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    GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

    Balmoral Castle [from the south]

    c. 1859

    Albumen print | 7.3 x 7.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2117165

    Photograph of Balmoral Castle taken from the south on the path to Craig Gowan. The Castle stands in the middle ground with the River Dee behind it. Trees dominate the foreground and the roof of a glass conservatory is visible through them. The high ground of Parliament Knowle stands in the background.

    • Creator(s)

      George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    • 7.3 x 7.2 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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