Facinating 1716 Map of Scotland

**figheadair** · 21st April 13, 09:47 AM

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.

**Jock Scot** · 21st April 13, 10:36 AM

I know that map well Peter. I grew up with a copy on the wall just outside my bedroom, I think one of my cousins has it now. GRRRRRR

**cessna152towser** · 21st April 13, 10:43 AM

A very interesting find which should provide many hours of fascination.
Congratulations on your new acquisition.

**Lime** · 21st April 13, 01:37 PM

Well my vote is in the "very smart" camp having things of beauty and interest hanging around the place improve day to day life no end.

**ThistleDown** · 21st April 13, 06:31 PM

Congratulations, Peter, and wishes for many, many fine hours ahead.

**Downunder Kilt** · 21st April 13, 08:47 PM

What a very interesting Map you have acquired Peter, well done. From the small sample you provided it seems to be so much more detailed than
Roys Highland map 1747-52

**figheadair** · 21st April 13, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

What a very interesting Map you have acquired Peter, well done. From the small sample you provided it seems to be so much more detailed than
Roys Highland map 1747-52

The two are actually quite different which I guess is a reflection of their intended use. Homann's map was part of his Atlus of the World as so whilst very beautiful it was not of the detail that Roy's maps which were intended principally for military use and so showed roads and features together with the large houses. they were more like a large scale OS map. I have a copy of Roy's Mar of Perthshire which itself is nearly the same size as the whole Homann. Here's Homann's Perthshire section by comparison. see what I mean. It really interests me because which Comrie is marked Crieff isn't but Drummond, which I take to be Drummond Castle albeit too far south, is. and Perth is shwn by it's old name of St. Johnstoun.

**Downunder Kilt** · 21st April 13, 11:16 PM

Thank you Peter for the additional explanation. I should have realised the Roys map, being more of a military nature, would be concentrating on features that were of importance in that area rather than being of an Atlas type nature and for general usage. I find it most interesting looking at old maps, especially areas that I am familiar with, and seeing old names and positionings that don't quite align with todays maps. Still wonderful feats of cartography without the modern facilities and equipment we have now