Many things happened in Scotland between the 14th century and the 16th century. In the middle of the 14th century the war between the Bruce dynasty and their Comyn-Balliol rivals came to an end. The Bruce dynasty had won. After this Robert II came to thrown and established the Stuart dynasty. The Stuart dynast brought much wealth to Scotland throughout the middle ages. In the 14th and 15th century there was a much more variety of English in Scotland and Edinburgh was known as Scotland’s capital. Then James VI became king of Scotland. He then also inherited the throne of England. This made Scotland be in political union with England. In the 16th century the treaty of union was passed and it made Scotland and England to come together and make the kingdom of Great Britain. The treaty of union says, “That the two Kingdoms of England and Scotland shall upon the First day of May which shall be in the year One thousand seven hundred and seven and for ever after be united into one Kingdom by the name of Great Britain “(http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=2078400) Scotland and England were still allowed to have different legal systems.
sources:
"Scotland." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 16 May 2010. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland#Medieval_period
"Union with Scotland Act 1706 (c.11) - Statute Law Database." Home - Statute Law Database. Web. 16 May 2010. http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=2078400
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