Sit back in your seats and enjoy the story of possibly the most courageous and outrageous family in Scotland during the 13th and 14th centuries. They rose to fame by their loyalty and warrior prowess which gradually disintegrated over several generations into greed, treachery and an attempt to take the throne.
I lived in Gourock in Scotland until about the age of 20, when I was drawn to the deep south of England, namely London.
Since then I have lived and brought up my family in Berkshire, where I still have my home. Most of my writing is done when my wife and I escape to Colombia for the winter and with a good internet connection I am ready to start my researches.
Writing about Scottish history is a daunting task. There at least three variations to each event which I classify as Contemporary (more or less at the time), Romantic (writers in the 18th century seemed to find wonderful access to family papers and files and also the time to write about the significant families), and finally the Modern historians who tend to have a less biased view on events but are a bit drab and will omit information rather than be contradicted.
I am quite open to contradiction as I am not a professional historian, but I have tried very hard to strike a balance between the three, often distinct, versions of historical events.
Scottish historical stories influenced by the standing stone “Granny Kempock”
Tales about the great paddle steamers on the River Clyde.
Scottish history novel about the Black Douglas family from 13th – 14th Century.
Granny Kempock – Available in Spanish or German.
Black Douglas – Alternative cover
Black Douglas – alternative cover. Painting by Andrew Hillhouse by kind permission of Vicky Hillhouse.
Latest Audiobook
I am working on audio books for each one that I have written. Please be patient and refer back to the web site for updates. Alternately if you send me an email (mail@nigelrennie.co.uk) I will let you know as soon as it has been published.
