St. Andrews. The Fore Tower of the Castle 1843 - 1847

"St. Andrews. The Fore Tower of the Castle" is a calotype photograph created by the Scottish duo Hill and Adamson between 1843 and 1847. This striking image captures the imposing ruins of the Fore Tower at St. Andrews Castle in Scotland, highlighting the texture of the stonework and the rugged coastal landscape. The presence of figures in the foreground, likely the photographers themselves, adds a sense of scale and human connection to the ancient structure. The photograph is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.