We’re more used to seeing photos of donkeys on beaches, giving rides and pulling small carriages, including Ettrick Bay but this photo shows that goats were also a feature at Ettrick Bay. This was a popular attraction up until the 1920s. As can be seen cycling was...
This photograph of the miniature railway at Ettrick Bay was taken in 1938. After the withdrawal of the electric tramservice to Ettrick Bay it was felt by the Rothesay Tramways Company that a new tourist attraction was required at EttrickBay to encourage visitors to...
Object: Photo Archive Date: 20th century Description : Miniature Train at Ettrick Bay This photograph of the miniature railway at Ettrick Bay was taken in 1938. After the withdrawal of the electric tram service to Ettrick Bay it was felt by the Rothesay Tramways...
Object: Photo Archive Date: 20th century Description : Ettrick Bay Pavilion with donkey carts c.1922 (P03-0469, A2.202)
Object: Sandcastle Competition Ettrick Bay Date: 20th century Description : The Bute Tramway Company were always looking for ways to attract visitors to Ettrick Bay and during the summer months sandcastle building competitions were held regularly. There...