A delight for travelers with a penchant for history or architecture. Also perfect for patrons who enjoy armchair travel.

Mr Horne has gathered a tremendous collection of Scottish buildings. The book is beautiful and is very easy to dip in and out of but it’s also easy to get completely lost in it. I grew up in Scotland and a few of these are familiar but the great majority are new to me and I’m glad the book is able to introduce me to buildings I’ll never see.

There is history, architecture, politics and incredible photography. There are all types of buildings and building sites. And each has a description and background and information if you’d like to ‘explore’ further. This is an excellent gift and would be a great place to start if planning a trip to Scotland.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley

This is a coffee table book that focuses more on the structures that are crumbling and their histories.
There was a lot of data and I did not manage to finish the entire book before its time ran out. The parts I did manage to get to were interesting.
I have visited Scotland briefly and found it a fascinating place. This collection enhances that complexity, but a lot of the content was battle based (obviously, I did not know why I did not expect that), and I think I was hoping for a little more intrigue.

This lovely book immersed you into the world of Scotland, its dilapidated yet stunning buildings and understanding the culture a little more. Some may call it ruins, I call it unexpected beauty in places you wouldn't usually look for it.

You are transported to Scotland, where beauty is all around, from old castles, landscapes, and church ruins that give you a glimpse of their past magnificence.

Anyone who loves Scottish history will love what this book has to offer because of the historical detail and breathtaking photography throughout.

This is a beautiful and haunting book that has photographs of some of the derelict and abandoned properties in Scotland. Some stand as reminders of days gone by. Some are sad. Some are beautiful. All are stunning. Five purrs and two paws up.

Photojournalism is one of the most underappreciated modes of storytelling despite it's ever growing prevalence in society due to social media. In a world where a quick post of images to Instagram can tell imaginative stories and document histories, I still like being able to pick up a tangible book that does the same without character limits and scrolling ads.

Abandoned Scotland is haunting and beautiful piece of storytelling as it explores the ruins of Scotland and the stories surrounding it. Grand castles are now tombs to ages past, crumbling monuments to bygone eras of hope, war, the rippling effect of humanity on our natural landscapes. Ghosts and histories are inherently entwined, so if you'd like a more visual story of lush highlands and their ruins, give this a read.

If you're like me and find Scotland to be the most beautiful place in the world, you have no excuse not to grab this now. Breathtaking images.

A breathtaking photography book highlighting less familiar locations throughout the beautiful landscapes of Scotland. Of course abandoned castles are featured, but other fragments of antiquity such as Hadrian’s Wall appear here also. Viewing the lush scenery, even amidst ruins, is a miod-boosting, rewarding experience.

Amazing book with beautiful pictures. A perfect book for a coffee table or to enjoy on a stormy day. Amazing!

This book is filled with stunning photography! If I didn't want to visit Scotland before, this certainly made me want to go now. I also appreciated the descriptions and the little bits of history that were included.

I couldn't finish reading it because the file started giving me problems. However, following the same formula as the one for Ireland didn't work for me this time. It's an interesting topic, but, as with other book, the lack of bibliography and references was strange.

Gorgeous book of pictures of Scottish landscapes, castles, and other sights. More text would be nice but it's a great way to explore different corners of Scotland without leaving one's home.

The publisher Amber Books seems to have two types of books that they publish, both of which are fascinating. First there’s the history/geography books, those that educate as well as entertain. I have recently enjoyed a history of the Pharaohs of Egypt, followed by an overview of Japanese myths and legends, both that fall into this category.

The second set of books are photographic, pictures along a common theme. This is where “Abandoned Scotland” by Alastair Horne fits in: a collection of breathtaking pictures of abandoned structures throughout Scotland. The photos are organized by theme: religion, transportation (train stations and lines), castles, etc. Some of these structures date from a thousand years ago, others are as recent as the twentieth century. Each photo has a location and a short description, just enough to let you know why this is so spectacular. Unlike previous books in this series, Mr. Horne does give us multiple pictures of certain structures, allowing for a different perspective or letting us peek inside some of these empty places.

This being Scotland, ancient castles really steal the show, some quite ancient with little remaining but part of the skeleton, but my personal favorites tend to be the recently abandoned structures, those that were built with high hopes within living memory (of a few) or closed down within the past ten or twenty years. No matter the era, all have a ghostly beauty. Enjoy the tour.

I requested and received a free advanced electronic copy from Amber Books Ltd, Amber Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

A wonderful collection of photographs of the many abandoned and crumbling buildings, in both mainland and distant island settings, from many different periods of Scotlands history. It includes, castles, churches and more recent buildings both urban and rural. Very sad to see the derelict, abandoned cottages, but a great reminder of a time in history. Thank you to Net galley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I would like to thank netgalley and Amber Books Ltd for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Beautiful photos.

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Beautiful book that shows the splendour of Scotland. A welcome addition to any coffee table.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

Another beautiful book from this collection.

Just as "Abandoned Ireland", the photos of this book are breathtaking. I could stare at them all day. They make me want to visit.

The book is organised by categories such as castles and houses, towns, industrial sights and more. The descriptions of each place are short and straight to the point, with information on when the buildings were constructed, who owned it, and when and why it was abandoned. It's both beautiful and nostalgic, and even a bit sad to see such beautiful places left to nature, especially small villages and houses.

Loved it!

This book shows the beauty of Scotland through a vast amount of images. Each also representing the many different paths of Scotland's history. I would have preferred a bit more information regarding some of the locations however this is a lovely book to flick through. Whether that is for discovering somewhere new or setting up for your next adventure, I can see this being a helpful book to many.

Abandoned Scotland has stunning puctures of many different kinds of abandoned places, including castles, industrial sites, religious sites and military installations. The castles are the most beautiful but even some of the industrial sites are exquisite, such as the old railway stations and the Bass Rock Lighthouse, once used to hold religious prisoners. There are also old cottages and bothies, some on windswept islands. Some of the military installations have been taken back by nature,giving them an eerie beauty. The religious ruins are nearly always hautingly lovely, as well.

Some of these sites have been converted to a different use, such as accommodation. Staying at an old railway station converted into a hotel would be a charming way to spend a few nights.

These sites are definitely worth exploring on holidays to Scotland! Unfortunately, I would have to look at this book and dream about it, probably!

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

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