Scottish Royal Palaces
Scottish Royal Palaces

Author: John G. Dunbar

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781862320420

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The first exclusive study of a group of buildings of outstanding historical and architectural interest. John G. Dunbar discusses the organisation of the royal works, the roles of the principal officials and tradesmen responsible for the construction of these palaces and how they functioned when the king and court were in residence. He focuses particularly on Linlithgow, Falkland, Stirling, Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle.

Castles of Scotland
Castles of Scotland

Author: Martin Coventry

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 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.

Great Houses of Scotland
Great Houses of Scotland

Author: Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1856691063

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26 houses photographed in colour and accompanied by informative text about their history.

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle

Author: Barbara Knox

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2006-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1597162485

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Describes the history of the eleventh-century castle located in Scotland's capital city, discussing battles, sieges, and ghost sightings.

Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle

Author: Peter Yeoman

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-19

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781849170482

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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.

The Royal Palaces
The Royal Palaces

Author: Kate Williams

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Published: 2024-08-20

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0711269394

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Royal expert and TV historian Kate Williams lets you in on the secrets of The Royal Palaces in this exploration of regal residences, past and present.