Some highlights from Slezer's engravings

 

  Linlithgow


Detail from SL.10

Linlithgow Palace, with its crowned tower, seen from the west across the loch. St Michael's Church is to the right.

Detail from: Linlithgow - 'The Prospect of their Maj'ties Palace of Linlithgow'.


  Glasgow


Detail from SL.16

Glasgow Cathedral, seen from the Necropolis to the east.

Detail from: Glasgow - 'The Prospect of ye Town of Glasgow from ye North East'.


  Dunkeld


Detail from SL.24

Dunkeld Cathedral and House, viewed from the south across the River Tay.

Detail from: Dunkeld - 'The Prospect of the town of Dunkeld'.


  Edinburgh


Detail from SL.58

Edinburgh Castle from Calton Hill, with the Nor' Loch in the foreground.

Detail from: Edinburgh - 'The North Prospect of the City of Edenburgh'.


  Arbroath


Detail from SL.41

The ruined tower of Arbroath Abbey.

Detail from: Arbroath - 'The Prospect of ye Abby of Aberbrothick'.


  Perth


Detail from SL.44

St John's Church in Perth, seen from the east across the River Tay.

Detail from: Perth - 'The Prospect of ye Town of Perth'.


  Rosslyn


Detail from SL.54

Rosslyn Chapel, south of Edinburgh, seen from the south-east.

Detail from: Rosslyn Chapel - 'The Chappell of Rosslin'.


  Bass Rock


Detail from SL.56

The Bass Rock and its fort in the Firth of Forth, thronged by sea gulls.

Detail from: 'The Bass Rock'.


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