SmartReads in Scots Macbeth

*Warning: This story is in Scots!


SmartReads in Scots Macbeth is an animated and adapted classic for children, teenagers and adults with full-size colour video animations as well as sound effects and music. The story remains true to the brilliant original but the shortened narrative is retold in Scots language to create a unique adaptation of Shakespeare’s original.


‘Macbeth’ is a tragedy filled with wicked plots and twists of fate. When Macbeth meets three mysterious witches on his way back from a battle, he is shocked to hear them say that he will one day be king. As the idea of so much power takes hold of him, he is turned against the current king, Duncan. Lady Macbeth comes up with a plan to murder the king and get her husband the crown, and Macbeth agrees. As guilt and ghosts begin to ruin their lives, Macbeth does more and more evil things until finally he is faced with a battle for his life.