About the book
The landscape of Scotland is full of dramatic contrasts. The high, rugged peaks of the Cairngorms look down on the rounded hills of the southern uplands. Wild moorlands run into fertile flood-plains. The coastline ranges from soft sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters to jagged cliffs battered by the fierce waves of the Atlantic. Aerial photography provides unique and striking perspectives on how the people of Scotland have lived on, worked, fought over, worshipped, developed and changed this land, leaving no part untouched or unaltered by human activity. RCAHMS holds the National Collection of aerial photography for Scotland with millions of images dating from the 1920s to the present day. These photographs – many of which have never been seen before by the public – tell the remarkable story of a changing nation, from stone circles, Roman remains and ruined castles, to the growth of villages, towns and cities, the rise and fall of heavy industry, the country at war and the proud engineering and architecture of the modern landscape. For the first time in one volume, RCAHMS has brought together the finest images from its collection in a stunning illustration of Scotland’s past, present and future.
Editions of Above Scotland
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781902419879
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The landscape of Scotland is full of dramatic contrasts. The high, rugged peaks of the Cairngorms look down on the rounded hills of the southern uplands. Wild moorlands run into fertile flood-plains. The coastline ranges from soft sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters to jagged cliffs battered by the fierce waves of the Atlantic. Aerial photography provides unique and striking perspectives on how the people of Scotland have lived on, worked, fought over, worshipped, developed and changed this land, leaving no part untouched or unaltered by human activity. RCAHMS holds the National Collection of aerial photography for Scotland with millions of images dating from the 1920s to the present day. These photographs – many of which have never been seen before by the public – tell the remarkable story of a changing nation, from stone circles, Roman remains and ruined castles, to the growth of villages, towns and cities, the rise and fall of heavy industry, the country at war and the proud engineering and architecture of the modern landscape. For the first time in one volume, RCAHMS has brought together the finest images from its collection in a stunning illustration of Scotland’s past, present and future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Above Scotland about?
The landscape of Scotland is full of dramatic contrasts. The high, rugged peaks of the Cairngorms look down on the rounded hills of the southern uplands. Wild moorlands run into fertile flood-plains. The coastline ranges from soft sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters to jagged cliffs battered by the fierce waves of the Atlantic. Aerial photography provides unique and striking perspectives on how the people of Scotland have lived on, worked, fought over, worshipped, developed and changed this land, leaving no part untouched or unaltered by human activity. RCAHMS holds the National Collection of aerial photography for Scotland with millions of images dating from the 1920s to the present day. These photographs – many of which have never been seen before by the public – tell the remarkable story of a changing nation, from stone circles, Roman remains and ruined castles, to the growth of villages, towns and cities, the rise and fall of heavy industry, the country at war and the proud engineering and architecture of the modern landscape. For the first time in one volume, RCAHMS has brought together the finest images from its collection in a stunning illustration of Scotland’s past, present and future.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Above Scotland?
The Arts > Photography and photographs > Photographic equipment and techniques: general > Photography: subject-specific techniques and principles
Where can I read a sample of Above Scotland?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781902419879
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Above Scotland?
David Cowley and James Crawford
Who is the Publisher of the book Above Scotland?
RCAHMS
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Above Scotland is available as paperback(ISBN 9781902419879)