The past was a different place

Browse images of the past that tell the story of mistakes made, lessons to be learned and the changes that brought us to where we are today.

Photography

Six men, divided into two teams, stand on the ice holding brooms. A polished curling stone is between them. Curling, possibly on Lindores Loch, c. 1900 by Historic Environment Scotland (Inchrye Abbey Album)
Edinburgh Castle & Princes Street Gardens after an Overnight Snowfall in 2010 Winter wonderland by Walter McGillivray
the city of Adelaide clipper is the worlds oldest composite ship built in Sunderland , UK in 1864 . City of Adelaide clipper ship by Raymond Watson
Following the snowplough on the A93 south of the Spittal of Glenshee Heading home, Glenshee, 1984 by Graeme Ambrose
Wooden beams support the roof in a dark room as light shines through on the simple furniture that surrounds a small fire. The Tacksman's House (Baile Glen) by Kayleigh Kerr
A person wrapped up in a large jacket and a thick scarf around their face stands knee-deep in a snow covered playground Knee deep by Elizabeth Henry
this corn mill was built in the 1200's by the monks . New Abbey corn mill by Raymond Watson
Inside of Mousa Broch showing the curves and incredible stonework. Looking down from high to low with 2 men looking tiny at the bottom of the buildin Gigantic Skills by Blanche Haddow
A warning sign beside a beach to warn about radioactive contamination. Dalgety Bay Radioactive Beach by Gordon Elliott
Blackhouse hearth with a peat fire Lewis Blackhouse by Rebecca Cadie
Photo of sunrise over the Ring of Brodgar approx 4.30 am of the Mid Summer Solstice. Mid Summer Solstice Ring of Brodgar by Keith Brown
A smoggy cityscape with towering chimneys and factoring spewing out smoke Factory Chimneys, Paisley, Renfrewshire, 1887 by Paisley Museum & Art Galleries, Renfrewshire Council. Licensor www.scran.ac.uk