Description
This acclaimed and popular book is the definitive and most comprehensive work to be had, at the castles, towers, and fortified houses of Scotland. Arranged alphabetically, every entry has the positioning and postcode, architecture and development, both in and out, depictions on old maps, circle of relatives and notable owners, history and sieges, ghosts and gruesome or amusing tales. Plus opening, web pages, and telephone numbers. Twelve pages of maps locate the entire castles. This edition is the culmination of twenty-four years of research, compiling, editing, and updating. Featuring some 4,100 entries, 1,000 more than the former edition, the book includes over 700 black & white drawings and photos. The deluxe hardback edition accommodates an extra 64 pages of color photographs.