The Act of Union, 1st May

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From the BBC website....


On this day in 1707, the Act of Union between Scotland and England came into force. Scottish church bells played the tune "Why am I so Sad on my Wedding Day?" - the Union was brought about in spite of opposition by the majority of Scots. The image is of James Ogilvy, 1st Earl Seafield, on occasions M.P. for Banffshire and Lord Chancellor of Scotland. He promoted The Act of Union of 1707, but moved the repeal of the Act in 1713.

Bribery was prevalent, with £20,000 sterling being despatched to Scotland for the payment of spies and agent provocateurs.


"Glad to know nothing has changed as far as bribery's concerned !!!"