Annotated photograph albums of the rock climbing and mountaineering activities of Harry MacRobert.
Series
Identifier: Acc.14275/1-6
Scope and Contents
MacRobert was a keen climber and a member of both the Scottish Mountaineering Club and the Alpine Club, becoming Vice-President of the latter. MacRobert also edited 'The Central Highlands' by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
The albums record climbs made in Scotland, England, Wales and the Alps.
The albums include diary entries detailing the climb, people, transport and weather. Some of the entries are annotated with references to the 'Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal', where articles corresponding to the specific climbs can be located.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1945.
Creator
Extent
6 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented. 2021, by Fiona Garwood.
Bibliography
Scottish Mountaineering Club. 'Central Highlands' (Edinburgh, 1952). National Library of Scotland shelfmark NE.18.b.3.
Scottish Mountaineering Club. 'Journal' (Edinburgh, 1890-). National Library of Scotland shelfmark U.413.
Scottish Mountaineering Club. 'Journal' (Edinburgh, 1890-). National Library of Scotland shelfmark U.413.
Genre / Form
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk