Scotland

Scotland's history is anything but ordinary and this quirky guide proves it. Scotland: A Very Peculiar History brings together the full story of the nation in one definitive volume, tracing events from the earliest settlers and ancient monuments to kings, queens, inventors, rebels and revolutionaries.

Packed with strange-but-true stories, grisly moments, surprising achievements and sharply observed humour, the book explores how Scotland was shaped by invasion, invention, religion, empire and resistance. Readers will meet doomed monarchs, fierce clan chiefs, religious radicals, world-changing thinkers and unlikely heroes, while discovering how Scottish identity evolved across centuries of conflict, union and change.

Accessible, engaging and richly illustrated throughout, this is a fast-paced narrative history filled with timelines, fact boxes, maps and comic-style artwork. Perfect for curious readers who want to know not just what happened, but why it mattered, this book is a must-have introduction to Scotland's past for families, schools and anyone who enjoys history with a mischievous twist.