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A colour aerial photo of a headland protruding into the sea from right to left. The headland is formed of white chalk cliffs and is topped with grass. It narrows to a sharp point and several cliff stacks. A lighthouse is visible on the final stack.

NCAP Reveals the Geology of the World

From tracking geological change to marvelling at the natural wonders of the world, the aerial photography held at NCAP is the perfect medium for illustrating the Earth’s geology.

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A black and white oblique aerial photo of a castle on a hill in a small town. A large river runs alongside the town and is crossed by a stone bridge. A landscape of fields and woods stretches into the distance.

Celebrating International Volunteer Day! Spotlight on NCAP Digital Connectors

This International Volunteer Day, find out how the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP) has been working with the volunteers team at Historic Environment Scotland to develop a new volunteering...

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A black and white vertical aerial photo of Edinburgh Castle. The castle complex is elevated on a crag to the left of centre. A carpark and street run away from it to the right. North of the castle is a trainline and a park crossed by paths.

Discover the Geology of Scotland

Discover the unique geology of Scotland through the medium of aerial photography.

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A dark room lit with green lights. In the foreground are two stacks of photographic prints. Above them, a red robotic arm is visible, blurred with movement. In the background, a person with their back to us looks at a bright white screen.

NCAP at 100: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future

As NCAP’s vast aerial imagery collections approach their centennial this month, we celebrate our legacy while focusing on an exciting future. Our mission: ensuring that these invaluable historic aerial photographs...

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