Castles - Scotland

Date: 1860 - 1870

By: Taylor, Bertha Charlotte Augusta, 1842-1878

Reference: A-247-007

Description: A bend in a river, with a castle on the skyline in the background Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 170 x 253 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-0254.

Date: 1867

By: Frankland, Frederick William, 1854-1916

Reference: A-262-006/021

Description: Views of Skye, Ullapool, Lochinver, Mull, various castles, lochs, settlements. Another group of sketches by the same artist, possibly acquired at an earlier date, were originally catalogued by the Library as by an unknown artist under the title [English and Scottish scenes] 1867 (A-127-048/062). However the handwriting and drawing style, the date and the type of paper used exactly match those located at A-262-006/021 by Frederick W. Frankland and they were reattributed in 1997. Quantity: 21 drawing(s). 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawings, watercolour on loose sketchbook leaves, some double-sided, 90 x 180 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - ex MS Papers 1395..

Date: 1880 - 1890

From: Medley, Mary Catherine 1835- :[Sketchbook; chiefly English Lake District and Scotland] No. 8 [188-?]

Reference: E-374-011

Description: Shows Dumbarton Castle in Scotland with the sea beneath Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Dumbarton Castle Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 95 x 130 mm

Date: 1859

From: Various artists :[Scrapbook presented to Jane Greenwood, from her mother, 18 April 1861. 1861-1880?].

By: Greenwood, Sarah, 1809?-1889

Reference: E-636-q-007

Description: Shows the turret and wall of the Rock Lodge, near Taymouth Castle, at the side of a country road. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Monochrome sepia wash, on page 280 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by a descendant of the artist, Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, in 2004.

Date: ca 1952

By: Hill, Mabel, 1872-1956; Mason, Elizabeth, 1909-

Reference: E-519

Description: Watercolour and pencil sketches of Tossa, Spain. Also contains sketch of castle near Jedburgh Scotland, and a scene in Surrey near East Grinstead. Sketchbook has been only partly used. Inscriptions: Album page - (on verso of first (loose) picture):Spain - 1952? / Mother very affected with cataract. (Note by Elizabeth Mason). [First sketch is actually dated 1st July 1954, and may be an English scene. Compare a very similar view in the artist's English sketchbook, E-518-051]. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Hardbound book, 48 leaves, 140 x 180 mm.

Date: Between 1868 and 1890

By: Larkworthy, Falconer, 1833-1928; Mundy, Daniel Louis, 1826-1881; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: PA1-q-140

Description: Photograph album of New Zealand scenes The first sequence contains views of the road from Christchurch to the West Coast, taken by Daniel Mundy in February 1868. Another group are of further scenes in the South Island taken by the Burton Brothers around the Dunedin area. There are several views of Scotland and England, including one of the Brendon Hill Incline, an iron-mining area in Exmoor, and a view of the Larkworthy family castle in Aberdeenshire (name of the castle not clear in album). Later views in the album are taken by unidentified photographers, and include scenes of the Franz Josef Glacier, with the Waiho River; sluicing for gold at Black Gully; a tubular flume at Donnellys Creek; the Totara Ferry; viaduct at Jones' Creek; bush at Donoghues; and views of Ross and Hokitika. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Other Titles - Larkworthy album Relationship complexity - See also qMS-1129-1132 (donated at the same time) Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, entitled `Scrap book'; 32.5 x 27.0 cm Provenance: Donated by Mrs W M Lowry and Mrs V M Matthews, England, 1956

Date: [ca 1857-1901]

