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Drawings. Visual works.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Visual works produced by drawing, which is the application of lines on a surface, often paper, by using a pencil, pen, chalk, or some other tracing instrument to focus on the delineation of form rather than the application of color. This term is often defined broadly to refer to computer-generated images as well. (AAT) Include sketches under 'Drawings', but ignore doodles, unless particularly noteworthy. (NLS) In the published catalogues this heading was used for pictures. The heading 'Pictures' was used for all lists of pictures and for descriptions of treatises on pictures. (NLS) .

Found in 1220 Collections and/or Records:

Design drawing of a bagpipe chanter by William Gray.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.8395
Dates: 1959.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Designs for book decorations, stage sets and garden buildings by William McLaren.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.11560
Scope and Contents

Includes a sketchbook, specimans of calligraphy and printed books designed or decorated by McLaren.

Dates: 1943-1968.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Designs for dust-jackets, photographs, and drawings for various publications of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'., 1930-1934.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.26062(i)-(iii)
Scope and Contents

The contents include the following: (i) Designs for the dust-jackets of ‘Stained radiance’ and ‘The thirteenth disciple’, 1930-1931 (number l); (ii) Photographs and proofs for ‘The conquest of the Maya’, 1933 (number 4); (iii) Drawings by Charles Bannerman to illustrate the serialisation of ‘Cloud Howe’ in the ‘Mearns Leader’ and other newspapers, 1934 (number 9).

Dates: 1930-1934.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the novelist James Leslie Mitchell (1901-1935), the author 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon', and of his wife Rebecca ('Ray') Mitchell. / Papers chiefly typescripts of the publications of James Leslie Mitchell, 'Lewis Grassic Gibbon'.

Designs for Musselburgh bridge by John Rennie., 1803.

 File
Identifier: MS.19662(ii)
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Contains the following plans and drawings too large to be included in the other volumes of John Rennie papers. (i) Aberdeen, harbour mouth, undated; (ii) Ardglass, sections of harbour, undated; (iii) Plant for Billinge's silk mill, undated; (iv) Bridlington harbour, undated; (v) Shore near Charlestown, by Robert Beaumont, 1807; (vi) Proposed railway from Dunleary to Dalkey, 1815; (2 sheets) (vii) Ordnance ground at Harwich with situation of two proposed lights, circa 1808; (viii) Holyhead...
Dates: 1803.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of John Rennie (1761-1821), engineer. / Papers of John Rennie and his family. / Miscellaneous plans and drawings relating to work by John Rennie.

Diaries, albums and photographs of the Campbell, Login and Maitland Mackgill Crichton familes.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.12549
Dates: circa 1803-1965.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Diaries, letters and miscellaneous papers, 1944-1989, of and relating to John Armstrong.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13315
Scope and Contents

John Armstrong studied at the Edinburgh College of Art where he was a contemporary of Eduardo Paolozzi who is mentioned in his diaries. After leaving college he worked as an artist and displays manager, then went on to work for the DHSS, Register Generals Office and elsewhere in Edinburgh. He later ran his own business. He continued painting throughout his life and also wrote fiction inspired by his bohemian lifestyle.

Dates: 1944-1989.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Diaries of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to Orkney for the Parliamentary election of 1852, and to Argyll., 1852.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19377
Scope and Contents

The volume includes notes on the lectures Professor Thomas Stewart Traill gave on Natural History at Edinburgh University during Professor Jamieson's illness, with transcripts of related correspondence (folio 81).

Dates: 1852.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Diary of John Forfar, schoolmaster in Edinburgh.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.6260-6289
Scope and Contents The diary entries consist of records of personal experiences, and rambling didactic essays. The topics include observations on religion, philosophy, current events, sex, education, music, art and literature; there are copies of songs and music, a complete essay on marriage, and accounts of travels, notably a journey to Glasgow, 1822 (MS.6260), and a sea-trip to the Irish coast (MS.6272).Some miscellaneous newspaper cuttings and catalogues are inserted in the diary; and there are...
Dates: 1822-1836.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Diary of Neil Munro., 1887-1916.

 Item
Identifier: MS.26925
Scope and Contents

The entries are brief, but refer to Neil Munro’s career in journalism, his publications, travels and family life. Some drawings, photographs and other material have been inserted. Folios 1-2 contain autobiographical notes.

Dates: 1887-1916.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Manuscripts and papers of and concerning the novelist, Neil Munro (1863-1930). / Personal papers of Neil Munro.

