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This page features a very fine portfolio of antique Scottish prints. We use the spelling of place names as they appear on the engraving.

This is BC 353, one of a great suite of Billings engravings of Rosslyn Chapel [famous for the da Vinci Code].

We have another similar fine suite of Melrose Abbey. Full details below.

These Billings views are rather special! Scans are available of all.

BC 380 Dunblane -   BC 375 Ben Nevis  - BC 389 Iona

Sizes are all in millimetres.  

Before 1820 engravings may be taken to be from copper plates and after 1860 would be wood engravings.

Item

Date

Description

Artist/Engraver or Publisher

Mounted Coloured

Overall size

Price £

BC 348

1878

Abbotsford. Fine lithographic print by the patented Baxter 8-colour process from "Seats" by F.O. Morris Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon. Printer: Benjamin Fawcett Mounted Coloured 300x254 15
BC 150 1847 Aberbrothwick - the Chapter House and South transept in astonishing architectural detail. Later hand colouring.  RW Billings/GB Smith Mounted Coloured 330x295 17
BC 161 1847 Aberbrothwick Abbey - amazingly detailed view of the interior of the West end. RW Billings/ Geo Winter Mounted Uncoloured 275x343 15
BC 168 1847 Aberbrothwick Abbey - amazingly detailed view of the interior of the Western doorway as an attractive framing for a general view of the ruins. RW Billings/ Geo Winter Mounted Uncoloured 275x343 15
BC 220

1829

Abercairney House, Perthshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 214 1840 Aberdeen, from above the Chain Bridge. Misty view with bridge to the fore, the town behind. Hand coloured. WH Bartlett/ S Bradshaw Mounted Coloured 280x250 17
BC 129 1840 Aberdeen, a view of the harbour with shipping, the city in the semi-distance. Hand coloured. WH Bartlett/ T Higham Mounted Coloured 280x250 17
BC 160 1847 Aberdeen Cathedral - moody and crisp engraving. RW Billings/ Geo Winter Mounted Uncoloured 275x343 15
BC 109

1836

Aberdeen-shire - Bridge of Don [Brig o'Balgowrie] - Very well drawn view. Later hand colouring.  W Purser/H Wallis Mounted Coloured 280x250 16
BC 170 1847 Aberdeen-shire - Dalpersie. Two normal sized engraved views of different aspects of the house. Hand coloured. RW Billings/JH Le Keux Mounted Uncoloured 275x343 19
BC 345

1878

Aberdeenshire - Haddo House. Fine lithographic print by the patented Baxter 8-colour process from "Seats" by F.O. Morris Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon. Printer: Benjamin Fawcett Mounted Coloured 300x254 15
BC 149 1847 Aberdour, vivid and accurate drawing of the ruins. Later hand colouring.  RW Billings/GB Smith Mounted Coloured 330x295 16
BC 119 1837 Aberfeldy - the Birks of Aberfeldy - fine view of the falls with the complete verse inscribed below. Hand coloured. Duncan/H Griffiths Mounted Coloured 220x300 17
BC 221

1829

Abercuchill Castle, Perthshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 047 1857 Acharn, good view of the Falls. hand colouring DM MacKenzie/ WB Scott Mounted Coloured 250x280 15
BC 405

1829

Airth Castle, Stirlingshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/ H. Wallis Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 147 1847 Airth Castle - in fantastic architectural detail. Later hand colouring.  RW Billings/GB Smith Mounted Coloured 330x295 17
BC 210 1836 Altsay Burn [Inverness-shire]. Hand coloured steel engraving of young men in a precarious state  on a tree - Walter Scott/MacRaonuill. T Allom/C Cousen Mounted Coloured 220x320 17
BC 201 1841 Arbroath Abbey - truly excellent capture of the vast ruins. Tourists with top hats, crinolines. Hand coloured. WH Bartlett/T Higham Mounted Coloured 285x245 22
BC 223

1829

Arbuthnot House, Kincardinshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/E. Byrne Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 226

