Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450-1650

Scottish castles and Tower Houses evolved as fortified dwellings that were erected in an environment of weak royal authority and feuding between rival clans. They demonstrated a strong and highly successful design that formed the core of many larger structures. Many of them continued to be inhabited long after the threat of unwanted visitors had diminished and remain excellently preserved for visitors and historians. This book examines these castles and Tower Houses, focusing on their distinctive style that flourished in Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Reviews of Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450-1650

"This fortress book is a real must for those interested in "reviving and retrieving" in the late 16th and early 17th centuries – a nice twist to the standard English Civil War period. The text is well written and is an easy, fun read and a welcomed addition to this writer's library. I am already in the process of building my own border reivers tower house using this book as a reference!" -"Historical Miniature Gamer"