Lothian - Rilegato

Geddes, Jane; Gow, Ian; MacKechnie, Aonghus; Tabraham, Chris; McWilliam, Colin

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ISBN 10: 0300259042 ISBN 13: 9780300259049

Casa editrice: Yale Univ Pr, 2024

Riassunto

The first full revision of the first of the volumes for the Buildings of Scotland series
 
This is the first fully revised and expanded guide to the buildings of Lothian since Colin McWilliam’s pioneering volume of 1978, with new colour photography, maps, and plans to accompany the unrivalled coverage of the area. Lothian surrounds the capital city of Edinburgh, which has done much to influence the character of its buildings. Among these are some important medieval relics, including the internationally famous Rosslyn Chapel, the royal Renaissance palace at Linlithgow, and the ruins of great castles and tower houses.
 
Among major country houses, none are more splendid than Hopetoun and the ducal seat of Dalkeith Palace but Lothian also has the extraordinarily well-preserved Newhailes and mighty Gosford House. This is also an area of picturesque small towns and resorts along the Firth of Forth with outstanding villas for the Edwardian elite, and rural villages of unspoiled character, preserving remains of their agricultural heritage. The industrial legacy is important, including not only one of the most complete collieries in Scotland but also the world-famous Forth Rail Bridge. This volume is an essential reference for visitors and residents alike.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Jane Geddes is emerita professor of art history at the University of Aberdeen. Ian Gow is a former chief curator emeritus of the National Trust for Scotland. Aonghus Mackechnie is a former government adviser with Historic Environment Scotland. Chris Tabraham is an archaeologist, historian, and former inspector of ancient monuments for Historic Scotland.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Yale Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2024
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0300259042
• ISBN 13: 9780300259049
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 956
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile