Mary, Queen of Scots, that most charismatic of monarchs, has been much written and speculated about. Was she betrayed, condemned by her cousin Elizabeth, or was she a murdering adulteress with her husband's blood on her hands? This book, specially written to accompany the exhibition of the same name[...]
Untangles truth from mythology in the life of Jhon Knox and constructs a balanced picture of sixteenth century Scotland that places Knox clearly within the context of change and reformation which was sweeping the whole of Europe. This book presents a complex portrayal of both Scotland and Knox.[...]
In May 2013 it will be exactly 1450 years since the arrival on Iona of Columba, the imperious and energetic Irishman of royal descent who founded its famous monastery and became Scotland's best known Celtic saint. To celebrate this important anniversary, Iona Cathedral Trust has commissioned a new b[...]