Scottish Houses And Gardens
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Scottish Houses And Gardens
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Author : Ian Gow
language : en
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Release Date : 2007
Scottish Houses And Gardens written by Ian Gow and has been published by White Lion Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Architecture, Domestic categories.
This book is a peerless collection of Scotland’s finest houses at their height of beauty, before the destructive forces of the 20th century swept so many away and emptied others of their contents. Here are the famous palaces and castles, from Holyroodhouse and Glamis to Inverrary and Culzean, recorded in photographs of timeless authority. Also profiled are the fragile ensembles of 18th-century houses—Arniston, Newhailes, Drum—shown with their gardens, plasterwork, tapestries, furniture, and paintings. Most breathtaking of all is Hamilton Palace and its incomparable collections photographed months before the house was demolished and its treasures scattered. Featuring more than 200 of Country Life’s finest photographs of some 20 houses, this collection truly shows the splendor of the Scottish house.
Scottish Country Houses And Gardens Open To The Public
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Author : John Fleming
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1954
Scottish Country Houses And Gardens Open To The Public written by John Fleming and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1954 with Architecture, Domestic categories.
Castles Houses And Gardens Of Scotland
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Author : Nan Pattullo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Castles Houses And Gardens Of Scotland written by Nan Pattullo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Architecture categories.
Donated: Margaret A. Bailey Art Collection.
Scottish Country
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Author : Charles MacLean
language : en
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Release Date : 1992
Scottish Country written by Charles MacLean and has been published by Clarkson Potter Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Architecture categories.
The first book on Scotland to capture not only the beauty of its spectacular landscape and architecture but also to tell about the history, traditions, and culture from the perspective of a witty, knowledgeable insider. Through lush gardens, sweeping landscapes, and 15 of Scotland's less well known houses, Scottish Country reveals an identifiably Scottish style. Illustrations.
Castles Houses And Gardens Of Scotland
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Author : Nan Pattullo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
Castles Houses And Gardens Of Scotland written by Nan Pattullo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Architecture categories.
Donated: Margaret A. Bailey Art Collection.
The Scottish Country House
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Author : James Knox
language : en
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Release Date : 2015-04-01
The Scottish Country House written by James Knox and has been published by Thames & Hudson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-01 with Architecture, Domestic categories.
At the heart of this stirring tale and visual delight is a group of ten extraordinary houses and castles that have survived the vicissitudes of Scotland's history with almost all of the original families who built them still in residence today. Their histories are peopled with strongwilled men and women--from the notorious General Tam Dalyell of the House of the Binns, who served not only the Stuart kings but the czar of Russia, to the first Duke of Queensberry, who built one of the most sensational castles in Britain, to a love match worthy of the "auld alliance" between the Earl of Stair and his French-born countess. Each house also represents a landmark in Scotland's architectural history, ranging from the early seventeenth to the early twentieth century. The cutting-edge classicism of William Bruce at Balcaskie, the sensational French chateau-inspired Drumlanrig, the splendor of William Adam's baroque at Arniston, and the sublime Palladianism of his sons, the Adam brothers, at Dumfries House, are a roll call of architectural genius. The Victorian passion for all things Scottish is displayed in Lochinch Castle, a bravura example of the Baronial style, bristling with turrets, bartizans, and stepped roofs. And Robert Lorimer's beautifully crafted reconstruction at Monzie at the turn of the twentieth century reveals him as a major talent who synthesized European and purely Scottish styles, expressing, like his fellow architects in this book, a uniquely Scottish sensibility. The architectural revelation is matched by the houses' sensational settings, which merge the historically designed gardens and landscape with the unparalleled wildness and vistas of Scotland. But, as author James Knox writes in his lively, insightful text, "The glory of Scottish country houses is not just their architecture but their contents, which add layers of personality to the interiors." As Knox guides the reader on an intimate tour of the houses, he recounts their fascinating histories and profi les the colorful, often eccentric, lairds, lady lairds, clan chiefs, and nobles who have called them home. And James Fennell's masterly photographs, which rely solely on natural light for effect, capture the distinctive atmosphere of each residence. The Duchess