For the next 18 years James would be a prisoner of the English king, Henry IV (and later Henry V). During this absence the Scottish court was dominated by James uncle, Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of ...

In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power. After 1603 he only visited Scotland once, in 1617. One of James's great ...

Scotland's History Articles James I, King of Scots 1406 – 1437 The Adobe ... court was dominated by James uncle, Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany. The Duke resolutely refused to pay the ...

Scotland's History Articles James VI, King of Scots 1567 - 1625 ... cause led to a group of nobles led by William Ruthven (1st Earl of Gowrie) kidnapping James and holding him hostage.

Forest Whitaker delivered an Academy Award-winning performance in the gripping historical drama The Last King of Scotland.