1829

Ardgowan, Renfrewshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 056 1857 Ardoch - the Roman Camp - purely a landscape at the setting of the sun but mounds visible and a huge banner. Later hand colouring JC Brown/ John Smith Mounted Coloured 280x250 15
BC 057 1857 Ardvraick Castle [Sutherland] shown against the setting of Loch Assynt, early morning scene.  Later hand colouring J Fleming/ A Thom Mounted Coloured 280x250 17
BC 106

1830

Argyle-shire, Loch Awe - subtly engraved landscape.  Later hand colouring.  John Fleming/ Joseph Swan Mounted Coloured 290x260 15
BC 367 1836 Argyllshire - Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe. Fine, moody landscape with some fishing activity. Very attractive. McCullock/R Wallis Mounted Coloured 280x260 19
BC 116

1836

Argyle-shire, a battle at the Pass of Awe [we cannot identify the battle but appears to be 13C. - very dramatic and fierce scene.  Later hand colouring.  T Allom/C Mottram Mounted Coloured 290x260 17
BC 373 1836 Argyle-shire, Loch Leven from Ballahuish Ferry. Fine sunset view [hand-coloured] with interesting human activity - huntsmen, dog pack, fishing. T Allom/H Adlard Mounted Coloured 280x255 20
BC 376 1836 Argye-shire. Benawe, Loch Etive from near Tyanuilt.  Fine hand-coloured view. T Allom/H Griffith Mounted Coloured 280x255 20
BC 224

1829

Armidale, Invernesshire. Quite lovely view with sailboats. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/J. Rogers Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 225

1829

Armidale [2nd view], Invernesshire.  Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/W. Radclyffe Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 301 1779 Arran. "View of Loch-Ranza Bay,  in Scotland with the manner of taking the Basking Shark" - large engraving from an old copper plate, scenic view and unusual maritime activity, several vessels, rowboats with harpooners. Uncoloured plate of historical importance. Modern Universal British Traveller Mounted Uncoloured 370x290 40
BC 058 1857 Auchtermuchtry - the town shown nestling below from a hill perspective.  Later hand colouring. Very good.  James Stewart/ Joseph Swann Mounted Coloured 280x250 16
BC 103

1836

Ayrshire [Rabbie Burns] - The Banks O'Doon - showing the river and landscape with several rather precarious looking dwellings.. Later hand colouring.  WH Bartlett/R Wallis Mounted Coloured 280x250 15
BC 123 1837 Ayrshire - Banks of the Water of Ayr near Ballochmyle. Landscape with  later hand colouring. WH Bartlett/S Fisher Mounted Coloured 280x250 15
BC 215 1837 Ayrshire - Ayr Water at Stair - elegant and evocative landscape. Landscape with  later hand colouring. WH Bartlett/S Fisher Mounted Coloured 280x250 15
BC 227

1829

Balbirnie House, Fifeshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 012 1837 Ballater - Lachin-y-Gair, depicted across a pretty landscape. People in the view include a man in a plaid cape. C. Stanfield/E/ Finden Mounted Coloured 245x220 15
BC 013 1837 Ballater - Lachin-y-Gair, depicted close to its foot. Many stags in the view. E.G. Robson/E/ Finden Mounted Coloured 245x220 15
BC 228

1829

Balloch Castle, Dumbartonshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 048 1857 Balmerino, the Abbey - excellently observed, fallen into ruin and used by cattle - hand colouring James Stewart/ W Forrest Mounted Coloured 280x250 16
BC 010

