Scotland and the Low Countries 1124-1994

Essays exploring Scotland’s connections with Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, from the twelfth century to the twentieth century.

This collection of essays presents historical approaches to the links which have existed for over 800 years between Scotland and one of the areas of continental Europe closest to her: the Low Countries.

Topics include: Flemish settlers in twelfth-century Scotland; the Count of Holland who claimed the Scottish throne in 1291; the Flemish aspect of the Auld ...