The Latest Breaking News from James IV

Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality

There is optimism even after support for Nigel Farage’s party surged in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK · May 12

The disaster that was Battle of Flodden in Scottish Borders

IN this penultimate part of my series on the ancient history of the Scottish Borders, I will deal with momentous events, none more tragic than the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

Historic conservation work reveals new details about Honours of Scotland

SCOTLAND’S crown jewels have returned to display at Edinburgh Castle after undergoing the most significant conservation work in their history.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2023

New images of Scotland’s Crown jewels released ahead of royal visit

The Honours of Scotland comprise the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre and the Sword of State and are believed to be the oldest Crown jewels in Britain.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

King Charles will have a second coronation – sort of. Find out why the oldest set of crown jewels weren’t at the first coronation, and where he will be presented with them

King Charles will be presented with the Honors of Scotland, the oldest crown jewels in the United Kingdom

Woman & Home · Jun 10, 2023

Edinburgh's ancient 'magic' well with power 'to cure health problems'

Tucked away in an Edinburgh suburb is a spring that many local residents aren't aware of, which was one time rumoured to be able to cure skin problems such as eczema.

Edinburgh Live · May 12, 2023

Scotland's ancient 'magic' well with power 'to cure health problems'

Hidden away in an Edinburgh suburb is a spring that even many locals are unaware of, which was at one time was believed to be able to cure skin problems like eczema.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

James IV: Queen of the Fight review – Rona Munro’s knotty latest Stewart dynasty play

A racist verse by the court poet William Dunbar is the problematic inspiration for the fourth of Munro’s James plays exploring Scotland past and present

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

James IV: Queen of the Night and Don Quixote: Man of Clackmannanshire reviewed

SOME eight years have passed since Rona Munro’s “James Plays” (a trilogy set during the reigns of the kings James I, II and III of Scotland)…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022

James IV: Queen of the Fight review – the explosive court of the Scottish king

The circle of the 16th-century monarch is fraught with brittle alliances and racism in Rona Munro’s new history play

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022