Tighnabruaich, Kyles of Bute

Category

Library Item

Item no

24430

Title

Tighnabruaich, Kyles of Bute

Description

The crescent shaped bay of Tighnabruaich is shown here with a low tide showing the sand and rocks of the beach. In the background buildings outline the edge of the bay and the hills of the region are visible in the distance.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

11.3 x 17.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Kyles of Bute are narrow sea straits which run from Tighnabruaich around to the northern end of the Isle of Bute, where its principal town, Rothesay, is better known; towards Kilchattan Bay, Scalpsie Bay and Mount Stuart House. The Kyles are designated a National Scenic Area.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

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Places > Scotland > Bute

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

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