In 1768, construction began on the Forth and Clyde Canal - the start of a series of incredible engineering endeavours which would change the landscape of Scotland forever. The nation's transport and industry had always relied on the sea rather than the rivers. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the creation of large scale canals provided new links between the land and the coastal centres. Huge volumes of commercial traffic plied these routes, carrying supplies of coal, iron-ore, stone and agricultural produce. Canals had a major impact on the places they passed through - both Grangemouth and Maryhill in Glasgow were once branded as new 'canal-towns'.  Produced in partnership with Scottish Canals, Nick Haynes' new book explores the histories of the nation's five major canals - the Forth and Clyde, Union, Caledonian, Crinan and Monkland - and the buildings that grew up alongside them. From the awe-inspiring engineering feat that drove a route through the lochs and mountains of the Great Glen, linking sea to sea, to the 'most beautiful shortcut in the world', Scotland's Canals explores the fascinating architecture of our iconic waterways, telling a story of innovation, industry, community, decline, disrepair and regeneration.

Scotland's Canals

Haynes, Nick

Historic Environment Scotland

Edinburgh is a city renowned for critical thinking, cutting edge breakthroughs and unique creativity. At the heart of these enlightened ideals lies the University of Edinburgh, which has influenced life in the capital since it was founded in the late sixteenth century. Building Knowledge: An Architectural History of the University of Edinburgh reveals how the structural fabric of the University has often reflected the changing priorities of Edinburgh scholars. Buildings which emerged from the initial mishmash of the Old Town were to become iconic Scottish landmarks - from the classical magnificence of Robert Adams' purpose-built Old College, to more controversial Modernist developments, like Basil Spence's monumental central library. Combining beautiful new photography with rare archive material, Building Knowledge explores the evolution of the University through its celebrated architecture. Many leading figures have graced the University's halls, laboratories and lecture theatres, from David Hume and Emeritus Professor Higgs, to Robert Louis Stevenson and Dolly the Sheep. Its buildings will continue to inspire the education of students for generations to come.

Building Knowledge: An Architectural History of the University of Edinburgh

Education & Teaching

Higher & Continuing Education

Perth & Kinross: An illustrated architectural guide (RIAS Series of Illustrated Architectural Guides to Scotland)

Rutland Press

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