From: McLean family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-1020

Description: The papers relate to Donald McLean, R D D Maclean and other members of the McLean family and include a prospectus for the High School of Edinburgh; Napier School Trust proposed resolutions (1869); pamphlet on the Royal Castle of Dunstaffnage; circular, West Coast Frontier Relief Association; membership, visiting, invitation and gift cards; sketch plan and notes re Donald McLean cottage; notes and memos re jobs; hints on sheep washing; sketch re building block house; advertising card for Cater's, photographer of Auckland; typescript of letters from Charles Brown, bricklayer, to the Hon A Tollemache, Surrey (Wellington, 10 Oct 1842) and from Mr R Stokes (Wellington, 3 Oct 1842) describing conditions in Wellington, relations with Maori, the Agricultural Society and matters horticultural Also includes memorandum between Alexander McLean and G M Gray re land boundaries (1856); statement re cargo storage on the `Uncas' by William Crawley of the `Moffatt' and David [?] of the `Thalia' at the request of Captain McLean (Gibraltar, 9 Jul 1857); letter, John McLean to his brother Alexander (Melbourne, 28 Aug 1857); statement re Graham Orbell's military appointments (Wellington, 27 Jul 1869); letter, H A Wilson, Calpe Cottage, New Plymouth to Donald McLean (24 Feb 1870); BNZ shareholder letter to Messrs D McLean and W M Bannatyne (17 May 1870); circular business letter, John Bourne, engineers, ship builders and contractors (London, Jan 1871); business letter, G B Worgan, licensed surveyor and interpreter, Napier, 12 May 1871; medical certificate for H J Clarke (9 May 1870); particulars of balance, Messrs McLean & Middleton, Rakaia and Ashburton (31 Mar 1873); memo re these accounts, W K McLean (17 Sep 1873); notes re horse pedigrees, Ballarat (6 Jul 1874); Donald McLean's candidacy for the IOGT (1875); letter, Annabella C Conway to her cousin Douglas (Worleston, 21 Apr 1878) Two Norfolk Winter Assizes, grand jury summons to Algernon Charles Fountaine of Narford (1901); and translation of article from the `Tromso posten' about the visit of the `Pallas' which visited Spitzbergen and the conduct of the German, Norwegian and English passengers on board, and their dissatisfaction with the service, particularly in relation to the advertisement for the voyage Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Sotheby's in 1969

Date: 1895 - 1905

By: Campbell, Alexander Le Grand, 1819-1890; Watt, Rosemary Jean, -2013

Reference: A-465-013

Description: Shows the city of Edinburgh from the top of the Vennel, a steep narrow thoroughfare running down to the Grassmarket. On the hill opposite is Edinburgh Castle Although attributed to Alexander LeGrand Campbell, the signature does not match that of Campbell's according to a letter written by him to Sir Donald McLean (see MS-Papers-0032-0199) It is likely that this is not the work that Rosemary Jean Watts intended for the Library's collections Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - The Vennel Edinburgh / [illegible signature, in pencil] Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white etching, 137 x 86 mm, on sheet 205 x 145 mm Provenance: Donation: from the estate of Rosemary Jean Watt, London, 2014

Date: [ca 1914-1918]

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Muir & Moodie (Firm)

Reference: PA1-o-1723

Description: One album of photographs and postcards, probably compiled by Elizabeth Porteous of the NZANZ (New Zealand Army Nursing Service) who was awarded the ARRC (Associate Royal Red Cross). These are mainly postcards of her travels in England and Scotland during World War I. Also contains some images related to nursing work. The photographs relating to military nursing work include group portraits of patients and staff at a military hospital, two taken during Christmas celebrations. There are also two photographs of an interior of a large industrial building being used as a dormitory, probably to house soldiers. Subjects and locations are all unidentified. Postcards include: Views of Edinburgh, Scotland, include Edinburgh Castle, Craigmillar Castle, The Abbey Strand, St Giles Cathedral, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat, Queen Margaret's Chapel, and the 'audience room' at the former residence of John Knox. Views of Bath, Somerset, England, include Bath Abbey, the Grand Pump Room Hotel, and Roman colonnades. Views of Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England, the location of No 1 New Zealand General Hospital, and including views of the Rose and Crown Hotel. Views of Christchurch, Dorset, include the Christchurch Priory Church, Constable's Ruin (Constable's House), Highcliffe Castle, and a thatched cottage at Wick Ferry. Views of the county of Kent, England, include the pier, promenade and time ball at Deal, also Canterbury Cathedral, and the town of Sandwich. Miscellaneous New Zealand scenes include two photographs taken by Muir and Moodie: The Green Lake, Rotorua, and Dannevirke railway station, taken 1 Apr 1912. There is also a postcard with the photographer identified as 'Daroux' (probably either Louis John Daroux or James Henry Daroux), taken 28 August 1916, showing WWI troops from the 18th regiment reinforcements marching over Rimutaka Hill, Wellington. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Hard-covered photograph album, maroon in colour, 26.5 x 21.5 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2063: Mackrell, Brent, 1939-: Collected papers relating to war and other topics.

