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 ...

A team of academics is hoping to find the grave of a 15th Century King of Scotland. Who was James I and why don't we know where he's buried? James I of Scotland was a complex and colourful king.