Scotland Black Collection (page 2)

Glasgow To Perth
June 1906: Cars starting up Rest-And-Be-Thankful on the first day of the Glasgow to Perth stretch of the Scottish Reliability Trial. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Argus At Rosyth
November 1918: Airmen and seamen cheering King George V from the aircraft carrier Argus on his visit to the Fleet at Rosyth, on the Firth of Forth. The carrier is painted in dazzle camouflage

Edinburgh
September 1952: Edinburgh looking north west from the Nelson Monument with the Royal Observatory in the foreground on Calton Hill

Leaving The Hebrides
April 1923: A crowd of Hebrideans waving goodbye to their countrymen who are emigrating to Canada on board the Matagama. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Scottish Mountains
1935: A valley in the Scottish mountains. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Liner On Trial
16th September 1935: The P&O liner SS Strathmore, anchored off Gourock, after she had completed her speed trials and attained 22 knots

Tweed Spinners
circa 1909: Scottish crofting women carding and spinning wool with their spinning wheels. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Surrender
21st November 1918: The German fleet Surrenders to Admiral Beatty at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. The German ships were scuttled by their crews on 21st June 1919

Kyle Lighthouse
26th June 1928: The light house at Kyle in Scotland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Pipework
circa 1965: Oil rig components waiting to be lifted during construction at Nigg Bay, at the eastern end of the Cromarty Firth

Oil Rigs
29th August 1980: The nearly-completed oil rig Drill Master at Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Drilling rigs have to accommodate the workers

Burns Countryside
27th July 1946: The picturesque landscape of Ayrshire where Robert Burns used to wander. Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Ayrshire, the son of a farmer

Boys On The Bridge
1st October 1955: A group of boys passing under the elaborate metalwork gateway of a bridge in the Scottish industrial town of Kilmarnock

The Glencoe Pass; The Road To The Isles
F4th June 1955: The Scottish Highland valley of Glencoe on the road to the Isles in Argyllshire. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7790 - The Road To The Isles - pub

Grampian Couple; Dundee, The Uncompromising
25th June 1955: A couple looking over Coxs Stalk towards the Grampian Hills, Dundee. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7819 - Dundee, The Uncompromising - pub

Scottish Countryside
4th June 1955: Two little girls make their way down a country lane in Pitlochry, Perthshire. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7790 - The Road To The Isles - pub

Chimney Pots
25th June 1955: A view of chimney pots on the roof tops of houses in Dundee. Dundee, situated on the banks of the dSilvery Tayf, is linked to Fife and the south of Scotland by a road bridge

Derelict Cottage
28th May 1955: A derelict cottage in a rural village. Traditional homes have been replaced by modern cottages with more facilities and the old buildings are now used for storage or farm animals

Sheep Rescue
12th September 1953: Three crofters set out for home with an injured lamb in Strath Gairloch, on the north west coast of the Scottish Highlands

Glasgow University
17th October 1953: Glasgow Univerity on Gilmorehill above the River Kelvin. The university, founded in 1451, is the second oldest in Scotland and the fourth oldest in Britain

Highland Cattle
11th August 1945: A herd of Highland cattle in the foothills of the Grampian Mountains, Scotland. Kept mainly for their appearance

Cattle Grazing
11th August 1945: A herd of Highland cattle grazing in a valley in the Scottish Highlands. Kept mainly for their appearance

Plaza Cinema
1st October 1955: A neon sign lights up the Plaza cinema in the Scottish industrial town of Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock is home to a variety of industries

Misty Monument
30th January 1954: A monument in the mist silhouetted against Edinburgh Castle. There is evidence of Iron Age settlement in Edinburgh

Winter Graveyard
12th March 1955: A snow-covered graveyard in Edinburgh; away to the right of the church in this photograph Edinburgh Castle dominates the landscape

Winter Loch
12th March 1955: Ice forms on the surface of a Scottish lochin winter. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7596 - Scotland In The Snow - pub. 1955 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Winter Coat
12th March 1955: One of the shaggy breed of Highland cattle standing in the snow at Millhill, near Crieff in Scotland. Kept mainly for their appearance

Winter Plough
12th March 1955: A solitary horse stands beside an idle plough on the shores of Loch Lubnaig in Stirling, Scotland. Agricultural work has stopped for the winter

Wedding Couple
28th May 1955: The bride and bridegroom, Christine and Angus McDonald, following a local piper to the reception at a travelling peoples wedding in the village of Tong on the island of Lewis in

Glenfinnan
4th June 1955: The monument at Glenfinnan, at the head of Loch Shiel, Invernesshire, which marks the spot where Bonnie Prince Charlie (1720 - 1788)