Date: 1970-1971

From: Wiley, Wynne, fl 1969-2015: Letters, colour transparencies and ephemera relating to Wiley's OE (overseas experience) in the UK and Europe

Reference: PA12-11527

Description: Images taken by Wynne Wiley of a trip to Austria in 1971 of various sights in Vienna, Austria; and of a trip to Scotland in 1970 to visit cousins in Paisley and sightsee. Views of Scotland include Burns Cottage, Alloway; Largs; St Giles Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle. There are also snapshots of her cousins in the garden. Title supplied by donor. Descriptive information taken from inscriptions on slides. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies mounted 35 mm slides. Physical Description: 35mm colour film transparencies in card mounts

Date: 1971

From: Wiley, Wynne, fl 1969-2015: Letters, colour transparencies and ephemera relating to Wiley's OE (overseas experience) in the UK and Europe

Reference: PA12-11529

Description: Images taken by Wynne Wiley in 1971 of views in Scotland, including Culcreach Castle; Stirling Castle; Gateshead; and Kirkcudbright. There are also commercial slides of St Giles Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle, and of Rembrandt's 'Man in Armour' painting. Title supplied by donor. Descriptive information taken from inscriptions on slides. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies mounted 35 mm slides. Physical Description: 35mm colour film transparencies in card mounts

Date: 1897-1898

From: Stout family: Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1985

Description: Scrapbook of Pearce family holiday to Canada, United States of America, Great Britain, and Egypt in 1897-1898. Photographs show cities, tourist sites, and boats and train scenes. Includes pamphlets related to travel and tourist prints. Also pressed leaves and hand-drawn illustrations. Donor's note that accompanied album read: "Overseas trip from NZ." Quantity: 1 album(s) containing 50 b&w photographs, 14 items of ephemera, five photomechanical prints, one watercolour, and pressed leaves. Physical Description: Two tone brown scrapbook, 36 x 28 cm Transfers: Loose photographic prints to PAColl-10493-4 - Loose mss and ephemera to MS-Papers-12245.

Date: 1884

From: Holmes, Katherine McLean, 1849-1925 :Pencil and watercolour drawings 1868-1891

By: Holmes, Katherine McLean, 1849-1925

Reference: E-326-f-054-1

Description: Ruins of Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh showing the outer court Other Titles - Craigmillar Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - K Holmes; Recto - bottom right - Craig Millas Castle, outer court; Recto - above image - Scotland 1884 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour 167 x 246 mm

Date: 1822 - 1823

From: Otway, Robert Jocelyn (Retired Rear Admiral), b 1809? :[Sketchbook of ship portraits and other sketches. 1822-1823]

Reference: E-568-q-015

Description: Shows a coastal view, with a ruined castle or church on the shore, and sailing ships in the right distance. Two sailors stand on the rocks in the foreground. Title taken from inventory, loose inside front cover of sketchbook. Extended Title - From R J Otway's sketchbook, 1822-1823. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil, on page 210 x 290 mm. Provenance: Previously part of the papers of K A Webster.

