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Old Photographs Corpach Loch Linnhe Scotland

Old photograph of Corpach, Loch Linnhe, by Fort William, Scotland. The name Corpach is reputedly based on the Gaelic for " field of corpses ", so called because it was perhaps used as a resting place when taking coffins of chieftains on the way to burial on Iona. The Battle of Corpach in about 1470 saw Clan Cameron rout Clan MacLean.

Old photograph of Corpach, Loch Linnhe, by Fort William, Scotland.

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Old Photograph One O'Clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Scotland

Old photograph of the One O'Clock Gun, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland. The 94 pound artillery weapon was provided by the Royal Artillery, and intended as an alternative to the Calton Hill Time-Ball. This other method of telling the time, positioned atop the Nelson Monument, was hindered by fog, mist or being out of the line of sight, with the definitive report of a cannon favoured over the Time-Ball.

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Old Photograph Duddingston Edinburgh Scotland

Old photograph of houses and people in Duddingston, Edinburgh, Scotland. The house on the left is the house in which Bonnie Prince Charlie held his council of war before the battle of Prestonpans in 1745. It was built in 1721 and was a tavern for many years. The Battle of Prestonpans was the first significant conflict in the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The battle took place at 4 am on 21 September 1745. The Jacobite army loyal to James Francis Edward Stuart and led by his son Charles Edward Stuart defeated the government army loyal to the Hanoverian King George II led by Sir John Cope. The inexperienced government troops were outflanked and broke in the face of a highland charge. The victory was a huge morale boost for the Jacobites.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Town Hall St Andrews Fife

Tour Scotland photograph of the Town Hall, Queens Gardens, St Andrews, Scotland. Prior to 1975 the town was governed by a council, provost and baillies. Historically the provost was the chief magistrate or convener of a Scottish burgh council, the equivalent of a mayor in other parts of the English speaking world. Previous to the enactment of the Town Councils Scotland Act 1900 various titles were used in different burghs, but the legislation standardised the name of the governing body as the provost, magistrates, and councillors” of the burgh.

Tour Scotland photograph of the Town Hall, Queens Gardens, St Andrews, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of the Town Hall, Queens Gardens, St Andrews, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Blackfriars Chapel St Andrews Fife

Tour Scotland photograph of Blackfriars Chapel, South Street, St Andrews, Scotland. The house of Black Friars was founded by Bishop Wishart, born 1272, died 1279. The construction of the chapel or aisle was authorized by Archbishop Beaton in 1525. The house was sacked in June 1559. The remaining portion of the church lies within the grounds of Madras College.

Tour Scotland photograph of Blackfriars Chapel, South Street, St Andrews, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of Blackfriars Chapel, South Street, St Andrews, Scotland.

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