Being more removed from the centre of political power during the Scottish Reformation, each of the dioceses managed to continue an unbroken line of bishops. However, its remoteness also caused problems for the appointment of new bishops under the period of the penal laws.
Being further from the center of political power during the Scottish Reformation, each diocese managed to maintain a continuous line of bishops. However, their remoteness also created difficulties in appointing new bishops under the penal laws period.