Kilda Collection

Street scene, St Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

St Kildans with Soay Sheep
St Kildans with the famous Soay Sheep. The group of islands is known as St Kilda - this particular island is actually called Hirta. Date: circa 1910s

Panoramic view of St Kilda Pier Melbourne
Several Boats docked in front of the Melbourne Skyline

Members of St Kilda Parliament, Isle of Harris, Scotland
Members of the St Kilda Parliament, Isle of Harris, Scotland. It was an informal, democratic group of men who met on a regular basis in the village street to agree on any work to be done

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, St. Kilda harbour

Members of the Parliament, St Kilda, Scotland, Victorian period

St Kilda, Scotland

St. Kilda Village - Victorian period

St Kilda

St Kilda Women and children

St. Kilda Women Victorian period

Town and Bay, St Kilda

St. Kilda probably 1880s

St. Kilda, Victorian period

St. Kilda inhabitants Victorian period

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Historic island of Hirta. Primitive Soay sheep native to the island. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Island of Hirta. Historic St. Kilda village ruins. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Island of Hirta. Historic St. Kilda village ruins. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Island of Boreray, home to the largest gannet colony in the world. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Island of Boreray, home to the largest gannet colony in the world. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Historic island of Hirta, St. Kilda Village stone cottage ruins, c. 1830's. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Historic island of Hirta. Nesting fulmar (WILD: Fulmarus glacialis) tubenosed seabird. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Historic island of Hirta, St. Kilda Village stone cottage ruins, c. 1830's. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, North Atlantic ocean, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Historic island of Hirta, the largest in the archipelago. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Island of Boreray, gannet in flight (Wild: Sula bassana) over the North Atlantic. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Sea stack next to the island of Boreray, home to the largest gannet colony in the world. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Historic island of Hirta. St. Kilda Village typical stone cleit ruins (storage structure) c. 1830's. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Historic island of Hirta. Primitive Soay sheep endemic to the island and old stone village ruins. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands (west of the Outer Hebrides). Historic island of Hirta. Nesting fulmar (WILD: Fulmarus glacialis) sitting on top of a traditional stone cleit. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Historic island of Hirta. St. Kilda Village typical stone cleit ruins (storage structure) c. 1830's. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, North Atlantic, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Dun island right next to the historic island of Hirta, the largest in the archipelago. Date: 17/11/2007

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Scotland, North Atlantic, St. Kilda Islands, Outer Hebrides. Island of Hirta, the largest in the archipelago. Coastal view of the historic St. Kilda village ruins. Date: 17/11/2007

English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda
6337588 English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda by Read, William (19th century); (add.info.: English tourist riding in a bird basket in a gannet or guga hunt on the isle of St)

St Kilda Railway Baths, Melbourne, Australia, c.1890s

English tourists on a boat near the basalt pillars
English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides. Doctor Prosody proves the inconvenience of a timid companion at Staffa

The sea as a letter box, posting letters in St Kilda
The sea as a letter box: missives cast upon the waters. Posting letters at St Kilda, 1910. During those months in which vessels do not call at the island of St Kilda, in the Outer Hebrides

Mr Moon, Luna Park Melbourne
Luna Park Melbourne is a historic amusement park located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay in St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria

Panoramic view of St Kilda breakwater
View of St Kilda Marina with lots of boats in Melbourne

Lions Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with a number of juvenile fish seeking refuge inside the stinging tentacles, taken at St

St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Date: circa 1910s

Penguins at St. Kilda
Little Penguins at St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia

Tour of the Colonies - St Kilda Pier Melbourne - Band waiting under welcoming Arch for Royal Couple. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies

Group photo, St Johns College, Melbourne, Australia
Group photo, St Johns College, a theological college in St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Date: circa 1914

Puffin on a cliff
In St Kilda, Scotland

Mus musculus, house mouse and Mus muralis, St. Kilda house m
Common Mouse and St. Kilda House Mouse. Plate 28 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

View through old window frame of derelict cottage, Village bay on Hirta, St Kilda, Hebrides, Scotalnd

Cottage, Village bay on Hirta, St Kilda, Hebrides, Scotalnd

Cleit on Hirta, St Kilda, Hebrides, Scotalnd. These were used to store carcasses of sea birds, air drying

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Discover the captivating charm of St Kilda, a place that transcends time and continents. From the picturesque streets of St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland to the vibrant St Kilda Pier in Melbourne, Australia, this name holds significance across diverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the rich history as you witness members of the St Kilda Parliament on Isle of Harris, Scotland making decisions that shape their community. Experience a unique connection with nature as you encounter St Kildans tending to Soay Sheep, showcasing their deep-rooted bond with their land and its inhabitants. Step back in time with a glimpse into Victorian-era life at St. Kilda Village - an enchanting window into bygone days. Marvel at images capturing resilient women and children who have left an indelible mark on this extraordinary place. Whether it's exploring bustling townscapes or gazing upon breathtaking panoramic views from atop cliffs overlooking Town and Bay, every corner of St Kilda promises awe-inspiring beauty. Transport yourself to another era through vintage photographs depicting life in 1880s Victorian period when this remarkable destination flourished. St Kilda is more than just a name; it represents resilience, community spirit, and natural wonders that span continents. Join us on a journey through time as we unravel the mysteries and celebrate all that makes this place truly special.