The Queen’s bahookie and other tales from Scotland’s castles

Robin Laing invites you to join him on a captivating odyssey through the mystical castles of Scotland, unveiling secrets and tales that transcend time. Each story paints a vivid portrait of Scotland’s past. Who saw the Queen’s bahookie? Which castle is associated with flying cows? Who would want to marry Archibald the Grim? Which castle had an annual rent of one red rose? Which job is worse – turnbrochie or pigeon-plucker? What treasure was brought to the surface by a mole? Which castle was known as ‘the ship that never sailed’? Which maiden was most feared by Scottish aristocrats? In this poetic and historical journey, the crumbling walls of these fortresses come alive with the echoes of love, loyalty, drama, bravery and tragedy. Become witnesses to the other-worldliness concealed within the ancient stones and hidden chambers. Whether you’re visiting a Scottish castle for the first time or a dedicated castle-bagger, this little book will enchant and delight – the perfect souvenir to bring to life your memories of a special day spent in a Scottish castle, and the ideal gift for anyone interested in Scottish history. Who saw the Queen’s bahoukie? Which castle had an annual rent of one red rose? Which castle was known as ‘the ship that never sailed’? The world and history of Scottish castles has been explored through multiple media forms, but not quite in this way. The Queen’s bahoukie and other tales from Scotland’s castles takes us on a poetic and historical journey through the castles of Scotland. Cling to the other-worldliness that is hidden within the crumbling walls of Scotland’s castles. Through the centuries, stories have piled up of their beauty, mystery, drama, bravery and tragedy. Within this book we listen to the personal stories of those who inhabited these historic buildings. Their love and loyalties, joys and suff erings, and even the details of the domestic life within the castle. This book will be of interest to tourists and visitors to Scotland – making a unique companion as they explore the castles of Scotland. Those with a love for history and poetry would also be keen to read this book, especially those visiting Historic Environment Scotland sites.