Author: William Douglas SimpsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ravenscraig Castle
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Ravenscraig Castle
Author: William Douglas SimpsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ravenscraig Castle
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
The History and Legends of Old Castles & Abbeys
Author: Scottish Castles
Author: Adrian PettiferPublisher: Boydell & Brewer
ISBN: 183765204X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
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.
Scotland illustrated in a series of eighty views from drawings by ... Scottish artists
Author: John WilsonScotland Illustrated in a Series of Eighty Views from Drawings by ... and Other Scottish Artists
Author: Professor WilsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
A Passion for Castles
Author: Janet Brennan-InglisPublisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1788855701
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 525
Book Description
In the 1880s two Edinburgh architects began to survey, measure and sketch the castles of Scotland, travelling the length and breadth of the country on trains, bicycles and on foot. Together they produced the five magnificent volumes of The Castellated and Domestic Architecture of Scotland, an unrivalled work of research that surveys more than 700 of Scotland's castellated buildings, ranging from great medieval fortresses to small lairds' houses with pepper-pot turrets, and is illustrated with thousands of sketches and plans. The first part of A Passion for Castles tells the life stories of David MacGibbon and Thomas Ross and their work as Edinburgh architects before they embarked on their magisterial survey, revealing interesting and previously unknown details about the two men. The second part of the book sets their enormously ambitious castles project in its historical context, and describes how MacGibbon and Ross managed to achieve their pioneering, systematic and comprehensive survey. The final part of the book provides a regional overview of the current status of all the castles surveyed by MacGibbon and Ross, followed by a thematic exploration of those that have been lost, those that have been transformed and those at risk of collapse, before posing questions about what the future holds for the castles of Scotland.
Scotland Illustrated in a Series of Eighty Views from Original Drawings by Celebrated Artists
Author: The Castellated and Domestic Architecture of Scotland from the Twelfth to the Eighteenth Century
Author: David MacGibbonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Demarco's Scotland
Author: Roddy MartinePublisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 180425181X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Scotland's greatest gift to the world has been itself, its culture, its creativity, the extraordinary ability of its people to integrate and celebrate what truly matters in global terms, friendship and decency. Add in our greatest export, Scotch whisky; our iconic clan and family tartans; our golf courses and musical traditions, and you have an identity that is instantly recognisable and internationally respected and loved. Wear a kilt in Manhattan or Paris and you make friends for life. Art, culture and history circulate the lives of Richard Demarco and Roddy Martine. This compelling sequel to Demarco's Edinburgh battles for the soul of Scotland, tracing its roots from ancient pilgrimage routes to modern-day artistic endeavours. Richard Demarco's personal odyssey, from his encounter with Terry Newman and Southampton College of Art to his profound connections with the Polish art world, forms the cornerstone of this narrative. As he reflects on the essence of the Edinburgh Festival, he unveils a vision where Scotland's cultural legacy transcends geographical boundaries, embracing the world. Martine's meticulously crafted essays encapsulate Scotland's artistic landscape. through insightful reflections on Demarco's journey, you are invited to ponder profound questions about identity, heritage and the transformative power of art. A testament to the enduring spirit of creativity and the timeless quest for meaning that defines Scotland's cultural heritage, this book serves as a poignant reminder of the country's evolution into a global beacon of culture and enlightenment.
Buchan
Author: John Burnett PrattPublisher: Aberdeen : L. Smith
ISBN:
Category : Buchan (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description