Scotichronicon

Walter Bower Walter Bower wrote the Scotichronicon He was recognised as the abbot of Inchcolm Abbey and was one of the commisioners which collected the ransom of James I, king of the Scots He also defended Scottish rights at the council of Perth

"probably the most important mediaeval account of early Scottish history" The Scotichronicon is recognised as being the national identity of Scottish people It also gives an insight into World views at the time The book was requested by Sir david stewart of Rosyth and was a continuation of ‘Chronica gentis Scotorum’ by John of Fordun.

Chronica gentis Scotorum This was written in order to make this section of Scottish history live long in World history. It was written by John of Fordun who used sources from as far back as Biblical times to give an authentic representation of Scottish History. Fordun died before he could complete the records up untill his own time.

Completed Work The project was 16 books long when it was finished Written by both Fordun and Bower Some of the original books written by Fordun were edited by Bower at a later date. The book was also written entirely in Latin despite some quotes being in english.

Reductions Bower attempted a reduction, or abridgement, of the scoticronican in the later stages of his life which is known as the book of Cupar Two other abridgments, by unknown writers, were attempted and are kept in the Advocates' library

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