Nigel Tranter

11 Series

Nigel Tranter (1909-2000) was a Scottish historian and prolific author, best known for his historical fiction and non-fiction works focusing on Scottish history and castles. He also wrote adventure, western, and children's novels, as well as travel books. Tranter served in the Royal Artillery during World War II.

In "The Gilded Fleece" by Nigel Tranter, set in Wester Ross in 1809, the looming threat of a Napoleonic invasion and rising meat and wool prices prompt landowners to clear the highlands for sheep farming. Adam Metcalfe is appointed as the Deputy Factor of Menardmore on Lord Alcaster's estate. As he navigates his new role, Metcalfe confronts the challenges and consequences of the Highland Clearances.

House Of Stewart

Lords of Misrule

(1976)

A Folly of Princes

(1977)

The Captive Crown

(1977)

James V

The Riven Realm

(1984)

James, By the Grace of God

(1985)

Rough Wooing

(1987)

MacGregor

MacGregor's Gathering

(1957)

The Clansman

(1959)

Gold for Prince Charlie

(1962)

Mary Stewart

Price of a Princess

(1993)

Lord in Waiting

(1994)

Master Of Gray

Lord and Master

(1961)

The Courtesan

(1963)

Past Master

(1965)

Montrose

The Young Montrose

(1972)

Montrose, The Captain-General

(1973)

Robert The Bruce

The Steps to the Empty Throne

(1969)

The Path of the Hero King

(1970)

The Price of the King's Peace

(1971)

Standalone Novels

Trespass

(1937)

Mammon's Daughter

(1939)

Harsh Heritage

(1940)

Eagle's Feathers

(1941)

Watershed

(1941)

The Gilded Fleece

(1942)

Delayed Action

(1944)

Tinker's Pride

(1945)

Flight of Dutchmen

(1946)

Island Twilight

(1947)

Man's Estate

(1947)

Colours Flying

(1948)

Root and Branch

(1948)

The Chosen Course

(1949)

Fair Game

(1950)

The Freebooters

(1950)

High Spirits

(1950)

Fast and Loose

(1951)

Tidewrack

(1951)

Bridal Path

(1952)

Cheviot Chase

(1952)

Ducks and Drakes

(1953)

The Queen's Grace

(1953)

The Night Riders

(1954)

Rum Week

(1954)

Rio d'Oro

(1955)

There Are Worse Jungles

(1955)

The Long Coffin

(1956)

The Enduring Flame

(1957)

The Stone

(1958)

Balefire

(1958)

Spaniards' Isle

(1958)

The Man Behind the Curtain

(1959)

The Flockmasters

(1960)

Nestor the Monster

(1960)

Spanish Galleon

(1960)

Kettle of Fish

(1961)

Birds of a Feather

(1961)

The Deer Poachers

(1961)

Drug on the Market

(1962)

Something Very Fishy

(1962)

Give a Dog a Bad Name

(1963)

Chain of Destiny

(1964)

Silver Island

(1964)

Pursuit

(1965)

A Stake in the Kingdom

(1966)

Lion Let Loose

(1967)

Cable from Kabul

(1967)

Tinker Tess

(1967)

Fire and High Water

(1967)

Black Douglas

(1968)

To the Rescue!

(1968)

The Wisest Fool

(1974)

The Wallace

(1975)

Border Riding

(1977)

Macbeth the King

(1978)

Margaret the Queen

(1979)

David the Prince

(1980)

True Thomas

(1981)

The Patriot

(1982)

Lord of the Isles

(1983)

Unicorn Rampant

(1984)

Columba

(1987)

Flowers of Chivalry

(1988)

Warden of the Queen's March

(1989)

Mail Royal

(1989)

Kenneth

(1990)

Crusader

(1991)

Children of the Mist

(1992)

Tapestry of the Boar

(1993)

Druid Sacrifice

(1993)

Highness in Hiding

(1995)

Honours Even

(1995)

Poetic Justice

(1996)

A Rage of Regents

(1996)

The Lion's Whelp

(1997)

The Marchman

(1997)

High Kings and Vikings

(1998)

A Flame for the Fire

(1998)

Sword of State

(1999)

Envoy Extraordinary

(1999)

The End of the Line

(2000)

Courting Favour

(2000)

The Admiral

(2001)

Triple Alliance

(2001)

The Islesman

(2002)

Right Royal Friend

(2003)

Marie and Mary

(2004)

Hope Endures

(2005)

Fortified House In Scotland Non-Fiction

The Fortified House in Scotland, Vol. I

(1962)

The Fortified House in Scotland, Vol. II

(1963)

The Fortified House in Scotland Vol. III

(1965)

The Fortified House in Scotland, Vol. IV

(1966)

The Fortified House In Scotland, Vol. V

(1970)

Queen's Scotland Non-Fiction

The Heartland

(1971)

The Eastern Counties

(1972)

The North East

(1974)

Argyll and Bute

(1977)

Non-Fiction

The Fortalices and Early Mansions of Southern Scotland, 1400-1650

(1935)

Pegabus Book of Scotland

(1964)

Rob Roy MacGregor / Outlaw of the Highlands

(1965)

Land of the Scots

(1968)

Portrait of the Border Country

(1972)

Portrait of the Lothians

(1979)

Nigel Tranter's Scotland: A Very Personal Review

(1981)

Tales and Traditions of Scottish Castles

(1982)

A Traveller's Guide to the Scotland of Robert the Bruce

(1985)

The Story of Scotland

(1987)

Footbridge to Enchantment

(1992)

More Tales and Traditions of Scottish Castles

(2008)

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