Architecture Links

Great Houses of Scotland - Six of Scotland's finest historic homes: Traquair House, Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, Blair Castle, Ballindalloch Castle and Dunrobin Castle. Official web site providing visitor information.

National Trust for Scotland - The National Trust for Scotland is Scotland's leading conservation charity and cares for Scotland's heritage.

Scottish Doocots - An illustrated introduction to dovecotes in Scotland by JK Gillon.

Glasgow and Edinburgh - A Trail of Two Cities - An exploration of the architecture in and around Scotland's major cities. The featured buildings are illustrated with original drawings.

Carnegie Libraries of Scotland - An illustrated guide by Gerry Blaikie to the architecture and history of libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie in Scotland.

Historic Scotland - Photographs and visitor information on more than 300 historic buildings and sites open to the public, including castles, cathedrals and monasteries, from the official guardian of the built heritage of Scotland. Also details of all listed buildings in Scotland can be searched online.

Scottish Architecture - An information hub from the Lighthouse for the built environment in Scotland, covering education, exhibitions, the national programme, planning and urban design. Includes discussion forums.

Building Connections - A resource for schools developed by The Lighthouse for the National Grid for Learning, providing educational materials on Scottish architecture.

Doors Open Days - Your chance to see inside some of Scotland's most interesting buildings, competely free of charge, throughout September each year.

Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group - SVBWG provides a focus for people interested in the traditional buildings of Scotland. Illustrated description of its activities and events.

Scottish Ironwork - Profiles the Scottish companies and foundries which specialised in architectural ironwork.

Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland - For the study and protection of Scottish Architecture. The society's activities.

Architecture in Scotland - Corinne Mills tracks down some notable masons and architects from medieval to the Adam family. Illustrations include masons' marks.

The Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland - Searchable database of over 1,000 properties of architectural or historic merit throughout Scotland deemed to be at risk.