A Guide for Travelers to Scotland
The name of Scotland stirs thoughts of brilliant green marshes and castle towers rising from the mist. Yet the land is also known for its more contemporary architecture, and most especially for the design ideas of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Begin your exploration of Scottish architecture here.Must-See in Scotland:
- St. Andrews, Scotland
St. Andrews was the ecclesiastical center of medieval Scotland. - Edinburgh Castle
Military fortress first occupied in 9th century BC. - Balmoral Castle
Built for Queen Victoria and completed in 1856. - Stirling Castle
Military fortress dating to the 12th century. - The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow, Scotland
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. - House for an Art Lover, Glasgow, Scotland
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1901, built in 1994.
Famous Architects from Scotland:
- Charles Rennie Mackintosh
The celebrated Scottish architect and designer helped shape the Craftsman approach to building.
Important Ideas in Scotland:
- The Scottish Enlightenment
Jane Boyd-Brent discusses architecture of the "Scottish Enlightenment" of 18th century Edinburgh.
