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JAMES III, a feeble figure, was kidnapped (1466) by Lord Boyd, who ruled as governor (by vote of parliament). The Orkneys and Shetlands were acquired from Norway (1472). France kept Scotland in contact with the Continent.  1
 
 
 
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