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The eventual Reformation of the Scottish Church followed a brief civil war in 1559 – 60, in which English intervention on the Protestant side was decisive.

A Reformed confession of faith rejecting papal jurisdiction was adopted by Parliament in 1560, while the young Mary, Queen of Scots, was still in France.

The most influential figure was theologian John Knox ( 1510 – 1572 ), who had lived in Switzerland and was a disciple of both Calvin and Wishart.

The Protestant Church of Scotland was formed in the mid-16th century by Knox and the Protestant Lords of the Congregation.

Roman Catholicism was not totally eliminated, and remained strong particularly in parts of the highlands.