Dalriada - The land that Scotland forgot examines the origins of Great Britain from a Scots rather than an English perspective. In nine diverse essays Bob Johnston's scholarly work looks at the birth of Dalriada, its eventual domination of northern Britain, and events following the formation of Scotland.

Dealing with such colourful characters as Saint Columba and King James VI & I, a Great Britain emerges that owes much of its identity to Scots influences, ideas and people.

The abandonment and denigration of Dalriada, firstly by Scotland and then by Great Britain, is also discussed along with the consequences this may have for the modern Scots nation and the larger British Union.

Whether your interest is in the Viking influences on Britain, the growth of British Christianity, the turbulent events that created our modern nation, the relegation of Scotland to a subordinate role in the United Kingdom, Bob Johnston's book offers an accessible introduction to subjects that are often neglected elsewhere.