The Scottish Covenanters were a group of 17th-century Presbyterians in Scotland who opposed the imposition of Anglican practices by the British Crown. They believed in the right to govern their own church and signed the National Covenant in 1638, pledging to uphold their religious beliefs and resist royal interference. The Covenanters played a significant role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which included conflicts in Scotland, England, and Ireland. Their struggles led to the establishment of the Covenanting movement, which sought to protect Presbyterianism and resulted in various uprisings, including the Covenanter Rebellion against King Charles I.