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Ancestral Castles of Scotland (Paperback)

~ (Author), Sampson Lloyd (Photographer)
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An exploration of some of Scotland's most treasured landmarks, featuring 150 color photographs. Scotland's history has been a violent one, and its castles still stand as a visible symbol of its bloody and romantic past. This handsome volume explores 27 private castles--vast and celebrated, such as Blair and Glamis, as well as smaller family homes. Hugh Cantlie highlights the most colorful events associated with each castle, linking its owners with such legendary figures as Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Throughout, dramatic color photos reveal the architectural formation of the castles, showing how these remarkable structures have gradually evolved to meet the changing needs and means of their inhabitants. Hugh Cantlie is an authority on the preservation of historic buildings.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Collins & Brown Ltd. (June 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1855851180
  • ISBN-13: 978-1855851184
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #897,825 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great photographs, fascinating history, June 2, 2000
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The book provides not only great color long shot photos of various Scottish castles, but also well-chosen detail shots that enrich the reading experience. You'll see marriage stones -- where one partner's coat of arms was chiseled off; lavish dining rooms -- with the door to the dungeon in plain view; and foreboding stairways with statues of St. George -- or is it Joan of Arc! -- overlooking. The text is lively and informative, with about 3 1/2 pages of text for each castle, much of it focusing on the human drama inside the walls. This is a wonderful overview, covering 27 castles in all. I wish there was room to cover more, but I was inspired to further research several of the castles.
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