Nigel Tranter’s Story of Scotland begins in the far distant past before records began and continues to the end of the nineteenth century when Scotland was the workshop of the world. It is not only history but includes legends and memories handed down from the past. His style of writing makes it easy reading.

Rob Roy MacGregor has become a legend of the Highlands of Scotland. At times he was a cattle thief, a cattle dealer and ran a protection racket that modern criminals would be envious of. He was also a Jacobite supporter and fought for them. He led the Macgregors into battle and was also accused of standing by when the Battle of Sheriffmuir was fought. He was a complex character and despite his history, he died in his bed. Nigel Tranter makes his story come to life and questions some of the...

Hero or traitor? King or outlaw? Discover the life of Scottish hero Robert the Bruce in this thrilling trilogy.Master storyteller Nigel Tranter tells the tale of the legendary warrior, and future King of Scots. Tutored and encouraged by William Wallace, Robert the Bruce determined to continue the fight for an independent Scotland, sustained by a passionate love for his land.This edition brings together *Steps to the...

At the end of the 13th century, Scotland was a blood-torn country suffering under the harsh domination of a tyrant usurper, the hated Plantagenet, Edward Longshanks. During the appalling violence of those unsettled days, one man rose to become leader of the Scots. That man was William Wallace.Motivated at first by revenge for the slaughter of his father, Wallace vowed to cleanse his country of the English and set the rightful king, Robert the Bruce, upon the Scotti...

This is the thrilling story of Angus Og MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, during the turbulent days of Robert the Bruce.The grandson of the great Angus Mor, direct descendant and successor of Somerled himself, the semi-independent prince of the Hebrides and much of the West Highland mainland, Angus was a worthy representative of a notable line, living in dramatic and exciting times for Scotland and England, for Ulster, Man and Ireland.He took his part in it all, an active suppo...

Across a huge colourful canvas, ranging from the wilds of Scotland toNorway, Denmark and Rome, here is the story of the real MacBeth.Set aside Shakespeare's portrait: read instead of his struggle to makeand save a united Scotland.In this impressively researched and vivid portrayal, Tranter belies thepopular perception of a savage, murderous ambitious king. Instead, hetells of MacBeth's struggle to make and save a united Scotland; hisdevoti...

Son of the doomed Mary Queen of Scots, raised to rule two countries, James was one of the oddest kings ever to ascent any throne. Neither noble nor heroic, he confounded those who despised him by being shrewd enough to reign for fifty-eight years, survive countless plots and never go to war. 'A vastly entertaining addition to the historical novels of Scots author Nigel Tranter.' Glasgow Sunday Mail

King Arthur's niece, sister to Gawain and daughter of King Loth, the devoutlyChristian Princess Thanea was born to a life of high privilege.But her fortunes took a turn for the worse when she first objected to thedruidical practice of human sacrifice and then refused to marry the man herpagan father had picked out for her.Cast adrift in an oarless coracle as a sacrifice to the sea-god, Thaneamanaged to survive, washed up on the Fife coast and res...

Certain experts have long held that the famed Stone of Destiny now in Westminster Abbey is a 700-year-old fake, being merely a piece of red sandstone quarried at Scone to deceive Edward the First, the Hammer of the Scots, who took it, while the true Scots Coronation Stone was secreted somewhere in the Scone area of Perthshire.So that when an Oxford University research team decided that they had discovered where the genuine Stone was buried and decided to search for, and recover it,...

John Thriepwood comes to Scotland in 1946 with his small son after inheriting the family estate. The now Lord Thriepwood finds a ruined and neglected estate. This absorbing and easily read story quickly captures the readers interest and sympathy, as it recounts the perseverance and willing hard work needed in the face of continued problems and the initial mistrust of the local people

It was almost inevitable that in the 15th century the new Scots royal house of Stewart would have to come to a reckoning with the great house of Douglas.Young Will Douglas, the eight earl, was born to vast power, influence - and trouble. And with the boy-king James II on an uneasy throne, and scoundrels ruling Scotland, the death of Will's father plunged him suddenlyinto a world where might prevailed and the end justified the means.'Through h...

Ardrinish Bay, on the west coast of Kintyre, is well known for wild fowl, waders and sea birds.  Some of the locals have always exercised their rights to shoot wild fowl between low and high tide marks.  The bird population also attracts bird-watchers.  Inevitably, this led to a conflict of interest.  A confrontation between the different interests and their supporters eventually happened and attracted nationwide Press coverage.  The local sideline of illicit disti...