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Tales And Traditions Of Scottish Castles
By Nigel TranterNigel Tranter's gift for bringing Scottish history to life is demonstrated in this lively book which details 45 of the nation's castles with associated tales and traditions. With a broad geographical spread, Tranter breathes life into many of Scotland's gaunt and shadowy ruins with a lively mix of anecdote, fact, myth and legend. An essential holiday companion when visiting Scotland.
The castles featured are:
Aberuchill Castle, Ballindalloch Castle, Bernersyde, Blackness Castle, Borthwick Castle, Carnassery Castle, Cassillis House, Cawdor Castle, Craigmillar Castle, Doune Castle, Duart Castle, Duchray Castle, Dundarave Castle, Dunnottar Castle, Fairburn Tower, Finavon Castle, Gilnockie Tower, Castle Girnigoe, Harthill Castle, Hawthornden Castle, hermitage Castle, Inchdrewer Castle, Innischonnel Castle, Killochan Castle, Lennoxlove, Lochleven Castle, Luffness Castle, Mearns Castle, Megginch Castle, Melgund Castle, Menstrie Castle, Merchiston Castle, Monymusk, Muchalls Castle, Neidpath Castle, Newart Castle, Orchardton Tower, Pitcaple Castle, Pitreavie Castle, Provan Hall, Rossend Castle, Stewarthall, Threave Castle, Castle Tioram, and Whittinghame Tower.
Key Features
New edition of Tranter's popular guide to 45 of Scotland's castles and prominent fortified houses. Illustrated with the author's line drawings and a handy location map with index of OS Landranger map references.
About the Author
About Nigel Tranter
Until his death in January 2000, Nigel Tranter was one of Scotland's most prolific authors with over 100 titles written. He was actively involved in the restoration of some of Scotland's fortified houses. He specialised in Scottish historical fiction and wrote over 70 novels.All Titles by Nigel Tranter
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