Photographic collections: Scottish Foundations in Photography

Scottish Foundations in Photography

Scotland played a vital role in the early days of photography. A close relationship between Sir David Brewster and Henry Talbot meant that photography arrived quickly to St Andrews. Additionally, patent laws did not apply in Scotland so the new media flourished and spread across the country.

 

Key collections include:

Maitland Dougall Collection

Rossie Priory Collection

James Valentine Collection

George Washington Wilson Collection

 

Images from the collection