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Glen Tilt, near the Marble Lodge, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Glen Tilt, near the Marble Lodge, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Glen Tilt, near the Marble Lodge, [in Scotland], 1850. There was a road through the Glen before the Duke [George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl] was born...and though he may have - which we very much doubt - a legal right to close it, the charge of churlishness, and a want of sympathy with the public feeling, still remains...Surely his wild glen...would be none the worse if an occasional traveller were allowed to admire it without taking out a passport!...The example set by those princely-minded noblemen who...are not afraid of any desecration from the feet of plebeians, is worthy of imitation...for in our crowded isles it may fairly be asked if any proprietor of land have a moral right to enclose a district as large as a county, and make a wilderness of it?...even peasants, to say nothing of tourists, have somewhat superior claims to those of the deer and the grouse...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This print captures the rugged beauty of Glen Tilt near the Marble Lodge in Scotland, dating back to 1850. The image transports us back to a time when the Duke of Atholl, George Murray, held controversial power over access to this picturesque landscape.
The accompanying text from the "Illustrated London News" raises important questions about land ownership and public access. It challenges the notion of closing off vast swathes of land for private use, questioning whether it is morally justifiable to deny peasants and tourists the opportunity to admire such natural wonders without restriction.
The engraving serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era when debates surrounding land rights and conservation were already at the forefront. It highlights the tension between preserving nature's beauty for all to enjoy versus restricting access for personal gain.
As we gaze upon this historic snapshot, we are reminded that landscapes like Glen Tilt hold intrinsic value beyond mere ownership. They are meant to be shared and cherished by all who seek solace in their untamed splendor.
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