An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends

magical · atmospheric · adventurous · beautifully illustrated

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What is An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends about?

Step inside Scotland’s ancient castles and discover the strange, thrilling legends hidden within their walls. Meet the ghostly piper of Edinburgh Castle, face the mysterious monster of Glamis, seek the magical faery flag of Dunvegan and encounter wizards, goblins, knights and selkies. Theresa Breslin retells cherished and lesser-known tales from across Scotland, while rich illustrations bring each castle, character and adventure vividly to life. Together, these stories reveal how history, landscape and imagination can intertwine.

About the author

Theresa Breslin is a much-loved Scottish author who has written many exciting books for children and young people. Her stories, such as 'Divided City' and 'The Dream Master', are full of adventure, friendship, and important journeys. Theresa enjoys visiting schools and libraries to share her love of reading and inspire young readers.