'Illuminating this book deserves a place on the school curriculum' - Allan Massie, The Scotsman 'Engaging ... beautifully written believe-it-or-not episodes from Scottish history' - The Wee Review Book Description A charming, lively and often amusing tour of 36 forgotten episodes and overlooked people and places of Scottish history From the Back Cover A charming, lively and often amusing tour of 36 forgotten episodes and overlooked people and places of Scottish history. While Scotlands history cannot be separated from its kings and queens, saints and warriors, there is a rich story to tell about the countrys lesser-known places, people and events. This colourful history of Scotland tells those other tales, half-forgotten or misunderstood, that have been submerged by the wash of history.