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Book Synopsis Castles and Ancient Monuments of Scotland by : Damien Noonan
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.
Book Synopsis Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450–1650 by : Stuart Reid
Download or read book Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450–1650 written by Stuart Reid and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the exception of the key royal sites, such as Stirling and Edinburgh, few Scottish castles were located at strategic points, or were intended to house garrisons required to defend or subjugate towns. Instead they were primarily fortified dwelling houses, erected in an environment of weak Royal authority and endemic feuding between rival clans and groups, in both Highland and Lowland areas. Although some enceinte castles were developed during the 16th and 17th centuries, most defensive construction focused on the tower house, a distinctive vernacular style of Scottish fortification. This book examines the design, development, and purpose of these quintessentially Scottish buildings, and also covers larger sites such as Urquhart and Blackness.
Book Synopsis Scotland's Castles by : Janet Brennan-Inglis
Download or read book Scotland's Castles written by Janet Brennan-Inglis and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's Castles is a beautifully illustrated celebration and account of the renaissance of Scottish castles that has taken place since 1950. Over 100 ruined and derelict buildings – from tiny towers to rambling baronial mansions – have been restored as homes, hotels and holiday lets. These restorations have mainly been carried out by new owners without any connections to the land or the family history of the buildings, which they bought as ruins. Their struggles and triumphs, including interviews and first-person accounts, form the core of the book, set in the context of the enormous social, political and economic changes of the late twentieth century.
Book Synopsis A History and Guide to Scottish Castles by : Jenna Maxwell
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
Book Synopsis Castles of Scotland by : Martin Coventry
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.
Author :Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :374 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (311 download)
Book Synopsis An Inventory of the Ancient and Historical Monuments with the Report of the Commission by : Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
Download or read book An Inventory of the Ancient and Historical Monuments with the Report of the Commission written by Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Scottish Castles by : Adrian Pettifer
Download or read book Scottish Castles written by Adrian Pettifer and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2024-10 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gazetteer of over 500 hundred surviving Scottish Castles. Discover the castles of Scotland, from early "motte and bailey" earthworks and impressive walled enclosures to the many tower houses that dot the landscape. Castles were built in increasing numbers from the 14th to the 17th century, as residences for the Scottish nobility. Some are still proudly occupied; others are well-maintained ruins; many others slowly decay in fields and farmyards. Here, Adrian Pettifer provides a brief account of every Scottish castle to survive in a reasonable state of preservation, including such iconic sites as Edinburgh, Glamis and Cawdor. Each of the more than five hundred main entries provides a brief history and description of a castle, followed by advice on accessibility, sources for further reading and cross-references to related sites. An introduction supplies the historical background, while a glossary covers all aspects of Scottish castles in some detail. Ordnance Survey references are given in the index.
Book Synopsis Scottish Castles from the Air by : Gary Brindle
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:
Book Synopsis Castles, Houses and Gardens of Scotland by : Nan Pattullo
Download or read book Castles, Houses and Gardens of Scotland written by Nan Pattullo and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donated: Margaret A. Bailey Art Collection.
Book Synopsis The Castles of Scotland by : Maurice Lindsay
Download or read book The Castles of Scotland written by Maurice Lindsay and published by Constable & Robinson. This book was released on 1986 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :308 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (89 download)
Book Synopsis Eighth Report with Inventory of Monuments and Constructions in the County of East Lothian by : Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland
Download or read book Eighth Report with Inventory of Monuments and Constructions in the County of East Lothian written by Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Scottish Castles and Fortifications by : Christopher J. Tabraham
Download or read book Scottish Castles and Fortifications written by Christopher J. Tabraham and published by Stationery Office Books (TSO). This book was released on 1986 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These easy-to-read books are a perfect introduction to the history of Scotland. Full of little-know facts and color illustrations, these books help bring history to life. The Stationery Office.
