Collection: Local Studies

At one time, Scotland was home to more than 4,000 castles. It's an extraordinary number for such a small country and today, around 3,000 still stand. From the triangular-shaped Caerlaverock Castle in Dumfries and Galloway to the imposing New Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, and from the magnificen...

40 coast and country walks in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

In 'Lost Deeside', Daniel MacCannell tracks down the lost architectural heritage of the area. Over the centuries countless buildings have been erected and demolished, and this informative and beautifully illustrated book looks at a wide selection of these, from castles to country houses.