Scottish Treasuries

Dark dragons, ghostly pipers, rude goblins and sly wizards - discover the legends that dwell within the ancient castles of Scotland. Explore secret passages beneath Edinburgh Castle, search for the mysterious monster of Glamis, capture the faery flag of Dunvegan, joust with knights at Stirling Castle and swim with the selkie of Eilean Donan in this sumptuous collection of tales from iconic Scottish castles. Read much-cherished and little-known legends, each illuminating the character and history of its castle, all brilliantly retold and beautifully illustrated to amuse, thrill and enchant. Dark dragons, ghostly pipers, rude goblins and sly wizards - discover the legends that dwell within the ancient castles of Scotland. Explore secret passages beneath Edinburgh Castle, search for the mysterious monster of Glamis, capture the faery flag of Dunvegan, joust with knights at Stirling Castle and swim with the selkie of Eilean Donan in this sumptuous collection of tales from iconic Scottish castles. Listen to much-cherished and little-known legends, each illuminating the character and history of its castle. From Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin, this is a stunning collection to be treasured for a lifetime. A Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends is the second title in The Scottish Treasuries series.

Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm. This is a stunning collection to be treasured for a lifetime.

Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies and even Loch Ness's most famous resident - these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore. Alternately humorous, poignant and thrilling, each story is vividly told and each creature brought vividly to life. From Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin, this is a stunning collection to be treasured for a lifetime.