Caithness, General
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Site Name Caithness, General
Classification General View
Alternative Name(s) Caithness County
Canmore ID 100585
Site Number ND13SW 51
NGR ND 1200 3200
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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SC 876599
Scanned image of a photograph of John Nicolson.
John Nicolson
c. 1930
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 876602
Scanned image of a photograph of John Nicolson.
John Nicolson
c. 1920
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 880443
Scanned image of a drawing of a landscape, entitled: 'Harrington (from the South)'; from David Nicolson's sketchbook. Brother of John Nicolson.
John Nicolson
15/6/1861
© RCAHMS
SC 940926
Photographic copy of a hand-drawn map of the Dunnet Bay area, Caithness, entitled 'Gate of the Viking Age'.
John Nicolson
c. 1900
© RCAHMS
SC 1359077
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson in graveyard beside headstones and church
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359170
Scanned image of photograph ofJohn Nicolson beside his sculpture
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359212
Scanned image of photograph of scuplture by John Nicolson of a boy seated on a pedestal in Canisbay Churchyard
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359237
Scanned image of a photographic copy of a photograph, possibly of the interior of a stone-built chamber.
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359245
Scanned image of photograph of a male in a field with a plough to which two horses are tethered
John Nicolson
7/1929
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359256
Scanned image of photograph of two females standing in front of shed
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359259
Scanned image of photograph of two males facing away from the camera. They are in a field working a plough planting turnips
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359264
Scanned image of photograph of four males and three females all in formal attire
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359398
Scanned image of photograph (portrait) of Christine Nicolson
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 876605
Scanned image of a photograph of John Nicolson and others, possibly at Nybster.
John Nicolson
c. 1910
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 880465
Scanned image of a drawing of a townscape from David Nicolson's sketchbook. Brother of John Nicolson.
John Nicolson
c. 1860
© RCAHMS
SC 880477
Scanned image of a drawing of a landscape from David Nicolson's sketchbook.Brother of John Nicolson.
John Nicolson
c. 1860
© RCAHMS
SC 1239305
Copy of a photograph of a self portrait of John Nicolson, holding a telescope, with a view of the sea in the background. It is signed by John Nicolson and dated 1928
John Nicolson
1928
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1239306
Copy of a photograph of a self portrait of John Nicolson, holding a telescope, with a view of the sea in the background. It is signed by John Nicolson and dated 1928. The painting has been propped on a chair placed in front of a wall in the garden, probably at Summerbank House
John Nicolson
SC 1357492
Drawing of a man in sailors uniform with a staff under his arm
John Nicolson
SC 1359201
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson beside carved headstone with names and dates of the dead on it
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359207
Scanned image of postcard with photograph of two males, one female and one child holding a kitten. Jimmie, Jessie written beside photograph in photo album
John Nicolson
16/8/1923
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359213
Scanned image of photograph of painting by J Nicolson, copied from a photograph, entitled 'Earl James Sinclair Louisa Countess dr of Sir Geo Phillips at Barrogil Castle 1853' (Earl James Sinclair and Louisa Countess, daughter of Sir George Phillips at Barrogil Castle 1853)
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359222
Scanned image of photograph from painting of 'Yule in John O' Groats House', depicting males with raised glasses around a table. Possibly used as a guide by J Nicolson to paint J 8889
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359232
Photograph of top of drystone wall, which is surrounded by loose stones, vegetation and a fence
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359236
Scanned image of a photograph of carved stone bearing the arms of Charles II
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359251
Scanned image of photograph of Bill Nicolson sitting on a tractor
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359270
Scanned image of photograph of a male, female and male child all in formal attire standing in field
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359272
Scanned image of photograph of Bill and John Inglis standing with a male child and two dogs all seated outside a tent
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359273
Scanned image of photograph of a male and child steering cattle through a field
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359274
Scanned image of photograph (portrait) of Jean Nicolson in formal attire, later Mrs Peter Steven
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359275
Scanned image of photograph of Andie Bremner in military uniform standing in front of a statue
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359382
Scanned image of photograph of Jean Hughes and Mrs R Begg with five female children standing beside a wall with a female statue sat on the wall to the right (see J 8939 PO)
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359393
Scanned image of pencil drawing of an ornate frame or mirror, dated 1913
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359422
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson seated beside a male, possibly in front of Summerbank House
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 356537
Photograph showing various stone and bone artefacts recovered from the excavations by Sir Francis Tress Barry. Modern copy print filed ND36SW 1.
© RCAHMS
SC 1357370
Pencil sketch of unidentified riverside scene containing building and bridge.
