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 ...

1686 comprising 6 objects Charles II was succeeded by his younger brother, James VII of Scotland and II of England. James had secretly converted to Catholicism, as the revelation of his faith ...

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 ...