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Eyrie Collection

Amidst the rugged landscapes of Scotland, young Highland Dancers of Aboyne, 1926, gracefully twirl in unison



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Amidst the rugged landscapes of Scotland, young Highland Dancers of Aboyne, 1926, gracefully twirl in unison, mirroring the grace and poise of golden eagles perched atop their eyries in the Scottish skies. The eagles' eyries, a symbol of strength and resilience, have inspired artists throughout history, from the intricate lithographs of The Eagles' Eyrie in 1926 to the pencil and watercolor depiction of Golden Eagles in 1900. In the distant lands of Mato Grosso, Brazil, the Jabiru bird tenderly preens its chicks in a vast nest, reminiscent of the protective eyries of raptors. The imperial eagle, a symbol of power during WW1, soars above the battlefield, while the intricate lines of an Eyrie Pen sketch bring the rough-legged buzzard's nest on the Taymyr Peninsula to life. The connection between the human spirit and the majesty of nature, captured through various artistic mediums, remains a testament to the enduring allure of the eyrie.