From bold heroines to clan battles, standing stones to castles, there is hardly any aspect of Scotland’s heritage that does not feature in our storytelling traditions. This collection of stories from all parts of Scotland, and from all periods of our dramatic – and often truly heroic – history is both an introduction to and a journey into Scotland’s rich cultural heritage.

Covering the same themes as Disney-Pixar’s new fairytale film, Brave, this book provides the next step for those wishing to delve deeper into Scotland’s culture and traditions.

Reviews:

With its captivating and often gruesome tales of heroic warriors in battle, bold heroines, deceitful aristocracy, and supernatural creatures this is a journey into the cultural heritage of a nation. Scottish Review of Books

Scotland the Brave exposes the beating heart of Scottish storytelling. Edinburgh Life, Sept/Oct 2012

Stuart McHardy’s new collection of tales beautifully renders the mythology that has flourished in the oral tradition, alongside and in response to Scotland’s awe-inspiring natural landscape. Edinburgh Life, Sept/Oct 2012