What are the different types of historical maps available for Scotland?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Scotland. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 24 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of Scotland?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Scotland is from 1950.

Where can I purchase historical maps of Scotland for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 24 historical maps of Scotland on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of Scotland?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 24 historical maps of Scotland on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for Scotland?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 24 historical topographic maps available for Scotland.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for Scotland?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of Scotland sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Scotland are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including national libraries and archives such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, and the National Library of Scotland.

1950s Maps of Scotland

Explore 24 historic maps of Scotland from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Scotland's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Scotland's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

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1950 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet XLIX.SE, 1951 Print
1950 Dumfriesshire Sheet XLIX.SE
1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Lincluden, Summerville and Stakeford, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Fife and Kinross Sheet XVIII.SW, 1951 Print
1950 Fife and Kinross Sheet XVIII.SW
1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Milnathort, Balado, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Roxburghshire Sheet nXLII, 1952 Print
1950 Roxburghshire Sheet nXLII
1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Kershopefoot, Penton, and other nearby areas
1958 Map of Ross and Cromarty - Isle of Lewis Sheet XXVII
1958 Ross and Cromarty - Isle of Lewis Sheet XXVII
1958 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Stornoway, Sandwick, and other nearby areas
1958 Map of Argyll and Bute Sheet CCLVIII, 1959 Print
1958 Argyll and Bute Sheet CCLVIII
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Kildalloig, Argyll And Bute, and other nearby areas
1958 Map of Ross and Cromarty - Isle of Lewis Sheet XXI, 1960 Print
1958 Ross and Cromarty - Isle of Lewis Sheet XXI
1960 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Melbost, Point, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LVII & LVIIa
1959 Zetland Sheet LVII & LVIIa
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Bressay, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Orkney Sheet CVIII.NE
1959 Orkney Sheet CVIII.NE
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LVI
1959 Zetland Sheet LVI
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Lerwick, Scalloway, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Argyll and Bute Sheet CCLVII
1959 Argyll and Bute Sheet CCLVII
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Campbeltown, Drumlemble, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Orkney Sheet CVIII.NW
1959 Orkney Sheet CVIII.NW
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Orkney Islands, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CVI
1959 Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CVI
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Mallaig, Morar, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXXXIX
1959 Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXXXIX
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Banavie, Ardgour, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Argyll and Bute Sheet LXXXVI.SE
1959 Argyll and Bute Sheet LXXXVI.SE
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Dunbeg, Argyll And Bute, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Argyll and Bute Sheet XXXI.NE
1959 Argyll and Bute Sheet XXXI.NE
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Kinlochleven, Highland, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Orkney Sheet CII
1959 Orkney Sheet CII
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Balfour, Orkney Islands, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet XCI
1959 Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet XCI
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Sandaig, Scottas, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LII
1959 Zetland Sheet LII
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Lerwick, Whiteness, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXXVII
1959 Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXXVII
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Bohuntinville, Highland, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
1959 Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Lerwick, Holm of Beosetter, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXL
1959 Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXL
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Spean Bridge, Highbridge, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CL
1959 Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CL
1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Fort William, Caol, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXXVI, 1960 Print
1959 Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXXVI
1960 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Kilmonivaig, Invergloy, and other nearby areas
1959 Map of Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXLI, 1960 Print
1959 Inverness-shire - Mainland Sheet CXLI
1960 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Scotland, including Monessie, Achluachrach, and other nearby areas

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for Scotland?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Scotland. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 24 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of Scotland?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Scotland is this 1950 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet XLIX.SE.
Where can I purchase historical maps of Scotland for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 24 historical maps of Scotland on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of Scotland?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 24 historical maps of Scotland on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for Scotland?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 24 historical topographic maps available for Scotland.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for Scotland?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of Scotland sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Scotland are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including national libraries and archives such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, and the National Library of Scotland.

1950s Maps of Scotland

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