John Nicolson
1923
SC 1357495
Sketched portrait entitled The Reverend Mr. G. O. Barnes, Kentucky Evangelist
John Nicolson
SC 1357547
Portrait entitled "Reverend John Morrison D.D., Minister pf Canisbay". Signed by John Nicolson
John Nicolson
1912
SC 1359161
Photograph of a cist at Sinclair Bay
John Nicolson
1902
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359176
Sculptured bust of John Nicolson (face on)
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359187
Group portrait of Jean, Teen and Kate who are relatives of John Nicolson
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359193
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson standing beside gate leading to building
John Nicolson
7/1929
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359204
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson outside a house
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359209
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson beside whale jaw bone
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359215
Scanned image of photograph of Auckergill pier showing boats and men working
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359229
Scanned image of photograph of two men standing beside a burn which has a crossing plank placed over it
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359246
Scanned image of photograph of a group of five males in formal attire taken in a studio with painted backdrop
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359252
Scanned image of photograph of a male and female in the middle of haystacks
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359257
Scanned image of photograph of older female dressed in black formal attire standing in front of a wooden house
John Nicolson
21/10/1939
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359258
Scanned image of photograph of two males, one standing and one seated in formal attire taken in a studio with backdrop and props
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359380
Photograph of Mr and Mrs J Bruce and Bill Nicolson all standing with arms around each other on a crag with sea in the background
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359397
Scanned image of a painting of a man entitled: 'Admiral Axel Mowat of Houland Shetalnd. Born 1593. In 1631 Admiral in the Danish Fleet. 1622 He married Bildt Karen Knuds - daughter. He died Jan 27 1661 and was buried Feb 18 following at Bergen. Lineage Mowats Balquholly. Caithness'
John Nicolson
c. 1880
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 880369
Scanned image of a drawing of a landscape, entitled: 'West opening of Pentland Frith From West Canisbay House'; from David Nicolson's sketchbook. Brother of John Nicolson.
John Nicolson
20/8/1859
© RCAHMS
SC 880479
Scanned image of drawing of a landscape from David Nicolson's sketchbook.Brother of John Nicolson.
John Nicolson
13/7/1861
© RCAHMS
SC 1357545
Sketched portrait of a female in a long dess with a book in her left hand and a cross in her right hand
John Nicolson
SC 1359175
Photograph of John Nicolson standing beside an example of one of his sulptured gravestones.
John Nicolson
c. 1930
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359206
Scanned image of photograph of family taken outside with John Nicolson seated in the middle
John Nicolson
16/8/1923
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359208
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson and man sitting on stone wall
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359220
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson and eldest son
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359266
Scanned image of photograph of Jessie relative of John Nicolson standing on a bridge
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359366
Scanned image of sketch of memorial stone to members of the Sinclair family
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359471
Scanned image of a portrait of unidentified man in military uniform (possibly Major General Hector MacDonald)
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 876600
Scanned image of a photograph of John Nicolson standing beside an example of his sculpture.
John Nicolson
c. 1930
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1239288
Scanned image of a photograph of the John Nicolson family taken by Harper & Smellie, 131 Leith Walk, Leith.
John Nicolson
1899
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1357524
Sketched drawing of a man washing his hair in a water pitcher, with shaving brush on the floor
John Nicolson
SC 1359179
Photograph of John Nicolson painting the grooves in a carved stone
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359184
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson shaking hands with another man
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359239
Scanned image of photograph of Pictish symbol stone, which is decorated with two rectangles, a bird , a fish, ogham writing, and horsemen. There is a wall directly behind the stone
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359243
Photograph of part of a broch set within the landscape. there is a drystone wall in the distance
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359248
Scanned image of photograph of two females standing in an arch way
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359269
Photograph of Bill Nicolson sitting astride a motorbike, with Anne Malcom seated on the luggage rack on the back
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359378
Scanned image of photograph of John Inglis, Bob McGregor, and Bill Nicolson all standing, with Ian Inglis seated on a horse in the middle
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 876603
Scanned image of E 49352 - a photograph of John Nicolson at the Monument at Nybster.
John Nicolson
c. 1910
© RCAHMS
SC 1359177
Sculptured bust of John Nicolson (profile)
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359181
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson with seven adults and three children (possibly family)
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359182
Photograph of John Nicolson and female in garden beside sculpted stones
John Nicolson
SC 1359186
Scanned image of photograph of John Nicolson and John Simpson
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359190
Photograph of painting which depicts a man sitting on rocks looking out to sea, by Lady Caithness, 1865.
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359200
Scanned image of photograph of carved headstone dated 1927 with names and dates of the dead, possible in Canisbay Churchyard
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359219
Scanned image of photograph of 'The John de Groat Family', depicting males with raised glasses around a table and females serving. Possibly by J Nicolson using members of family for faces (original see J 8890)
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
SC 1359255
Photograph of three females kneeling on top of a haystack with a male standing in front below
John Nicolson
© John Nicolson Collection
First 100 images shown. See the Collections panel (below) for a link to all digital images.
- Council Highland
- Parish Latheron
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Caithness
- Former County Caithness
Latheron parish has been used as a substitute for no parish since items are either unlocated or apply to all of Caithness.
REFERENCE - Scottish Record Office
House
Building Specifications.
Conditions laid down for the building of a house.
George Cousin: Surveyor.
[Mid 19th century] GD 136/360 (Sinclair of Freswick)
NMRS REFERENCE
Record Sheet - Caithness derelict croft buildings, an interim report. Sketch survey mateiral, plans & notes in MS/107. Xerox copies of notes by Sir Cyril Fox. Caithness pamphlet files.
