Tells the story of Scottish Vikings from violent beginnings to the end of Norse power in 1469. This title shows: why the Vikings travelled west-over-sea to Scotland; when and where they settled; why they sometimes buried their chiefs in longships; how the
Tells the story of Scottish Vikings from violent beginnings to the end of Norse power in 1469. This title shows: why the Vikings travelled west-over-s...
From her early life of luxury at the French court to her dramatic rule of her Scottish homeland; from a life of gaiety and popularity to years of banishment and execution - this book tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, one of Scotland's most famous historical figures
From her early life of luxury at the French court to her dramatic rule of her Scottish homeland; from a life of gaiety and popularity to years of bani...
Who were the Jacobites? What were their aims? What did they achieve? The answers to these questions and more are given in this history of Scotland during the Jacobite risings.
Who were the Jacobites? What were their aims? What did they achieve? The answers to these questions and more are given in this history of Scotland dur...
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 the kings and queens of Scotland.
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 s...
Charles I believed that a king was given his position by God and that no one had the right to question his actions. When he came to throne he began to make changes to the way Scotland was run. Petitions were made against this and the National Covenant was drawn up. This book documents the struggles of the 'Covenanters'.
Charles I believed that a king was given his position by God and that no one had the right to question his actions. When he came to throne he began to...
Tales of pirates, whether in fact or fiction, have long excited young imaginations. The pirate stories here all have a Scottish connection. The title is part of the Scotties series of activity books for young readers and includes an 8pp black and white section of activities which are photocopiable for home or classroom use.
Tales of pirates, whether in fact or fiction, have long excited young imaginations. The pirate stories here all have a Scottish connection. The title ...
