The Honours of Scotland
The Story of the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny
Published on 11. April 2019
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-84917-275-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Honours of Scotland tells the turbulent story of the Honours - Scotland's crown jewels - and the equally dramatic tale of the Stone of Destiny.
Over the centuries, Scotland's monarchy experienced relentless conflict and shifts in power. But throughout all of the struggles, there remained one stalwart reminder of the authority of the monarchy: the Honours of Scotland. For centuries, these priceless objects were entangled in the intrigues of Scottish noble and royal families. Hidden, stolen, mended, remade - and now taking pride of place on display in Edinburgh Castle - their survival depended on the brave actions of many Scots.
Existing at the crossroads of myth and tradition, ceremony and legitimacy, the Honours and the Stone of Destiny transcended the sway of individual kings and queens to become proud symbols of Scottish identity and power.
Over the centuries, Scotland's monarchy experienced relentless conflict and shifts in power. But throughout all of the struggles, there remained one stalwart reminder of the authority of the monarchy: the Honours of Scotland. For centuries, these priceless objects were entangled in the intrigues of Scottish noble and royal families. Hidden, stolen, mended, remade - and now taking pride of place on display in Edinburgh Castle - their survival depended on the brave actions of many Scots.
Existing at the crossroads of myth and tradition, ceremony and legitimacy, the Honours and the Stone of Destiny transcended the sway of individual kings and queens to become proud symbols of Scottish identity and power.
Reviews / Votes
'a concise but detailed account . . . Intriguing and informative' * Scottish Field * 'beautifully-produced and presented . . . The book sets out to present the story of the Honours of Scotland to a popular audience . . . and it does it very well' * Undiscovered Scotland *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 187 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
456 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84917-275-2 (9781849172752)
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Person
Chris Tabraham is an archaeologist and historian. He worked for Historic Scotland for 40 years, first as Principal Inspector of Ancient Monuments and retiring as Principal Historian in 2010.