Glenfinnan Viaduct Landscape Postcard
Ephemera / Collectible Postcards

Glenfinnan Viaduct Landscape Postcard

This is a rectangular photo-representative postcard featuring the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Scottish Highlands. The image is oriented vertically (though the scene itself is a landscape) and depicts the iconic multi-arch curved bridge set against a backdrop of steep hills and a partly cloudy blue sky. In the foreground, green deciduous trees frame the lower section of the masonry structure. A notable feature is a slight plume of smoke or steam rising from the viaduct, likely indicating the passage of a steam train. The postcard appears to be a modern-era color print, probably late 20th or early 21st century, with vibrant saturation and high-gloss finish characteristic of commercially produced tourist souvenirs. It is currently housed in a plastic protective sleeve within a photo album, which has helped preserve its condition. There are no visible tears, creases, or light-fading visible on the front surface. The composition utilizes a wide-angle perspective to capture the scale of the 21 arches. While no specific maker's mark is visible through the sleeve, the quality suggests professional lithographic or digital printing typical of Scottish tourism board or heritage site merchandise.

Estimated Value

$1 - $3

Basic Information

Category

Ephemera / Collectible Postcards

Appraised On

March 14, 2026

Estimated Value

$1 - $3

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Item Description

This is a rectangular photo-representative postcard featuring the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Scottish Highlands. The image is oriented vertically (though the scene itself is a landscape) and depicts the iconic multi-arch curved bridge set against a backdrop of steep hills and a partly cloudy blue sky. In the foreground, green deciduous trees frame the lower section of the masonry structure. A notable feature is a slight plume of smoke or steam rising from the viaduct, likely indicating the passage of a steam train. The postcard appears to be a modern-era color print, probably late 20th or early 21st century, with vibrant saturation and high-gloss finish characteristic of commercially produced tourist souvenirs. It is currently housed in a plastic protective sleeve within a photo album, which has helped preserve its condition. There are no visible tears, creases, or light-fading visible on the front surface. The composition utilizes a wide-angle perspective to capture the scale of the 21 arches. While no specific maker's mark is visible through the sleeve, the quality suggests professional lithographic or digital printing typical of Scottish tourism board or heritage site merchandise.

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