The Complaynt of Scotlande is a fascinating and influential 16th-century work that combines poetry and prose in an impassioned plea for Scottish nationalism. Written in Scots, the language of the Scottish people, The Complaynt advocates for the preservation of the country's distinct cultural identity, and calls on the Scottish people to defend their nation against the forces of English domination. This edition includes a modern English translation, as well as commentary and analysis that contextualize the work within its historical and literary context. 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.