Vintage 35mm Slides

 Below is a set of 35mm slides I recently restored, they were taken in the 1960's, 70's and 80's. During the restoration i replaced the sky with something a bit more dramatic as the original sky featured in each picture was washed out and had no life.

Taken in the early 1980's the picture shows the Arc de Triumph in Paris, France. 

Aros Castle ruins on the Isle of Mull, the castle is also known as Dounarwyse Castle. The picture was taken in 1969.

Shrewsbury Abbey, Shropshire picture sometime in the 1970's.

Taken in the 1960's this picture which I restored to colour shows a Welsh coracle boat.

Taken sometime in the late 1960's this shows the Wye Valley, Herefordshire, sadly the exact location is not known despite attempts to find it.

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Ardrossan Beach, Sky Replacements

 The following 2 pictures are the result of having a mess around with a couple of pictures on photoshop and replasing the sky on 2 pictures I took on the beech at Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland in November 2013. Just visible in the distance is the Isle of Arran, the beech picture was taken with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, the sky with a Nikon d3300. They can both be seen on Clickasnap, click either image to view the higher resolution, un-watermarked version in another window.

The following text is from my original post about Ardrossan Beach.

Ardrossan, a charming coastal town in Ayrshire, Scotland, boasts not one but two delightful beaches. Today's pictures were taken on Boydston Beach or North Shore.

Ardrossan North Beach stretchers out in a welcoming curve of golden sand, perfect for picnics, sandcastle building, and leisurely strolls. Feel the sand between your toes as you wander along the shoreline, letting the sound of the waves lull you into a relaxed state. For the more adventurous, the beach offers opportunities for paddling, swimming, and rockpooling in the cool waters of the Firth of Clyde. Remember to check the tides and weather conditions before heading into the water.

The true magic of Ardrossan North Beach unfolds when you turn your gaze outward. The beach offers stunning views across the Firth of Clyde, the majestic Isle of Arran, its peak visible on the horizon, and Horse Island, a nearby bird-watching sanctuary with its iconic 19th-century tower. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of the rolling hills of the Scottish Mainland to the north.

The beach is close to the town centre, allowing visitors to seek out the Victorian Promenade, and check out the town's rich maritime history by visiting the harbour. There are also a number of places to seek out refreshments nearby.

Ardrossan North Beach is a fantastic starting point for exploring the wider Ayrshire coast. Consider hopping on a ferry to the Isle of Arran for a day trip filled with natural beauty and historical intrigue.

For a dose of culture, head to the nearby town of Saltcoats and explore its art galleries and museums.

The pictures were taken with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet on the 28th November 2013.

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International Football Stadiums of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.

 These artworks were inspired by the joint bid by England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to host the Euro 2028 finals. They were put together for a short video collection - slideshow.

I am currently only sharing these pictures on here, copies are available to purchase from EBay UK if you would like sized 6x4.

Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Home stadium of the Republic of Ireland football and Irish Rugby Union teams, it was opened on the 14th May 2010 on the site of the former stadium Lansdowne Road. It has a capacity of 51700 and cost 410million Euro's to construct.

Hampden Park, Glasgow
Home to the Scotland international football team and until recently Queen's Park FC, Hampden Park opened on the 31st October 1903 with Queens Park beating Celtic 1-0 in a league game. The first Scotland International played at Hampden was against England on the 7th April 1906 when a then world record crowd of 102741 watched Scotland Beat England 2-1. The stadium was extensively renovated in the late 1990's and now has a capacity of 51866. The largest crowd ever to watch a match at Hampden was 149547 for a British Home Championship fixture with Scotland beating England 3-1.

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Home to the Wales Rugby Union team and occasionally hosting the Wales Football team now, the Millennium Stadium was opened on the 26th June 1999 at a cost of £121 million. It has a capacity of 73931 and the record attendance for a Wales Football international at the stadium is 73062 on the 19th November 2003 in a Euro 2004 Play Off that saw Wales lose 1-0 to Russia.

Wembley Stadium, London.
England's national football stadium, Wembley was completely rebuilt in the early 2000's and re-opened on the 9th March 2007. The cost was £789million and the rebuilt stadium has a capacity of 90000. The stadium also host's a number of football finals, the Rugby League Challenge Cup final and internationals. The record crowd at the new Wembley is 89874 for the 2008 FA Cup final between Cardiff and Portsmouth.

