This fascinating historical document offers a comprehensive overview of the development and evolution of burgh politics and governance in Scotland from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Drawing on a rich array of primary sources, the book provides detailed accounts of key legal and political institutions, as well as their roles and significance in the broader social and economic context of Scottish history. With its vivid and detailed portrait of medieval and early modern Scotland, the book stands as a valuable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the political and social history of Scotland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.