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Rob Roy Collection

"Rob Roy: A Scottish Legend Immortalized in Art and Literature" Step into the world of Rob Roy, a legendary figure whose tales have captivated generations

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Rob Roys grave at Balquhidder Parish Church, Stirling, Scotland

Rob Roys grave at Balquhidder Parish Church, Stirling, Scotland. Robert Roy MacGregor (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor, was an outlaw and Scottish folk hero of the 18th century

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Walter Scott

Walter Scott
3118668 Walter Scott; (add.info.: Portrait of Walter Scott (1771-1832) a Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott
3585588 Sir Walter Scott by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott, 1st Bt, by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, circa 1824. Oil on panel)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Rob Roy, 19th century (etching)

Rob Roy, 19th century (etching)
6200083 Rob Roy, 19th century (etching) by Richeton, Leon (1854-1934); 33x24.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Scottish outlaw who became a folk hero, Robert Roy MacGregor (1671-1734)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: The 'Rob Roy'on the Zuider Zee, No 3 (engraving)

The "Rob Roy"on the Zuider Zee, No 3 (engraving)
1057548 The " Rob Roy" on the Zuider Zee, No 3 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Rob Roy" on the Zuider Zee, No 3)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: 'Rob Roy, 'John MacGregor, ESQ, MA and his 'Rob Roy'Canoe (engraving)

"Rob Roy, "John MacGregor, ESQ, MA and his "Rob Roy"Canoe (engraving)
7188234 " Rob Roy, " John MacGregor, ESQ, MA and his " Rob Roy" Canoe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Rob Roy)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Loch Katrine - Trossachs Pier, c. 1860s (b / w photo)

Loch Katrine - Trossachs Pier, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
495403 Loch Katrine - Trossachs Pier, c.1860s (b/w photo) by Valentine, James (1815-1880); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Die Vernon and Frank in the library (engraving)

Die Vernon and Frank in the library (engraving)
2780484 Die Vernon and Frank in the library (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Vernon and Frank in the library)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Death of Rashleigh (engraving)

Death of Rashleigh (engraving)
2780477 Death of Rashleigh (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Rashleigh)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: The warning in Glasgow Cathedral (engraving)

The warning in Glasgow Cathedral (engraving)
2780482 The warning in Glasgow Cathedral (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The warning in Glasgow Cathedral)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: The Bailie discovers Rob Roy in the gaol (engraving)

The Bailie discovers Rob Roy in the gaol (engraving)
2780481 The Bailie discovers Rob Roy in the gaol (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bailie discovers Rob Roy in the gaol)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Fight in the inn at the Clachan of Aberfoil (engraving)

Fight in the inn at the Clachan of Aberfoil (engraving)
2780480 Fight in the inn at the Clachan of Aberfoil (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight in the inn at the Clachan of Aberfoil)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving)

Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving)
5209953 Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clachan of Aberfoil and Loch Ard, Morning)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Portrait of John MacGregor (engraving)

Portrait of John MacGregor (engraving)
819948 Portrait of John MacGregor (engraving) by Maull & Fox (fl.1850-60) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John MacGregor, nicknamed Rob Roy, Scottish explorer)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Rob Roy welcomed by his clan (engraving)

Rob Roy welcomed by his clan (engraving)
2780478 Rob Roy welcomed by his clan (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rob Roy welcomed by his clan)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: The late Mr John Macgregor ('Rob Roy') (engraving)

The late Mr John Macgregor ("Rob Roy") (engraving)
1603406 The late Mr John Macgregor (" Rob Roy" ) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr John Macgregor (" Rob Roy" )

Background imageRob Roy Collection: By Rail through the Battlefields of the Border (engraving)

By Rail through the Battlefields of the Border (engraving)
1037866 By Rail through the Battlefields of the Border (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By Rail through the Battlefields of the Border)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: The 'Rob Roy'on the Zuider Zee (engraving)

The "Rob Roy"on the Zuider Zee (engraving)
1057525 The " Rob Roy" on the Zuider Zee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Rob Roy" on the Zuider Zee)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: British actor A W B Kingston as Rob Roy (b / w photo)

British actor A W B Kingston as Rob Roy (b / w photo)
3627265 British actor A W B Kingston as Rob Roy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British actor A W B Kingston as Rob Roy)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Types of canoes (litho)

Types of canoes (litho)
6013508 Types of canoes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of canoes. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving)

Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving)
5209950 Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle Lifting)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: John MacGregor, and his 'Rob Roy'Canoe (engraving)

John MacGregor, and his "Rob Roy"Canoe (engraving)
6008134 John MacGregor, and his " Rob Roy" Canoe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John MacGregor, and his " Rob Roy" Canoe)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Frank in Andrew Fairservices cottage (engraving)

Frank in Andrew Fairservices cottage (engraving)
2780483 Frank in Andrew Fairservices cottage (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank in Andrew Fairservices cottage)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Scene from Rob Roy (engraving)

Scene from Rob Roy (engraving)
976053 Scene from Rob Roy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Rob Roy, by Sir Walter Scott. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Sir Walter Scott Centenary (engraving)

