Arts of Scotland

Architecture

The Care and Conservation of Georgian Houses : A Maintenance Manual for Edinburgh New Town by Andy Davey (Editor), Andy Heath
Castles and Fortresses by Robin S. Oggins: 100 color illus. 10 1/2 x 12 1/4.
Castles of England, Scotland and Wales by Paul Johnson: Traces the development of castles in Great Britain from the perspective of those who had them built, and in the context of advances in the technology of warfare. Includes tour maps and a guide for visitors. Beautiful photographs.

Dictionary of Scottish Art & Architecture by Peter J. M. McEwan: Contains some 11,000 entries which provide biographical information for every Scottish artist who exhibited in a major national or regional academy or society; architects of principal buildings and town plans; and leading Scottish designers, illustrators, masons, and photographers. The scope is 1660 to 1990, and much previously unpublished material is included. The development of artistic movements are traced, along with the schools of art that inspired them; and brief histories of national academies, art societies, and other organizations are given. Eighty-six b&w portraits of artists are included.

Literature

The Heart of George MacDonald : A One-Volume Collection of His Most Important Fiction, Essays, Sermons, Drama, Poetry, Letters by George MacDonald, Rolland Hein (Editor), Roland Hein
The Heart of Midlothian (World's Classics) by Walter, Sir Scott
The Mark of the Scots : Their Astonishing Contributions to History, Science, Democracy, Literature, and the Arts by Duncan A. Bruce: While relatively small in number, the Scots have certainly made their mark on the world: 70% of all American presidents have had Scottish ancestry, 11% of all Nobel Prizes ever awarded have involved Scots and their descendants, and at least half of the men who walked on the men were descended from Scots. Here is the first-ever celebration of all things--and all people--of Scottish descent.
The Oxford Book of Scottish Verse by Tom Scott, John MacQueen

Robert Louis Stevenson : Author of a Child's Garden of Verses (Rookie Biographies) by Carol Greene: With short, easy-to-understand text, historical photos and eye-catching illustrations, this biography will motivate children to want to learn more about Robert Louis Stevenson, author of such classics as Treasure Island and A Child's Garden of Verses.

Robert Louis Stevenson : Author of a Child's Garden of Verses (Rookie Biographies) by Carol Greene, Steven Dobson (Illustrator)
School & Library Binding: With short, easy-to-understand text, historical photos and eye-catching illustrations, this biography will motivate children to want to learn more about Robert Louis Stevenson, author of such classics as Treasure Island and A Child's Garden of Verses.
Robert Louis Stevenson : Teller of Tales by Beverly Gherman: Robert Louis Stevenson lived a life full of romantic adventure. His love of writing took him to far-off places, from his Native Scotland to France and California. He wrote of the adventures of Jim and Long John Silver to entertain his stepson. Treasure Island was so successful, he went on to write other adventure stories for young people. Bevery Gherman has captured the adventure and the anguish that were equal parts of the life of one of the world's most beloved authors.

The Scots and Scotch-Irish in America (In America Series) by James E. Johnson: Discusses the causes leading to the immigration of the Scots and the Scotch-Irish to the United States and describes their contributions to the economy and culture of their new country.

Treasure Island (World's Classics) by Emma Letley (Editor), Robert Louis Stevenson: While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.

Writing and Orality : Nationality, Culture, and Nineteenth-Century Scottish Fiction by Penny Fielding

Music

The Songs of Robert Burns by Robert Burns, Donald A. Low (Editor)

Paintings

Contemporary Painting in Scotland by Bill Hare
Dictionary of Scottish Art & Architecture by Peter J. M. McEwan: Contains some 11,000 entries which provide biographical information for every Scottish artist who exhibited in a major national or regional academy or society; architects of principal buildings and town plans; and leading Scottish designers, illustrators, masons, and photographers. The scope is 1660 to 1990, and much previously unpublished material is included. The development of artistic movements are traced, along with the schools of art that inspired them; and brief histories of national academies, art societies, and other organizations are given. Eighty-six b&w portraits of artists are included.

Photography

Scotland Photographs by Wm Collins & Sons & Co. (Publisher)
Dictionary of Scottish Art & Architecture by Peter J. M. McEwan: Contains some 11,000 entries which provide biographical information for every Scottish artist who exhibited in a major national or regional academy or society; architects of principal buildings and town plans; and leading Scottish designers, illustrators, masons, and photographers. The scope is 1660 to 1990, and much previously unpublished material is included. The development of artistic movements are traced, along with the schools of art that inspired them; and brief histories of national academies, art societies, and other organizations are given. Eighty-six b&w portraits of artists are included.