Stirling Castle — Stirling, Scotland — J. Arthur Dixon Studios, n° 3564

Description

Colored view of Stirling Castle overlooking a landscape with sheep below. The reverse indicates that the castle is an ancient fortress on a rocky outcrop, having been the site of battles in Scottish independence wars and the place where Queen Mary was crowned and where young James VI spent his childhood. The publisher is J. Arthur Dixon Studios. The postcard is sent to Madame Raciot in Paris, with a 1d stamp and a cancellation of 'BERNE 45 MUR 1951'.