James became king in 1437 after the murder of his father. His minority years saw much bloodshed as rival factions vied to ...

The life and rule of James III followed a similar pattern to that of his father. After the death of James II in 1460 the nine ...

James became king in 1437 after the murder of his father. His minority years saw much bloodshed as rival factions vied to control Scotland through controlling the young king. His reign would be ...

She was marrying Scotland’s James II, and the Burgundians made sure their ... Fiery Face was not a bad king, to begin with. He did stab William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas 26 times before ...

Charles II dies without legitimate heir and his brother James II, James VII of Scotland, becomes king. James' Catholicism causes fear and worry to English Protestants and Scottish Presbyterians alike.

King James VII of Scotland (James II) established the Order of the Thistle in 1687, though it is possible it dates back ...