Covering the period 1286-1306 and written with reference to historic documents as well as the most up-to-date research, Under the Hammer examines the process of conquest and attempted colonisation of one medieval kingdom by another.
Fiona Watson Books
Fiona Watson is a Scottish historian, author, and broadcaster whose work delves into a profound understanding of Scottish history. Through engaging writing and extensive research, she explores pivotal periods and figures that have shaped the nation. Her approach is marked by a commitment to bringing the past to life and making historical events accessible to a broad audience. Watson seeks to uncover the truth and context behind legends and occurrences, offering readers a fresh perspective on history.




Scotland's History
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Scotland's vibrant and bloody past captures the imagination. But there is far more to Scottish history than murder and mayhem, tragedy and betrayal. In Scotland's History, historian Fiona Watson looks back across thousands of years into the lives of the people of Scotland.
A History of Scotland’s Landscapes explores the many ways that we have used, adapted and altered our environment over thousands of years. This remarkable new perspective on Scotland offers a unique guide to tracing memories, events and meanings in the forms and patterns of our surroundings.