Diary of the South African campaign of 1900-1901 kept by Second Lieutenant (later Lieutenant-Colonel) Herbert George Sotheby of the 4th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

 Item
Identifier: MS.8498
Scope and Contents

The diary, though silent on the larger issues, is interesting for its first-hand accounts of the raids in which the battalion took part. A list of the battalion's officers and a drawing of Colonel Plumer (later Viscount Plumer) are also included.

Dates: 1900-1901.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill., 1841-1842.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19362
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 1841-1842.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland. / Diaries of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to the west coast of Scotland, 1839-1841, Skye in 1841, and Aberdeen and Prestonpans in 1842.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill., 11 August 1845-23 September 1845.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19367
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 11 August 1845-23 September 1845.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland. / Diaries of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to Ayrshire, Arran, Galloway, and Sutherland, 1845, and to Perthshire, 1846.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill., 24 September 1845-1846.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19368
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 24 September 1845-1846.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland. / Diaries of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to Ayrshire, Arran, Galloway, and Sutherland, 1845, and to Perthshire, 1846.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of a tour in England, with particular reference to visits to Oxford and London., August 1823.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19353
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: August 1823.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland. / Diaries of Thomas Stewart Traill of a tour in England, with particular reference to visits to Oxford and London.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of a trip to Holland., 1847.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19371
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 1847.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of a trip to Wales and London., 1843.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19363
Scope and Contents

The diary includes genealogical notes on the Sandbach family.

Dates: 1843.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to Argyll and Liverpool in 1848, and to Fife, 1849., 1848-1849.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19373
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 1848-1849.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to Caithness, Yorkshire and London., 1849.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19374
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 1849.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to London, Liverpool, and Linlithgow, 1844, and to Fife in 1845., 1844-1845.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19366
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 1844-1845.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to Orkney, London, and Liverpool., 1847.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19372
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 1847.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Diary of Thomas Stewart Traill of trips to the Central Highlands and to Haddington., 1846.

 Item
Identifier: MS.19369
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Many of the diaries are illustrated with sketches of architecture and scenery. The diaries show Traill to have been a sensitive tourist giving detailed accounts of scenery, geology, history, local customs and industry.

Dates: 1846.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, diaries, and literary papers of Thomas Stewart Traill, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh University, and of his family. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill; with one of Robert Omond. / Diaries of trips made by Professor Thomas Stewart Traill, usually in the late summer while on holiday with his family in Britain but also in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Diary, XII, of John Forfar, schoolmaster in Edinburgh., March-May 1830.

 Item
Identifier: MS.6267
Scope and Contents

The diary includes drawings of animals (folio 9).

Dates: March-May 1830.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Diary of John Forfar, schoolmaster in Edinburgh.

Diary, XIX, of John Forfar, schoolmaster in Edinburgh, containing an account of a sea-trip to the Irish coast., August-September 1831.

 Item
Identifier: MS.6272
Scope and Contents

The diary contains drawings of cross-sections of islands visited on the Irish trip (folios 26 verso, 33 verso-34, 38 verso).

Dates: August-September 1831.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Diary of John Forfar, schoolmaster in Edinburgh.

'Disegni ad illustrazione della Divina Commedia, di Dante Alighieri...' being a collection of prints, drawings, etc., archaeological, topographical, and heraldic, formed by Elizabeth Macleod of Cadboll., 1842-1848.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2168-2172
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The manuscripts of the Society of Antiquaries include the ‘Hawthornden Manuscripts’, MSS.2053-2067, the papers of William Drummond of Hawthornden and of his uncle, William Fowler.

Dates: 1842-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Collection of manuscripts of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

'Disegni ad illustrazione della Divina Commedia, di Dante Alighieri, il Paradiso', being a collection of prints, drawings, etc., archaeological, topographical, and heraldic, formed by Elizabeth Macleod of Cadboll., 1842-1848.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2171-2172
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The manuscripts of the Society of Antiquaries include the ‘Hawthornden Manuscripts’, MSS.2053-2067, the papers of William Drummond of Hawthornden and of his uncle, William Fowler.

Dates: 1842-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Collection of manuscripts of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. / 'Disegni ad illustrazione della Divina Commedia, di Dante Alighieri...' being a collection of prints, drawings, etc., archaeological, topographical, and heraldic, formed by Elizabeth Macleod of Cadboll.

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