1870

Balmoral Castle, shown included in a sweeping landscape. Wm. MacKenzie Mounted Coloured 295x245 16
BC 040 1857 Balthayock Castle - well engraved but somewhat sombre view, later hand colouring. D Mackenzie/ JT Smyth Mounted Coloured 280x250 15
BC 156 1847 Balveny Castle - outstandingly fine representation of the architectural detail. Later hand colouring.  RW Billings/JH Le Keux Mounted Coloured 330x295 17
BC 179 1847 Balveny Castle - large, moody view of the courtyard and extensive ruins. RW Billings/JH Le Keux Mounted Uncoloured 275x343 15
BC 203 1841 Banff - a truly lovely view showing the town all laid out below, bridge, harbourage. Hand coloured and highly recommended. WH Bartlett/S Bradshaw Mounted Coloured 285x245 23 SOLD
BC 194 1841 Banff - MacDuff nr. Banff - pretty hand coloured engraving showing many identifiable features, fishing activity. WH Bartlett/S Bradshaw Mounted Coloured 285x245 20
BC 229

1829

Barjarg Tower, Dumfriesshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/T. Goode Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 005 C.1865 The Bass Rock, a fine and large  coloured engraving, small boats. Birket Foster/John Godfrey Mounted Coloured 372x312 17 
BC 097 1836 Benawe, Loch Etive, from near Tyanuilt - a lovely scene with captivating details. T Allom/H Griffith Mounted Coloured 275x240 17
BC 027 1857 Benvrackie, Scene in the Tummel - well engraved typical landscape with later hand colouring JA Houston/ Thomas Watt Mounted Coloured 280x250 15
BC 375 1836 Ben Nevis and entrance to the Caledonian Canal. Fine hand coloured view. T Allom/S. Fisher Mounted Coloured 280x255 22
BC 090  1790 Berwick on Tweed Castle - hand coloured engraving from a copper plate.  J Newton  for Francis Grose Antiquities of Scotland Mounted Coloured 275x235 18
BC 230

1829

Blairquhan Castle, Ayrshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/R. Acon Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 231

1829

Blytheswood, Renfrewshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. Pretty scene with sail boats. J. P. Neale/H. W. Bond Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 094 1835 Bonniton Lynn [Clyde] - very pretty hand coloured view of the falls and rock pools. T Allom/E Benjamin Mounted Coloured 275x240 16
BC 232

1829

Bonskeid, Perthshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. View of castle is small set in a river landscape. J. P. Neale/ Mounted Coloured 235x200 15
BC 400

1835

Bothwell Castle on the Clyde. Pretty lake and woodland scene, castle in the background -  hand coloured steel engraving. T. Allom/H. Wallis Mounted Coloured 290x260 19
BC 157 1847 Borthwick Castle - expertly executed view. Later hand colouring enhances this fine landscape.  RW Billings/J Redaway Mounted Coloured 330x295 17
BC 208 1836 Bracklin Bridge - near Culloden, Perthshire. Fine engraving showing old wooden bridge and a double cataract. Hand coloured. T Allom/ JC Varrall Mounted Coloured 220x320 15
BC 062 1857 Bran - the cataract with the Rumbling Bridge - very dramatic hand coloured steel engraving. Hand coloured. A Donaldson/ W Forrest Mounted Coloured 235x320 15
BC 173 1847 Brechin - the Church and Round Tower - very fine hand coloured steel engraving. RW Billings/JH Le Keux Mounted Coloured 275x343 17
BC 233

1829

Brechin Castle, Forfarshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/ Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 050 1857 Bruar, the Falls, the Bridge, natural rock bridge, a fly fisherman. Hand colouring is later. A Donaldson/ J F Smyth Mounted Coloured 235x320 15
BC 234

1829

Buchanan Castle, Stirlingshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/H. Alard Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 098 1836 Cadyow Park, Lanark-shire. Charming pastoral landscape of clear artistic skill also extending to the later  hand colouring. H Mounted ColouredCulloch/G Richardson Mounted Coloured 275x240 15
BC 209 1836 Caldron Linn [Perthshire]. Hand coloured steel engraving of the falls. T Allom/ JT Wilmore Mounted Coloured  220x320 15
BC 166 1847 Cambuskenneth Tower. Fine large engraving, well detailed. Later hand colouring. RW Billings/ JH Le Keux Mounted Coloured 275x343 17
BC 410 1837 Cape Wrath. Eerie dusk engraving of a seascape with strange rock formations, like dragons heads. Hand coloured. T Allom/JT Willmore Mounted Coloured 285x260 17
BC 235

