Piracy in Scotland dates back to the presence of Viking pirates in Scotland in 617. The main difference between pirates and privateers is that privateers were given a permit by their sovereign country, which pardoned them from all legal actions taken against pirates.
Piracy in Scotland dates back to the presence of Viking pirates in Scotland in 617. The main difference between pirates and privateers is that privateers were given a permit by their sovereign country, which pardoned them from all legal actions taken against pirates.
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