Lively text and evocative photos guide the reader through Scotland's turbulent history, the development of the castle from the Iron Age to the 19th century and includes brief information on each of the 45 castles featured in the book. Sampson Lloyd was also granted access to the interior of many of the privately-owned castles which give readers a glimpse of the internal life of these magnificent buildings.
This is a guide to 27 of the most historic and romantic private castles in Scotland, such as Blair, Drumlanrig, Dunvegan and Glamis, which are illustrated and described in turn. Dramatic and colourful events are highlighted, together with the characters associated with them, and the book also traces, with the help of photographs, how the castles have evolved architecturally to meet the changing needs - and pockets - of their owners.
In the Highlands of Scotland, the climate is harsh and much of the soil poor, yet the land has a remarkable beauty. In this evocative volume, Paul Ramsay, a farmer and landowner who lives on the edge of the Highlands, recounts the history of this fascinating region, focusing in particular on the changing relationships between the people and the land since humans first arrived in the area 8,000 years ago. With colorful tales about the various clans, including the MacGregors, Fresers, and Campbells, Ramsay builds a picture of Gaelic culture and shows how a unique way of life has evolved over the centuries as the people have adapted to meet new challenges.
All in color! Treat London like a collection of villages while exploring the banks of the Thames, parks & gardens, royal palaces, government houses, shipping docks & financial centers. 160 Pages 8 3/4 x 10.
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London remains one of the world's greatest cities; a thriving centre of international politics and commerce, with a unique heritage and fascinating history. Using a panoramic camera, Sampson Lloyd captures both the essence and variety of this most vibrant of cities. Only the sweep of the broadest view can do justice to the capital, whether seen from one of the spectacular bridges spanning the River Thames, or from the vantage point of its tallest buildings, or from the hills and parks that surround it. Together with the famous sights and landmarks the book reveals some of London's best-kept secrets - the wealth of beautiful, curious and historic buildings hidden in its fabric. Rowan Moore gives an insight into the places, their history and their associations in a lively and informative commentary. London emerges as a living city, a city still making its history and one that continues to surprise and inspire.
They're the famous sights that have stirred the imagination for centuries--the River Thames, bordered by palaces and pubs, and bounded by bridges; St. Paul's Cathedral; the towers of Parliament and Westminster Abbey; and Trafalgar Square. Never before have London's architectural treasures, verdant parks, skyline, and streets been so beautifully and panoramically displayed. Gaze at spectacular vistas of the city's different neighborhoods, including some quite rustic areas, as well as its best-known streets and some hidden wonders. 160 pages (all in color), 11 3/4 x 7 1/2.
Sam Lloyd is a photographer living in London but whose family has had a home in Scotland for several generations. After an introduction to the Gaelic Landscape there follow 8 chapters, covering distinct regions, such as Sutherland or Kintail to Loch Broom, each accompanied by a brief introduction by Paul Ramsay, with historical and geographical information. Each photograph's caption gives the location of the shot. At the end of the volume is a section in which thumbnail pictures of all the images are accompanied by the photographer's technical notes.
