The Highland Resort
Royal Quad 40 x 50 vintage
London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) travel poster from approximately 1925, titled "Sweet Strathpeffer Spa: The Highland Resort".
Artistic & Production Details
Artist: The artwork was painted by Warwick Reynolds (1880–1926), a renowned illustrator and artist.
Medium: It is a colored lithograph, originally printed by McCorquodale and Company Limited in Glasgow and London.
Dimensions: The original museum-grade posters typically measure around 1045 mm x 1298 mm.
Visual Elements
The poster depicts a scenic view of the town of Strathpeffer in the Scottish Highlands, framed by rolling hills. Key buildings visible in the illustration include:
The Highland Hotel: Built by the Highland Railway in 1911.
The Pump Room: A central feature of the spa town where visitors would go to "take the waters".
Historical Context
Strathpeffer developed as a popular Victorian spa resort following the discovery of sulphurous springs in the 18th century, which were claimed to have healing powers. The arrival of the railway in 1885 significantly boosted its popularity, turning it into a major destination for wealthy tourists seeking health treatments. This poster was part of a major marketing effort by the LMS railway to promote travel to these Highland destinations during the "golden age" of rail tourism.
London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) travel poster from approximately 1925, titled "Sweet Strathpeffer Spa: The Highland Resort".
Artistic & Production Details
Artist: The artwork was painted by Warwick Reynolds (1880–1926), a renowned illustrator and artist.
Medium: It is a colored lithograph, originally printed by McCorquodale and Company Limited in Glasgow and London.
Dimensions: The original museum-grade posters typically measure around 1045 mm x 1298 mm.
Visual Elements
The poster depicts a scenic view of the town of Strathpeffer in the Scottish Highlands, framed by rolling hills. Key buildings visible in the illustration include:
The Highland Hotel: Built by the Highland Railway in 1911.
The Pump Room: A central feature of the spa town where visitors would go to "take the waters".
Historical Context
Strathpeffer developed as a popular Victorian spa resort following the discovery of sulphurous springs in the 18th century, which were claimed to have healing powers. The arrival of the railway in 1885 significantly boosted its popularity, turning it into a major destination for wealthy tourists seeking health treatments. This poster was part of a major marketing effort by the LMS railway to promote travel to these Highland destinations during the "golden age" of rail tourism.
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