Overview
Pictorial map featuring over 800 castles and fortified houses complete with an easy-to-use index listing visitor information and attractive illustrations. New for 2009: an additional category has been added comprising castellated mansions dating from 1650 onwards. • 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 line drawings of a selection of the castles as they appeared at the end of the 19th century, 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. • Other titles in the series include: Clans and Tartans Map of Scotland Clan and Family Names Map of Scotland Whisky Map of Scotland Lake District Map
Full Product Details
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: Collins
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 12.40cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 25.70cm
Weight: 0.100kg
ISBN: 9780007289516
ISBN 10: 0007289510
Publication Date: 02 April 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Sheet map
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock