The Scottish Country House

The ten extraordinary houses and castles featured in this book have all survived the vicissitudes of Scotland's history with almost all of their original families still in residence. Each house also represents a landmark in Scotland's architectural history, ranging from the early seventeenth to the early twentieth century. The architectural revelation is matched by sensational settings, which merge designed gardens and landscape with the unparalleled wildness and vistas of Scotland. All of these cherished houses are chockablock with memories of the past, from swagger portraits to sporrans, from vintage photographs to ancient weaponry, from curling stones to fading chintz. James Fennell's masterly photographs capture the distinctive atmosphere of each residence. As he guides the reader on an intimate tour of the houses, Knox recounts their histories and profiles the colourful lairds, clan chiefs and nobles who have called them home.

ISBN:	9780500291726
Publisher:	Thames and Hudson Ltd
Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Published date:	13 Apr 2015
DEWEY:	728.809411
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	208
Weight:	1004g
Height:	213mm
Width:	281mm
Spine width:	19mm

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