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An invaluable and completely up-to-date guide to the castles, fortified houses, stately homes and grand mansions of Scotland. All the sites listed in the book are open to the public, either as visitor attractions, or hotels or other places to stay. This is the second volume in the Thistle Guides, a compact and portable series, supplying essential information so that the reader can get the most from Scotland's built heritage. The first title, Churches and Abbeys of Scotland, was well received and has established itself as a 'useful guide [that] will really fit into the pocket and will not make a large hole in the purse', 'for those planning a trip to Scotland...this guide will be a worthwhile purchase' and 'a handy pocket-sized guide'. Completely revised and up to date, the book lists both castles and mansions which are open to the public as visitor attractions or family homes, plus those which are hotels or offer accommodation. These sites range from magnificent strongholds, through great clan castles, more modest tower houses, and stately mansions and historic homes. Many are impressive buildings or ruins, others smaller and more intimate but in some of the most beautiful locations in Britain. There are sites throughout Scotland, from Shetland to Galloway, Barra to Aberdeenshire. Each entry has accurate location and opening details, which have been checked with the owners or managers of the properties. Information also includes facilities, contact details and websites. The castle's history and description are followed by ownership and any supernatural, gory or ghostly stories concerning the family or site.

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Martin Coventry is publisher and author of the acclaimed Castles of Scotland, and many other books on castles, history and travel. He was born in Edinburgh and lives and works in Musselburgh.

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