Scotland Black Collection (page 3)

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

Glasgow
1895: Sauchiehall street, a busy shopping street in the centre of Glasgow. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Wallace Tower
1896: High street and Wallace Tower, Ayr. (Photo by James Valentine/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Glasgow
1875: George Square, Glasgow, showing the City Chambers. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Gardens
circa 1890: West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, with the National Gallery in the background. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Glencoe Pass
circa 1900: The Scottish Highland valley of Glencoe on the road to the Isles in Argyllshire. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Gladstones Audience
6th December 1879: Women in the Ladies Gallery at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange listening to one of William Gladstones famous speeches during his first Midlothian Campaign

Broomie Law Bridge
1895: Traffic on Broomie Law Bridge in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Berwick Links
circa 1900: Golfers putting out on the links at North Berwick, East Lothian. (Photo by James Valentine/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Scottish Cottage
July 1854: Women are seated at their work at a Highland cottage in Andrahenna, Loch Fine. (Photo by Thomas L. Mansel/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fishing
circa 1910: Two men in a boat fishing on the River Tweed in the Scottish borders. The Tweed is famous for its trout and salmon

Edinburgh
circa 1910: A view of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. There is evidence of Iron Age settlement in Edinburgh and the old part of the city developed around the castle within the protective Flodden

Abbotsford
circa 1900: The residence of Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) at Abbotsford. Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh and qualified there as a lawyer in 1792

Spinners
circa 1885: Women spinning and carding wool outside the local post office in the Caledonian Canal district. Natural wool needs to be spun to make a continuous length of yarn to work with

St Andrews
1876: Opening of the golf season at St Andrews, Scotland. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews was founded in 1754 and recognised as the Governing Authority on the rules of the game in 1897

Glasgow Close
circa 1860: Close No 65, High Street, Glasgow. Original Artwork: Photogravure by J C Annan of circa 1900, made from negatives of the 1860s belonging to his father or brother

Glasgow Hospital
circa 1895: The stone frontage of the Royal Infirmary in Glasgow. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Chase Me; The Last Of The Gaelic
23rd July 1955: Two girls running up the steps from a beach in the Scottish Western Isles. These children have spoken Gaelic for most of their lives

Tugboat At Work; hauling a liner into one of the dockyards on Clydeside
17th July 1954: A tugboat hauls a liner into one of the dockyards on Clydeside. The shipyards are the major employers in the area and, while the demand is high

Heading Home
3rd September 1955: Two little boys head back to their remote house along a grassy track on the island of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides

Air Ships
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Art: Transport: Air Ships

Almost Ready
5th March 1936: The great transatlantic passenger liner SS Queen Mary nears completion at a shipyard on Clydebank, Scotland

Speedy Royal
29th November 1968: The newly launched liner, Queen Elizabeth II undergoing speed trials off the Isle of Arran before being handed over to the Cunard Line on 19th December

The Caronia
14th May 1947: The new Cunard liner Caronia, under construction at Clydebank. The Caronia weighed 34, 183 gross tons and was capable of carrying her 930 passengers at a speed of 22 knots.The Caronia

Queen Mary
3rd March 1936: The giant Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary in her fitting-out basin at Clydebank, Glasgow, where she is nearing completion

Scottish Shipbuilding
29th May 1913: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys Clydebank yard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

Building Aquitania
21st December 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys shipyard at Clydebank near Glasgow

Riveting Work during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania
circa 1911: Construction workers using hydraulic riveting machinery during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at the Clydebank shipyard owned by John Brown & Company

Shipbuilding Yard
circa 1911: Construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at John Brown & Companys Clydebank shipyard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

Building A Liner
circa 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys Clydebank shipyard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

Scottish Shipyard
circa 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania surrounded by scaffolding while under construction at the Clydebank shipyard owned by John Brown & Company

After The Launch
27th September 1938: The Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth approaching the fitting out basin after being launched at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank, Glasgow

Spring In The Air
22nd March 1938: Indian antelopes in their enclosure in Edinburgh Zoo. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

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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.