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Central Register of Air Photography of Scotland (CRAPS), 1950-1989

 Collection
Identifier: GB 551 NCAP/8-1-5

Dates

  • Creation: 1950-1989

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Closed. Some material remains commercial in confidence.

Biographical/Historical note

The Scottish Office Air Photographs Unit maintained a central register of aerial survey work carried out in Scotland by commercial survey companies. Finding aids and a small print library were maintained until the transfer of the Air Photographs Unit to RCAHMS in 1993 when this function ceased.

Extent

From the Fonds: 1,500,000 images : Aerial photography on a mix of film rolls and prints.

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Finding aids and prints were held by the Air Photographs Unit until 1993 when they were transferred to RCAHMS.

Repository Details

Part of the National Collection of Aerial Photography Repository

Contact:
Unit 3, Seven Hills Business Park
41 Bankhead Crossway South
Edinburgh EH11 4EP UK
0131 651 6821