Christopher J. Tabraham Book order (chronological)

This colorful book brings Scotland's history vividly to life from its prehistoric past to its innovative present. It reveals key historical events and the characters behind them--From invaders, warriors, rulers, inventors, artists, and politicians to ordinary folk who emerge as heroes in this remarkable story. Beautifully illustrated with contemporary photographs and nearly 100 archival images from museums and other sources across Scotland, the book features subjects as diverse as the warlike Picts, St. Columba, Macbeth, the Battle of Bannockburn, Mary Queen of Scots, the poet Robert Burns, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and Scotland's universities.

This guidebook summarises the history of Edinburgh Castle. The guided tour describes the historical and current use of each of buildings. The book tells the origins of the castle and the rock on which it is built. The "Honours of Scotland" (the Crown, Sword and Sceptre) and the Stone of Destiny are now on display in the castle. The Scottish War memorial is in Crown Square.