Treaty of Edinburgh

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is Treaty of Edinburgh known for?Maintained the peace established by the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis
2. What is the date of ratification?July 5, 1560
3. What is the key scottish endorsement?Assent of the Scottish Lords of the Congregation
4. Why did England want the treaty?Queen Elizabeth I wanted to stop French soldiers from staying in Scotland and to keep England safe from a French‑Scottish alliance.
5. How did the treaty change the Auld Alliance?It ended the long partnership between Scotland and France, so Scottish leaders stopped working with France and started working more with England.

Treaty of Edinburgh: A 1560 accord formally ending the Siege of Leith and reconfiguring Franco-Scottish and Anglo-Scottish relations.
Siege of Leith: A military operation by English forces against French garrisons in Leith, Scotland, from 1559 to 1560.
Auld Alliance: A historical alliance between Scotland and France, dating from the late 13th century, primarily for mutual defense against England.
Lords of the Congregation: A faction of Scottish Protestant nobles who led the Reformation in Scotland and sought to limit French and Catholic influence.