Book Synopsis Fodor's Scotland by : Fodor's Travel Guides
Download or read book Fodor's Scotland written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 1186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Scotland offers astonishing variety: its iconic lochs and mountains, as well as lively cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, have strong allure. St. Andrews is a pilgrimage for golfers; castles dot the country; and whisky distilleries are gaining popularity. Scotland's customs and products--from tartans to tweeds--are known worldwide, but there's nothing like experiencing them firsthand. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as The Calanais Standing Stones, Tobermory, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and Kelvingrove · Coverage of Edinburgh and the Lothians; Glasgow; The Borders and the Southwest; Fife and Angus; The Central Highlands; Aberdeen and the Northeast; Argyll and the Isles; Inverness and Around the Great Glen; The Northern Highlands and the Western Isles; Orkney and Shetland Islands
Book Synopsis Winter Solstice by : Rosamunde Pilcher
Download or read book Winter Solstice written by Rosamunde Pilcher and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Winter Solstice Rosamunde Pilcher brings her readers into the lives of five very different people.... Elfrida Phipps, once of London's stage, moved to the English village of Dibton in hopes of making a new life for herself. Gradually she settled into the comfortable familiarity of village life -- shopkeepers knowing her tastes, neighbors calling her by name -- still she finds herself lonely. Oscar Blundell gave up his life as a musician in order to marry Gloria. They have a beautiful daughter, Francesca, and it is only because of their little girl that Oscar views his sacrificed career as worthwhile. Carrie returns from Austria at the end of an ill-fated affair with a married man to find her mother and aunt sharing a home and squabbling endlessly. With Christmas approaching, Carrie agrees to look after her aunt's awkward and quiet teenage daughter, Lucy, so that her mother might enjoy a romantic fling in America. Sam Howard is trying to pull his life back together after his wife has left him for another. He is without home and without roots, all he has is his job. Business takes him to northern Scotland, where he falls in love with the lush, craggy landscape and set his sights on a house. It is the strange rippling effects of a tragedy that will bring these five characters together in a large, neglected estate house near the Scottish fishing town of Creagan. It is in this house, on the shortest day of the year, that the lives of five people will come together and be forever changed. Rosamunde Pilcher's long-awaited return to the page will warm the hearts of readers both old and new. Winter Solstice is a novel of love, loyalty and rebirth.
Book Synopsis Late Medieval Castles by : Robert Liddiard
Download or read book Late Medieval Castles written by Robert Liddiard and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2016 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the most significant articles in castle studies, with contributions from scholars in history, archaeology, historic buildings and landscape archaeology. The castles of the late medieval period represent some of the finest medieval monuments in Britain, with an almost infinite capacity to fascinate and draw controversy. They are also a source of considerable academic debate. The contents of this volume represent key works in castle scholarship. Topics discussed include castle warfare, fortress customs, architectural design and symbolism, spatial planning and the depiction of castles in medieval romance. The contributions also serve to highlight the diversity of approaches to the medieval castle, ranging from the study of documentary and literary sources, analysis of fragmentary architectural remains and the recording of field archaeology. The result is a survey that offers an in-depth analysis of castle building from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries, and places castles within their broader social, architectural and political contexts. Robert Liddiard is Professor of History, University of East Anglia. Contributors: Nicola Coldstream, Charles Coulson, Philip Dixon, Graham Fairclough, P.A. Faulkner, John Goodall, Beryl Lott, Charles McKean, T.E. McNeill, Richard K. Morris, Michael Prestwich, Christopher Taylor, Muriel A. Whitaker.
Book Synopsis The Castle MacQueed by : Kayce Bennett
Download or read book The Castle MacQueed written by Kayce Bennett and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Castles and Ancient Monuments of Ireland by : Damien Noonan
Download or read book Castles and Ancient Monuments of Ireland written by Damien Noonan and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the rich green fields of its lowlands to its rugged hills and coasts, Ireland’s constantly changing countryside is bestrewn with castles, abbeys, and a rich variety of ancient monuments. This outstanding guide will show travelers how to discover these treasures for themselves. Castles & Ancient Monuments of Ireland describes and illustrates more than 150 of the country’s most beautiful and important historic sites, from Neolithic tombs and stone circles to medieval tower houses. Packed with color photos, maps, directions, visitor information, and intriguing background details, this is the perfect companion to exploring Ireland’s past.
