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Eccentric Wealth
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Eccentric Wealth—The Bulloughs of Rum
The eccentric family whose fortune built a Hebridean castle
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About the Ebook
In Eccentric Wealth, Alastair Scott traces the life of Lancashire industrialist Sir George Bullough in this absorbing biography which explores his family's connection with the Hebridean island of Rum, particularly the building of Kinloch Castle, the most intact preserve of Edwardian highliving to be found in Britain.
Based on new information, the book offers a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the great eccentrics of his age, including the Bullough myths and scandals which continue to make extraordinary reading more than a hundred years later.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the eccentric Bulloughs of Rum and their fortune
- Explore the building of a remarkable Hebridean castle
- Engage with a colourful tale of wealth and ambition
- Read another celebrated title from Origin - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
About the Author
Alastair Scott was born in Edinburgh in 1954. He now lives with his wife, Sheena, on Skye (with occasional bouts of vagrancy), working as a photographer, writer and broadcaster.Publication Details
Publisher: Origin (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 31 May 2011
Print Length: 272 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857900524
Format: Ebook
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