Prosody Collection

Woman in white dress, pink fichu and corsage, pink bonnet-chapeau. Handcoloured lithograph by A. Carrache after an illustration by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix from Les Modes Parisienne sous le

English tourists with a rusty ancient sword near Holyrood
A Scottish mason informing English tourists that their rusty ancient falchion sword is a modern blade by Andrea Ferrara in front of Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh

English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music on the bank of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland. Doctor Prosody meets a highland wedding on the Calidonian Canal

English tourists and Scot in tartan jacket sailing on Loch Leven in the Scottish highlands. View of Loch Leven Castle in the background

English tourists meeting a clan chieftain on the Isle
English tourist in a tartan kilt meeting a clan chieftain outside a medieval castle on the Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Prosody visits a chieftain of the Isle of Mull

English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt
English tourist riding in a bird basket in a gannet or guga hunt on the isle of St. Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Factobends recantation in the bird basket, St. Kildd

English tourists defacing an ancient tomb on the isle
English tourists defacing an ancient tomb with hammer and chisel on the isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Prosody clears up the antiquities of Iona

English tourists on a boat near the basalt pillars
English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides. Doctor Prosody proves the inconvenience of a timid companion at Staffa

English tourists watch fishermen opening pearl oysters
English tourists watch Scottish fishermen opening pearl oysters on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Doctor Prosody fishing for pearls in the Isle of Sky

English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland, caught by a Scottish gamekeeper in tartan kilt and gaiters. Doctor Prosody taken for a poacher in the neighbourhood of Stirling

English tourists in a boat riding the whirlpool at the Strait of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba, Scotland. Doctor Prosody in peril at Corryvreckan

English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys
English tourists losing hats and wigs when attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys. Seabirds protecting their nests and eggs. Doctor Prosody attacked by Soland fowl in the Orkneys

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"Captivating Prosody: A Journey through Scotland's Enchanting Tales" In the picturesque landscapes of Scotland, a woman in a flowing white dress adorned with a delicate pink fichu and corsage finds herself immersed in the captivating world of prosody. As she explores this mystical land, accompanied by her fellow English tourists, they stumble upon an ancient rusty sword near Holyrood, whispering tales of valor and chivalry. Their adventure takes an enchanting turn as they witness Scots dancing to the melodious tunes of bagpipes. Mesmerized by the rhythmic movements and haunting melodies, their hearts are filled with awe for this rich cultural heritage. Continuing their journey, these curious souls find themselves sailing alongside a Scot donning a tartan jacket. The wind carries them across shimmering waters as they embrace the beauty of nature intertwined with Scottish traditions. On the Isle, fate brings them face-to-face with a clan chieftain. With reverence in their eyes and respect in their hearts, they exchange stories that bridge cultures and forge connections beyond borders. Seekers of unique experiences, one daring English tourist finds herself perched within a bird basket during an exhilarating gannet hunt. Adrenaline courses through her veins as she witnesses nature's raw power up close. However, not all encounters leave positive imprints on their journey. Regrettably, some misguided individuals deface an ancient tomb on the isle—a stark reminder that preservation should always triumph over ignorance. Undeterred by such unfortunate events, our adventurers find solace amidst basalt pillars rising majestically from turbulent waters—an awe-inspiring sight that leaves them humbled by Mother Nature's grandeur. Amidst breathtaking landscapes lies inspiration for artistry too; an English tourist captures the cascading waterfall from Ossian's viewpoint onto paper—translating its ethereal beauty into strokes of creativity. Curiosity leads them to witness fishermen delicately opening pearl oysters, revealing nature's hidden treasures.