We're thrilled to see the long-anticipated publication of Dr Godfrey Evans' definitive book: 'Hamilton Palace: The Dukes of Hamilton and their Collections' (NMSE Publishing Ltd).
This monumental, lavishly illustrated volume finally tells the full story of Scotland's lost magnificent stately home. Once a rival to the British Royal Collection, the palace was home to thousands of outstanding works of art amassed by twelve Dukes over three centuries, before its contents were famously auctioned off and the building itself demolished.
Dr Evans, Principal Curator of European Decorative Arts at National Museums Scotland, meticulously reconstructs the Palace's former splendour, celebrating its architecture and the legendary collections it once held.
The book is now available to purchase from National Museums Scotland and book retailers.
Members can reference the book in the Upper West Library. Please contact library@wssociety.co.uk with any enquiries.