1829

Carstairs [general view], Lanarkshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/J. Hinchcliffe Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 236

1829

Carstairs [a closer view], Lanarkshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/ Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 174 1847 Castle Campbell - larger than normal view of the castle and the surrounding terrain. This view shows the structure almost intact. RW Billings/J Godfrey Mounted Coloured 275x343 18
BC 401

1837

Castle Gordon in Morayshire. Fine view with gentlemen and 3 ghillies with hounds setting out for a hunt. Hand coloured steel engraving. T. Allom/R. Sands Mounted Coloured 290x260 20
BC 185 1847 Cawdor Castle, Nairn - excellent drawing and engraving work. Later hand colouring. [MacBeth] RW Billings/J Godfrey Mounted Coloured 330x295 17
BC 370 1836 Cawdor Castle, Nairnshire - a brilliant hand-coloured view across a rocky stream. T Allom/I Barber Mounted Coloured 280x255 20
BC 164 1847 Clackmannan Tower. Fine large engraving, well detailed. Later hand colouring. RW Billings/ JH Le Keux Mounted Coloured 275x343 17
BC 093 1789 Closeburn Castle - the eye is lead in by a pretty meadow, a stream, a tree avenue - hand coloured engraving from a copper plate S Sparrow  for Francis Grose Antiquities of Scotland Mounted Coloured 275x235 18
BC 108 1837 The Clyde, with Dumbarton Castle in the background.

Landscape with later hand colouring

H. McCulloch/J T Wilmore Mounted Coloured 280x250 17
BC 006 C.1835 Coldstream, from Berwickshire. The town in the distance, a harvest lunch taking place. The men (English?) wear plaids. Allom/Griffiths Mounted Coloured 305x254 16
BC 063 1857 Comrie Castle - ruin with a working farm in the grounds - really a  landscape. Hand colouring. JC Brown/ Thomas Watt Mounted Coloured 280x250 15
BC 095 1835 Corra Lynn [Clyde] - very pretty hand coloured view of the falls and pool below. This is a proof copy and differs somewhat from the final print inserted in the book. T Allom/JB Allan Mounted Coloured 275x240 16
BC 096 1835 Corra Lynn [Clyde] - very pretty hand coloured view of the falls and pool below. This is the final engraving as it appeared when published. T Allom/JB Allan Mounted Coloured 275x240 16
BC 177 1847 Corstophine Church and another engraving below of the tomb of Forrester. Splendidly well defined. RW Billings/J Redaway Mounted Uncoloured 275x343 15
BC 237

1829

Cortachy Castle, Forfarshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/J. C. Varrall Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 091 1789 Cowhill - [ home to the Maxwell clan] - drawn when the new house was not yet complete - hand coloured engraving from a copper plate S Sparrow  for Francis Grose Antiquities of Scotland Mounted Coloured 275x235 18
BC 238

1829

Craigend Castle, Stirlingshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 061 1857 Craighall [the seat of C. Rattray Esq]. Distant on a crag, a rocky gorge to the fore.  Hand coloured. D Mounted ColouredKenzie/ J Swan Mounted Coloured 235x320 15
BC 218 1847 Craigmillar Castle - astonishingly detailed view of the extensive ruins - you can see every stone block! Sheep grazing in the foreground give an idea of the scale of this huge castle. RW Billings/J Godfrey Mounted Coloured 343x275 18
BC 239