Giant Footprints
4th June 1955: A line of footprints mar the surface of the beach known as the silver sands of Morar in north-west Scotland

Lighthouse
30th April 1955: A lighthouse in Aberdeen. The harbour in Aberdeen was developed in the late eighteenth century and the city prospered as a fishing port from that time

Last To Leave
11th July 1953: Dogs wait to join the inhabitants of the Isle of Soay in the Outer Hebrides, who have been evacuated to new homes on the Isle of Mull. The dogs will be the last to leave the island

Dundee Ferry
25th June 1955: A group of people walking to catch a ferry from a Dundee pier. Dundee, situated on the banks of the dSilvery Tayf, is linked to Fife and the south of Scotland by a road bridge

Army Exercises
20th August 1955: Soldiers of the Black Watch going through their exercises at the Black Watch Depot, Queens Barracks, Perth

Fishing Harbour
circa 1936: A view of Oban Harbour on the Argyllshire coast, Scotland. Oban is a popular tourist destination which hosts a variety of annual events during the summer including the West Highland

Coal Coking
circa 1838: Diagram showing the method of coking coal used at the Clyde Ironworks. Coking coal is a burning process which removes gases from the mineral before it is used for fuel

Perth Hunt
22nd September 1910: Crowds in the paddock at the Perth Hunt steeplechase. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Scottish Trials
June 1906: Starting the Glenshee Hill Climb on the second day of the Scottish Trials. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dryburgh Abbey
circa 1800: A man and dog walking through the cloisters at Dryburgh Abbey in Scotland. The Abbey was founded around 1150 and the first abbot, recorded only as Roger

Lord Of The Isles
circa 1910: The paddle steamer, the SS Lord of the Isles, at Inverary. Inverary is situated at the northern end of Loch Fyne and is surrounded by woodland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Waverly Station
1920: A view of Edinburghs Waverly Station from the east. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dunkeld
circa 1800: A view of Dunkeld in Perthshire showing the bridge over the River Tay. Dunkeld is a small town in a wooded valley with a ruined castle dating back to the 9th century

Edinburgh Observatory
circa 1950: The Observatory, Edinburgh, from the Nelson monument. (Photo by Packham/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Palace of Industry
1911: External view of the building and tower of the Palace of Industry from the Music Court. Extracted from the souvenir album of the Scottish Exhibition of National History

Ship Launch
16th March 1907: The launching of the British ship Indomitable at Glasgow dockyards, on the Clyde. Many great ships and Cunard liners were built in the shipyards on the Clyde including the Aquitania

Bridge Building
circa 1888: The Forth Bridge under construction, seen from North Queensferry. The steel cantilever construction was designed by John Fowler and Benjamin Baker to carry a double-track railway line

Cantilever
October 1889: The North Cantilever and Garvie Main Pier of the Forth Bridge under construction at Queensferry, Scotland. The steel cantilever construction was designed by John Fowler

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"Scotland Black: A Glimpse into the Soul of a Nation" Step back in time to 1948, where the vibrant streets of the Gorbals area in Glasgow come alive with life and stories. Two young boys, their innocence radiating through their eyes, stroll along a street paved with dreams and aspirations. In this captivating journey, we encounter a man navigating through the hidden backstreets of Gorbals. The echoes of his footsteps resonate with tales untold, revealing the resilience that defines Scotland's spirit. As we venture further, our gaze is drawn towards the majestic Forth Bridge standing tall against an azure sky. Its iron arches symbolize strength and unity—a testament to Scotland's engineering prowess. Underneath an archway lies a quaint church surrounded by grazing sheep—an idyllic scene that encapsulates Scotland's harmonious coexistence between nature and faith. The Skye Crofters transport us to rugged landscapes adorned by humble cottages; here, hardworking souls cultivate traditions passed down for generations—reminding us of Scotland's deep-rooted connection to its land. Witnessing a Gretna Wedding unfolds before our eyes—a celebration filled with love and joy as two souls unite under Scottish skies. Bagpipe melodies fill the air, resonating deeply within our hearts—the soulful soundtracks of this enchanting nation. A Scottish harbour emerges from misty horizons—its boats bobbing gently on tranquil waters. This picturesque scene captures both serenity and adventure intertwined—a reflection of Scotland's maritime heritage. Behold. A mist-shrouded castle perched atop rolling hills—an ethereal sight that transports us into ancient tales woven throughout history. It whispers secrets only those who listen closely can decipher—the essence of mystery embedded within every stone wall. At Clydeside Docks, cranes dance gracefully against an ever-changing sky while seagulls soar above them—a symphony blending industry and nature, reminding us of Scotland's industrious past.