Fortress Scotland and the Jacobites

by Chris J. Tabraham

This title, one of the Historic Scotland series, traces by means of surviving buildings and archaeological remains, the intense military activity in Scotland during the Jacobite era. It brings to life the men who formed part of the first standing army, and covers sites existing today together with the problems of preserving them. The authors examine the adaptation of the ancient royal castles, mighty new forts like Fort William and Fort George, smaller barracks at Ruthven, Inversnaid and elsewhere, Wade's and Caulfield's military roads.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Christopher J. Tabraham was Principal Historian at Historic Scotland.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was also authored by Doreen Grove. It's by the Historic Scotland imprint.

If you think Scotland's warlike history is all about castles (Dunstaffnage) and tower houses (Craithes), you need to think through how the gun changed conflicts utterly. This book, with great photos and illustrations, gives you enough history of the conflicts between the Jacobites (Stewarts) and the Hanoverians to illuminate a) the architectural changes in the ancient fortifications, b) the new forts that were the iron collar confining Scotland, c) the barracks that supported the armed occupation of Scotland -- in particular the unruly and lawless Highlands.
You can read with care for detail, or just browse, but either way you'll have a good time.

[Stephen Bigger · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well researched and well illustrated guide book. Lots of original mterial.