Historic Scotland Book of Scottish Castles by Chris Tabraham

Castles of Scotland from the 12th century

A study of the castles of Scotland from the 12th century, and the dramatic part that they and their inhabitants have played in Scottish history. The book uses historical, architectural, and literary sources, and provides information from field survey, archaeological excavation and tree-ring dating.

Superb introduction to Scotland's castles

A superb, readable introduction to Scotland's castles and tower houses by a real expert in his field, with particular emphasis on those in the care of the Scottish Government. For someone wanting to know the detail of Castle, why they were built, how they were built and their evolutions through the centuries they were used, this is a wonderful book.