Gillie Collection

"Bringing Home the Deer" - painted by Bottomley, 1857. Creator: Unknown
"Bringing Home the Deer" - painted by Bottomley, 1857. This characteristic scene is engraved from a drawing made by Mr. Bottomley on a recent visit to the Highlands of Scotland

'Evening at Balmoral Castle, after Carl Haag, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Evening at Balmoral Castle, after Carl Haag, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

'"Morning in the Highlands" -- The Royal Family Ascending Lochnagar, 1853, after Carl Haag, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Salmon fishing with ghillie from a boat on the River Wye, Herefordshire. This picture story caused a rumpus when it was published in The Times on Tuesday Jan 27th 1987 - the day that the salmon

Queen Victorias early married life: fording the River Garry on horseback with Albert Prince Consort, Scotland
6030859 Queen Victorias early married life: fording the River Garry on horseback with Albert Prince Consort, Scotland, 25 September 1841 (photogravure) by Stewart

King Edward VII hunting in the Scottish Highlands (photogravure)
6030876 King Edward VII hunting in the Scottish Highlands (photogravure) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII hunting in the Scottish Highlands)

Jimmy The Gillie Ridden By Guy Upton 21 March 1995 Date: 21 March 1995

Buddy Bradleys dance school
Principal Boys, including Patricia Burke and Jean Gillie, practising their dance moves for the pantomime season at Buddy Bradleys dance school. Date: 1940

"The Twelth"- a typical scene on the Scots Moors (litho)
3627027 " The Twelth" - a typical scene on the Scots Moors (litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046567 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Mr. Francis Clark, The Queens Gillie, with three of her favourite dogs, c1899, (1901). Artist: GW Wilson and Company
Mr. Francis Clark, The Queens Gillie, with three of her favourite dogs, c1899, (1901). From V.R.I. Her Life and Empire, by The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Harmsworth Bros Ltd. London, 1901]

Gillie boy with dogs on grouse shoot, Scotland
Gillie boy with pointers or setters on a grouse shoot on the Scottish moors. 19th century

Sir Hari Singh in Scotland. A hitherto unpublished photograph of Sir Hari Singh out shooting on the moors when he was tenant of Douglas Castle, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 16 December 1924

Vic, Albert in Highlands
Victoria and Albert, accompanied by the faithful gillie John Brown, tour the Highlands of Scotland

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"Gillie: A Journey Through Scotland's Rich Heritage" Embarking on a thrilling adventure, we join the world of ghillies and their remarkable tales. Picture yourself salmon fishing with a skilled ghillie from a boat on the majestic River Wye, where nature's beauty intertwines with the thrill of the catch. In Scotland's picturesque landscapes, we encounter a young gillie boy accompanied by loyal dogs during an exhilarating grouse shoot. The echoes of history resonate as we witness Queen Victoria and Prince Albert fording the mighty River Garry on horseback in 1841, capturing their early married life through an enchanting photogravure. The pursuit of sport takes us further into Scottish tradition as King Edward VII ventures into the Highlands for an unforgettable hunting experience. His regal presence amidst nature's grandeur is immortalized in captivating photogravures that transport us to another era. Amidst these legendary figures emerges Jimmy The Gillie, whose name reverberates throughout time as he leaves his indelible mark upon Scotland's rich tapestry. And who can forget Buddy Bradley's dance school? A place where rhythm meets passion and dreams take flight under Gillie’s watchful eye. Venturing deeper into Scotland’s moors, we find ourselves immersed in "The Twelfth, " witnessing a typical scene that encapsulates both tradition and camaraderie against breathtaking lithographic landscapes. As our journey continues, we stumble upon "The New Prince Fortunatus, " an engraving that unveils secrets yet untold – mysteries waiting to be unraveled within its intricate details. We also encounter Mr. Francis Clark - The Queen’s Gillie - surrounded by her beloved dogs; captured forever in time by GW Wilson and Company’s lens, showcasing loyalty between man and beast. Beyond Scotland's borders lies Dublin International Exhibition – a testament to culture exchange and innovation across nations.