Tour Scotland Photograph Foundry Bar Arbroath

Tour Scotland photograph of the Foundry Bar in Arbroath, Scotland. The Foundry Bar in the old fishing town of Arbroath had long been a home to local fiddlers and accordionists.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Video Signal Tower Arbroath

Tour Scotland photograph of the Signal Tower in Arbroath, Scotland. Built in 1813, by noted engineer Robert Stevenson, the Signal Tower complex was the shore station of the Bell Rock Lighthouse until 1955 and provided a home to its keepers and their families. This building is now a local Museum.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Harbour Arbroath

Tour Scotland photograph of the harbour at Arbroath, Scotland. It was a very beautiful morning at Arbroath harbour, sunny and warm, never getting to hot for comfort.

Tour Scotland photograph of the harbour at Arbroath, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of the harbour at Arbroath, Scotland.

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Old Photographs Arbroath Scotland

Old photograph of the High Street, Arbroath, Scotland.



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Old Photograph Arbroath Harbour Angus Scotland

Old photograph of fishwives carrying boxes of fish at the harbour, Arbroath, Scotland.



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Old Photographs Arbroath Scotland

Old photograph of Arbroath, Scotland. Arbroath is located on the North Sea coast, around 16 miles Eest North East of Dundee and 45 miles South South West of Aberdeen. Arbroath's history as a town begins in the High Middle Ages with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. Arbroath grew considerably during the Industrial Revolution owing to the expansion of firstly the flax and secondly the jute industries and the engineering sector. A new harbour was built in 1839 and by the 20th century, Arbroath had become one of the larger fishing ports in Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Arbroath Smokies Shop

Tour Scotland photograph of an Arbroath Smokies Shop in Arbroath, Scotland. Arbroath Smokies, for which Arbroath is well known nationally and internationally, are made solely in Arbroath. Smokies are made from haddock using traditional methods dating back to the late 1800s where the fish are first salted overnight to preserve them, before being left tied in pairs to dry. Next, the dried fish are hung in a special barrel containing a hardwood fire and covered with a lid. After around an hour of smoking, the fish are golden brown and ready to eat. The preparation of Smokies remains a cottage industry in Arbroath, centred almost exclusively at the harbour area, though one larger processor, RR Spink, supplies Arbroath Smokies to HM Queen Elizabeth II for which the company holds a Royal Warrant.



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Old Photographs Fishing Boats Harbour Arbroath Scotland

Old photograph of fishing boats in the harbour in Arbroath, Scotland.



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April Photograph Harbour Arbroath Scotland

April photograph of the harbour at Arbroath, Scotland.


April photograph of the harbour at Arbroath, Scotland.

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April Photograph Coastline Arbroath Scotland

April photograph of the coastline at Arbroath, Scotland. Arbroath has one museum, the former Bell Rock Lighthouse Signal Tower. In 1807 Arbroath became the base of operations for the building of the Bell Rock Lighthouse. The shore station for the lighthouse, the Bell Rock Signal Tower, was completed in 1813 and acted as a lifeline for the keepers offshore. The Signal Tower Museum was opened in 1974 as a visitor centre detailing the history of the lighthouse and the town of Arbroath.


April photograph of the coastline at Arbroath, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph St Vigeans Churchyard Arbroath Scotland

Tour Scotland photograph of the churchyard cemetery in St Vigeans, Arbroath, Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Sundial St Vigeans Scotland

Tour Scotland photograph of a sundial on the wall of St Vigeans Church, Arbroath, Scotland. Some parts of the church's stonework dates to the early 12th century, and the original, small building was extended to the south and consecrated in 1242. A further extension was carried out in 1485, when the tower was heightened. The present form of the church dates largely from 1871, when architect Rowland Anderson rebuilt much of it,



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Tour Scotland Photograph David Swankie Gravestone St Vigeans Arbroath

Tour Scotland photograph of the David Swankie gravestone in the churchyard cemetery in St Vigeans, Arbroath, Scotland. In memory of David Swankie, seaman, Arbroath, who died on November 21st, 1813. Many 17th to 19th century gravestones surround the church, several of which are falling over due to the steep slope.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Little Children's Gravestone St Vigeans Arbroath

Tour Scotland photograph of a Little Children's gravestone in the Churchyard cemetery in St Vigeans, Arbroath, Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Celtic Cross St Vigeans

Tour Scotland photograph of a Celtic Cross in St Vigeans Churchyard cemetery by Arbroath, Scotland. The Celtic Cross is a symbol of eternity that emphasizes the endlessness of God’s love as shown through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Crosses were carved from the standing stones of the Druids and were originally phallic symbols, just carved into crosses to disguise their original purpose. There is a legend of how St. Patrick when preaching to some soon-to-be converted heathens was shown a sacred standing stone that was marked with a circle that was symbolic of the moon goddess. Patrick made the mark of a Latin cross through the circle and blessed the stone making the first Celtic Cross.



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Photograph Boat Carving Gravestone St Vigeans Scotland

Photograph of a gravestone with a boat carving in St Vigeans Churchyard, Arbroath, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs St Vigeans Church Arbroath

Tour Scotland photograph of St Vigeans Church, Arbroath, Scotland. The church of St Vigeans served as parish church to the inhabitants of Arbroath up to the Reformation. Built of the local red sandstone, it was a large and impressive example of a Scottish medieval parish kirk. Its situation on top of a prominent, mound is striking. Dating in part from the 12th century, but largely 15th century in date, the church unfortunately underwent a drastic 'restoration' in the late 19th century which, while it uncovered many Pictish fragments, also replaced most of the original architectural features of the church. It retains its internal round-pillared arcades, but all the doors and windows were renewed, so their original appearance has been lost. The western tower was also heightened and 'improved' by adding a castellated top and cap-house. The 18th century headstones in the kirkyard, some of which are notably well-carved, are interesting examples of folk-art, characteristic of Angus. There was once a legend that the kirk was built with stones used by an enslaved Kelpie, and for several years the local congregation would not enter the kirk during certain services for fear the building would collapse due to the Kelpie's curse.


Photograph of St Vigeans Church, Arbroath, Scotland.



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Old Photograph Ethie Castle Scotland

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Old photograph of Ethie Castle, Angus, Scotland. Ethie Castle is a 14th Century castle, situated around three miles north of the fishing town of Arbroath in Angus, Scotland. Ethie Castle dates to around 1300, when the monks at nearby Arbroath Abbey built a sandstone keep. The castle passed through the hands of the de Maxwell family and into the ownership of Scotland's last Cardinal, David Beaton who was murdered in St. Andrews in 1546. The castle was purchased in 1665 by the Carnegie family, who later became the Earls of Northesk, and was owned by them through to 1928. The castle is reputed to be the basis for the fictional Castle of Knockwhinnock in Sir Walter Scott's novel The Antiquary. Sir Walter Scott was a close friend of William Carnegie, 8th Earl of Northesk and frequently stayed at Ethie Castle. The castle is presently owned by the de Morgan family and has been converted for use as a hotel.

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Old Photograph Washing Day Arbroath Scotland

Old photograph of Washing Day in Arbroath, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Inner Harbour Arbroath

Tour Scotland photograph the Inner Harbour, Arbroath, Scotland. Arbroath Harbour consists of two parts, the outer, or New Harbour, built in 1841, a rectangular tidal basin, and a rectangular wet dock rebuilt from the Old Harbour in 1871, when a patent slip, now used by a boat builder was also constructed.



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