Stock Photography: Lothians
National Mining Museum Scotland
Newtongrange
I have amassed a large collection of Stock Photography images which previously could be accessed via a link to Photographers Direct.com. This was a well-established website with well over one million images on record, supplied by thousands of photographers worldwide. However, in early 2019 the site folded without warning or explanation, I suspect as the result of a downturn in the Stock Photography market.
As an alternative means of displaying my stock images, I am in the early stages of creating a series of thumbnail gallery pages featuring shots previously held by PD in addition to some of those included in the main posts. Due to the large number of JPEG files I have not attempted to re-keyword individual files as before but have grouped them under general headings so that they can be accessed via a general search. Larger categories will be sub-divided and some subjects may be duplicated on one or more pages.
As an alternative means of displaying my stock images, I am in the early stages of creating a series of thumbnail gallery pages featuring shots previously held by PD in addition to some of those included in the main posts. Due to the large number of JPEG files I have not attempted to re-keyword individual files as before but have grouped them under general headings so that they can be accessed via a general search. Larger categories will be sub-divided and some subjects may be duplicated on one or more pages.
Please note that all my images are subject to copyright. They are not free to use and have been embedded with a digital watermark. Also bear in mind that the thumbnails displayed are relatively low-quality, may be under or over exposed, and do not fully reflect the standard of images produced from the high-resolution files supplied to clients.
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The Scottish Mining Museum was created at Newtongrange, Midlothian, in 1984 and incorporates the surface mechanisms and buildings of the Lady Victoria Colliery. The colliery came into production in 1894 and remained open until 1981 and the majority of the Victorian structures still stand. The museum occupies a large site and shows the development of mining over generations.
Over 60,000 items including locomotives, tools, safety equipment, lamps, clothing, books, documents and images are held in the museum`s collection. Notable features include the winding engine by Grant, Ritchie and Company and the colliery headstocks, built by Arrols of Glasgow. Ex-miners are available to accompany visitors on guided tours and there is a book shop and excellent tea room. The museum is well worth a look. More information can be found at www.scottishminingmuseum.com.
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