Scotland led by James VI is a custom civilization by JFD and Janbourta, with contributions from DarthKyofu, Lordie, and Viregel. It was initially released alongside More Civs' Scotland (Robert I Bruce) to coincide with the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
This mod requires Brave New World.
Overview[]
Scotland[]
With a history dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, Scotland has long been renowned as a cultural stronghold in the north of Europe. Early in its history, the Pictish Confederation spanned almost the entire region, with the Gaels of Ireland coming later to inhabit the west coast. After years of war, the nation was consolidated into the Kingdom of Alba, overwhelmingly the among the most powerful kingdoms in the British Isles. Facing invasion from England, the Scottish Wars of Independence were triggered, and continue to live on in the memory of many romanticists in modern-day Scotland. In later years, the crowns of the often-feuding nations of Scotland and England were made into one, forming the United Kingdom.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Scotland became known for its industry and technological growth, attracting immigrants from all over the world to come and work in places such as the shipbuilding region of the Clyde. During both world wars, Scotland participated fully, and though it took many losses, it came through as a major fighting force, renowned to this day. During later political regimes of the 20th century, movements such as Thatcherism were unpopular among many Scots, sparking Scotland’s independence movement. With the coming of the SNP to power in 2007, a referendum on Scottish independence was scheduled for the 18th of September 2014.
James VI[]
Though he was once hailed by scholars as the “wisest fool in Christendom”, James was far from stupid. His reputation today is stained by acts perceived as lazy or unregal, but in truth, he was a scholar king, hence his ability to govern the crowns of England and Scotland at the same time, with massive prosperity within the colonies. His pursuits in American colonisation - the city Jamestown, named after him - gives James even more of a good legacy. James’ reign started in the latter stages of the Medieval era, more or less all the stereotypes associated with it appearing then. However, by James’ death, there would be few willing to argue that the world, or at least James’ union of Scotland and England, was a Renaissance nation, with new technology paving the way to conquest. The advent of gunpowder into Europe lead to James leading the way for the Union’s American expeditions - heroes such as Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh certainly helped to boost James’ figure, though the traditional courtroom family quickly fell out of use over the course of James’ rule.
Dawn of Man[]
Art by Janboruta
God hath christened this day, O' wise and devoted King James of Scotland, England, and Ireland. Barely a child at the age of your ascension, you would come to inherit the thrones of the three ancient and noble Kingdoms of the British Isles. With your mind set to what makes for a righteous monarch, your reign would bring forward an age of great innovation and the beginnings of a colonial empire. A patron of the arts and sciences, as well as a devoted servant to God and realm, your reign would author the greatest testimony to the strength of the kinship of all Britons, and stands as a legacy of a realm united in the quest for glory and harmony.
By God's will, your throne stands alone between harmony and disunity. Can you behold the pursuit of knowledge and keep in your heart devotion to God and people? Can you usher in a new golden age of culture and knowledge? Can you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?
Introduction: "I am James VI, christened as by God King of Scotland. I am a staunch believer in my divine right to serve as both judge and judged on behalf of my people, before God. Can you say the same?"
Defeat: "You dealt this great kingdom a mighty blow, and I go now in despair."
Unique Attributes[]
Scotland (James VI)
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 Art by Janboruta |
Reulis and Cautelis
Earn |
  Art by DarthKyofu |
Makar (Great Writer)
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  Art by Janboruta |
King's College (University)
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City List
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Spy List
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Makar List
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Music[]
Mod Support[]
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Additional Achievements
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Ethnic Units/R.E.D.
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Map Labels
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Unique Cultural Influence
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YnAEMP
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Exploration Continued Expanded[]
Colony List
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Full Credits List[]
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| Latest Version: | v 4 |
| Last Updated: | April 2025 |
- JFD: Author.
- DarthKyofu: Art (Civilization Icon, Unit Icon, Unit Flag).
- Janboruta: Art (Leaderscene, Leader Icon, Building Icon.
- Lordie: Research (Cities).
- Viregel: Text (Civilopedia, Spies).