Rothesay, from the Chapel Hill

Category

Library Item

Item no

24427

Title

Rothesay, from the Chapel Hill

Description

The picture gives a coastal view of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Taken from a high vantage point on Chapel Hill, the tall spire of a church is visible along with short stone houses of the town which mirror the crescent shaped coast. A wooded hillside is in view on the far side of the seafront.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

11.4 x 17.8cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Rothesay is the main town on the Isle of Bute, located on the eastern side of the Isle. The town is built around one of the main attractions that make Rothesay a popular destination in Scotland - the Rothesay Castle. This picture shows a panoramic view of the seafront of Rothsay, a picture taken from Chapel Hill in the town.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Architecture > Architectural features > Spires

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Landscape > Land > Coastlines

Places > Scotland > Bute

Places > Scotland > Rothesay

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Water > Boats

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