Scotland's Mediaeval Religious Housesis a photographic celebration of the abbeys, priories, cathedrals, collegiate churches, friaries and nunneries, the remains of which can be found all over Scotland. From the majestic ruins of Melrose, Jedburgh and Dundrennan Abbeys to the fascinating surviving fragments of the little Augustinian priory at Pittenweem, and the obscure Luffness Friary, this book opens up a fascinating picture of Scotland's historic past.

From Kirkwall's magnificent cathedral in the north, to the remains of Coldingham Priory in the south, from St Andrews in the east to the remote island priory on Oronsay in the west, John Hannavy has visited and photographed every one, building up a huge library of stunning colour photography.

In addition to the photographs, the book contains plans of all the surviving religious houses, together with historical and descriptive notes. But it is the photographs which tell the story of these remarkable buildings.

This remarkable photographic odyssey has taken several years to complete, and the result is a fascinating armchair guide to Scotland's rich history.

A publisher is currently being sought for this project.

Below are some sample spreads for a possible design for the book, featuring a cover, and entries for Foulis Collegiate Church, Iona Abbey, Pluscarden Abbey, Restenneth Priory, and the amazing Roslin Chapel – the surviving choir of Roslin's never-completed Collegiate Church.