This collection of photographs explore stories about the Scottish monarchs showing the decisive moments, the sacrifices, the triumphs, the highs and the lows of the succession of the Scottish Monarchy as they play the political games. Each player has their own story to tell from the defining of the Scottish English Border to the union of the crowns of Scotland and England and everything in between. Journey through history as the stories unfold through these magical and distinctive photographs that incorporate playing cards, a chessboard, and unique pieces of art.
Photographic art that tells the story of King Alexander II signing a treaty that defined the Scottish English border, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of the death of King Alexander III which led to the Wars of Independence, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of Margaret the Maid of Norway's voyage to Scotland to take her place as Queen, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of John Balliol who was installed as a puppet king by the English monarch, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of a meeting that ended with Robert Bruce killing his rival for the Scottish throne, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of David II's imprisonment in the Tower of London for over a decade, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of Robert Stewart became the first Stewart King of Scotland, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of an ill and absentee king, Robert III, whose kingdom was ruled by a regent, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of the assassination of King James I by his own court, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of King James II who was killed when a new cannon backfired during a siege, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of a battle against a group of rebellious nobles resulting in the death of King James III, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of King James IV’s marriage which aligned the Royal Stewarts to the English Throne, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of King James V's numerous affairs resulting in more illegitimate children than successors, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots who was executed by Elizabeth I for treason, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
Photographic art that tells the story of King James VI inheriting the English throne, uniting the crowns of Scotland and England, using a chessboard, playing card and objects.
