The Scottish Country House Hardcover – November 1, 2012

Beautiful book in excellent condition. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

This book skillfully combines history, architecture and decoration in a dozen tidy packages with each chapter devoted to one particular country house and the selection spans several centuries. The featured homes display not only inspiring design but wonderfully textured environments where history and artful decoration combine to create true character. Worn original upholstery and carpets blend beautifully with generations of family paintings, fine china and silver and impart a wonderful sense of historical continuity between generations of owners. It is very unlike the better known , better preserved National Trust stately houses - these Scottish country houses are still family homes where daily living takes place. I was more than pleased with this lavishly illustrated book and recommend it to anyone who appreciates the character of antique houses that are still homes. I loved it!

I vowed to save this beautiful book to read on Christmas day, but sat down and read it cover to cover the day it arrived, and have thumbed through it/reread parts daily since. The text is fascinating, giving a brief history of each of the 10 houses profiled, up to the present. All but one (Dumfries house) are privately owned or occupied descendants of the families who lived in them in centuries past. All of the photographs are stunners - my favorite images are those of the private rooms, similar in that they're filled with historic and contemporary family photos. Knox describes major alterations that were made over time, but those looking for floor plans or architectural drawings, it doesn't contain any. There are many interior photos, at least one (usually more) exterior shot of each house, and quite a few images of gardens/landscapes. A lovely, lovely book.

Lovely coffee table book. Buy along with the English AND Irish Country House!

I cannot say enough about this book.....it is visually stunning, very, very interesting to read, and a fabulous look at how people lived (and some still live) in these incredible "country houses". Each chapter is devoted to one house and provides the history of the home accompanied by gorgeous photos. Going through the pages of this book really takes you into a different world of families and clans that had wealth. And what stunning scenery! It makes me want to get on a plane and fly to Scotland. This book will not disappoint and will make a wonderful addition to your home library.

I love this book - the houses cover many centuries of architecture and history and I have visited almost all of them - and in some cases, stayed in them. I have been a life member of the National Trust for Scotland for over 40 years, and know both the Buccleuch houses well. Also, the coverage of Dumfries House is superb - thanks to the Prince of Wales, this gorgeous Adam home has been saved and restored to its former glory. A MUST for fans of Scottish history.

Part of a Beautifully Illustrated Series each containing about 10 significant Country houses of Various periods, the othervolumes cove England and Ireland Each house is described with a brief History and contains numerous interior andExterior photographs in colour. This book is well wort adding to the collection of anyone interested in architecture, Historyor interior decoration.

Leaf through this book any time. It takes you to a more beautiful world. There is nothing wrong with using books for occasional escape. And if you are even a half-way history buff. you'll be riveted by the text.

It’s ok but not exactly in-depth, ‘charming’ I guess.Can’t say I learnt very much, and some of the choices felt rather B minus. If this is the pick of Scottish houses (it isn’t, exactly) then they’re a rather shoddy and ramshackle affair.My copy fell to pieces within a day, before I’d even finished reading it, so even as a thing, it’s distinctly flimsy. ‘Disappointing’ probably covers it.

I was delighted with this book when it arrived. It was a brand new copy at an excellent price. However, the book itself was much nicer than I expected. Beautiful photographs and interesting and informative text. We tend sometimes to forget that not all the lovely country houses are "south of the border" in England. The Scottish houses are equally beautiful and have their own unique style.

Lovely book with outstanding photos. I am biased as our own house Arniston is in it. The author and photographer really have a feel for historic houses and were a pleasure to work with. I sent a copy to a friend in Malayasia and NZ. It is expensive but if you love Scotland and its heritage you will be making an investment which will be enjoyed by generations of your family. Read on and come and visit our lovely Scotland

A lovely lavish book with excellent photographs that really capture the essence and feel of these wonderful houses. A real treat for architecture and interior design fans!

Great purchase!wonderful images rich in colour and detail, a true feast for the eyes. Each house comes with its own amazing life story or biography, which really explains what an amazing past and present Scotland has.