Scotland in Full Colour: the Victorian Illustrated Music Sheet

Victorian illustrated music sheets are among my favourite collectable items. With a piano in many houses, the sheets were much in demand, and the field demanded the highest standards of colour printing of the time. These are examples from my collection relating to Scotland.

As always with my 'gallery' pages, the system was messed up when website was 'migrated' from SimpleSite to One.com. To see all my examples, click on any image as they proceed through the gallery, and then continue manually.

A fine colour image by T Packer on this sheet celebrating Mary Campbell.  She died aged only 23, her memory immortalised by Rabbie Burns who had an affair with her, and wrote amongst other poems 'To Mary in Heaven'.
A fine colour image by T Packer on this sheet celebrating Mary Campbell. She died aged only 23, her memory immortalised by Rabbie Burns who had an affair with her, and wrote amongst other poems 'To Mary in Heaven'.
"Young Scotland Quadrilles", a     music sheet celebrating Scotland and the game she claims her own, golf. Artist unknown.
"Young Scotland Quadrilles", a music sheet celebrating Scotland and the game she claims her own, golf. Artist unknown.
"The Scotch Polka", a portrait of 'Ross, Her Majesty's Highland Piper' by J Brandard. William Ross was appointed Piper to Her Majesty in 1854, and had a bagpipe making business whilst living in London.
"The Scotch Polka", a portrait of 'Ross, Her Majesty's Highland Piper' by J Brandard. William Ross was appointed Piper to Her Majesty in 1854, and had a bagpipe making business whilst living in London.
"Down the Burn, Davie." A typical Scotch Ballad. Lithograph by A. Laby.
"Down the Burn, Davie." A typical Scotch Ballad. Lithograph by A. Laby.
"Robin Adair." Another Scottish Ballad, artist unknown.
"Robin Adair." Another Scottish Ballad, artist unknown.
"Columba Quadrille." A sheet 'Dedicated to David MacBrayne Esq.' RMS Columba, a Clyde paddlesteamer, was the flagship of the MacBrayne operation from 1879 - 1935. Lithograph by Robert Home & Son, Edinburgh.
"Columba Quadrille." A sheet 'Dedicated to David MacBrayne Esq.' RMS Columba, a Clyde paddlesteamer, was the flagship of the MacBrayne operation from 1879 - 1935. Lithograph by Robert Home & Son, Edinburgh.
Four sheets celebrating the marriage of Princess Louise to the Marquis of Lorne. For more details, see my page titled 'Art of a Princess.'
Four sheets celebrating the marriage of Princess Louise to the Marquis of Lorne. For more details, see my page titled 'Art of a Princess.'
"Lord of the Isles." The future Edward VII, a sheet dated 1876. The eldest male heir to the throne of England had been the Lord of the Isles since the 15th century.
"Lord of the Isles." The future Edward VII, a sheet dated 1876. The eldest male heir to the throne of England had been the Lord of the Isles since the 15th century.
"The Balmoral Polka." Artist unknown. A sheet celebrating 'The Monarch Stag. The Prince Consort killed a Royal Stag in the forest of Glengelder which weighed 24 stone. This is believed to have been the Champion of the Forest. When brought to Balmoral he was laid at the main entrance to the Castle, t...
"The Balmoral Polka." Artist unknown. A sheet celebrating 'The Monarch Stag. The Prince Consort killed a Royal Stag in the forest of Glengelder which weighed 24 stone. This is believed to have been the Champion of the Forest. When brought to Balmoral he was laid at the main entrance to the Castle, t...
Scottish scenery celebrated in a series of music sheets.
Scottish scenery celebrated in a series of music sheets.
"Scotland", typified by this scene at Loch Lomond. Lithograph in b&w by J Brandard.
"Scotland", typified by this scene at Loch Lomond. Lithograph in b&w by J Brandard.
