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Solway Firth Collection

The Solway Firth: A Coastal Gem of Scotland and England Nestled along the estuary of River Urr at Kippford

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Estuary of River Urr at Kippford

Estuary of River Urr at Kippford, on Solway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Construction workers working on the foreshore of the Solway Firth near Workington

Construction workers working on the foreshore of the Solway Firth near Workington
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Wind Turbines Along The Coast; Solway Firth Dumfries Scotland

Wind Turbines Along The Coast; Solway Firth Dumfries Scotland

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Sunrise over coastal mudflats, Campfield Marsh RSPB reserve, Bowness, Solway Firth

Sunrise over coastal mudflats, Campfield Marsh RSPB reserve, Bowness, Solway Firth, Cumbria, UK, April 2011

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: True-colour satellite image of southwest Scotland

True-colour satellite image of southwest Scotland
Southwest Scotland. True-colour satellite image of the region of Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland, Great Britain. North is at top

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Beach and rocky coastline on the Solway Firth, Rockcliffe, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Beach and rocky coastline on the Solway Firth, Rockcliffe, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: View across bay towards distant windfarm and hills at sunrise

View across bay towards distant windfarm and hills at sunrise, looking towards Lake District (Cumbria, England), Solway Firth, Criffel, Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, january

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Aerial image of the River Esk flowing into Solway Firth, near Gretna Green

Aerial image of the River Esk flowing into Solway Firth, near Gretna Green, border between Cumbria in England and Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth (engraving)

Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth (engraving)
1601887 Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth)

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Robin Rigg windfarm, Workington, Solway Firth, Cumbria, UK, April 2011

Robin Rigg windfarm, Workington, Solway Firth, Cumbria, UK, April 2011

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Sunrise over coastal mudflats with Shelduck feeding (Tadorna tadorna), Campfield Marsh RSPB reserve

Sunrise over coastal mudflats with Shelduck feeding (Tadorna tadorna), Campfield Marsh RSPB reserve, Bowness, Solway Firth, Cumbria, UK, April 2011

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: The Docks, Whitehaven, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co

The Docks, Whitehaven, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
The Docks, Whitehaven, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Solway Chemical Works, Whitehaven, Cumberland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon

Solway Chemical Works, Whitehaven, Cumberland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Solway Chemical Works, Whitehaven, Cumberland, 20th century. Chemical plants involve the industrial process of manufacturing (or otherwise processessing) chemicals, usually on a large scale

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: CAE1111212

CAE1111212
A view toward Caerlaverock Castle

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: View across frozen Solway at Caerlaverock NNR nr Dumfries Solway Firth Scotland December

View across frozen Solway at Caerlaverock NNR nr Dumfries Solway Firth Scotland December

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Allonby, c. 1830-50 (engraving)

Allonby, c. 1830-50 (engraving)
XJF448255 Allonby, c.1830-50 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allonby is a small fishing village on the west coast of Cumbria; ); English

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Mary-Port Pier, c. 1840-50 (engraving)

Mary-Port Pier, c. 1840-50 (engraving)
XJF448257 Mary-Port Pier, c.1840-50 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maryport is the southernmost town on the Solway Firth)

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth, 1855

Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth, 1855

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Hardknott Roman Fort interior looking west along the Eskdale Valley to the Solway Firth, South Lakes

Hardknott Roman Fort interior looking west along the Eskdale Valley to the Solway Firth, South Lakes, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Birdwatching observatory and pond, Sir Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock W. W. T

Birdwatching observatory and pond, Sir Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock W. W. T
Birdwatching observatory and pond, Sir Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock W.W.T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, February

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: View of wetland habitat, Caerlaverock W. W. T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, February

View of wetland habitat, Caerlaverock W. W. T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, February
View of wetland habitat, Caerlaverock W.W.T. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, February

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Interior of birdwatching observatory, overlooking Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)

Interior of birdwatching observatory, overlooking Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) and Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) mixed flock, Sir Peter Scott Observatory, Caerlaverock W.W.T

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth, 1855

Shoal of Whales in the Solway Firth, 1855

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Hikers walking on coastal path, towards Rockcliffe and Kippford, Rough Firth, Solway Firth

Hikers walking on coastal path, towards Rockcliffe and Kippford, Rough Firth, Solway Firth, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, May

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Salmon fishing nets, Solway Firth, near Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom

Salmon fishing nets, Solway Firth, near Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Fleet Bay in winter snow, Solway Firth, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Fleet Bay in winter snow, Solway Firth, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Dawn over the Solway Firth near Knockbrex and Carrick looking towards Ardwall Island

Dawn over the Solway Firth near Knockbrex and Carrick looking towards Ardwall Island, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: View across bay towards distant hills at sunrise, looking towards Lake District (Cumbria)

View across bay towards distant hills at sunrise, looking towards Lake District (Cumbria, England), Solway Firth, Criffel, Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, january

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: View across estuary towards distant hills at sunrise, looking towards Lake District (Cumbria)

View across estuary towards distant hills at sunrise, looking towards Lake District (Cumbria, England), Solway Firth, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, january

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: View of estuary habitat, Solway Firth, Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve, Ruthwell

View of estuary habitat, Solway Firth, Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve, Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, march

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: View of frozen saltmarsh habitat, Solway Firth, near Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway

View of frozen saltmarsh habitat, Solway Firth, near Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, december

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) flock, in flight, silhouetted at sunrise, Caerlaverock

Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) flock, in flight, silhouetted at sunrise, Caerlaverock, Dumfries, Scotland, november

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: Aerial image of mudflats at sunset, Solway Firth, border between Cumbria in England

Aerial image of mudflats at sunset, Solway Firth, border between Cumbria in England and Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: A jack up barge working on the foreshore of the Solway Firth near Workington

A jack up barge working on the foreshore of the Solway Firth near Workington
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSolway Firth Collection: An onshore wind turbine on the outskirts of Workington, Cumbria, UK

An onshore wind turbine on the outskirts of Workington, Cumbria, UK. In the background is the new Robin Rigg offshore
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock



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The Solway Firth: A Coastal Gem of Scotland and England Nestled along the estuary of River Urr at Kippford, the a breathtaking natural wonder that spans both Scotland and England. This captivating region boasts a diverse range of landscapes, from stunning beaches and rocky coastlines to coastal mudflats teeming with life. In recent years, the Solway Firth has become an important hub for renewable energy. Construction workers can be seen tirelessly working on the foreshore near Workington, installing power cables that will carry electricity from the impressive Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. With its towering turbines, Robin Rigg stands as one of Europe's largest wind farms, harnessing nature's power to provide sustainable energy. As dawn breaks over Campfield Marsh RSPB reserve in Bowness, the sun casts a golden glow upon the coastal mudflats. The serene beauty of this scene is truly awe-inspiring. Further along the coastline lies Rockcliffe in Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway - a picturesque beach surrounded by rugged cliffs that offer panoramic views across the bay towards distant hills and wind farms. From above, captured by satellite imagery, southwest Scotland reveals itself in all its glory - a patchwork quilt of land meeting sea. History also weaves through this region; "The Martyr of Solway" tells tales dating back to 1871 when unknown creators immortalized this event through artistry. Aerial images showcase another natural wonder within this area - where River Esk gracefully flows into Solway Firth near Gretna Green. This confluence creates an enchanting sight that captures hearts with its tranquility. Artistic renditions bring forth even more wonders found within these waters; delicate pencil drawings depict "Solway Sands, " while engravings capture shoals of whales gracefully swimming through these firths' depths.