Kyle of Lochalsh, Lochalsh

Maker
John Peat Munn
Production date
Jun 1957
 Description
Text on negative envelope reads 'Kyle of Lochalsh. Passengers disembarking @ Skye Ferry Boat "Lochalsh"'. The bus about to disembark is owned by Ribble and is taking English tourists on a tour of Scotland. A crew member (the bowrope) is watching, as passengers mill about. The road sign states that 'Locomotives, Motor Tractors, Heavy Motor Cars, and Motor Cars with seats for more than 15 persons Prohibited'. The route was the main access to Skye and was served by turntable ferries, such as the 'Lochalsh', which could carry up to four cars.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Munn Photographic Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Jun 1957
Subject place
Kyle of Lochalsh/Highland
Subject notes
The service was operated by the Caledonian Steam Packet Company. The company was owned by British Railways and also operated the Clyde steamers. The Skye ferry was very profitable.
Accession number
P40018

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