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Emergency Photographic Survey of Buildings in World War 2
Date June 1940 - September 1943
Event ID 996889
Category Recording
Type Photographic Record
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/996889
A national photographic survey undertaken by Angus Graham, Secretary of RCAHMS, between June 1940 and September 1943. Prompted by discussions with central government, Graham undertook to collect more than 2,000 photographs of c280 notable historic buildings (predating 1707) all over Scotland, in particular in areas deemed to be at risk from bombing raids. His equipment consisted of Sanderson (5x4) and Leica (35mm) cameras which he used, respectively, for general views and architectural detail. Larger buildings, such as Glasgow Cathedral, were photograped n great detail, while a smaller or less complex subject may have been recorded in only one view. The cameras, negatives, related notebooks and correspondance, all survive within the RCAHMS archive.
Information from HES Survey and Recording (GG) 22 March 2016
SC 366684
Castle Sween. General view of South-West facade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/9/1942
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SC 366685
Castle Sween, interior. Detail of oven, flue and fireplace corbels in North Extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/9/1942
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SC 366695
Castle Sween. Detail of ingoing water shoot in aumbry in North corner of Ground Floor of North Extension.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/9/1942
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SC 398103
View of aumbry in chapel.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/6/1942
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SC 398104
View of panel over S door of chapel
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/6/1942
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SC 398105
View of panel over E dormer of tower
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/6/1942
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SC 398106
View of window in N wall of chapel
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/6/1942
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SC 398108
Panel over doorway of dower house.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/6/1942
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SC 398109
Plaster panelling on stair of dower house.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/6/1942
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SC 398219
Heraldic panel over arch.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
12/6/1942
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SC 398246
Plaster panelling on stair of dower house.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/6/1942
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SC 400123
Fairburn Tower. View of West gable.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
3/9/1943
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SC 400124
Fairburn Tower. Water spout and shot hole on East side of stair tower.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
3/9/1943
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SC 400130
Fairburn Tower. Window gun loops on lower North side.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
3/9/1943
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SC 400132
Fairburn Tower. Door at base of stair tower corbels.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
3/9/1943
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SC 412242
Aberdeen, Balgownie Brig. General view of bridge from downstream.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/6/1940
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SC 412243
Aberdeen, Balgownie Brig. General view of bridge from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/6/1940
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SC 460237
Interior. View of drawing room ceiling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/6/1941
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SC 460239
Interior. View of ceiling on first floor.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/4/1941
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SC 460241
Interior. View of alcove in old dining room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/4/1941
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SC 460243
Interior. View of staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/4/1941
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SC 466044
First floor, north east room, view of ceiling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
3/12/1941
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SC 536302
View of W door.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
8/5/1941
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SC 536303
View of external door to round tower.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
12/5/1941
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SC 536304
Aberdeen, Chanonry, St Machar's Cathedral. General view of West front.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
11/1940
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SC 748940
Drumin Castle. General view from SE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/7/1942
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SC 798235
View showing top of Donjon from South-West. Digital image of LA 622/25
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/8/1941
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SC 798473
View of vestry and chapter house from East. Digital image of AY 529
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
28/9/1941
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SC 798474
General view. Digital image of AY 530
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
28/9/1941
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SC 798475
Detail of slype. Digital image of AY 531
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
28/9/1941
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SC 798476
Detail of stair to dorter. Digital image of AY 532
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
28/9/1941
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SC 798477
West end of Church. Digital image of AY 533
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
28/9/1941
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SC 798478
Detail of gable at North End of dorter. Digital image of AY 534
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
28/9/1941
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 798479
View of parapet walk and gatehouse from East. Digital image of AY 535
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
29/9/1941
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SC 799935
Interior view of servants' room, with access to Lord's room above, at Huntly Castle Digital image of AB 1396
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/7/1942
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SC 799936
View from South East of Huntly Castle Digital image of AB 1387
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/7/1942
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SC 799937
View of top of tower at Huntly Castle from South Digital image of AB 1388
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/7/1942
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SC 799939
Interior view of windows in hall and state room above at Huntly Castle
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/7/1942
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SC 799940
View of South front of Huntly Castle Digital image of AB 1386
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/7/1942
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SC 800290
Dundee, Claypotts Road, Claypotts Castle. General view from South-East. Digital image of AN 762
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/3/1941
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 800291
Dundee, Claypotts Road, Claypotts Castle. General view from North-East. Digital image of AN 761.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/3/1941
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 800293
Dundee, Claypotts Road, Claypotts Castle. General view from West. Digital image of AN 757
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/3/1941
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 800683
Drum Castle. General view from South. Digital image of AB 1362
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 800685
