The Scots

I was initially going to say that this is more of a general history of Europe but gradually I got in tune with the theme of the book.

I think that probably you would get more out of the audio book if you follow along with the maps and charts that I expect are in the text versions. Also, talk of the genetic markers makes me want to get tested too.

One thing that comes across is that the origin of the scots is complicated and diverse. The people we see today are not the same mix of genes a hundred years ago or even that of a thousand years ago. Very poignant given the politics of accepting refugees and immigrants.

Worth a read if you are interested in the history of the people of Scotland and those who arrived on it's shores.

An interesting look at the earliest movement of peoples into - and out of - and back into Scotland, as well as how the different groups interacted and moved about. Some of the information is based solely on DNA evidence, as there simply isn't anything else on which to base conclusions. However, when other evidence exists, the DNA evidence often sheds interesting light on it - confirming some family legends, for example, or revealing the most likely builders of various archaeological sites. For those who are mostly interested in the developing science of DNA, this book won't shed much light. For those interested in the earlier history of Scotland, however, it is a quick-moving overview that should add to the knowledge of readers new to the topic and serve as a good refresher for those more familiar with it.