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3 comments about The Castles of Scotland.

1. This is the finest and most accurate book on Castles in Scotland you will find. Complete with photographs and illustrations, Martin Coventry gives the reader an accurate historical-to-present story, complete with over 290 pages of locations and contacts, of almost every Castle in Scotland. Mr Coventry is considered by many as Scotlands foremost authority on anything to do with Castles in Scotland. As the producer and paranormal investigator for the Adventures Beyond series, I had the opportunity to meet and interview Mr. Coventry in person. It was partly due to his recommendation that we decided on investigating what is reported to be the most Haunted and evil castle in all of Europe, Hermitage Castle. Mr. Coventry prides himself on being as accurate as possible and has done immense research on every Castle he lists in his books. This book is an excellent informational tool as well as an indepth guide book.

   Anyone interested in Castles in Europe or planning a visit to Scotland needs to get a copy of this book. Mr. Coventry also puts out a smaller handbook of Haunted Castles and locations called, 'A WEE GUIDE to The Haunted Castles of Scotland', which deals specifically with those castles reported as being Haunted. This book is a must for those interested in the medieval fortresses which are rich in history and shrouded in legend and mystery. This book provided Adventures Beyond with accurate hard to find historical and factual background information on both of the Castles we investigated in our documentaries, Threave Castle, in Castle Douglas and Hermitage Castle in the South of Scotland. Well worth it at twice the price.




2. This book is an excellent guide to Scottish castles and certainly the most comprehensive book I have seen on this subject. It goes into great detail about 2500 sites of castles and fortified houses going back down the centuries. It gives lots of information about each site including a description , location , history of ownership and opening times . Most castles in Scotland are either owned by Historic Scotland , the National Trust or private individuals. There is probably a lot more in this book than you could ever imagine about Scottish castles. I have some pictures of 20 Scottish castles on my website http://www.castlepictures.com but the scope of this book is way beyond that .



3. Want to find the ancient ruins of your family's Scottish history? Then arm yourself with a copy of this book by Martin Coventry and a map from the local Ordinance Surveys and you are on your way to discovering real history that you can see, hear, feel, touch...Martin is constantly updating his information; receptive to additions and changes from all sources to his unique work. A real treasure of information; I would not be without one as I recently wrote a first of three books on the medieval Douglas Clan. A fine research tool for the professional or amateur castle "buff."

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2 comments about West Higland Galley.

1. Rixon is a no-nonsense historian who conducted impeccable research for this excellent book. The history of the highland galley has received very little attention from historians and Rixon uses the minimal evidence we have to hammer out a scholarly, yet interestingly readable book. This is a well written piece of work and will serve as a primary source for future work on the subject.

   My only critic is that many of Rixon's "conclusions" seem to be biased toward Viking superiority and a minimization of possible contributions made by the "gael-gall" clans, namely the island warrior-prince known as Somerled MacGilbride. He stays responsibly loyal to historical method (as he should), however one must entertain the historical "possibilities" of the contributions made by Clan Donald tradition, such as the hinged rudder design attributed to Somerled (he did defeat the Viking longships of Godred Crovan with his highland galleys in 1156). The importance and significance of the galley as an instrument of the Lordship of the Isles could also have received more attention.




2. This book is a great cornucopia of information on the Scottish Long ships, Birlinns or Galleys. I love the history of the Scottish Isles and especially the MacDonalds. This book helps explain the origin and history of the once great and common Galleys around the Isles. They were a power to be reckoned with yet also a source of livelihood. Denis Rixson has divided the book into two parts: The first is the history starting with the development and rise to power of the Norwegian or Viking craft and then through the Mediaeval period through the Middle ages and finally to the Decline and Demise. The author explains the manning, numbers and sizes of the different craft and some of the historical battles. In part II the Evidence is given. The Carved stones, heraldic devices, evidence in language and literary sources and basic boat building and navigation seen today. It is amazing that not a single Highland Galley exists today. Only the replica "Aileach" built recently using the resources of today. An amazing story that has just begun to be told.

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1 comments about Scotland.

1. Beautiful photography all through the book showing many ancient sites. History comes alive in this book. There is a chronological listing in the end of the book showing all the major historical events of Scotland. If you are planning a trip to Scotland or have just come back from there, as I have, this book is a valuable memento. Great coffee table book to browse through!

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1 comments about Scotland Farewell: The People of the Hector.

1. The tool for guiding the reader through early life in Nova Scotia. Vivid descriptions of characters, climate, topography, and tribulations. If you are researching the voyage of the "Ship Hector", you must obtain this book. Genealogists dream, if working in 1700-1900's Nova Scotia. Well written, easily read, complete. The research displayed and the history revealed priceless. Bibliography provides additional tools, not easily located.