Tarbet, Argyleshire

Category

Library Item

Item no

15033

Title

Tarbet, Argyleshire

Description

A busy harbour goes about its day to day business. Numerous boats and ships anchor in the bay to unload their wares, while fish nets hang out to dry on the shoreline promenade. Horse and carts led by men move the various cargoes while barrels are stacked up on the harbour's edge. Houses line the crescent shaped harbour, while up on the small hill sits a walled fortification. Beyond the harbour lie a number of small islands and pieces of land jutting into the thoroughfare.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1833

Size

24 x 45 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Item is dated 27 July 1833.
The fortified structure on the hill above Tarbet harbour is the remains of Tarbet castle, built in the 13th Century.

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Agriculture and fisheries > Equipment > Nets

Agriculture and fisheries > Processes > Fishing

Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Ruins

Homes > Residential buildings > Cottages

Landscape > Water > Harbours

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

Places > Scotland > Argyll and Bute

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

Transport > Water > Boats

Transport > Water > Ships

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