Windsor Park, Belfast
Home of the Northern Ireland Football team, Windsor Park opened in 1905 and at its largest could hold over 60000 spectators. Renovations in the 1990's and 2015 have led to the stadium now having a capacity of  just 18500. Despite being the home stadium of potential co-host's Northern Ireland, Windsor Park is unlikely to feature in Euro 2028 as UEFA hosting rules require all stadiums to have at a capacity of at least 30000. Hopes are being pinned on a new stadium at Casement Park to meet this requirement. The record attendance at Windsor Park was for a 1-1 draw between Ireland and England in the 1956 British Home Championship. 

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Albert, Connel and Forth Bridges Artworks.

The major plus point to my job is that as a long distance lorry driver I get to see many parts of the United Kingdom I wouldn't get the chance to see. Because of this I get to photograph, sketch and create artworks of these places I visit. I recently set about creating a set of bridge pictures and the first 4 can now be seen below and on Clickasnap. They are based on pictures I have taken on my travels, in this case around Scotland and on 1 occasion to Northern Ireland.

There are 4 artworks to see below, they can also be seen full size, resolution and un-watermarked on Clickasnap. Copies can also be purchased if you require, just follow the link under each picture.

Connel Bridge, Oban, Scotland.

Built as a railway crossing over Loch Etive in Western Scotland, the Connel Bridge was opened in August 1903 by the Callander and Oban Railway to carry the Ballachulish Branch Line at a cost of £43000. In 1914 a roadway was added and the bridge was then used by both motor vehicles and rail traffic, however trains had priority and the roadway was closed whenever to vehicles whenever rail transport passed over. This continued until the railway was closed in the late 1960's. The bridge is still single track with traffic lights enforcing the right of way.

Connel Bridge is cantilever in design and has a span of 524 ft, it has a height restriction of 14ft. Near to the bridge are the Falls or Lora, because of the strong tidal flow caused by these the bridge was designed the way it was built. The A828 road runs across the bridge and Oban Airport is a little to the north.

The Forth Bridge

Opened in 1890, the Forth Bridge crossers the Firth of Forth to the east of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is often referred to as the Forth Rail Bridge, but its official name is the Forth Bridge due to it being the first crossing to be constructed connecting North and South Queensferry, the other 2 road crossing opening in 1964 and 2017. The Bridge is a UNESCO world Heritage site and probably the most famous man made construction in Scotland. It was designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, with construction starting in 1882 and at its height involving over 4600 men employed in the building of it.

The Bridge was completed in December 1889, and after tests were completed was officially opened by the Duke of Rothesay on March 4 1890 when he drove home the final gold plated rivet.

Built in a cantilever design, it has a total length of 8094ft, a maximum width of 120ft at the piers, a height of 316ft, and allows a clearance of 150ft at high water mark for ships to pass underneath.

Albert Bridge, Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Albert Bridge was completed in 1890 and crossers the River Lagan near the centre of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Designed by JC Bretland to replace an earlier bridge that had collapsed in 1886, the bridge cost £36,500 (£5200000 in 2022 Value) to build and is named after Prince Albert Victor, the Grandson of Queen Victoria.

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Ardrossan Beach (2013)

Ardrossan, a charming coastal town in Ayrshire, Scotland, boasts not one but two delightful beaches. Today's pictures were taken on Boydston Beach or North Shore.

Ardrossan North Beach stretchers out in a welcoming curve of golden sand, perfect for picnics, sandcastle building, and leisurely strolls. Feel the sand between your toes as you wander along the shoreline, letting the sound of the waves lull you into a relaxed state. For the more adventurous, the beach offers opportunities for paddling, swimming, and rockpooling in the cool waters of the Firth of Clyde. Remember to check the tides and weather conditions before heading into the water.

The true magic of Ardrossan North Beach unfolds when you turn your gaze outward. The beach offers stunning views across the Firth of Clyde, the majestic Isle of Arran, its peak visible on the horizon, and Horse Island, a nearby bird-watching sanctuary with its iconic 19th-century tower. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of the rolling hills of the Scottish Mainland to the north.

The beach is close to the town centre, allowing visitors to seek out the Victorian Promenade, and check out the town's rich maritime history by visiting the harbour. There are also a number of places to seek out refreshments nearby.

Ardrossan North Beach is a fantastic starting point for exploring the wider Ayrshire coast. Consider hopping on a ferry to the Isle of Arran for a day trip filled with natural beauty and historical intrigue.

For a dose of culture, head to the nearby town of Saltcoats and explore its art galleries and museums.

The pictures were taken with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet on the 28th November 2013.

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Scottish Premiership Football Stadiums Season 2021/22

 My latest upload to YouTube is a slideshow of artworks of Scottish Premiership Football Stadiums season 2021 / 22 created by me, based on public domain images. The stadiums are featured in team alphabetical order in the video

The images below feature in the video, although below they are in stadium name order.

