History & Biography

500 Years ago, Europe went through one of the most remarkable and turbulent periods in its history. The lines of political and theological power were rewritten in ways that were nuanced, subtle and philosophical, but also in ways that resulted in...

Sitting majestically atop the ridge of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, St Giles' looks imposingly down upon Scotland's capital. This book tells the story of Scotland's most famous church from its foundation in the 1120s through the 17th-century...

An enthralling read from start to finish. Orkney's churches are diverse in scale, age, style and history, but all are built for one purpose. This book tells the fascinating personal stories of an islands' people through the records of these churches.

One of a series of books on key individuals in Christian life, which introduces them against their contemporary background with a concise biographical chapter, followed by examples of their works. This book looks at the life of George MacDonald.

George Mackay Brown is one of the 20th century's finest writers. This biography sweeps us along on an enriching literary and spiritual journey. Draws on unpublished letters, conversations with the enigmatic Bard's friends and well-known writers....

A series of mini-biographies of forty-five of the better known saints, and brief notes on many more. They include a wide range of people, male and female, who have some connection with Scotland and inflUenced its religious life and traditions.

Bonnie Prince Charlie is one of the best-known and romantic names in Scottish and British history. As with so many legends, the truth is often obscure and the debate continues to rage over questions of his plans to become Charles III, his wish to...