Rulers from Kenneth MacAlpin to James VI, and those who succeeded to the throne after the Union of the Crowns in 1603, are brought vividly to life in this colourful pageant of characters. From the wrath of Macbeth to the kindness of Margaret, from the warrior-like Robert I to the poetic charms of James I, from the romantic spirit of Mary, Queen of Scots to the trend-setting George IV - there are many tales of plotting and fighting along the way.

Scottish Kings and Queens features photographs, portraits, prints and etchings, and interesting objects from National Museums Scotland and other national collections. It also contains an additional 8-page section of facts and activities

Find out ...

• Which King was known as 'Great Chief' or 'Big Head'
• What Robert the Bruce learned from the spider 
• Which King died because of a blocked drain
• Which King used to wander about in disguise
• How Mary, Queen of Scots escaped from an island castle

Scottish Kings and Queens is part of the new-look Scotties which are a series of exciting, full-colour information books containing a wealth of interesting facts, illustrations and photographs, stimulating activities, places of interest, and selected websites