Tales and Traditions of Scottish Castles

Name: Tales and Traditions of Scottish Castles
Author: Nigel Trantner
ISBN: 9781906476656

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Nigel Tranter's gift for bringing Scottish history to life is demonstrated in this lively book which details 45 of the nation's castles with associated tales and traditions. With a broad geographical spread, Tranter breathes life into many of Scotland's gaunt and shadowy ruins with a lively mix of anecdote, fact, myth and legend. An essential holiday companion when visiting Scotland.

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Release dateMar 31, 2012

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Countrystride #101: The Yellow Earl and Lowther Castle: ...in which we visit one of Lakeland's great historic houses, Lowther Castle, to explore the history of the 'Yellow Earl': Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, one of the most extravagant members of the English aristocracy. In the company of Charlot...
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Countrystride #101: The Yellow Earl and Lowther Castle: ...in which we visit one of Lakeland's great historic houses, Lowther Castle, to explore the history of the 'Yellow Earl': Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, one of the most extravagant members of the English aristocracy. In the company of Charlot...
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