Product Description: The 93 Lewis chessmen, bought by the British Museum and by what is now the National Museum of Scotland in the mid nineteenth century, were made in twelfth-century Scandinavia, from ivory and whales' teeth. They continue to fascinate academics from various disciplines...read more

This work explores the history of the Hebridean islands of Islay, Jura and Colonsay. It covers the human occupation since earliest times, the relics left on the islands, monasteries, forts, carvings, artefacts of mesolithic times through to the modern-day distilleries of Islay and Jura.

Product Description: Islay was originally part of Dal Riata, the early kingdom of the Scots, but was then colonized by Scandinavian settlers in the middle of the ninth century. It was also the home of the MacDonalds who established the Lordship of the Isles during the Medieval Period...read more

Product Description: Here's a highly illustrated series devoted to a wide range of topics about historical Scotland. Written by experts in the field, these books present a perfect opportunity to learn more about Scotland's fascinating past. From historic castles and kings, to ancient Celtic rites, this series will entertain and inform readers while showcasing the treasures of Scotland...read more