See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

1 used from �14.99

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Share your own customer images

Search inside this book

The Scottish Chateau: The Country House of Renaissance Scotland (Paperback)

by Charles McKean (Author)

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Available from these sellers.

1 used from �14.99

Other Editions:	RRP:	Our Price:	Other Offers:
Hardcover (Illustrated)			2 used & new from �12.50

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Castellated and Domestic Architecture of Scotland

by David MacGibbon

5.0 out of 5 stars (2) �127.50

Scottish Houses and Gardens: From the Archives of "Country Life" (Country Life)

by Ian Gow

�13.29

Scotland's Lost Houses

by Ian Gow

�14.49

The Architecture of Happiness

by Alain de Botton

4.6 out of 5 stars (9) �6.99

Scotland the Best

by Peter Irvine

4.0 out of 5 stars (3) �10.49

› Explore similar items

Product details

Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: The History Press Ltd; New Ed edition (20 May 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0750935278
ISBN-13: 978-0750935272
Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 19 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 260,615 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Popular in these categories:

#51 in	Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Styles & Movements > Renaissance > Architecture
#58 in	Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Architecture > Types of Architecture > Residential Buildings > Palaces, Chateaux & Country Houses
#99 in	Books > History > World History > 1501-1750

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

(What is this?)

Scottish Castle Holidays

ScottsCastles.com Hand picked large holiday houses in Scotland for families and groups

Achnagairn House

www.achnagairn.com Exclusive Highland mansion - Events Team Building, Parties & Launches

Shallcross Creations Ltd

www.drumkilbo.com Exclusive country house for your private functions . . .

Product Description

Product Description
This attractive book offers a reinterpretation of the swaggering Scottish Renaissance country house. The author reveals sixteenth-century Scotland as vivid, colourful, flamboyant and European, thus reversing a cultural heritage. Using contemporary descriptions, archives and documents, mixed with reconstructions of buildings, this book is a lively read illustrated by portraits, gardens, interiors and landscapes.

About the Author
Charles McKean is Professor of Scottish Architectural History at the University of Dundee. He has written over twenty books about Scottish architecture, winning several awards. He is also a former award-winning architectural critic of The Times, from 1979-84 he was Chief Executive of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. He also has honorary fellowships of both RIBA and RIAS.

Inside This Book (Learn More)

Tag this product

(What's this?)

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Customer Reviews

1 Review

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars El Genio, 15 Jan 2008

By	Kilgore Trout "Dave" (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews

An often overlooked work of influential architectural thinking, which seeks to redefine the way a culture and ideology, in this case Scottish, thinks about, and therefore reacts upon, its buildings. By questioning the nature of 'why' instead of 'how', this book places itself far above what might be called standard 'academic literature', for not only is this book both engrossing and inviting, but it is also a great pleasure to read without sacrificing any of its academic relevance.
This book is essential literature for anyone who considers themselves knowledgeable on architecture in the UK, Scottish history, and for those who hold an interest in the way architecture reflects the culture and ideology that surrounds it. It is one of the only books to do that, and possibly the only one that does it with specific regard to Scotland. And for that reason, this book is not only a 'must buy', but a milestone in its field.

Comment Comment (1) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; }

Customer Discussions

Beta (What's this?)

This product's forum (0 discussions)

	Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
	No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Topic:

First post:

Prompts for sign-in

[Cancel]

Guidelines

Listmania!

Architecture: A list by Gary Jenkins

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.

Fun for Everyone

Achieve over 15,000 RPM with our great range of Powerballs.

›Shop the Powerball store

More From Charles McKean

Battle for the North: The Tay and...

"Charles McKean's account is compelling...[the Forth bridge] is well... Read more
£9.99 £6.99

Up to 50% off Dental Care

Put a sparkle in your smile with up to 50% off selected Oral-B and Philips rechargeable toothbrushes.

›Up to 50% off power toothbrushes

Treat Someone

With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

Where's My Stuff?

track your recent orders
view or change your orders in Your Account

Delivery and Returns

see our delivery rates and policies
thinking of returning an item? (See our Returns Policy)

Need Help?

Forgot your password?
Buy Gift Certificates.
still have questions? Visit our Help Pages

Your Recent History

(What's this?)

You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson

4.5 out of 5 stars (75)�3.86

Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer

4.1 out of 5 stars (464)�6.49

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

4.1 out of 5 stars (165)�3.99

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

4.2 out of 5 stars (83)�3.86


Amazon Home

International Sites: United States \| Germany \| France \| Japan \| Canada \| China

Business Programs: Sell on Amazon \| Fulfilment by Amazon \| Join Associates \| Join Advantage

Customer Service \| Help \| View Basket \| Your Account

About Amazon.co.uk \| Careers at Amazon


Amazon Home

International Sites: United States \| Germany \| France \| Japan \| Canada \| China

Business Programs: Sell on Amazon \| Fulfilment by Amazon \| Join Associates \| Join Advantage

Customer Service \| Help \| View Basket \| Your Account

About Amazon.co.uk \| Careers at Amazon