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The Castles of Scotland

Author : Martin Coventry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Castles of Scotland written by Martin Coventry and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

A History and Guide to Scottish Castles

Author : Jenna Maxwell
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
ISBN 13 : 1399016148
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book A History and Guide to Scottish Castles written by Jenna Maxwell and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

A History and Guide to Scottish Castles

Author : Jenna Maxwell
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
ISBN 13 : 1399016164
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book A History and Guide to Scottish Castles written by Jenna Maxwell and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

The Castles of Scotland

Author : Martin Coventry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781899874569
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (745 download)

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Download or read book The Castles of Scotland written by Martin Coventry and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive and most comprehensive collection on castles, towers, and fortified houses of Scotland, with historical accounts, visitor information, and maps.

Castles of Scotland

Author : Martin Coventry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781899874248
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book Castles of Scotland written by Martin Coventry and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Pictorial Directory of Scotland's Castles

Author : Stephen Hay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781802271393
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book The Pictorial Directory of Scotland's Castles written by Stephen Hay and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pictorial Directory of Scotland's Castles is a unique publication. Over a three-year period, I have compiled a list of over 1000 Scottish castles. I decided some time ago that I would attempt something which, to the best of my knowledge, had never been done before. I was going to attempt to visit every Scottish castle which still had visible remains above ground, find as many as I could, photograph each one and list it with a brief history of each castle. I have included hand-painted coats of arms of the clan chiefs and nobility who owned them and the clan crests. On each castle page, I have also given detailed directions on how to find each castle, complete with a What3words location, some tips on accessibility, facilities, nearby points of interest, examples of clan tartans, plant badges, and much more.

Scottish Castles from the Air

Author : Gary Brindle
Publisher : Banovallum Books
ISBN 13 : 9781911639244
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (392 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Castles from the Air written by Gary Brindle and published by Banovallum Books. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Castles

Author : Plantagenet Somerset Fry
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780715326923
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Castles written by Plantagenet Somerset Fry and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents original maps, plans and archive illustrations alongside hundreds of photographs, showing ruins and surviving castles in their glory. This work includes descriptions of hundreds of special buildings, from remote ruins in isolated settings to imposing piles in towns and cities.

Scottish Baronial Castles 1250–1450

Author : Michael Brown
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scottish Baronial Castles 1250–1450 written by Michael Brown and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03-31 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architecture.

Castles and Ancient Monuments of Scotland

Author : Damien Noonan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781566491884
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Castles and Ancient Monuments of Scotland written by Damien Noonan and published by . This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exciting and lavishly illustrated new guide, Damien Noonan explores a variety of historic sites.

Stirling Castle

Author : Peter Yeoman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781849170482
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Stirling Castle written by Peter Yeoman and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volcanic crag that dominates Stirling was probably fortified from ancient times, but the importance of Stirling Castle as a royal residence peaked in the 16th century. Around 1500, James IV added new buildings including the vast Great Hall. The elegant Chapel Royal was built by James VI in 1594. But the heart of Stirling Castle is the spectacular Palace, commissioned by James V in the 1530s. Its exuberant design drew on the fashions of the European Renaissance to express James's power and sophistication. Following a major programme of research, Historic Scotland has re-presented the Palace interiors as they might have looked when James V's grand scheme was completed.This book also includes a guide to Argyll's Lodging and Mar's Wark, grand residences occupied by major nobles near castle.

Edinburgh Castle

Author : C. J. Tabraham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781903570333
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Edinburgh Castle written by C. J. Tabraham and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Exploring the Scottish Past

Author : Thomas Martin Devine
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 9781898410386
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Exploring the Scottish Past written by Thomas Martin Devine and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1995 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of fifteen essays written over the last twenty years by one of Scotland's most eminent historians. The material concentrates on four broad themes in seventeenth-, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Scottish history: Merchants, Unions and Trade; Scottish Economic Development; The Highlands; and the Rural Lowlands.

Great Houses of Scotland

Author : Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1856691063
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book Great Houses of Scotland written by Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 26 houses photographed in colour and accompanied by informative text about their history.

Scottish Castles

Author : David Cook
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 1841658715
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Castles written by David Cook and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Scottish Miscellany

Author : Jonathan Green
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616080639
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Scottish Miscellany written by Jonathan Green and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2010-10-27 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Scottish Miscellany, author Jonathan Green lets you revel in the fun and fascinating explanations behind Scottish traditions and folklore, giving you the answers to questions you’ve always had—or never knew you had—and more as he covers all aspects of Scotland. From Scottish culture to the ancient history of the country to modern pastimes, this book has all that and more. Learn why the thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland, how Scotch whisky is made, why the Scots celebrate Hogmanay, how to play the bagpipes, and much more. This delightful book is the perfect gift for anyone planning a visit to Scotland, with an interest in Scottish history, or a drop of Scottish blood.

Skara Brae

Author : D. V. Clarke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781849170741
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Skara Brae written by D. V. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Neolithic village known as Skara Brae was continuously occupied for about 300 to 400 years, before being abandoned around 2500 BC. Despite severe coastal erosion, eight houses and a workshop have survived largely intact, with their stone furniture still in place. This is the best-preserved settlement of its period in northern Europe, and thousands of artefacts were discovered during excavations of the site.Who lived here? How did they live? And why did they ultimately abandon the village? In this lively account, Dr David Clarke, who led major excavations at Orkney's Skara Brae, describes the details of the site and explores some of the enigmas posed by this extraordinary survival.