Lords Strengthened
Argyll and other Protestant lords gain power after French withdrawal
Reformation Settlement
Knox's party gains strength after the treaty removes French troops
August
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament promulgates a Protestant confession of faith
Mass
The Scottish Parliament prohibits Mass, under pain of death for a 3rd offence
Reform of Parliament
The Scottish Parliament prohibits Mass, under pain of death for a 3rd offence. The Scottish Parliament abolishes the Popes jurisdiction
Scots Confession Approved
Scottish Parliament approves a Protestant confession of faith in Mary's absence
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