of Buccleuch's boudoir at Bowhill is a frenzy of chinoiserie, needlepoint, and silk tassels. At Ballindalloch, the Macpherson-Grant tartan carpets the entrance hall and Victorian paintings of the family's prized Aberdeen Angus herd--the oldest in Scotland--adorn many a room. The motto of the Munro clan, "Dread God," is emblazoned throughout Foulis Castle--on china, wall plaques, not to mention the clan chief 's bonnet. All of these cherished houses are chockablock with memories of the past, from swagger portraits to sporrans, from vintage photographs to ancient weaponry, from curling stones to fading chintz. Some are also treasure houses, not least Dumfries House, saved from the auction block by a consortium headed by the Prince of Wales, which boasts an unrivaled collection of documented Chippendale and Scottish rococo furniture. "The Scottish Country House" will enthrall anyone with an interest in Scotland, history, architecture, or interior decoration--all wrapped in a compelling narrative of past lives and taste. Praise for "The Scottish Country House" "If you like historic homes, this book is for you. It's filled with beautiful photos of historic Scottish castles and grand estates." -"Design*Sponge" "Who can resist a beautiful chateau set in the lush green countryside of Scotland? I, for one, cannot. In James Knox's new book, he focuses on ten standout examples of Scottish country living. With each house, he details the history of the establishment, and follows through to how it stands today." --"Home Design with Kevin Sharkey" "This book, filled with lavish photography by James Fennell, profiles ten outstanding Scottish castles and mansions, from sprawling Walter Scott
Scotland S Lost Houses
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Author : Ian Gow
language : en
Publisher: Aurum Press
Release Date : 2008
Scotland S Lost Houses written by Ian Gow and has been published by Aurum Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Architecture, Domestic categories.
Since 1945 more than 200 of the most noted houses in Scotland have been lost, whether to fire, rot, or demolition. Fortunately, photographs were taken of many of these great structures both prior to and during their destruction. Collected here are images of 20 of the most important lost Scottish houses, among them Hamilton Palace, Rosneath, Balbardie, Amisfield, Gordon Castle, Guisachan, Dunglass, and Millearne. These images provide a fitting testimony to architectural masterpieces from a variety of eras and—in cases such as that or Murthly—offer a painstaking and heartbreaking record of their unfortunate demise.
Scotland S Lost Gardens
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Author : Marilyn Brown (archaeological investigator.)
language : en
Publisher: Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales
Release Date : 2012
Scotland S Lost Gardens written by Marilyn Brown (archaeological investigator.) and has been published by Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Gardening categories.
Gardens are one of the most important elements in the cultural history of Scotland. Like any art form, they provide an insight into social, political and economic fashions, they intimately reflect the personalities and ideals of the individuals who created them, and they capture the changing fortunes of successive generations of monarchs and noblemen. Yet they remain fragile features of the landscape, easily changed, abandoned or destroyed, leaving little or no trace.In Scotland's Lost Gardens, author Marilyn Brown rediscovers the fascinating stories of the nation's vanished historic gardens. Drawing on varied, rare and newly available archive material, including the cartography of Timothy Pont, a spy map of Holyrood drawn for Henry VIII during the 'Rough Wooing', medieval charters, renaissance poetry, the Accounts of the Lord High Treasurer, and modern aerial photography, a remarkable picture emerges of centuries of lost landscapes.Starting with the monastic gardens of St Columba on the Isle of Iona in the sixth century, and encompassing the pleasure parks of James IV and James V, the royal and noble refuges of Mary Queen of Scots, and the 'King's Knot', the garden masterpiece which lies below Stirling Castle, the history of lost gardens is inextricably linked to the wider history of the nation, from the spread of Christianity to the Reformation and the Union of the Crowns.The product of over 30 years of research, Scotland's Lost Gardens demonstrates how our cultural heritage sits within a wider European movement of shared artistic values and literary influences. Providing a unique perspective on this common past, it is also a fascinating guide to Scotland's disappeared landscapes and sanctuaries - lost gardens laid out many hundreds of years ago 'for the honourable delight of body and soul'.
Castles Houses And Gardens Of Scotland
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Author : Nan Pattullo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
Castles Houses And Gardens Of Scotland written by Nan Pattullo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Architecture, Domestic categories.
Donated: Margaret A. Bailey Art Collection.
Private Gardens Of Scotland
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Author : James Truscott
language : en
Publisher: Harmony Books
Release Date : 1990-09-01
Private Gardens Of Scotland written by James Truscott and has been published by Harmony Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-09-01 with Gardens categories.
Shows the gardens and grounds of castles and mansions in Scotland and briefly describes the history of each home