The archive behind the prints
The Colin Myers Collection
Collected, scanned and preserved in Edinburgh
The archive brings together antique views of Edinburgh and Scotland acquired over many years by photographer Colin Myers. Selected objects are professionally scanned, researched and prepared for reproduction while retaining their original linework, paper character and historical detail.
Provenance, plainly stated
Not vintage-inspired. Vintage, documented.
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The physical source
Every view begins with a genuine antique print, engraving, plate, postcard, map or photograph.
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A restrained restoration
The object is scanned at high resolution and prepared for print without redrawing away its age or character.
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The archive record
Date, maker, publication, source and condition travel with the work whenever those details are known.
Two records from the archive
Look closely. The city is in the detail.
A collection still in motion
The pleasure is not only in how old Edinburgh looked, but in noticing what remains.Ask about the archive