Subject
golf, law, ban, prohibit, decree, King, Court, Parliament, legal, rule, sport, leisure, football, games, shooting, church, archery
Image File
Act banning football and golf
Sticky
Off
Description

James II's Act of Parliament of Scotland banning both football and golf. This is the first known written reference to the game of golf in Scotland.

Sub-category
DPI
400
Colour
Black and White
Image Credits
Crown Copyright 2008 National Records of Scotland
Image Creator
Scottish Parliament
Institutional Reference
PA5/6
Cost Centre
800630
Activity Code
BAU609
Price
£18.00
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