Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations viii
4. Acknowledgements xi
5. List of Abbreviations xiv
6. Note on Money xviii
7. Introduction 1
8. 1 The Last Canmore Kings 21
9. 2 Contested and Compromised: Ceremonies and Succession under the Balliol and Bruce Kings 65
10. 3 Stating Their Place: Ceremonial Legitimisation of the Stewart Dynasty, c.1371–c.1424 113
11. 4 Foreign Queens, the Home-Grown Elite and Minor Kings,1430s to 1470s 146
12. 5 The Pinnacle of Stewart Power? James IV and James V 184
13. Conclusion 224
14. Timeline of Key Events 240
15. Appendix I: Transcription from John Scrymgeour of Myres, NLS, Adv. MS 31.5.2, fols 15r–16r 253
16. Appendix II: Attendees and Officiators at Scottish Inaugurations and Coronations 256
17. Appendix III: James IV and Margaret’s Wedding Costs, 1503 267
18. Appendix IV: Select Expenses from James V’s French Journey, 1536–37 269
19. Bibliography 271
20. Index 302