Historical novels by Nigel Tranter set after 1603

Nigel Tranter is a Scottish author who wrote many novels based on actual historical events and characters.

This page includes those of his historical novels set in Scotland after the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when James VI of Scotland inherited the throne of England upon the death of his cousin Elizabeth I.

For other books by Nigel Tranter, see here.

1603–1611 James VI

1611-17 William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling

1617–1619

1621

Originally published separately, then republished in one volume as Montrose.

The Young Montrose (1972)

Set during 1636–1645, the book tells the story of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose during the turbulent years of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, from his first meeting with Charles I up to the Battle of Inverlochy in 1645.

Montrose: The Captain-General (1973)

Continues the story of James Graham from 1645–1650, from the aftermath of the Battle of Inverlochy until his death in 1650.

1650-1654

1680-7?

1678–1707 Andrew Fletcher