Castles of Scotland - by Andrew Powell-Thomas Paperback

About the Book

An engaging exploration of the history of the castles of Scotland. Will appeal to all those who wish to know more about the history of the country as well as those interested in the story of its castles.

Book Synopsis

The story of Scotland's castles is woven into the history of the country. These formidable structures have guarded the landscape since medieval times, and many of these structures are famous emblems of Scotland today. The royal castles in the strategically important cities of Edinburgh and Stirling still dominate their surroundings, but many others stand proud in more remote areas, often by lochs or the sea, on islands or in the mountains. Many simpler fortified structures were built along the border with England, and as the centuries passed many castles in Scotland were converted into country houses or even new houses were built in the style of castles. Today these iconic structures draw visitors from far and wide to explore a unique part of Scotland's heritage. This fascinating portrait of the castles of Scotland will appeal to all those who wish to know more about the history of the country as well as those interested in the story of its castles.

Review Quotes

'"Castles of Scotland" by Andrew Powell-Thomas is a superb primer for anyone wanting to begin to understand the sheer diversity of Scotland's castles and the fascination they hold for so many of us.'-- "Undiscovered Scotland, June 2025"

'Richly illustrated, it captures the beauty of these buildings and makes for a colourful addition to the coffee table.'-- "Current Archaeology Magazine, August 2025"

'The attractive nature of the book will undoubtedly encourage many people to visit some of the castles portrayed.'--Don Martin "Scottish Local History, Autumn 2025"

About the Author

Andrew Powell-Thomas writes military history, local heritage and children's fiction books, regularly speaking at events, libraries, schools and literary festivals across the South-West. He lives in Somerset with his wife and two young sons and with more books and events planned, it is possible to keep up with everything he is up to by following him on social media, Twitter page @authorapt, or by visiting his website at http: //www.andrewpowell-thomas.co.uk