Photograph Album of Scottish Highland Scenes

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Albumen prints of area of Strathspey, as well as one of the Forth Bridge under construction, by James Valentine with the balance of European scenes, chiefly Switzerland, and one of the regalia of Scotland in Edinburgh Castle by unidentified photographers, ca.1888-1900. Specific prints, listed include: 1. The Osprey's Nest, Loch-an-Eilein. 2. Aviemore Bride & Craigellachie Rock. 3. The Cairngorms(?) from Aviemore. 4. Aviemore Lodge, Strath-Spey. 5. Lynwhig Hotel, Loch Alvie. 6. Cottage at Loch Vaa, Strath-Spey. 7. The Tor of Alvie, Strathspey. 8. Invernesshire, Strath-Spey. 9. In Glen, Feshie. 10. Ruthven Castle, Kingussie. 11. "A native of Glen Etive", Argyleshire (deer). 12. Highland Cattle. 13. Chamonix, Montanvert. 14. The Regalia of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle. 15. Geneva (Switzerland) & Mt. Blanc. 16. A mountain road and castle. 17. Geneva? 18. Montreux et la Dent du Midi. 19. Grande Parade Eastbourne. 20. The Forth Bridge. 21. The Forth Bridge, Fife Main Pier, Sept. 18, 1888. 22. Elegant bedroom in unidentified location.

Dates

ca 1888-1900

Types of Materials

  • Photographs

Extent

23 sepia tone photographs

How to Access This Resource

XS1 MS A206

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