From the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and up to the Union of 1707, Scotland experienced changes which led to the loss of Scottish independence and the creation of Great Britain. Revisionist work marking the tercentenary of union and current debates on independence highlight the need for fresh perspectives on this period. The life experiences of Scottish noblewomen provide a valuable, and for the most part overlooked, resource for examining this period. 1 Scottish noblewomen were well placed to engage in the economic, social and political life of Scotland. Affairs of government, military matters, commerce, investment and business concerns, as well as the issues of religion, law and education, were all in the remit of noble families. Noblewomen understood the function of their male counterparts within the Scottish aristocracy but they too played an important role within the governing elite. Noblewomen's experiences have still to be fully revealed and explored.