Tales of Edinburgh Castle

About the Book: 

Who was the new-born baby found buried inside the castle walls? Was the real Stone of Destiny returned to Scotland in 1996? Who sat down to the fateful Black Dinner? Why did the ghost of Claverhouse, Marquis of Dundee, appear in the castle?

Dominating the skyline above the city sits the grand and forbidding fortress of Edinburgh Castle. One of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring landmarks, this imposing structure has a rich history and has been of crucial strategic significance since the Bronze Age.

Tales of Edinburgh Castle is a salute to the ancient tradition of story-telling and reveals the legends and varied characters to whom the castle owes its dark notoriety. Stuart McHardy tells the stories that have been passed down and become part of the castle’s historic legacy.

About the Author:

STUART MCHARDY is a writer, historical scholar, poet, musician, folklorist and renowned lecturer about Scottish history and culture, at home as well as abroad. His unique understanding of tradition comes from a thorough immersion in the storytelling arts and history alike. Former President of the Pictish Arts Society and the Director of the Scots Language Resource Centre, McHardy has occupied lead positions with organisations working towards the aim of rediscovering Scottish national identity.