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Book Synopsis Scotland's Rural Home by : John Brennan
Download or read book Scotland's Rural Home written by John Brennan and published by Lund Humphries Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rural Scotland is a charged landscape, alive with history, soaked in myth and often rather sublime. For those of us living an urban existence, the countryside is a retreat for refuge and decompression, but it is also a place where infrastructures strain to reach and in which livings must be made. The countryside is resistant to easy explanation and is thus vulnerable to stereotyping. The nine building stories told in this book show how rural households and communities define themselves, and the role architecture plays in this. Illustrated with beautiful photography and drawings, the projects, from affordable housing on the islands to exquisite renovations of traditional agricultural stock, and all recognised by the Saltire Society's Housing Design Awards, are visually rich both in themselves and the contexts in which they sit.
Book Synopsis Scotland's Traditional Houses by : Elizabeth Beaton
Download or read book Scotland's Traditional Houses written by Elizabeth Beaton and published by Stationery Office/Tso. This book was released on 1997 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Scottish Country House by : James Knox
Download or read book The Scottish Country House written by James Knox and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of this stirring tale and visual delight is a group of ten extraordinary houses and castles that have survived the vicissitudes of Scotland's history with almost all of the original families who built them still in residence today. Their histories are peopled with strongwilled men and women--from the notorious General Tam Dalyell of the House of the Binns, who served not only the Stuart kings but the czar of Russia, to the first Duke of Queensberry, who built one of the most sensational castles in Britain, to a love match worthy of the "auld alliance" between the Earl of Stair and his French-born countess. Each house also represents a landmark in Scotland's architectural history, ranging from the early seventeenth to the early twentieth century. The cutting-edge classicism of William Bruce at Balcaskie, the sensational French chateau-inspired Drumlanrig, the splendor of William Adam's baroque at Arniston, and the sublime Palladianism of his sons, the Adam brothers, at Dumfries House, are a roll call of architectural genius. The Victorian passion for all things Scottish is displayed in Lochinch Castle, a bravura example of the Baronial style, bristling with turrets, bartizans, and stepped roofs. And Robert Lorimer's beautifully crafted reconstruction at Monzie at the turn of the twentieth century reveals him as a major talent who synthesized European and purely Scottish styles, expressing, like his fellow architects in this book, a uniquely Scottish sensibility. The architectural revelation is matched by the houses' sensational settings, which merge the historically designed gardens and landscape with the unparalleled wildness and vistas of Scotland. But, as author James Knox writes in his lively, insightful text, "The glory of Scottish country houses is not just their architecture but their contents, which add layers of personality to the interiors." As Knox guides the reader on an intimate tour of the houses, he recounts their fascinating histories and profi les the colorful, often eccentric, lairds, lady lairds, clan chiefs, and nobles who have called them home. And James Fennell's masterly photographs, which rely solely on natural light for effect, capture the distinctive atmosphere of each residence. The Duchess of Buccleuch's boudoir at Bowhill is a frenzy of chinoiserie, needlepoint, and silk tassels. At Ballindalloch, the Macpherson-Grant tartan carpets the entrance hall and Victorian paintings of the family's prized Aberdeen Angus herd--the oldest in Scotland--adorn many a room. The motto of the Munro clan, "Dread God," is emblazoned throughout Foulis Castle--on china, wall plaques, not to mention the clan chief 's bonnet. All of these cherished houses are chockablock with memories of the past, from swagger portraits to sporrans, from vintage photographs to ancient weaponry, from curling stones to fading chintz. Some are also treasure houses, not least Dumfries House, saved from the auction block by a consortium headed by the Prince of Wales, which boasts an unrivaled collection of documented Chippendale and Scottish rococo furniture. "The Scottish Country House" will enthrall anyone with an interest in Scotland, history, architecture, or interior decoration--all wrapped in a compelling narrative of past lives and taste. Praise for "The Scottish Country House" "If you like historic homes, this book is for you. It's filled with beautiful photos of historic Scottish castles and grand estates." -"Design*Sponge" "Who can resist a beautiful chateau set in the lush green countryside of Scotland? I, for one, cannot. In James Knox's new book, he focuses on ten standout examples of Scottish country living. With each house, he details the history of the establishment, and follows through to how it stands today." --"Home Design with Kevin Sharkey" "This book, filled with lavish photography by James Fennell, profiles ten outstanding Scottish castles and mansions, from sprawling Walter Scott
Book Synopsis A Guide to Non-traditional and Temporary Housing in Scotland 1923-1955 by : Great Britain. Scottish Office. Building Directorate
Download or read book A Guide to Non-traditional and Temporary Housing in Scotland 1923-1955 written by Great Britain. Scottish Office. Building Directorate and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Countryside and Natural Heritage Research by : Sandy Halliday
Download or read book Countryside and Natural Heritage Research written by Sandy Halliday and published by . This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Scottish House by : Ianthe Ruthven
Download or read book The Scottish House written by Ianthe Ruthven and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an evocative and visually arresting book giving a sense of Scotland's heritage and of the people who have contributed so much to it. It features a range of never-before photographed houses which capture the spirit of Scottish living.
