Excellent and comprehensive history of Scotland. I have been reading several Scottish histories but this illustrated version is the best so far. With photos and drawings to enforce the narrative, details about the Picts and the Celts, the wars with the English, the Enlightenment advances, Scotland in the 20th century, and the devolution/Independence movement -all these events make more sense. We first got this book when it was recommended by Road Scholar before our 2022 trip. I’m happy to finally read it before our 2024 trip.