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Scotland's Castles - Rescued, Rebuilt and Reoccupied

English · Paperback / Softback

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The amazing stories behind the rescue and restoration of 100 Scottish castles
Is there any other architectural form that is more universally loved than the castle? This book is a beautifully illustrated celebration and account of the renaissance of Scottish castles that has taken place since 1950. More than 100 ruined and derelict buildings--from tiny towers to rambling baronial mansions--have been restored as homes, hotels, and vacation homes, mainly 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 20th century.


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Janet Brennan-Inglis bought Barholm Castle in Galloway in 1999, and completed its restoration in 2006. She was awarded a doctorate for her research into Scottish castles in 2011. Janet is on the council of the Scottish Castles Association. She is secretary of the National Trust for Scotland Galloway Members Group.

Summary

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.

Product details

Authors Dr Janet Brennan-Inglis, Dr. Janet Brennan-Inglis, Janet Brennan-Inglis
Publisher The History Press Ltd
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 31.12.2021
 
EAN 9780750954457
ISBN 978-0-7509-5445-7
Dimensions 157 mm x 233 mm x 14 mm
Weight 500 g
Illustrations 32 Plates, color; 120 Illustrations, color
Subjects Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories
Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories

Schottland

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