In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power. After 1603 he only visited Scotland once, in 1617. One of James's great ...

Eventually in 1603 Elizabeth died and James was offered the throne. The succession passed smoothly and James VI of Scotland became James I of England and Ireland. Although promising to return to ...

However, his first experience with the English Parliament ... After taking the throne of England James boasted that he ruled Scotland with the stroke of a pen. James's relationship with the ...

James IV has been acclaimed by historians as the first true Renaissance king of Scotland. Under his rule, James patronised the arts and sciences and Scotland flourished as a result. It was during his ...

James Anderson Farewell: England have announced their squad for the first two Tests against West Indies, as the sides are all ...