Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1617 in Scotland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Scotland in 1617.

Historical records for Scotland in 1617

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Reform of Church Governance

James VI · House / House of Stewart

Fails to impose the episcopacy on the Kirk

Reform of Church Governance

James VI · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Private communon & baptism are allowed. Easter & Christmas are to be celebrated as religious festivals. Confirmations are to be performed by Bishops not Minister's

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