Roddy Martine Bücher

This is a handy pocket guide to Scottish clans, covering over 100 clan names, including details of ancestral lands associated with every clan. It also features each clan tartan in colour.

For generations the tiny chapel of Rosslyn has been the subject of an extraordinary range of speculation and theories culminating in 'The Da Vinci Code'. While reviewing these theories Martine tells the story of this beautiful chapel, the glen in which it sits and the family that built it.

This luminously photographed book will dispel forever the notion that the typical Scots home is cheerless, dark, and forbidding. To the contrary, Living in Scotland bears witness to the Scots genius for timeless architecture and a vivid palette of rich colors and fabrics. For while the landscape is sometimes harsh, the interiors and gardens presented in this handsome volume offer an inviting tapestry of infinite variety, unexpected and constantly dazzling. Over the centuries the Scots have been great travelers and, consequently, great collectors. Their homes reflect an innate ability to blend the old with the new, the curious with the conventional. This splendid book transports the reader behind the facades of stately homes, small castles, fishing lodges, and inner-city apartments. With the exception of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's masterful Hill House, all the properties are private residences. Some, such as the Queen Mother's Glamis Castle, are well known; others, such as an astonishing Art Deco flat in Glasgow and Ian Hamilton Finlay's garden in Lanarkshire, are unexpected treats. The result is an absorbing view of the customs of Scotland and the Scots way of life.

The book offers an immersive exploration of Scotland's cultural identity, highlighting its rich history, art, and traditions. Through the perspectives of Richard Demarco and Roddy Martine, readers are taken on a journey from ancient pilgrimage routes to contemporary artistic expressions. It examines the deep connections between Scotland's past and its vibrant cultural scene today. Ideal for festival lovers, cultural explorers, and history enthusiasts, this sequel celebrates Scotland's enduring spirit and quest for meaning.