Facinating 1716 Map of Scotland

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Yesterday I did something very silly, or smart, depending on your view point . I came across a copy of Homann's 1716 Map of Scotland form his Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination but a sound investment and extremely beautiful.

What's fascinating is studying an area one knows and seeing (in the Highlands) how little there was of social/financial/military importance. Look for example at Lochaber - Jock you'll appreciate this I'm sure. Ft Wm is still Inner Lochy and in Ardgour: Ardtornish, Glensanda and Nagair castles are shown emphasising their and similar strongholds’ importance remained in early 18th century Highland landscape.

All in all a wonderful find that promises hours of historical research.