The image captures the Edinburgh Castle. The castle is in the background on the side of a cliff while in the front yard/street, the guards are training. The guards are in group into a two line formation with six groups. There are some guards on horseback while the rest are standing. There are some onlookers on the sidewalk watching the guards.
Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Albumen Print
Subject
castle, guards
Subject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Scotland
Acquisition
Accession
1987.04
Source or Donor
Walter Johnson
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Walter Johnson
Made/Created
Artist
James Valentine
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Location
bottom right
Transcription
EDINBURGH CASTLE FROM ESPLANADE. 170 J.V.
Language
English
Material/Technique
Printed
Notes
location, print/copy number, artist initial (james valentine)