Drum Castle. General view from North. Digital image of AB 1363
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
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SC 800686
Drum Castle. Interior. General view of kitchen. Digital image of AB 1360
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
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SC 800687
Drum Castle. Interior. Detail of yett and inner door to passage, beyond stair. Digital image of AB 1368
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
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SC 800688
Drum Castle. General view from West. Digital image of AB 1364.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
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SC 800689
Drum Castle. Detail of the oldest addition to the tower, in North-East corner of courtyard. Digital image of AB 1358/15
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
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SC 800692
Drum Castle. Detail of entrance arch from inside. Digital image of AB 1358/17
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
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SC 800697
Drum Castle. Detail of dormer pediment on South facade. Digital image of AB 1358/18.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
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SC 800698
Drum Castle. General view of tower and oldest addition from North-East. Digital image of AB 1361.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1942
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SC 802342
Castle Fraser. View of top of SE tower from S. Digital image of AB 1331.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/1942
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SC 802385
Castle Fraser. View of back portions from NW. Digital image of AB 1327.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/1942
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SC 802386
Castle Fraser. View of upper part of main block from N. Digital image of AB 1328.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/1942
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SC 802394
Castle Fraser. View from SSW. Digital image of AB 1325.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/1942
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 802396
Castle Fraser. View from ENE. Digital image of AB 1326
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/6/1942
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SC 880979
View of Portencross Castle from North East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/5/1942
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SC 1161967
Aberdeen, 48 Shiprow, Provost Ross's House. General view of arched doorway.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1940
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SC 1172737
Dalquharran Castle. View of NE wing from SW.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
12/10/1942
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SC 1172738
Kilkerran Castle. View from NE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
7/10/1942
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SC 1172739
Kilkerran Castle. View from S.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
7/10/1942
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SC 1172741
Killochan Castle. View from South-East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/10/1942
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SC 1172747
Killochan Castle. View from East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
13/10/1942
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SC 1172749
Dalquharran Castle. View of North facade.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
12/10/1942
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SC 1172751
Dalquharran Castle. General view from SSE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
12/10/1942
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1200055
Craig Castle. General view from North-East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1200056
Craig Castle. Interior. Detail of yett.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200057
Craig Castle. View of turret on from E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200058
Craig Castle. View of entrance in from SE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200060
Drumminor Castle. View from NE showing older part.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200071
Auchindoir Church. General view from N.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200072
Auchindoir Church. Interior. View from W.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200073
Auchindoir Church. View from SE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200074
Auchindoir Church. View from E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1200075
Auchindoir Church. Detail of S door.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200076
Auchindoir Church. View from W.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200077
Auchindoir Church. Interior. View from E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
21/7/1942
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SC 1200078
Balfluig Castle. General view from NNE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200079
Balfluig Castle. Interior. View of kitchen fireplace.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200085
Leslie Castle. View from S.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200086
Leslie Castle. View from W.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200087
Leslie Castle. General view from NW.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200088
Leslie Castle. View from E.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200521
Pitfichie Castle. View from NE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/7/1942
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SC 1200523
Pitfichie Castle. View from S.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/7/1942
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SC 1200525
Terpersie Castle. Interior. View of vault in basement of SE tower.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200526
Terpersie Castle. View from S.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200527
Terpersie Castle. View from SE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/7/1942
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SC 1200529
Westhall. View of old portion and later addition from NW.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
22/7/1942
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SC 1200531
Westhall. View of old portion from SE.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
22/7/1942
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SC 1200532
Westhall. View of old portion from SW.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
22/7/1942
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SC 1220379
Arbuthnott House. View of pediment of West window on North part.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/6/1942
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SC 1220380
Arbuthnott House. View of pediment of West window on North part.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/6/1942
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SC 1220381
Arbuthnott House. View of pediment of West window on North part.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
18/6/1942
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SC 1232299
Aberdeen, Benholm's Tower, Wallace Tower. General view from East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
16/6/1940
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SC 1237428
Fyvie Castle. General view of panel showing head.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/1942
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SC 1309713
Ayr citadel. Detail of walling in gasworks.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/9/1941
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SC 1363649
Old Kilmore Church, Drumnadrochit. Lancet window in east gable.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/9/1943
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SC 1363650
Old Kilmore Church. Panel reset in wall of east gable over window.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/9/1943
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SC 1363744
General view of Wardlaw Mausoleum.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
17/8/1943
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