Almondvale Stadium opened in 1995 as the home of Livingston FC, it has
a current capacity of 9512. The record attendance was 10112 v Rangers Fc
on the 27 October 2001.

Celtic moved to their current location in 1892, the stadium has been modernised
several times and now has a capacity of 60411. The record attendance is
83500 v Rangers on the 1 January 1938.

Dens Park is the home ground of Dundee FC and opened in 1899. It is just 200yds
from the ground of city rivals Dundee United. The capacity is 11775 and the record
attendance 43024 was v Rangers on 7 February 1953.

Hibernian FC play at Easter Road, Edinburgh which has a current
capacity of 20421. The largest crowd ever was 65860 on the 2 January 1950
when they played city rivals Hearts of Midlothian. They played their first
game here in 1893.

Fir Park has been the home of Motherwell FC since 1895 and has a capacity of 13677.
The largest crowd ever was 35632 for a game against Rangers on 12 March 1952.

Rangers FC have played at Ibrox Park, changed to Ibrox Stadium in
1997, since 1899 and the current capacity is 50817. The record attendance which is
also the largest ever for a domestic football match in Britain is 118567 for a league
fixture against Old Firm Rivals Celtic on the 2 January 1939.

McDiarmid Park in Pert is the home stadium of
St Johnstone FC. The capacity is 10696 and since opening in 1989
the record attendance is 10721 v Rangers on the 26 February 1991.

Pittodrie Stadium has been the home to Aberdeen FC since September 1899,
there are plans to replace the ground with a new build stadium but this has
been planned for at least 15 years. The current capacity is 20866 and the
record attendance is 45061 v Hearts of Midlothian 13 March 1954.

St Mirren Park hosted it's first game on the 31 January 2009, built to replace
the previous home of Love Street the ground has a capacity of 8023. The
record attendance is 7732 v Dundee United on the 26 May 2019. Their best
at Love Street was 47438.

Dundee United have called their home Tannadice Park since 1909 and the record
attendance is  28000 v Barcelona on the 16 November 1966. This is unlikely
to ever be beaten as the current capacity is around half that at 14223.

Tynecastle Park has a current capacity of 19852 and has been home to Hearts
of Midlothian since 1886. The record attendance is 53396 for a Scottish
Cup game against Rangers FC on the 13 February 1932.

Victoria Park opened in 1929 as the home ground of Ross County FC.
It has been the most northerly ground in senior British football since being
elected to Scottish Football League Division Three in 1994. The
current Capacity is 6541 and the record attendance was set
v Rangers in the Scottish Cup on the 28 February 1966.

I thought that because Celtic had the biggest home ground in Scotland and had massive support that they would also feature mostly in the other teams record attendances, surprisingly they were only the highest attendance once for a game against Rangers, Rangers were highest 7 times with Hearts of Midlothian featuring twice. Dundee United had the only non domestic highest for a game against Barcelona.

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Famous Scot's Cigarette Cards (1933) Part 1

 Famous Scot's part 1 is a video slideshow I made for YouTube featuring a collection of cigarette trading cards released in 1933 by Mitchells Cigarettes. Mitchells was a brand of Imperial Tobacco having merged with them in 1901. The set was to celebrate many of Scotlands most famous sons and daughters.

The following images are included in part 1 of this video, they include

Allan Ramsey born in Leadhills, Lanarkshire was a poet, playwright,
publisher librarian and impresario of enlightenment Edinburgh.
15 October 1686 - 7 January 1758 aged 71

Annabella Drummond was born in Stobhall Nr Perth, she
 was Queen Consort of Scotland, Marrying Robert the III
in 1367. She died at Scone Abbey, Perthshire, Scotland.
c1350 - October 1401 aged 51

David Hume, born in Edinburgh was a enlightenment philosopher, historian,
economist, librarian and essayist. He died in
Edinburgh, Scotland.
7 May 1711 - 25 August 1776 aged 65

David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark was a Cavalry Officer who fought
for Sweden in the 30 years War, he was to return to Scotland as the
Bishops War was ending, he also took up arms in the English and
Scottish Civil Wars.
c1600 - c1682 aged 81 -82

Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan born in Dundee was
a British admiral who defeated the Dutch Fleet off the coast of Camperdown,
Holland on the 11October 1797. He died at Cornhill-on-Tweed,
Northumberland, England.
1 July 1731 - 4 August 1804 aged 73

