Despite its medieval evocations, Scotland's most familiar fort was built between 1913 and 1932 over a 200-year-old ruin: the romantic vision of Col. John MacRae-Gilstrap, his architect George Mackie Watson and the mason Farquhar MacRae. Antony Woodward reports. Originally published in Country Life, January 13, 1994.
From the Country Life Archive: Arthur Oswald reports on the historic fortress of Atholl lies in Strath Garry, three miles above the Pass of Killiecrankie. After being turned into a Georgian mansion in 1747-49, it regained its castellated appearance in 1869, when the exterior was remodelled by Bryce. Originally published in Country Life, November 4, 1949.
From the Country Life Archive: Peter Graham reports on Craigievar Castle, Aberdeenshire. Originally published in Country Life, February 3, 1906.
A great Lowland house in Peebleshire offers a fascinating insight into the eventful history of its owning family. John Goodall reports on the seat of Catherine Maxwell Stuart. Originally published in Country Life, August 11, 2010.
The childhood home of Her Majesty the Queen and legendary seat of Macbeth dates from the 15th century and was much enlarged and enriched 1578 - 1620. Oliver Hill reports. Originally published in Country Life, May 9, 1947.
From the Country Life Archive: Arthur T. Bolton reports on Culzean Castle, Ayr. Originally published in Country Life, September 4, 1915.
From the Country Life Archive: A remarkable attempt to re-create a suite of 16th-century royal apartments at Stirling Castle has recently been completed. John Goodall assesses the result. Originally published in Country Life, August 10, 2011.
Our country house architecture blog takes a look at Mr Selfridge's dream of a private house in Dorset - the largest castle in the world
Our new blogger Matthew Beckett explores the butterfly house, an architectural style with its roots in the 17th century but came into its own in the Arts & Crafts period
A final call is being sounded for entries to the 2012 Georgian Group Architectural Awards
Looking for beautiful country house hotel to spend a couple of days relaxing? Hambleton Hall is the answer
Mary Miers takes a look at a much-loved home of the Royal Family, Balmoral
The grandeur of English chimneys is a little-studied part of country house architecture but some are quite magnificent
Voewood in Norfolk had its inaugural year this summer with guests including Rowan Pelling, Richard Long and Peter Conradi
Sir Hebert Baker became the leading architect of Empire whilst believing in the importance of symbols and associations
Phillip Webb was one of the founders of the modern conservation movement and an extremely talented architect
This week young architecture Charles Page grapples with the problems of circulation and lighting in a tower house
Our panel of judges has spent the summer visiting an outstanding series of restoration projects for this competition sponsored by Jackson-Stops & Staff
Jane Kennedy enlarges a charming timber-framed family house and reconfigures its setting
James Gorst creates a Modernist extension and link between an old rectory and its outbuildings
