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Discover Scotland's ancient monuments and castles. Explore
Scotland's ancient monuments with this pictorial map featuring over
700 castles and fortified houses. Includes an easy-to-use index
listing visitor information and an attractive selection of
photographs. The map includes: * Over 700 castles and fortications
* Index comprises map references, the age and type of each castle,
public access details, Historic Scotland and National Trust for
Scotland ownership, notable grounds and gardens, telephone numbers
and websites * Highlights Scotland's finest castles, castellated
mansions and also the best castles for children * Attractive
photographs of a selection of castles, together with a brief
account of their history * A brief history of Scottish castles and
information on architectural types and periods of construction *
Internet links and suggested reading for further information
Scotland is a country as rich in castles and fortified houses as
any other in Europe - this map is a guide to them Other titles in
the series include: Tartans Map of Scotland Scotland of Old Map
Clans Map Whisky Map of Scotland
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Lothian
Jane Geddes, Ian Gow, Aonghus MacKechnie, Chris Tabraham, Colin McWilliam
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This is the first fully revised and
expanded guide to the buildings
of Lothian since Colin McWilliam's pioneering volume of
1978, with new colour photography, maps and plans to
accompany the unrivalled coverage of the area. Lothian
surrounds the capital city of Edinburgh, which has done much
to influence the character of its buildings. Among these are
some important medieval relics, including the
internationally-famous Rosslyn Chapel, the royal Renaissance
palace at Linlithgow and the ruins of great castles and tower
houses. Among major country houses, none are more splendid than
Hopetoun and the ducal seat of Dalkeith Palace but Lothian also has
the extraordinarily well-preserved Newhailes and mighty Gosford
House. This is also an area of picturesque small towns and resorts
along the Firth of Forth with outstanding villas for the Edwardian
elite, and rural villages of unspoiled character, preserving
remains of their agricultural heritage. The industrial legacy is
important, including not only one of the most complete collieries
in Scotland but also the world-famous Forth Rail Bridge.
This volume is an essential reference for visitors and
residents alike.
The Honours of Scotland tells the turbulent story of the Honours -
Scotland's crown jewels - and the equally dramatic tale of the
Stone of Destiny. Over the centuries, Scotland's monarchy
experienced relentless conflict and shifts in power. But throughout
all of the struggles, there remained one stalwart reminder of the
authority of the monarchy: the Honours of Scotland. For centuries,
these priceless objects were entangled in the intrigues of Scottish
noble and royal families. Hidden, stolen, mended, remade - and now
taking pride of place on display in Edinburgh Castle - their
survival depended on the brave actions of many Scots. Existing at
the crossroads of myth and tradition, ceremony and legitimacy, the
Honours and the Stone of Destiny transcended the sway of individual
kings and queens to become proud symbols of Scottish identity and
power.
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