Scotland's Castles
Scotland's Castles

Author: Janet Brennan-Inglis

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-07-07

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 0750958103

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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.

Scotland's Castles
Scotland's Castles

Author: Chris Tabraham

Publisher: Batsford

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780713489439

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Chris Tabraham tells the story of Scotlands castles from the 12th to the16th centuries, from mighty castles royal to tall storeys and poky dwellings.This book covers the rich history of these buildings, giving an insight into the more human aspects of the Scottish castle, a world rarely glimpsed inhistory books.

Scotland's Castles
Scotland's Castles

Author: Janet Brennan-Inglis

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-07-07

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0750958103

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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.

A History and Guide to Scottish Castles
A History and Guide to Scottish Castles

Author: Jenna Maxwell

Publisher: Pen and Sword History

Published: 2023-01-24

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1399016164

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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

Castle in the Air
Castle in the Air

Author: Alan Melville

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-08

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780573132889

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The impecunious owner of a haunted Scottish castle has to juggle the advances of an American heiress who wishes to buy him out, the love of his longtime assistant who wants to marry him, and a Coal Board official who wishes to commandeer the estate. The British National Coal Board wants to annex the owner's castle as a group home for local miners and their families. Wealthy, much-married American Mrs. Clodfelter Dunne wants to claim the castle - and its owner, the Earl of Locharne - for herself. Meanwhile, eccentric boarder Miss Nicholson is obsessed with the idea that the Earl is actually the rightful King of Scotland.