Restoration

In 1660, the Restoration in Scotland saw the monarchy reinstated with Charles II ascending the throne, accompanied by the re-establishment of the Scottish Parliament which had been previously dissolved during the republican rule of the English Commonwealth. However, Charles II and his successors sought to tighten control over Scotland, often sidelining the Scottish Parliament and imposing unpopular policies, especially religious ones that aimed to enforce Anglican worship in a predominantly Presbyterian Scotland. This led to significant tensions between the monarchy and the Scottish political and religious establishment. By 1688, with the backdrop of the Glorious Revolution, the Scottish Parliament played a pivotal role in supporting the ousting of James II in favor of William of Orange, emphasizing its importance and influence in the broader political landscape of Scotland during the Restoration period.