Falls of Clyde. Stonebyres.

Category

Library Item

Item no

24419

Title

Falls of Clyde. Stonebyres.

Description

A dramatic picture showing water cascading over a series of rock formations which make up the waterfall. The foreground shows the river flowing over sharp rocks and debris, such as a branch floating in the river, can be seen.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

11.3 x 17.8cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This picture shows Stonebyres Linn, part of The Falls of Clyde. This is the collective name of four linn (Scots for waterfalls) on the River Clyde near New Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The Falls of Clyde comprise the upper falls of Bonnington Linn, Corra Linn, Dundaff Linn, and the lower falls of Stonebyres Linn.

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