Tantallon Hold before 1866

"Tantallon Hold" is a photograph taken by Scottish photographer Thomas Annan before 1866. It shows the ruins of Tantallon Castle, a 14th-century fortress located on the North Sea coast of Scotland. Annan was known for his documentation of urban life in Glasgow, and this photograph demonstrates his interest in documenting Scotland's historic sites. This image captures the grandeur of the castle ruins, their weathered stone walls rising against the backdrop of the sea and sky. The small size of the photograph, measuring 81 mm by 83 mm, further emphasizes the intimacy of the subject.