The Scottish Migration to Ulster in the Reign of James I

Originally published in 1973, the emphasis of this study is on the Scottish settlers during the first quarter of the 17th Century. It shows that the Plantation, although a milestone in Irelands past is also of considerable importance in Scotlands history. The society that produced Scottish settlers is examined and the reasons why they left their homeland analysed. The book explains what effect the Scottish migration had upon both Ireland and Scotland and assesses the extent to which James I was personally involved in the promotion of the Plantation scheme.