From the BBC:
Images from Scotland’s national collections are available online for the first time.
The photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, can now be downloaded for licensed use.
The images on www.scotlandsimages.com are from the National Archives of Scotland and other collections.
Culture Minister Linda Fabiani said: “I’m delighted that our unique National Collections which capture so much of our nation’s story, are now available.”
She added: “The new website features images ranging from people, places and objects, to maps, plans, drawings and iconic documents offering a remarkable illustration of the life, history and culture of Scotland and the wider world.”
I was hoping this web-site would offer a slide-show of images from Scotland. However, it is geared more towards commercial use rather than for an individual wanting to just seeing the country.
You can sit and watch the pictures flash by, but there is no commentary, and no direction as to what you are actually seeing. Disappointing for me, as a private citizen, but it can be seen where this site is a bonanza for advertisers.
Oops…my bad, sorry. Took a closer look, entered some ideas into ‘search’, and there the slide-show appeared, with captions. Seems, however, that you have to be specific as to what you want to see.