History of Scotland
Tytler is most noted for his literary output. He contributed to Archibald Alison's "Travels in France" (1815); his first independent essays were papers in "Blackwood's Magazine". His major work, the "History of Scotland" (1828–1843), covered the period between 1249 and 1603. A second edition was published in 1841–1843. The seventh volume deals with the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots after her marriage with Darnley.