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Author | : Chris Tabraham |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2017-09-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0008265151 |
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A handy guide to nearly 140 of Scotland’s most dramatic castles and strongholds, all of which are open to the public. Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this ebook are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.
Author | : Chris Tabraham |
Publisher | : Collins |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017-09-07 |
Genre | : Castles |
ISBN | : 9780008251116 |
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Historical background and architectural details are given for each of the nearly 140 Scottish castles. Includes the major sites of Edinburgh and Stirling, and covers from as far north as Shetland to as far south as Dumfries and Galloway, west as far as the Outer Hebrides, and east to Aberdeenshire. Contains an introduction on Scotland's castles, with a history description of classification of building type with examples. Includes details on the property's custodianship, whether cared for by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotland, a description of the gardens where relevant, location, website, and phone number.
Author | : Martin Coventry |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781899874248 |
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A must for all those who want to visit Scotland's many castles. The book covers all of the coutry's famous strongholds, as well as many lesser-known places, with location, access, visitor facilities, and contact details. There is a map, many photos, a glossary of architectural terms, and a family-name index, allowing the reader to identify any castle associated with their family.
Author | : C. J. Tabraham |
Publisher | : Batsford |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
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Scotland's castles are the most frequented of all its ancient monuments. Chris Tabraham describes the history and the architecture of these ancient buildings and the contribution archaeology has made to our current understanding of them.
Author | : David Cook |
Publisher | : Batsford Books |
Total Pages | : 77 |
Release | : 2019-01-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1841658715 |
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A compendium of 28 beautiful, historical Scottish Castles for local and visitor alike Scotland: A land with rich history, wild landscapes and some of the most beautiful castles on Earth. There have been over 2000 castles in scottish history; some have been preserved in superb condition, some lie in picturesque ruin and others have been resigned to historical records. Discover the story of the well-trodden fortress of Edinburgh Castle, uncover the beautiful remoteness of Eileen Donan and learn all about Castle Urquhart, on the banks of Loch Ness. These are the sites of feuds, the homes of royalty and the locations of great battles. This Pitkin guide takes the reader on a tour of 28 of Scotland's most magnificent castles. Revised for 2019, it makes a perfect addition to the literature for any visitor to the country.
Author | : C.J. Tabraham |
Publisher | : Batsford |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005-08-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780713489767 |
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This book is a must for all those fascinated by Scotland’s culture, history and heritage. Scotland’s breathtaking countryside is studded with ancient castles, and many have stood strong for more than a millennium, each bearing witness to the rich and often bloody history of a nation that has survived generations of attacks from marauding invaders from every point of the compass. Scottish castles were not just fortresses in times of conflict: they were central to the lives of many Scots, of all social stations, through peacetime as well as war. Castles were their work place, home, army barracks, law court, prison, hotel, place of entertainment, place of worship and even their place of execution. This book charts the history of the Scottish people through these ancient buildings, and reveals the human aspect of the Scottish castle that is rarely glimpsed in other history books.
Author | : Martin Coventry |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
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This new edition has been called "the bible of Scottish castles." It is the only book to cover all of them -- a comprehensive reference and gazetteer to more than 2,700 castles and fortified sites. Heavily illustrated throughout with more than 300 photographs and drawings, this new edition has been completely revised, expanded, and updated, with information on 600 new sites. This is an easy-to-use alphabetical guide and gazetteer, with comprehensive listings, index of sites reputed to be haunted, a family names index, and twenty pages of maps locating every castle in Scotland. No castle enthusiast should be without this book. The culmination of ten years' research, The Castles of Scotland offers comprehensive information on the fortified buildings of Scotland, including histories, ownership, locations, facilities, and visitor access. The 2,700 sites discussed include the largest strongholds to the smallest ruins to mere sites. The history of a castle is as important as the physical remains. Some strongholds have a long and fascinating past yet no more than a vestige of their former strength survives, such as the castles at Inverness, Roxburgh, or Dunbar. Few castles can match the stark and romantic beauty of Eilean Donan Castle, or the majestic and imposing grandeur of Ballindalloch Castle or Crathes Castle, the dangerous cliffside setting of Dunnottar Castle, or the picturesque Kilchurn Castle. New for this edition: -- 670 new sites added -- historic houses and mansions open to the public now included -- improved and increased number of illustrations -- updated, corrected and more-detailed entries -- access details for the year 2001 and full list of facilities nowincluded -- 16 pages of full color photographs added to the cloth edition
Author | : A. Dakin |
Publisher | : John Donald Publishers |
Total Pages | : 345 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Castles |
ISBN | : 9781906566333 |
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The castle is an iconic building type and one of the most distinctive architectural emblems in the British Isles. This book covers the entire history of Scotland's castles, from the very first stone castles in the 13th century to those of the present day. Ever since its medieval origins, the concept of the castle has undergone constant changes, with the tall tower house being superseded in the 17th century by the classical house, and in the 18th century by a fashionable building type designed by major architects such as Robert Adam. While Scotland's Castle Culture in many ways marched with European fashion, much was distinctively Scottish - as seen in the reluctance to abandon castles as residences, and then in the power of the castle's resurgence as a building type during the years when Scotland was one of the most ferociously modernising countries in the world: the Victorian age. At this time there were few modern building types that were not candidates for castellation: not just houses, but also farms, lighthouses, banks, schools and even railway stations. Lastly, the book takes us to the present, where most castles, of whatever century, are now protected for their value as national heritage. The drama and diversity of this story is reflected in the book's structure: five chapters covering the main chronological phases of Castle Culture, followed by ten individual case studies of representative examples, from medieval Bothwell to Iain Begg's late 20th-century Raven's Craig.
Author | : Collins Uk |
Publisher | : Harpercollins Pub Limited |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2013-08-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9780007508532 |
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Featuring over 700 castles and fortified houses, this pictorial map comes complete with an easy-to-use index listing visitor information and an attractive selection of photographs. The index comprises map references, the age and type of each castle, public access details, Historic Scotland and National Trust for Scotland ownership, notable grounds and gardens, telephone numbers, and websites. It highlights Scotland's finest castles, castellated mansions, and also the best castles for children. There are attractive photographs of a selection of castles, together with a brief account of their history. A brief history of Scottish castles, information on architectural types, periods of construction, internet links, and suggested reading for further information are also included.
Author | : Jenna Maxwell |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword History |
Total Pages | : 215 |
Release | : 2023-01-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1399016148 |
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At one time, Scotland was home to more than 4,000 castles. It’s an extraordinary number for such a small country and today, around 3,000 still stand. Some are world famous, others have inspired great works of literature, while others have lit up the silver screen. There are grand, ticketed visitor attractions but there are others which are unassuming structures so tucked away that only the locals seem to know about them. From the triangular-shaped Caerlaverock Castle in Dumfries and Galloway to the imposing New Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, and from the magnificent fortress that dominates the Edinburgh skyline to the haunting battlements that stand on the banks of Loch Ness, each tower tells a story, every turret holds a secret and, together, they span centuries of fascinating Scottish history. A History and Guide to Scottish Castles explores the history, architecture, and legends of some of these fascinating fortresses and looks at why they are so appealing to visitors today. Sharing amazing facts and her own unique experiences, author Jenna Maxwell takes readers on an unforgettable tour of some of Scotland’s most amazing castles which, if you haven’t visited them already, you’ll soon want to. Jenna has documented her journey on her Instagram page @queenofthecastles