Scotland Black Collection

Gorbals area of Glasgow; Two young boys walking along a street in 1948
31st January 1948: Two boys walking along a street in the run-down Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Church Sheep
6th August 1955: Sheep huddle in the doorway of the Abbey on the tiny island of Iona, famous for its connection with St Columba who founded a community on Iona after he was expelled from Ireland

A man walking through a backstreet of the Gorbals area of Glasgow
31st January 1948: A man walking through a backstreet in the run-down Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Forth Bridge
March 1890: Pictures showing various aspects of building the Forth Bridge: its size compared with the Eiffel Tower; a demonstration of the cantilever process; a cassion being towed into position

Under The Arch
31st January 1948: Two children walking in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Skye Crofters
circa 1910: Two crofters work their land on the Isle of Skye with the Cas Chrom, or crooked spade. The isle of Skye, in north west Scotland, is the largest of the Inner Hebrides

Bagpipe Player
24th September 1955: A bagpipe player of Princess Louises Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders wearing the Sutherland tartan at Stirling in Scotland

Gretna Wedding
circa 1850: An eloping couple are married in the blacksmiths shop at Gretna Green, the Scottish village, which is the first place over the border where English people can take advantage of Scotlands

Clydside Docks; Cranes and seagulls silhouetted against the sky
17th July 1954: Cranes and seagulls silhouetted against the sky at a dockyard on the River Clyde in Scotland. The shipyards are the major employers of the area and, while the demand is high

Scottish Harbour
circa 1900: A turn of the century view of Bo ness harbour, West Lothian, Scotland. Bo Ness, short for Borrowstounness, was a thriving fishing port in the 19th century

Race To Scotland; Imperial Airways Bi-plane, the City of Glasgow, flying over
16th June 1928: Imperial Airways bi-plane, the City of Glasgow, flying over the River Tweed at Berwick during a race to Scotland against the LNER Pacific class steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman

Winter Sheep
12th March 1955: A herd of Glencoe sheep, driven from the hills by the harsh Scottish winter, gather around fodder provided for them at the farm in the valley

Botanic Gardens
circa 1890: The glass entrance of Kibble Palace at the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow. Kibble Palace was built by engineer John Kibble at his home in Loch Long

Aberdeen
circa 1911: A view of Aberdeen with Market Cross on right and Municipal Buildings behind. Aberdeen, situated on the North Sea

New High-Rise
circa 1960: A high-rise block of flats under construction in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. The tenements which had formerly occupied the site were among the worst slums in Britain

Deeside Valley
15th September 1952: The River Dee flowing through the valley at Ballater, in the Scottish Highlands. (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cruise Ship
11th March 1957: A neon sign on the mast of a ship moored in Glasgow harbour encourages people to visit the citys hospitals for an X-ray

Glasgow
circa 1870: A bridge over the River Clyde as seen from the Sailors Home, Glasgow. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Arts And Crafts
circa 1901: An Arts and Crafts dining room decorated and furnished in the early Art Nouveau style, by Messrs Wylie and Lochhead, at the Glasgow Exhibition. Art Journal - pub

Installing Turbines
circa 1911: Huge turbine engines being hoisted into position for fitting to the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania during her construction at a Clydebank shipyard owned by John Brown and Company

Skeleton Ship
circa 1911: The inner bottom and midship framing of the Cunard liner Aquitania during construction at John Brown and Companys Clydebank Yard

Golf At St Andrews
18th May 1929: Golfers Joyce Wethered and Glenna Collett Vare on the 18th Green during the final of the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship at St Andrews in Fife

Royal Train
circa 1914: The Royal train on a tour through Scotland, viewed from a nearby lane. King George V and Queen Mary visited many locations in Scotland during their 1914 tour including the famous Keillers

Iona Abbey
6th August 1955: The Abbey on the tiny island of Iona, begun in 1203 and neglected after the Reformation, which is being rebuilt by members of the Iona Community

Highland Cow
11th August 1945: A Highland cow belonging to farmer Duncan Stewart grazes in the bracken on the hills of Balmuick, Scotland

Iona Cross
6th August 1955: The Celtic cross which has stood on the tiny island of Iona for ten centuries. The Iona Community is a Christian settlement run by a group of Scottish ministers who offer religion to

Rothesay Road
21st May 1955: A street in the Scottish holiday resort of Rothesay on the island of Bute. Rothesay used to be known as Glasgow-by-the-sea but improved transport links have encouraged visitors

Peat Extraction
24th September 1955: A sixteen-ton disc ditcher harvesting Highland peat for fuel. The peat is milled and prepared before being used as fuel for the construction of the nearby Loch Shin hydroelectric

Dollar Station
1st May 1869: A crowd of people gathered for the opening of Dollar Railway Station in West Alloa, in Clackmannanshire, central Scotland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Old Glasgow Close
1897: Close 267, High Street, Glasgow. Glasgow is the most densely populated city in Scotland and developed as an important centre of industry and commerce during the industrial revolution

A young boy sitting on a rock in the sea just off the Isle of Arran
1956: A young boy sitting on a rock in the sea just off the Isle of Arran. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8350 - The Isle Of Arran - unpub. (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)

The Post Office
3rd September 1955: Two young boys outside a post office in Laxay on the island of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides

The Aquitania
circa 1913: The Cunard liner Aquitania nears completion at the John Brown & Co shipyard on Clydebank. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Nairana
March 1919: The British warship HMS Nairana, a seaplane carrier converted from an incomplete freighter, at Rosyth. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Rally Rolls
June 1906: Spectators on a hillside bend watch a Rolls-Royce car taking part in the Scotch Trials. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Trial In Scotland
June 1908: A car taking part in the RAC and SAC Trial approaches Frinagow Hill, on the Glasgow to Aberdeen run. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Scottish Motor Trials
June 1906: Competitors lined up for the 4th day of the Scottish Motor Trials. Motor trials have been a popular sport since the invention of the car

Scottish Race
June 1906: A Martini car driving at speed in the Scottish Trials. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Lanark Hangars
August 1910: The hangars as seen from the grand stand at the Lanark Aviation meeting. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Air Race
August 1910: Blondeau in flight on Farman in the Lanark Aviation Meeting. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Codys Machine
August 1910: The aircraft flown by Samuel Cody at the Lanark Aviation Meeting. American-born British aviator Samuel Cody (1862 - 1913)

Racer Rollercoaster
2nd May 1938: The undulating Giant Racer rollercoaster ride at Bellahouston Amusement Park in Glasgow. The amusement park formed part of the Empire Exhibition at Bellahouston Park which offered a

Scottish Meet
20th November 1906: A meet of the Linlithgow and Stirlingshire Hounds at Grogan Park. The hounds pick up the scent of a fox and chase it across the countryside before they catch their quarry

At Devils Elbow
June 1906: An Ariel car on the Devils Elbow bend during the Scottish Trials. The notorious double bend of the Devils Elbow, at 1, 950 ft

Glasgow To Perth
June 1906: Cars starting up Rest-And-Be-Thankful on the first day of the Glasgow to Perth stretch of the Scottish Reliability Trial. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Argus At Rosyth
November 1918: Airmen and seamen cheering King George V from the aircraft carrier Argus on his visit to the Fleet at Rosyth, on the Firth of Forth. The carrier is painted in dazzle camouflage

Edinburgh
September 1952: Edinburgh looking north west from the Nelson Monument with the Royal Observatory in the foreground on Calton Hill

Leaving The Hebrides
April 1923: A crowd of Hebrideans waving goodbye to their countrymen who are emigrating to Canada on board the Matagama. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/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.