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Oban (before the railway)
Valentine, James, 1870, Photograph
Oban (before the railway)
Oban (before the railway)
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24540
Title
Oban (before the railway)
Description
A view of Oban and the Sound of Kerrara.
Artist / maker
Valentine, James
Date
1870
Size
11.6 x 17.4 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Oban is a town and port in western Scotland. It's a gateway to the Hebridean islands. One of the most prominent features is McCaig's Tower (or McCaig's Folly). The Tower was built by a local banker, called McCaig, between 1895 and 1902. The aim was to provide work for local stonemasons and provide a lasting monument to his family.
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