Field Marshall Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig was born in Edinburgh. He
was a senior British Army officer who commanded the British Expeditionary
Force on the Western Front in World War I from 1915 until the wars end.
He died at 21 Prince's Gate, London, England.
19 June 1861 - 29 January 1928 aged 66

George Buchanan, born in Killearn, Stirlingshire was a historian and
humanist scholar. He died in Edinburgh.
February 1506 - 28 September 1582 aged 76

John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee, born in Glen Ogilvie,
Angus was a soldier, nobleman, tory and episcopalian. He died at Killiecrankie,
Perthshire, Scotland.
21 July 1648 - 27 July 1689 aged 41

James 1st was born in Dunfermline Abbey. He was King of Scotland from
4 April 1406 until he was assassinated at Blackfriars, Perth in a failed coup
by his uncle Walter Stewart, Earl of Atholl.
25 July 1394 - 21 February 1437 aged 42

James Thomson was a poet and playwright, who wrote the lyrics to
"Rule, Britannia!" He died in Richmond upon Thames, England.
11 September 1700 - 27 August 1748 aged 47

Jane Gordon nee Maxwell, Duchess of Gordon was born at Myrton Castle, Wigtown.
She was a Tory hostess who with her husband Alexander and sonGeorge founded
the Gordon Highlanders Infantry Regiment. She died at
Piccadilly, London.
c1748 - 14 April 1812 aged 53 - 54

Anne Macintosh was the first female to hold the rank of Colonel
in Scotland and also a military leader during the Jacobite rising of 1745.
She died in Leith, Scotland.
c1723 - c1784 aged 60-61

Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine was born in Edinburgh and became
a lawyer and politician. He was Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain between 
1806 - 1807. He died in Almondell, Scotland.
10 January 1750 - 17 November 1823 aged 73

George Augustus Eliot, 1st Baron Heathfield born at Stobs Castle,
Roxburghshire. He was a British Army Officer who was most notable for
commanding the Gibraltar garrison during the siege of
Gibraltar 1779 - 1783. He died in Aachen, Germany.
25 December 1717 - 6 July 1790 aged 72

James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose was a nobleman, soldier, poet,
lord lieutenant, viceroy and general captain of Scotland. He
died by hanging at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, Scotland.
25 October 1612 - 21 May 1650 aged 37

Mary Stuart, Mary Queen of Scots was born at Linlithgow Palace, she
was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until she was forced
to abdicate on the 24 July 1567. She Died in Fotheringhay Castle,
Northamptonshire, England.
8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587 aged 44

Robert Burns also known as Rabbie Burns was born in Alloway,
Ayrshire. He was a poet and lyricist and is considered Scotlands Greatest
Scot. Burns Night is celebrated annually on his birthday. he died
in Dumfires, Scotland.
25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796 aged 37

Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh. He was known as a 
novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer, some of his most famous
include Treasure Island, Kidnapped and strange case of Dr Jekyll
Mr Hyde. He died at Vailima, Samoa.
13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894 aged 44

Robert 1 of Scotland, Robert the Bruce was born in Turnberry Castle,
Ayrshire. He was King of the Scots from 25 March 1306 until 7 June 1329.
He is a national hero who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish
Independence against England. He died at the Manor of
Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
11 July 1274 - 7 June 1329 aged 54

Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet was born in Kirriemuir. He
was a novelist and playwright famous for the work of Peter Pan.
He died in London, England.
9 May 1860 - 19 June 1937 aged 77

Sir John Moore born in Glasgow was also known as Moore of Corunna, he
was best known for his military training reforms and death at the Battle of
Corunna, Galicia, Spain.
13 November 1761 - 16 January 1809 aged 47

Sir Ralph Abercromby was born in Menstrie. He was a soldier and
politician who served at MP for Clackmannanshire, Commander in Chief,
Ireland and Governor of Trinidad. He died at Alexandria, Egypt.
7 October 1734 - 28 March 1801 aged 66

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a noted novelist, poet, playwright and
historian who was born in Edinburgh. He died at Abbotsford, Scotland.
15 August 1771 - 21 September 1832 aged 61

Sir William Wallace was born in the village of Elderslie, Renfrewshire, he was a
Knight who along with Andrew Moray lead the Scottish Army in
defeating the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, during the First
war of Scottish Independence. He was hung, drawn and quartered for
high treason by the English. He Died in London, England.
c1270 - 23 August 1305 aged 34-35

Tobias George Smollett was born in Dalquhurn, part of modern day Renton.
He was a poet and author famous for the novels, The Adventures of Roderick
Random,  The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle and The Expedition
of Humphry Clinker. He died in Leghorn, Tuscany.
19 March 1721 - 17 September 1771 aged 50

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