Treaty of Berwick

The Treaty of Berwick, signed in 1586, was a defensive pact between Elizabeth I of England and James VI of Scotland, designed to protect both monarchs from the Catholic threat posed by the Auld Alliance of Scotland and France, and potential Catholic uprisings within their realms. The treaty affirmed James VI's neutrality in the event of an attack on England and underscored Elizabeth's commitment to support James if he faced rebellion in Scotland, marking a significant step toward Anglo-Scottish rapprochement during a period of religious and political tension in Europe.