"Souvenir Ecossais." Loch Achray, Perthshire. Another by J Brandard.
"Souvenir Ecossais." Loch Achray, Perthshire. Another by J Brandard.
Military Scotland..."Scotland's Brave Sons." Sung by Miss Kitty Clare. Artist unknown.
Military Scotland..."Scotland's Brave Sons." Sung by Miss Kitty Clare. Artist unknown.
"Autumn Manoeuvres." A fine colour cover by TW Lee, who worked with Alfred Concanen for a while.
"Autumn Manoeuvres." A fine colour cover by TW Lee, who worked with Alfred Concanen for a while.
Two sheets celebrating the heroics of the famous Black Watch Regiment. The one on the right by M Watson.
Two sheets celebrating the heroics of the famous Black Watch Regiment. The one on the right by M Watson.
"The Cameronians Quadrille."An image by J Brandard, possibly marching along Loch Ness.
"The Cameronians Quadrille."An image by J Brandard, possibly marching along Loch Ness.
Scottish heroics in India. The b&w image by S Rosenthal.
Scottish heroics in India. The b&w image by S Rosenthal.
"Once Again in Dear Old Scotland." An image combining the military with the Edinburgh view. The castle from the Grassmarket. Artist unknown.
"Once Again in Dear Old Scotland." An image combining the military with the Edinburgh view. The castle from the Grassmarket. Artist unknown.
"Edinburgh", from the castle. Artist unknown.
"Edinburgh", from the castle. Artist unknown.
The Caledonian or Royal Scotch Quadrilles." Looking to Calton Hill from Waterloo Place, artist unknown.
The Caledonian or Royal Scotch Quadrilles." Looking to Calton Hill from Waterloo Place, artist unknown.
"Le Voyageur No. 5...Scotland." Edinburgh from the Calton Hill. A lithograph by 'M.F.M.'
"Le Voyageur No. 5...Scotland." Edinburgh from the Calton Hill. A lithograph by 'M.F.M.'
"Roderick Dhu", the clan chieftain portrayed in 'The Lady of the Lake' by Sir Walter Scott.
"Roderick Dhu", the clan chieftain portrayed in 'The Lady of the Lake' by Sir Walter Scott.
Another figure from history, Bonnie Dundee - John Graham, 1st Viscount Dundee, killed at the Battle of Killiecrankie, 1689.
Another figure from history, Bonnie Dundee - John Graham, 1st Viscount Dundee, killed at the Battle of Killiecrankie, 1689.
"Dundee", a topographical image, artist unknown.
"Dundee", a topographical image, artist unknown.
King O' Scots." Not sure what is depicted here. Is that London Bridge? Artists Packer and Griffith.
King O' Scots." Not sure what is depicted here. Is that London Bridge? Artists Packer and Griffith.
"Bonnie Scotland", summed up in a dance image by T Sexton.
"Bonnie Scotland", summed up in a dance image by T Sexton.
"Bonnie Scotland", summed up in a military image by T Packer.
"Bonnie Scotland", summed up in a military image by T Packer.
"The Scottish Thistle Quadrille." The iconic symbol of Scotland, in a lithograph by WH McFarlane.
"The Scottish Thistle Quadrille." The iconic symbol of Scotland, in a lithograph by WH McFarlane.
Another iconic Scottish image. The name was first given to Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon. The tune is associated with the Gordon Highlanders.
Another iconic Scottish image. The name was first given to Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon. The tune is associated with the Gordon Highlanders.
"Ye Shall Walk in Silk Attire", from The Braes o' Balquither. One of the many sheets published by the Musical Bouquet during the 19th century. Others with a Scottish theme have the same title illustration.
"Ye Shall Walk in Silk Attire", from The Braes o' Balquither. One of the many sheets published by the Musical Bouquet during the 19th century. Others with a Scottish theme have the same title illustration.
"Huntingtower Quadrilles" by Bushey. A T. Packer cover. Huntingtower Castle lies NW of Perth.
"Huntingtower Quadrilles" by Bushey. A T. Packer cover. Huntingtower Castle lies NW of Perth.