Nigel Tranter

Scottish historian and author. Born: 23 November 1909, Glasgow, Scotland UK. Died: 9 January 2000 in Gullane, Scotland, UK (aged 90). Nigel Tranter OBE was an author of over 130 works, who wrote a wide range of books on castles, particularly on themes of architecture and history. He also specialised in deeply researched historical novels that cover centuries of Scottish history.