The turbulent life of James I started as it meant to go on. In 1406 James' father, King Robert III ... future monarch of Scotland, was taken captive. Robert, already an ill man, is said to ...

In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power. After 1603 he only visited Scotland once, in 1617. One of James's great ...

The first known letter written by King James VI of Scotland - penned when he was no more than seven years old - is to go on display later this month. The rare document - held by National Records ...