Scotland in 100 Buildings by former architect Roger Emmerson is a captivating journey through the architectural marvels of Scotland, seen uniquely through Emmerson’s personal experiences. This isn’t a dry history or textbook – it’s a lively, intimate account where each building tells its own story. Emmerson has visited every site featured, offering first-hand insights that bring these places to life, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. His reflections aim to inspire readers to explore for themselves, rather than simply inform, making this book easy to pick up at any page. Ideal for architecture enthusiasts, travellers and locals alike, Scotland in 100 Buildings will appeal to anyone curious about Scotland’s diverse buildings and the personal tales they inspire. It’s perfect for those seeking an approachable and authentic look at Scotland’s architectural legacy.
This engaging little book gives the lowdown on 100 of Scotland''s buildings, from the iconic to the simply curious. Retired architect Roger Emmerson visited every one of the structures listed, allowing them to ''tell their own'' captivating stories. Small enough to fit into a bag or large pocket, this book now travels everywhere. SUNDAY POSTI am overwhelmed by the outstanding range of your scholarship, plus your unremitting polemic...In any event, the book is an exceptional achievement by any standards… perhaps it is more than one single study, but rather a compressed work of a lifetime!KENNETH FRAMPTON, architect on Land of StoneThis densely researched and lucidly written book is an important contribution to the history of Scottish culture in general and architecture in particular. BILL HARE on Land of Stone
Scotland in 100 Buildings by architect Roger Emmerson is a captivating journey through the architectural marvels of Scotland, seen uniquely through Emmerson’s personal experiences. This isn’t a dry history or textbook – it’s a lively, intimate account where each building tells its own story. Emmerson has visited every site featured, offering first-hand insights that bring these places to life, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. His reflections aim to inspire readers to explore for themselves, rather than simply inform, making this book easy to pick up at any page.
Ideal for architecture enthusiasts, travellers and locals alike, Scotland in 100 Buildings will appeal to anyone curious about Scotland’s diverse buildings and the personal tales they inspire. It’s perfect for those seeking an approachable and authentic look at Scotland’s architectural legacy.
- | Author: Roger Emmerson
- | Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
- | Publication Date: May 08, 2025
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781804251737
- | ISBN-10: 1804251739
