The Killing Time From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search This article is about the period in Scottish history. For the film, see The Killing Time (film). For other uses, see Killing Time (disambiguation). The Killing Time Part of the Restoration Rev. James Guthrie, executed in 1661 for criticising Charles II's reintroduction of episcopacy Date c. 1680 – 1688 Location Kingdom of Scotland (predominantly southwest) Result Presbyterianism accepted in 1690 Act of Settlement Belligerents Covenanters (Presbyterians) Privy Council (Episcopalians and Monarchy) Commanders and leaders James Renwick Richard Cameron † Donald Cargill John Brown James VII (King of Scotland, 1685–88) Charles II (King of Scotland until 1685) The Earl of Perth (Lord Chancellor, 1684–89) The Earl of Aberdeen (Lord Chancellor, 1682–84) The Duke of Rothes (Lord Chancellor, 1664–81...