Castles can help bring history to life. The great castles are a tangible link to the past, and have a story to tell. But how do you choose which are the greatest castles? Let the people decide! This book describes Historic Scotland's five most visited lowland castles, Edinburgh, Stirling, Doune, St Andrews and Linlithgow. As well as providing an armchair tour of the castles, illustrated with 32 colour photos to help bring the monuments to the past to life, the book describes their place in Scotland's often turbulent and sometimes heroic history. If you are considering visiting these great castles, or are just interested in Scotland's history, this book has been written for you.The author has also written:-Mary Queen of Scots: A Brief History-Exploring History in the Scottish Borders.