Order of Nigel Tranter Books
Nigel Tranter (1909-2000) was a Scottish historian and author. He was born in Glasgow and attended George Heriot’s School in Edinburgh. Nigel went onto become an accountant, working for his uncle’s company, the Scottish National Insurance Company. He served as part of the Royal Artillery during World War II, serving in East Anglia. As an author, Nigel is perhaps best known for his historical fiction and non-fiction, focusing on books on castles and Scottish history. He also wrote adventure, western and children’s novel as well as books on travel.
Nigel Tranter became a published author in 1935 with the non-fiction book The Fortalices and Early Mansions of Southern Scotland, 1400-1650. His debut as a novelist came in 1937 with the novel Trespass. Below is a list of Nigel Tranter’s books in order of when they were originally released:
Publication Order of House Of Stewart Books
| Lords of Misrule | (1976) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Folly of Princes | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Captive Crown | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of James V Books
| The Riven Realm | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| James, By the Grace of God | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Rough Wooing | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of MacGregor Books
| MacGregor's Gathering | (1957) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Clansman | (1959) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Gold for Prince Charlie | (1962) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Mary Stewart Books
| Price of a Princess | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Lord in Waiting | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Master Of Gray Books
| Lord and Master | (1961) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Courtesan | (1963) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Past Master | (1965) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Montrose Books
| The Young Montrose | (1972) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Montrose, The Captain-General | (1973) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Robert The Bruce Books
| The Steps to the Empty Throne | (1969) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Path of the Hero King | (1970) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Price of the King's Peace | (1971) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Fortified House In Scotland Non-Fiction Books
| The Fortified House in Scotland, Vol. I | (1962) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Fortified House in Scotland, Vol. II | (1963) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Fortified House in Scotland Vol. III | (1965) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Fortified House in Scotland, Vol. IV | (1966) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Fortified House In Scotland, Vol. V | (1970) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Queen's Scotland Non-Fiction Books
| The Heartland | (1971) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Eastern Counties | (1972) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The North East | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Argyll and Bute | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| The Fortalices and Early Mansions of Southern Scotland, 1400-1650 | (1935) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Pegabus Book of Scotland | (1964) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Rob Roy MacGregor / Outlaw of the Highlands | (1965) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Land of the Scots | (1968) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Portrait of the Border Country | (1972) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Portrait of the Lothians | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Nigel Tranter's Scotland: A Very Personal Review | (1981) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Tales and Traditions of Scottish Castles | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Traveller's Guide to the Scotland of Robert the Bruce | (1985) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Story of Scotland | (1987) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Footbridge to Enchantment | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| More Tales and Traditions of Scottish Castles | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Note: Outlaw of the Highlands: Rob Roy was also published as Rob Roy MacGregor.
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Nigel Tranter Synopsis: The Gilded Fleece by Nigel Tranter is a story set in Wester Ross in 1809, when the fear of a Napoleonic invasion was widespread and raising meat and wool prices caused many landowners to begin clearing the highlands for sheep farming. Adam Metcalfe is sent to work as Deputy Factor of Menardmore on the estate of Lord Alcaster.
Tinker’s Pride is a standalone title by Nigel Tranter. When a Highland estate changes hands, there is trouble brewing for Alastair MacIver, a tinker who lives off the land in the remote valleys of his ancestors. The new laird is not about to let a tinker hunt and fish at his expense, and their conflict leads to a spell in the local jail for Alastair.