1829

Craigstone, Aberdeenshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the original description. J. P. Neale/S. Lacey Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 158 1847 Crathes Castle - fine representation of the architectural detail. Later hand colouring.  RW Billings/J Godfrey Mounted Coloured 280x345 17
BC 165 1847 Clackmannan Tower. Fine large engraving, well detailed. Later hand colouring. RW Billings/ JH Le Keux Mounted Coloured 275x343 17
BC 138 1847 Craigston Castle. Crisp and almost photographic drawing, superbly engraved and later hand coloured. RW Billings/ J Godfrey Mounted Coloured 315x308 18
BC 064 1857 Crail - really marvellous view of the town, choppy seas, fishing activity, recovery of flotsam. Hand colouring. J Stewart/ W Forrest Mounted Coloured 280x250 18
BC 371 1836 Cromarty Bay, from the East - pretty hand-coloured view with storm-tossed vessels - similar to JMW Turner's works. T Allom/S Fisher Mounted Coloured 280x255 20
BC 241

1829

Culdees Castle, Perthshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the text description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 131 1840 Culloden Moor, looking across the Moray Firth - this is really a picture of the aftermath of the Battle with women appealing for quarter for the wounded and soldiers aiming at them. T Allom/ R  Griffiths Mounted Coloured 280x250 18
BC 243

1829

Culzean Castle [West view], Ayrshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland].  J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 244

1829

Dalguise, Perthshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the text description. J. P. Neale/W. Radclyffe Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 245

1829

Dalkeith Palace, Mid Lothian.  Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the text description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 246

1829

Dalmeny Park, Linlithgowshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the text description. J. P. Neale/A. Cruse Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 153 1847 Dalmeny Church [SE view] - excellent work. Later hand colouring.  RW Billings/JH Le Keux Mounted Coloured 330x295 17
BC 383 1847 Dalmeny Church, entrance doorway, another Billings fine engraving,  sober water colouring. RW Billings/JH Le Keux Mounted Coloured 280x360 18
BC 211 1837 Devil's Glen - moonlit and dramatic view of the cataracts WH Bartlett/JT Willmore Mounted Uncoloured 220x320 12
BC 154 1847 Dirleton Castle - a fine drawing of the remains reveling the artists architectural training. Later hand colouring.  RW Billings/J Godfrey Mounted Coloured 330x295 17
BC 247

1829

Donibristle, Fifeshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the text description. J. P. Neale Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 051 1829 Doune Castle - salmon fishing at the weir, the edifice in the background - good scene. Later hand colouring. JC Brown/W Forrest Mounted Coloured 250x218 17
BC 122 1836 Doune Castle - a magnificent historical scene " Prince Charles Stuart. Disposal of his Prisoners after the Battle of Falkirk AD 1746". Later hand colouring. T Allom/J Carter Mounted Coloured 280x250 25 SOLD
BC 141 1847 Doune Castle.  Masterly view with all architectural detail faithfully depicted.  Later hand coloured. RW Billings/ JH le Keux Mounted Coloured 315x308 20
BC 142 1847 Doune Castle, the inner courtyard, virtually brick-by-brick.  Masterly view with all architectural detail faithfully depicted.  Later hand coloured. RW Billings/ J Godfrey Mounted Coloured 315x308 18
BC 143 1847 Drochill Castle, Peebles.  Masterly view with all architectural detail faithfully depicted.  Later hand coloured. RW Billings/ J Redaway Mounted Coloured 315x308 18
BC 248

1829

Duff House, Banffshire. Neat hand coloured steel engraving on India paper. From Jones Views of the Seats [Scotland]. With a sheet [original or facsimile] of the text description. J. P. Neale/W. Fairborn Mounted Coloured 235x200 17
BC 374 1836 Dumbarton Castle on the Clyde. Fine hand-coloured view including many vessels. T Allom/J Cousen Mounted Coloured 280x255 22
BC 089  1790 Dumfries Bridge - hand coloured engraving from a copper plate, various people in period costume, other buildings. J.Newton  for Francis Grose Antiquities of Scotland Mounted Coloured 275x235 18
BC 105  1837 Dumfries , the Town - river, nice bridge, church spires, crofters on the way to the market. WH Bartlett/ S Bradshaw Mounted Coloured 280x259