James became king in 1437 after the murder of his father. His minority years saw much bloodshed as rival factions vied to control Scotland through controlling the young king. His reign would be ...

The stone structure was built for King James II of Scotland and was the home of his wife, Mary of Guelders, Queen of Scots. It remains an historically important castle for Scotland and the United ...

The monarch was King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII - reigning from February 6, 1685 through to December, 23 1688. READ MORE: 'Very rare' defected Peter ...

William and his wife Mary were crowned joint monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1689. Their accession, known as the ‘Glorious Revolution’, marked an important transition towards ...

Charles II dies without legitimate heir and his brother James II, James VII of Scotland, becomes king. James' Catholicism causes fear and worry to English Protestants and Scottish Presbyterians alike.

After the death of James II in 1460 the nine year old new king found himself the focus of attention of rival factions vying to control Scotland. After assuming personal control of Scotland in 1468 ...

Spynie Palace near Elgin was established in the late 1100s as a bishop’s residence and remained so for 500 years. It is the ...