The brainchild of bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, the Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of 420 million years of Scottish history and achievement. Involving a thousand stitchers who worked on 165 separate panels, the tapestry is one of the biggest community arts projects ever to have been conceived in Scotland. In this book, specifically designed for younger readers, bestselling children's author Allan Burnett tells the story of Scotland through the Tapestry itself - a thing of wonder, full of magic and adventures and mysteries. In addition to opening windows into key moments in history and introducing some of the most significant people who have shaped the nation, the book also celebrates the lives of ordinary Scotsmen and women over the ages. From saints, soldiers and Vikings to kings and queens, Arctic whalers and footballers, this is an amazing journey through the story of Scotland.

The Story of Scotland: Inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland

History

Burnett, Allan

Europe

Birlinn

Mary, Queen of Scots and All That is packed with historical facts about Scotland's headless heroine. Follow hot-blooded Mary's lifelong rivalry with her frosty cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England - and discover why the Queen of Scots gets her head chopped off. Start at the beginning by finding out how well Mary gets on with her pushy Mum, her ladies-in-waiting and her first boyfriend. Work out why she is hated by Nasty Knox the preacher and his Edinburgh mob. Meet Mary's horrible husbands and understand what makes her marry them. Solve the mysterious murders of her nearest and dearest. Learn the truth about Mary's madness. Uncover the secret plots that earn the Queen of Scots a deadly date with her cousin's executioner - and decide for yourself whether Mary is guilty or innocent.

Mary Queen of Scots and All That (The And All That Series)

Children's Books

Burnett, Alan

Biographies

BC Books

William Wallace and All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scot-land's legendary hero. Join Sir William Wallace on his fearsome quest to free the Scots from villainous King Edward and his evil empire. Growl with anger as you find out what nasty things Edward's vile henchmen did to Wallace's girlfriend and best pal. Get splattered with blood and gore as Wallace makes haggis of his enemies. Gasp with terror as you learn about the giant 'hedgehogs' that helped Wallace win battles. Groan with agony as you feel what it's like to be hanged, drawn and quartered. Discover how Wallace's grisly death made his legend grow.

William Wallace and All That

Teen & Young Adult

Robert the Bruce and All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's warrior king. Gallop alongside King Robert the Bruce as he takes up the quest to free the Scots from terrifying King Edward and his bumbling son, Edward II. Voyage with Bruce to the mysterious islands of the west, and read about the secret plan to win over his kingdom. Learn how to capture a castle as Bruce and his men topple enemy fortresses across the land. Hear skulls crack as Bruce sends Edward II homeward to think again at the Battle of Bannockburn. Follow Bruce's amazing life after death as his heart is taken into battle in Spain - and find out how it was safely returned home.

Robert the Bruce and All That

Meet the lassies who stole Robert Burns' heart and the creatures that inspired his poetry. Join his quest to rescue a lost musical treasure—and get chased by ghouls as he explores the dark side of life. Understand the meaning of "To A Mouse," "A Man's a Man For A' That" and Burns' other classics. Investigate why Burns supported the French Revolution. Discover the origins of Burns Night and find out what's really in a haggis. Bursting with hilarious illustrations, Robert Burns and All That is a book that simply must be read for the sake of auld lang syne!

Robert Burns and All That (The And All That Series)

Packed with incredible illustrations of everything from iron-age jewellery to timber fortresses, this is an essential guide to a brilliant bunch of ancient Europeans who shaped our world. The Celts had roads, technology and inventions long before the Romans turned up—but did they also run around naked, as the Romans claimed? This book has an intriguing answer to that and many other crucial questions. Learn to tell the difference between Celtic myths and historical facts; read the magical legends of Celtic heroes and villains, warrior princesses and monsterslaying wizards.This book bursts with blood-curdling battles and dead important details about this ancient population. 

The Celts and All That

Religion & Spirituality

The Vikings and All That is a skull-splitting saga about the wild, seafaring warriors who burst into history in the 8th century and looted, plundered, pillaged and burned their way from their native Scandinavia to the British Isles and much of Europe. Packed with fantastic, fun illustrations of everything from the Vikings' warships to their favourite board games, this is the book that answers all the key questions you might have. If you want sensible answers, packed with historical facts and thoughtful revelations about the Vikings' civilised side then this is the book for you. But if you want boatloads of bearded, shield-biting maniacs bearing down on defenceless, sandal-wearing villagers, then this is DEFINITELY the book for you!

The Vikings and All That

<div>A real-life adventure packed with historical facts. Stampede through the glens as Rob and his gang are chased by the deadly Duke of Montrose. Follow Rob's quest through dungeons and river rapids as his enemies close in for the kill. With brilliant illustrations that bring Rob and his foes to life, Rob Roy and All That is essential reading for all aspiring cattle rustlers!</div>

Rob Roy and All That

Literature & Fiction

Birlinn Ltd.

Bonnie Prince Charlie and All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Britain's royal rebel. Join the dashing Prince on a dangerous mission to win back his three kingdoms from the horrible Hanoverians. Scramble ashore in the Scottish Highlands and find out how Charlie uses his funny wig and fancy French accent to convince the warlike clans to follow him. Gallop into action as the Prince's fierce Jacobite soldiers skewer his enemies and capture their castles. Find out where things start going wrong – and decide what to do if you were Charlie. Learn how dressing up like a girl helps the Prince avoid being turned into sausages by Butcher Cumberland. Smell the crackling gunpowder as Charlie and his clans charge into a showdown with their foes at the battle of Culloden – and find out what happens after the guns fall silent.

Bonnie Prince Charlie and All That

Robert the Bruce and All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's warrior king. Gallop alongside King Robert the Bruce as he takes up the quest to free the Scots from terrifying King Edward and his bumbling son, Edward II. Voyage with Bruce to the mysterious islands of the west, and read about the secret plan to win over his kingdom. Discover what happened to Bruce's queen and sisters when they were seized by the enemy. Learn how to capture a castle as Bruce and his men topple enemy fortresses across the land. Hear skulls crack as Bruce sends Edward II homeward to think again at the Battle of Bannockburn. Follow Bruce's amazing life after death as his heart is taken into battle in Spain—and find out how it was safely returned home.

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The Story of Scotland: Inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland

Mary Queen of Scots and All That (The And All That Series)

William Wallace and All That

Robert the Bruce and All That

Robert Burns and All That (The And All That Series)

The Celts and All That

The Vikings and All That

Rob Roy and All That

Bonnie Prince Charlie and All That

Robert the Bruce and All That