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The Table, Quirang, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

The Table, Quirang, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-459 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

The Table, Quirang, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Mass of basalt rocks on Quirang, a moving landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Quiraing (in Gaelic, Cuith-Raing) comes from Old Norse Kvi Rand, which means Round Fold. This elevated plateau is said to have concealed cattle from Viking raiders.

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People Information

Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
Medium
  1. Photograph
Picture Type
  1. Landscape
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom Scotland Highland Skye, Island of

  1. 57 18 00 N , 006 15 00 W
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Natural Phenomena

Science & Nature Geographical Features

Artistic Representations Landscapes

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4736x3220
File Size : 44,678kb

Aliases

  1. MCEL34
  1. 0370004284
  1. 2-640-459
  1. 2640459
  1. MCEL34
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