Highlanders: A History of the Scottish Clans: A study in the origin of the clan system in Scotland Unmatched in its romantic resonance, Scotland's remote landscape offers tales of courage and savagery, of loyalty and treachery--legends set against a panorama of wild beauty. This illustrated celebration of the history of the Scottish Highlands and clans is also a PBS documentary narrated by Sean Connery.

Highlanders: A History of the Gaels. Offers a view of the Scottish Highlands, from the Stone Age to the present day, as it unfolds the history of the land and people of the Scottish Highlands. From Mesolithic man, through the Celts, the Vikings, and the Lords of the Isles to the Stuart monarch, and the terrible events following Culloden and the forced emigrations, the Evangelical Movement, and the Crofter's War.

Robert the Bruce: King of Scots. Robert the Bruce finished the job William Wallace started. There is a detailed and interesting account of the Battle of Bannock Burn, June 1314. The conflicting nuances of Scottish and English relationships are also set forth. A good book to have for gaining an understanding of Scottish history.

A History of the Clan Campbell: vol 1. The first of three volumes relating the history of the Clan Campbell, offering the Clan's early origins, lineage and first settlement in the lands at the head of Loch Awe. The history of Argyll from 500 AD, as first Scots and Picts, and then Scots and Norsemen, vied for lands and power. The present account ends with James IV's defeat at the Battle of Flodden.

Scotland: A Concise History. A truly remarkable collection of illustrations, mostly unfamiliar, gathered with excellent judgement from many sources and beautifully reproduced, offering an opportunity to see a large part of British history from a very different perspective. The accounts of the conflicts between rival families for the Scots crown are as riveting as any novel. This seems to be an accurate account without too much flannel or personal opinion.

William Wallace: Brave Heart. Providing a very powerful tale of one of Scotland's biggest hero's that is very enjoyable to read. Wallace's rise from obscurity into a national hero, his massive victory against the odds followed by his spectacularly rapid fall from grace are truly inspirational.

Scotland: The Story of a Nation. A comprehensive history, which casts the nation's historical trajectory as a long struggle toward nationhood. It explains the roots of the original Scots and examines the extent to which Scotland was shaped by the Romans, the Picts, the Vikings, and the English. And a detailed account of the political and economic forces that shaped the nation's fate.

Scottish Clans and Tartans. Beautiful, full-color guide and complete reference in the origin of Scottish clans and their distinctive dress which is wrapped in controversy and traced back to the middle of the fifth century-and to Ireland. This authoritative, elegantly composed guide covers over 140 clans. Organized alphabetically, the entries include information on each clan's location and history.

Scottish Roots: a Step-By-Step Guide: This book describes the wealth of information available, where it is housed, and how to use it to trace your Scottish forebears. Using examples, the book shows you how to build a family tree step-by-step.

Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry: A guide to researching Scottish roots. Packed with information and advice on basic research techniques, essential sources, heraldry, tartans and surnames, this manual contains everything to help with a search, and includes a step-by-step model to drawing up a family tree.