Peerage of Scotland

Imagine a big group of people living in a faraway land called Scotland. Some of these people were considered very important and influential because of their family heritage and their good deeds. These people were called peers.

Peers were like special knights who had important jobs, such as advising the king or queen on important matters affecting Scotland. They were also given special titles, like Duke, Earl, Viscount or Baron, which showed how important they were.

Back then, only certain families had the right to be peers, and this was usually because they had done something impressive in the past for the country such as winning a battle or protecting the people. These families were like the VIPs of Scotland.

Today, the peerage of Scotland still exists, but it doesn't have as much power as it did before. Peers are still important figures, but they don't have as many duties as they did in the past. They are often seen as symbols of Scotland's history and heritage.