Chambers Guide to the Castles of Scotland

An illustrated guide to 250 of the most interesting and beautiful castles of Scotland.The introductory sections offer a wealth of information on Scotland's troubled history, the reasons for castle building, and the design features of Scottish castles (together with a glossary of technical terms). Then follow the castles listed alphabetically under their most common names. Each entry includes the historical and physical details of the castle, along with information on its location and public access.All the information has been carefully checked so that this large format illustrated book will be of maximum use to all who are interested in finding out more about Scottish castles.