About this artwork

Census records show that the population of Scotland’s fishing communities grew during the Industrial Revolution. Advancing technology in boats, lighthouses and railways led to increased output and new markets but in the process many traditional fishing methods and ways of life became obsolete. Hill and Adamson’s photographs capture a community on the cusp of change. The fishing industry now generates over £300 million for the Scottish economy and employs around 5,000 people.

Published March 2022

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David Octavius Hill

David Octavius Hill