These photos were incredibly taken in the 1870’s. On an old glass plate by early photographer James Valentine (d1880), the scene at Bothwell Castle and the Blantyre riverbank on the Clyde is captured in some fine detail. How amazing to think that these photos are almost 150 years old!
1870 Blantyre riverbank James Valentine
1870 Bothwell Riverbank James Valentine
1870 Bothwell Castle James Valentine
1870 Bothwell Castle Riverbank James Valentine