Date: 1886 - 1891

From: Cusack-Smith, Thomas Berry (Sir), 1859-1929 :Photographs of Samoa

By: Bowker, H W, active 1880s; Cusack-Smith, Thomas Berry (Sir), 1859-1929; Cutchey, C C, active 1890s; Samuells, W L (Colonel), active 1890

Reference: PA1-o-543

Description: Photographs taken in the district around Loughton (Essex, England), including wedding scenes of the marriage of Thomas Berry Cusack Smith and Winifred (nee Maitland) in 1896, and later, scenes with their young daughter Maia Wilhemina Cusack Smith. The latter part of the album includes images of life and events in colonial Samoa during the time T B Cusack Smith was posted there as British consul, with views of the consulate, general views of Samoa, and portraits of several Samoan dignitaries. Several scenes show various performers at the British consulate in a farce by John Maddison Morton. As well, one photograph shows the unveiling of a statue of Queen Victoria at the Legislative Council Buildings in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) in July 1890. At the end of the album there are a number of images of Cambridge and Dresden, circa 1889. Many of the photographs were taken by Thomas Berry Cusack Smith, but some are identified as being taken by professional photographer C C Cutchey (Loughton), and by friends in Samoa, H W Bowker, and Colonel W L Samuells. Inscriptions: Album page - "Winifred Cusack-Smith. Easter 1889. The Shaws" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Dark blue album, 25 x 29.5 cm

Date: 11 Feb 1919

Reference: PA5-0405

Description: A view of Edinburgh Castle Verso has message dated Feb 11th 1919 to Mag describing Edinburgh Castle Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 90 x 138 mm

Date: 1870s-1880s

From: Christie, Hettie Florence (Miss), fl 1973 : Photograph albums

By: Arnoux, Hippolyte, active 1860s-1880s; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); King, Henry, 1855?-1923; Sommer, Giorgio, 1834-1914; Wilson, George Washington, 1823-1893

Reference: PA1-q-054

Description: Album of views of Egypt, Pompeii, Gibraltar, Scotland and Sydney, compiled 1870s-1880s. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark red buckram cover, 39 x 28 cm

Date: 1853 - 1858

From: [Hodgkins, William Mathew] 1833-1898 :[European sketchbook, 1850s-1860]

Reference: E-035-q-3-005

Description: A view from the land towards a ruined castle on a headland. A tall rock formation (or standing stone?) is nearby in the right foreground Other Titles - Dunollie Inscriptions: Album page - bottom left - title in pencil Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil in sketchbook, page size 158 x 224 mm

Date: 1853 - 1858

From: [Hodgkins, William Mathew] 1833-1898 :[European sketchbook, 1850s-1860]

Reference: E-035-q-3-004

Description: A view across still water towards a ruined castle, with a headland to the right, high peaks behind. Several yachts are on the water Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil in sketchbook, page size 158 x 224 mm

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Ingle, Alfred John, 1917-2003 :Colour slides of New Zealand and a world trip

Reference: PA12-7076

Description: Photographs taken circa the 1960s by John Ingle, when in Scotland, England and arriving in Eastern Canada, including 4 black and white images. London views include red brick buildings in Kensington, Trafalgar Square and St Martin in the Fields, the Albert memorial and a pond in Hyde Park, views of Kensington Gardens including two statues, the Physical Energy Statue and the Peter Pan Statue, and the "County Museum"?; four b&w photographs show houses in Glamis, the church of Glamis, Balmoral Castle, and trees in the Dee Valley; blue bells; Houses of Parliament in London; a double exposure of Mevagissey; a map of Eastern Canada; seabirds on the Atlantic Ocean; approaching Canada; a paper plant and waterfall at the mouth of the St Lawrence River; city of Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers); and Quebec Cliffs. Quantity: 20 colour original transparency/ies slides. 4 b&w copy transparency/ies b&W copy transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies, 35mm