EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 17 MIN

Rough Wooing: Henry VIII’s Brutal Bid for a Scottish Union

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Explore how Henry VIII used diplomacy and force to try marrying his heir to Mary, Queen of Scots, sparking the Rough Wooing war. We examine contemporary accounts of scorched‑earth campaigns, French support, and the treaties that ended the conflict, and we assess why this attempt failed to reshape Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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