Book Synopsis Great Houses of Scotland by : Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd
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.
Book Synopsis Caring for the Scottish Home by : Ian M. Davidson
Download or read book Caring for the Scottish Home written by Ian M. Davidson and published by National Museums of Scotland. This book was released on 2001 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative look at the issues affecting the history, design, use and future of the Scottish home. This comprehensive study provides insights on the development of home both great and small, and their use throughout the centuries. It also details the materials with which they were built and the means by which they can be cared for. Topics considered include architecture, building conservation, interiors and furniture, gardens and garden design. The perfect companion to 'The Scottish Home' (0948636726).
Book Synopsis Scottish Country Houses & Castles by : Sheila Forman
Download or read book Scottish Country Houses & Castles written by Sheila Forman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1967 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Rural Architecture of Scotland by : Alexander Fenton
Download or read book The Rural Architecture of Scotland written by Alexander Fenton and published by Edinburgh : J. Donald Publishers. This book was released on 1981 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scotland's Lost Houses written by Ian Gow and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1945, it has been estimated, over 200 major houses have been lost in Scotland, through fire, dry rot, mining subsistence, or simply demolition resulting from the prohibitive cost of upkeep. Ian Gow features details of 20 of the country's most important lost houses.
Book Synopsis Traditional Buildings by : Allen Noble
Download or read book Traditional Buildings written by Allen Noble and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09-18 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a lifelong professional and personal interest, "Traditional Buildings" presents a unique survey of vernacular architecture across the globe. The reader is taken on a fascinating tour of traditional building around the world, which includes the loess cave homes of central China, the stilt houses on the shores of Dahomey, the housebarns of Europe and North America, the wind towers of Iran, the Bohio houses of the Arawak Indians of the Caribbean, and much more. Professor's Noble's extensive travels have allowed him to examine many of the building at close quarters and the richly illustrated text includes photographs from his personal collection. With its comprehensive and detailed bibliography, the work will be welcomed by experts and non-specialists alike.
Book Synopsis Scottish Life and Society: Scotland's buildings by : Geoffrey Stell
Download or read book Scottish Life and Society: Scotland's buildings written by Geoffrey Stell and published by John Donald. This book was released on 2000 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent times there has been a substantial flow of Scottish books on architectural themes. 'Scotland's Buildings' goes further than these. The concept of buildings is taken to include structures built for any functional purpose. The perspective of the volume is thus very wide, which gives it a unique quality.
Book Synopsis Period Living & Traditional Homes Escapes by : Peter Brimacombe
Download or read book Period Living & Traditional Homes Escapes written by Peter Brimacombe and published by Jarrold Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel guide with a difference: a combination of regional tour and style file which presents the means of escape to the wonders of another age. Aimed at those who love travelling Britain to explore country houses and stately homes, or at a dedicated follower of historical architecture and style, this delightful book contains 500 illustrations and regional maps.
Book Synopsis Scottish Country Houses, 1600-1914 by : Ian Gow
Download or read book Scottish Country Houses, 1600-1914 written by Ian Gow and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new illustrated paperback edition examines the Scottish country house in all its guises - from great classical houses like Hopetoun, to familiar castles such as Glamis and Craigievar - as well as giving insights into the architects who designed them, including William and Robert Adam, Sir John James Burnet and Sir William Bruce.
Book Synopsis The Making of Urban Scotland by : Ian H. Adams
Download or read book The Making of Urban Scotland written by Ian H. Adams and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Who Owns Scotland by : Andy Wightman
Download or read book Who Owns Scotland written by Andy Wightman and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive account and analysis of landownership in Scotland. Drawing on a wide range of sources, it lists the owners of Scotland, and analyzes the current pattern of landownership and how it has evolved over the centuries
