An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends by Theresa Breslin and Kate Leiper

Unearth the stories of Dragons, Piper Phantoms, Goblin Rogues and Wizardous Wisecrackers that dwell inside ancient Scottish fortresses. Delight in this newest edition of Theresa Breslin's beloved Scottish Tales series, proudly illustrated by Kate Leiper, longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Trace the hidden pathways of Edinburgh Castle, uncover the mysterious monster of Glamis, seize the Faery Flag of Dunvegan, joust with knights in Stirling, and dive into the waters of the magical Eilean Donan with the Selkies. Revel in a mix of beloved classics and fresh stories, all re-capturing the character and history of their respective castles. An exquisite present, this tome will bring history and story to life for kids, adults, and grandparents alike, to be treasured for a lifetime.

Table of Contents

The Ghostly Piper of Edinburgh Castle
The Mysterious Monster in the Castle of Glamis
The Redcap Goblin of Caerlaverock Castle
The Faery Flag of Dunvegan Castle
The Wizard of Stirling Castle
Doe Not Vaken Sleiping Dogs (Craigievar Castle)
The King’s Three Questions (Moot Hill and Scone)
The True Story of the Loch Ness Monster... (Castle Urquhart)
Meg with the Muckle Mouth (Elibank Castle and Abbotsford)
The Selkie Girl and the Otter King (Eilean Donan Castle)
Tale End (Bothwell Castle)
Glossary

Reviews

'The book's elegant design enhances the reading experience, while the artwork creates strong, enduring images of the people and creatures in the stories. Created primarily with chalk pastels and enhanced with ink and acrylic paint, the illustrations create scenes with unusual clarity, beauty, and mystery... In a time when few new books of legends are published for children, it's a pleasure to find such a beautiful collection of riveting stories.'
-- Booklist

Age: 7-12

Format: Hardback

Publication date: July 2019