Ranging from the wrath of Macbeth to the kindness of Margaret, from the warrior-like Robert I to the poetic charms of James I, and from the romantic spirit of Mary, Queen of Scots to the trend-setting George IV, this book includes the tales of Kings and Queens of Scotland.
This new edition of this popular title in the Scotties series gives a fascinating glimpse into life at the most northern edge of the Roman Empire. Through words and pictures find out about life in a Roman fort and much more.
Highly illustrated – over 150 illustrations including 70 portraits, some never before published – history of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his parents plus the full story of his only child, Charlotte and her children.
The first full description of the Galloway Hoard, describing the work that has been done on it to date and what lies ahead to discover its secrets.
One of the most significant collections of Viking-age and early medieval artefacts in the world is housed at National Museums Scotland.... Læs mere
A survey of National Museums Scotland's significant collection of Highland dress and tartan clothing, and an exploration of how such outfits became an integral part of Scottish identity on a global stage.
The book of the exhibition Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life, the National Museum of Scotland 2 July-30 October 2022.
From a rich and crowded field, Eileen Dunlop has made a selection of writers whose books have stood the test of time, illustrating their diverse life... Læs mere
Lochmaben, in, Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland, has historic connections to the family of Robert the Bruce. A project to collect memories of this close-knit community evolved into this book.
Offers a scholarly, narrative account of furniture-making in Scotland, from the sixteenth century to the twentieth, and disseminates much new research and specialist knowledge to a wide audience.
This lavishly illustrated book examines the enormous palace of the premier peers of Scotland, and the hundreds of outstanding works of art acquired by twelve Dukes over 300 years.