It was written by John of Fordun , a priest of the diocese of St. Andrews and chaplain of the church of Aberdeen .
The Chronica Gentis Scotorum or Chronicles of the Scottish People was the first substantial work of Scottish history .
Chronica Gentis Scotorum was written by John of Fordun , a priest of the diocese of St. Andrews and chaplain of the church of Aberdeen .
The Chronica Gentis Scotorum or Chronicles of the Scottish People was the first substantial work of Scottish history .