Kilmelford, Argyll

Maker
John Peat Munn
Production date
Aug 1950
 Description
Text on negative envelope reads 'Kilmelford. South end of Loch nan Druimnean looking west from Oban Road'. View of beef cattle grazing on rough pasture. It is a poorly drained upland area with areas of boggy ground and lochans. It appears to be a hot day and some cattle have made their way to the water.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Munn Photographic Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Aug 1950
Subject place
Kilmelford/Argyll and Bute
Subject notes
Raising beef cattle for sale to south is well-established in the Highlands, long pre-dating the introduction of sheep-farming in 18th and 19th centuries. Cattle were brought down to the Central Lowlands for sale, notably at the Falkirk Tryst. The introduction of the railways allowed them to be brought to market in better condition.
Accession number
P38970

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