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The Castles of Scotland: A Comprehensive Reference and Gazetteer to More Than 3500 Castles, Properties and Fortified Sites
The Castles of Scotland A Comprehensive Reference and Gazetteer to More Than 3500 Castles Properties and Fortified Sites Author:Martin Coventry The Castles of Scotland is the most complete and comprehensive guide available to the nation's wealth of castles. The main function of the castle was defensive, to protect the laird and his family from their enemies, in as comfortable surroundings as possible; but the castle also served as the centre of administration of the laird's lands, where... more » tenure, economy and trade were controlled. The Castles of Scotland is the most complete and comprehensive guide available to the nation's wealth of castles. This new edition is the culmination of 10 years' research, and covers more than 2700 castles as well as mansions and historic houses, all alphabetically organised, with detailed maps, visiting information, illustrations, and anecdotes of hauntings and family histories. This is the 'bible of Scottish castles', an absolute must for all castle enthusiasts and anyone interested in Scottish history.« less