{"product_id":"9781837050895","title":"Scotland's Stone of Destiny","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Nick Aitchison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eScotland\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 27 November 2025 by The History Press Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePaperback | Illustrations, colour; Illustrations, black and white; 16 Plates, colour\u003cbr\u003e198 x 131 x 26mm | 296g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotland's Stone of Destiny is the most famous symbol of both Scottish nationhood and the British monarchy. Nick Aitchison has produced a fully updated, researched and illustrated study of its history, mythology and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving first traced the origin, evolution and function of myths surrounding the Stone and the ancient prophecy that gives the Stone its name, Aitchison examines the Stone itself – its appearance, geology and source – and reveals the Stone’s original function and the origins of its symbolic sanctity. Scotland’s Stone of Destiny discusses the much-disputed issue of authenticity, and finally places it in a wider context with reference to the Stone’s significance to the creation of the Scottish parliament and the destiny of the Scots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick Aitchison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64838711083357,"sku":"9781837050895","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/9358\/9341\/files\/9781837050895.jpg?v=1780056507","url":"https:\/\/adventureintobooks.co.uk\/products\/9781837050895","provider":"Adventure Into Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}