Sir Walter Scott Centenary (engraving)
1057364 Sir Walter Scott Centenary (engraving) by Lawson, Francis Wilfred (1842-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott Centenary)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: The 'Rob Roy'on the Zuider Zee, No 2 (engraving)

The "Rob Roy"on the Zuider Zee, No 2 (engraving)
1057537 The " Rob Roy" on the Zuider Zee, No 2 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Rob Roy" on the Zuider Zee, No 2)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Rob Roy, John MacGregor, and his Canoe (coloured engraving)

Rob Roy, John MacGregor, and his Canoe (coloured engraving)
5218936 Rob Roy, John MacGregor, and his Canoe (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rob Roy, John MacGregor, and his Canoe)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Fancy Dress Balls (engraving)

Fancy Dress Balls (engraving)
5228779 Fancy Dress Balls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Dress Balls)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: John Macgregor, Rob Roy (engraving)

John Macgregor, Rob Roy (engraving)
3627989 John Macgregor, Rob Roy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Macgregor, Rob Roy)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: First meeting of Frank with Die Vernon (litho)

First meeting of Frank with Die Vernon (litho)
2780476 First meeting of Frank with Die Vernon (litho) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: First meeting of Frank with Die Vernon)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Sir Walter Scott, c. 1895 (colour litho)

Sir Walter Scott, c. 1895 (colour litho)
1199920 Sir Walter Scott, c.1895 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter Scott (1771 - 1832)); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRob Roy Collection: John MacGregor (engraving)

John MacGregor (engraving)
5224547 John MacGregor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John MacGregor. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1892/93.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving)

Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving)
5209955 Illustration for Rob Roy (engraving) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loch Lomond)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Helen Macgregor, Rob Roys Wife (engraving)

Helen Macgregor, Rob Roys Wife (engraving)
1057368 Helen Macgregor, Rob Roys Wife (engraving) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Macgregor, Rob Roys Wife)

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Scene from Rob Roy, early 19th century. Creator: Cosmo Armstrong

Scene from Rob Roy, early 19th century. Creator: Cosmo Armstrong
Scene from Rob Roy, early 19th century. Scene from " Rob Roy" by Sir Walter Scott. [Simpkin & Marshall, London]

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Rob Roy statue, Stirling, Scotland

Rob Roy statue, Stirling, Scotland. Robert Roy MacGregor (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor, was an outlaw and Scottish folk hero of the 18th century

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Diana Vernon, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald

Diana Vernon, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Diana Vernon. Diana Die Vernon is the heroine of Walter Scotts 1817 historical novel Rob Roy. From the John Player & Sons cigarette card series Famous Beauties, 1937

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Artist: R Cooper

Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Artist: R Cooper
Rob Roy, Scottish outlaw and folk hero of the 18th century. Robert Roy MacGregor, (c1671-1734), also known as Red MacGregor is sometimes referred to as the Scottish Robin Hood

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Midlands and Great Western Railway (Ireland) 2-4-0 locomotive Rob Roy, 1873

Midlands and Great Western Railway (Ireland) 2-4-0 locomotive Rob Roy, 1873. Built by Neilson & Co of Glasgow

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Francis Osbaldistone At Squire Inglewoods Engraving By George Cruikshank Dated 1842 Of A Scene

Francis Osbaldistone At Squire Inglewoods Engraving By George Cruikshank Dated 1842 Of A Scene From Sir Walter Scotts Novel Rob Roy

Background imageRob Roy Collection: Leith, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Leith, 1881 (oil on canvas)
XAL79344 Leith, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Signorini, Telemaco (1836-1901); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright



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"Rob Roy: A Scottish Legend Immortalized in Art and Literature" Step into the world of Rob Roy, a legendary figure whose tales have captivated generations. At Balquhidder Parish Church in Stirling, Scotland, lies his final resting place - a testament to his enduring legacy. Sir Walter Scott, the renowned Scottish author, immortalized Rob Roy's story in his novel of the same name. The murder of Morris is depicted vividly in an engraving that captures the intensity and drama of this pivotal moment. In 19th-century etchings, we catch glimpses himself - a charismatic and enigmatic figure who inspired awe and admiration. His exploits on the Zuider Zee are commemorated in an intricate engraving titled "The 'Rob Roy' on the Zuider Zee, No " John MacGregor's famous "Rob Roy Canoe, " showcased in another captivating engraving, symbolizes adventure and exploration. It embodies the spirit of its namesake - a man unafraid to venture into unknown waters. A black-and-white photograph transports us back to Loch Katrine's Trossachs Pier during the 1860s. The serene beauty captured within its frame echoes Rob Roy's love for nature and his connection to Scotland's breathtaking landscapes. Engravings bring key moments from Scott's novel to life: Die Vernon and Frank find solace amidst books; Rashleigh meets his demise; Glasgow Cathedral serves as an ominous backdrop for a warning; The Bailie uncovers Rob Roy behind prison walls; And a fierce fight erupts at Aberfoil Inn. Through artistry and literature alike, Rob Roy continues to enthrall audiences with tales of bravery, honor, treachery, and resilience. His legend lives on through these visual representations that invite us into his extraordinary world.