Scottish Historical Fiction

[vespa]

Hi does anyone know of any good Scottish historical fiction novels?

I'm just finishing a series by C.J. Sansom called the Shardlake series about a hunch back lawyer in the time of King Henry the viii. Brilliant books, but it is English history. I've been looking for something similar to do with Scottish history. Anyone???

Thanks

Mark

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

Anything by Nigel Tranter is a good read. It borrows heavily from actual Scottish history and spans a great chuck of time. You can find information about his books here:
http://www.nigeltranter.co.uk/
Good luck and happy reading,
Sara
:ootd:

[vespa]

Thanx Sara, I just checked my local library online and they have several of his books. I will definitely check them out. [uggghh pardon the pun ]

Mark

[Bigkahuna]

Diane Gabaldon wrote a whole series revolving around the mid eighteenth Century in Scotland and America. "The Outlander" was the first book in the series. They are a bit of a Bodice ripper but she throws in alot of nice historical footnotes.

[Livingston]

Diane Gabaldon wrote a whole series revolving around the mid eighteenth Century in Scotland and America. "The Outlander" was the first book in the series. They are a bit of a Bodice ripper but she throws in alot of nice historical footnotes.

The next one is due out in September.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter

[KiltedKnome]

The Redemption of Alexander Seaton, by Shona MacLean. It takes place in the 1620s.

[Jimmy]

What about the works of Robert Louis Stevenson, most of his novels are based on historical fact with fictional characters and also giving you a great tour of Scotland at the same time

[Colonel MacNeal]

What about the works of Robert Louis Stevenson, most of his novels are based on historical fact with fictional characters and also giving you a great tour of Scotland at the same time

Especially "Kidnapped"

[Sir William]

Especially "Kidnapped"

Completely agree. I reread the book every few years.