Famous Scots

In 1923, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret MacDonald went on holiday to...

Life dealt Mary Queen of Scots love, intensity, betrayal and tragedy in generous...

The very best from Scotland's finest lyrical poet. Robert Burns, poet and lyricist,...

For nearly 700 years debate has raged over the true nature of William Wallace and his...

Thomas Maggs, the son of the local publican, lives with his parents and sister in a...

Part of a series of guides on key figures and themes, this book follows the life of...

Mary Queen of Scots is perhaps one of the most controversial and divisive monarchs in...

Jacobite influences are often found in Scottish culture. Indeed, many of their stories...

Following the rise and fall of one of Britain's most fascinating and original arists of...

On the night of February 7th 1587, Mary Queen of Scots prepared for her execution at...

Regarded by many as Scott's greatest work, this diary gives an extraordinary day-to-day...

Robert Burns is one of Scotland's best-loved poets. His remarkable genius is preserved...