The Quest for the Celtic Key
by Karen Ralls-MacLeod & Ian Robertson
"Who were the Picts? The Druids? The Culdees and Celtic saints?
What are Scotland's traditions about King Arthur, Merlin & the Holy Grail?
Is there a link between America's Declaration of Independence and Scotland's Declaration of Arbroath?
Did Prince Henry Sinclair sail to North America before Columbus?
Why does Rosslyn Chapel attract so many prominent Freemasons, Knights templar and Rosicrucians...and why was its famed 'Apprentice' carving altered?
History is a Quest, or journey, through time. Today, as never before, there is tremendous growing interest in the history of western philosophical and spiritual traditions. Since the beginning of devolution and the new Scottish Parliament, interest in Scotland is also growing tremendously.
In this ground-breaking book, medieval religious historian and Celtic scholar Ralls and local Scottish historian Robertson describe the people, places, and traditions associated with Scotland's past.
The result is a riveting read of historical detective work and a 'first' of its kind... seen by some as a real Scottish tour de force.
Praise For The Quest for the Celtic Key
"...in The Quest for the Celtic Key....their sources are well documented and the end of each chapter and the result is an enthralling and informative journey through time which deserves a place on every Scottish bookshelf. Most importantly, the result of bringing together our history, folklore and legends, gives us, I believe, a unique and valuable insight into the nation we are today"
Margaret Graeme, Scots magazine, February 2003, Vol. 158, No.2
"...This book takes us on a fascinating journey through the mystery and magic of Scotland's past. Along the way, the authors describe the people, places and traditions associated with Scotland's legends and history....the Declaration of Arbroath, the Stone of Destiny, the 'missing library' of Iona, Arthurian traditions, the Holy Grail, the Picts, the Druids..Celtic saints...Robert the Bruce...Rosslyn Chapel...the Knights Templar, and much more..."
The Watkins Review, Autumn/Winter 2002, Issue No. 4
"Complete with illustrations and photographs, The Quest for the Celtic Key is a spellbinding step into the... world of ancient Caledonia and the people who laid the foundations of the country known as Scotland today..."
West Lothian Courier, 27 June 2002
"...from 'Idylls of the King' to 'Indiana Jones', the search for the Holy Grail will never be the same again! This is a 'must read' book for all who sense the mystery of our distant past..."
Robert Bauval, bestselling author of 'The Secret Chamber'; 'Keeper of Genesis', etc.
"Anyone who likes to turn over questions and then take the opportunity to visit the many charismatic places mentioned will be entertained by this book. Without resorting to colourful conjecture and wild surmising, it nevertheless adds its own voice to the enduring, and probably unsolvable, mysteries of Scotland's Celtic heritage."