Which Scottish king liked to disguise himself? What did Robert the Bruce learn from the spider? And which king banned the playing of football? This book traces the Scottish monarchy from Kenneth McAlpin to the Union of the Crown in 1603.

Mary Queen of Scots

by Elizabeth Douglas

Published 13 January 2009

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