Incredible Victorian postcards show breath-taking charm of Scotland's rugged landscapes and seaside towns

Portobello Pier, in Edinburgh, was a pleasure pier that opened in 1871. Visitors and holidaymakers were able to enjoy the tearoom and concert hall but it was damaged by storms and the impressive construction was demolished in 1917

This picture shows the pristine east bay in Dunoon, which is the main town on the Cowal peninsula in the south of Argyll and Bute

A cattle market appears to be taking place in this image of Dumfries

This image depicts hundreds of people enjoying the good weather on a Victorian day on Portobello beach, Edinburgh. A number of bathing carriages can also be spotted in the scene - the structures had two doors on either side and allowed women to change into their bathing clothes without having to walk across the beach while wearing 'improper' clothing

The historic market town of Dumfries is situated near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. The high street has changed considerably since the 19th century, except for the town centre's distinctive clock tower

Inversnaid falls is situated in the hamlet of its namesake on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond and is still a popular destination for visitors today

Macduff is located on Banff Bay in the Banff and Buchan area, Aberdeenshire. It is still the only place in the United Kingdom where craftsmen build deep-water wooden fishing boats

Situated on the River Doon overlooking the Brig o' Doon, the Burns Monument was built between 1820 and 1823 after the death of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns

Loch Awe located in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, is the third largest freshwater lake in Scotland. Also pictured in the vintage photograph is Loch Awe hotel which still stands to this day and offers stunning views over the loch for its lucky visitors

 A highland cow and calf are also pictured on the Scottish moors. The distinctive cattle breed can still be seen wandering rolling fields in Scotland today

The village of Portpatrick is located in south west Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway. It was founded on its fishing industry and still retains a fishing craft fleet to this day

In this picture-perfect postcard a group of children can be seen splashing around in the water in Helensburch, which lies on north shore of the Firth of Clyde

The impressive medieval Caerlaverock Castle which is surrounded by a moat in Dumfries has stood the test of time and is still a major draw for visitors today

This stunning picture show the 240-acre Alisa Craig island which was once used as a smuggling base