In April 1892, a pamphlet was available from Kirkton in High Blantyre titled, “The art of Violin Making”.
This neat publication was made available by High Blantyre man Walter Watt of Kirkton, who had a deep interest in making and playing the violin. The publication had a deep knowledge of the technical and scientific details needed to make a violin. The pamphlet was advertised in the local newspapers.
In the 1890’s, photographer David Ritchie lived at School Lane in Kirkton and took this incredibly detailed photo. The violinist pictured is an unknown man, but I have to wonder if David actually photographed his neighbour, Walter Watt that day.
