Aberbofyle Bridge

Category

Library Item

Item no

29044

Title

Aberbofyle Bridge

Description

A river runs towards the stone bridge. Various trees, bushes and plants line the rocky banks of the water. On a patch of grass which protrudes from the left bank of the river two gentlemen stand facing the photographer.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1879

Size

12.2 cm x 16.2 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Aberfoyle is an historic town at the heart of the Lomond and Trossochs national park. It is situated near the Duchray Valley which houses the pipeline works which carry water from Loch Katrine to Glasgow. People of note linked to the area are Rob Roy Macgregor who was born nearby and who plied his trade as a cattle rustler in Aberfoyle and itss surrounding districts, Mary Queen of Scots who evaded the English Army at a monastery nearby and Reverend Robert Kirk, Presbyterian minister, folklorist and author of 'A commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies.' Local legend says Kirk was carried off by the fair folk for divulging their secrets in his writings.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Gates

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Suits

Landscape > Land > River banks

Landscape > Land > Rocks

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Fences

Landscape > Water > Reservoirs

Landscape > Water > Rivers and streams

People > Adults > Men

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Places > Scotland > Stirlingshire

Plants > Grasses > Grasses

Plants > Trees > Trees

Transport > Infrastructure > Footpaths

Transport > Infrastructure > Stone bridges

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