Scotland's 'Stone of Destiny' is the most famous symbol of both Scottish nationhood and the British monarchy.
Nick Aitchison has produced the first fully researched and illustrated study of its history, mythology and cultural significance.
Having first traced the origin, evolution and function of myths surrounding the Stone and the ancient prophecy that gives the Stone its name, he examines the stone itself and for the first time reveals the Stone's original function and the origins of its symbolic sanctity. The Stone's historic contexts and its role in royal inauguration and coronation rituals are also discussed, including an analysis of the rich symbolism surrounding the Stone and its changing nature over time. The book concludes with a discussion of the Stone's symbolic significance with the creation of the Scottish parliament.
Revealing the true history behind the mythical 'Stone of Destiny' - the symbol of Scotland
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Revealing the true history behind the mythical 'Stone of Destiny' - the symbol of Scotland
Title
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
1 The name and prophecy of the Stone
2 Mythical origins
3 The Stone
4 The authenticity of the Stone
5 The Stone at Scone
6 The Stone at Westminster
7 The Stone returns
8 The Stone since 1996
Bibliography
DR NICK AITCHISON took his degree (in Archaeology and Scottish History) at the University of Glasgow, where he also gained his PhD. His research interests focus on kingship and royal and religious centres in early medieval Scotland. His previous publications include Forteviot: a Pictish and Scottish Royal Centre and the critically-acclaimed Macbeth: Man and Myth. Dr Aitchison is currently conducting research on early medieval Scone, its environs and associated royal centres.
