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Portmore Loch, tasting and testing the water
Aikman, George, 1890, Engraving
Portmore Loch, tasting and testing the water
Portmore Loch, tasting and testing the water
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Portmore Loch, tasting and testing the water
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Aikman, George
Date
1890
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9.0 x 14.0 cm
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Engraving
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Portmore is a small reservoir in Peebleshire on the western edge of the Moorfoot Hills. It covers 136 acres and was officially opened in 1878. It is now home to a private fly fishery. This image shows a delegation tasting the water to discern the supply's quality.
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