Tour Scotland Photographs Craignethan Castle


Tour Scotland photograph of Craignethan Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. A ruined Scottish castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located above the River Nethan, a tributary of the River Clyde. The castle is two miles west of the village of Crossford, and five miles north-west of Lanark. Built in the first half of the 16th century, Craignethan is recognised as an excellent early example of a sophisticated artillery fortification, although its defences were never fully tested. The castle is notable as the last purpose built fortress to be constructed in Scotland. The barony of Draffane, in which Craignethan was located, was a property of the Black Douglases until their forfeiture in 1455. The land was granted to the Hamilton family, and in 1530 was given by James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran to his illegitimate son James Hamilton of Finnart. James Hamilton of Finnart had travelled in Europe, and had become an accomplished architect and military engineer. Appointed Kings Master of Works, he was responsible for the defences at Blackness Castle, as well as the renaissance facades of Linlithgow Palace. At Craignethan, he set out to build a "showcase" to display his talents in both domestic and military architecture. Despite his earlier Royal favour, Hamilton was executed for treason in 1540, and his properties were forfeit to the crown. The Hamilton family, in the person of the 2nd Earl of Arran, regained Craignethan Castle two years later.


Photograph of Craignethan Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the interior of Craignethan Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the interior of Craignethan Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the interior of Craignethan Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the interior of Craignethan Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the main entrance, Craignethan Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the Tower House Doocot, Craignethan Castle, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Photograph Old Farm Building Scotland


Photograph of an old farm building in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Richard Forsyth Gravestone South Lanarkshire


Tour Scotland photograph of the Richard Forsyth gravestone in the cemetery in Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. An esteemed local shepherd who died on 11th November, 1816, aged 82.

The history of the Clan Forsyth dates back to before the twelfth century and as is usually the case with families who date back this far, the derivation of the family's surname is uncertain. If the name is of Celtic origin, then it may derive from Fearsithe, which is Scottish Gaelic for man of peace. However there is a tradition that gives a Norman origin from Forsach, who was amongst the Norsemen who settled on lands on the River Dordogne in Aquitaine, France. The Viscomte de Fronsoc accompanied Eleanor of Provence to marry King Henry III of England in London and from 1236 to 1246 lived at the English court. This family are believed to have obtained lands in Northumberland and from there moved to the Scottish Borders.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Robert Laurie Gravestone Dalserf South Lanarkshire


Tour Scotland photograph of the Robert Laurie gravestone in the Kirkyard cemetery in Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Text on this headstone includes: Robert Laurie’s body lies here, who witness for the truth did bear. For Scotland’s Covenanted Cause, of Reformation and Scripture’s laws. Most zealously he did contend, until his days came to an end.

The early name recordings include: Coilbert Lowrie of Coldinham in 1497; David Lowry, a kings officer, of Edinburgh in 1529; James Lowrey, appointed a burgess and freeman of the City of Glasgow in 1600, whilst Gavin Laurie was an early governor of the colony of New Jersey, America, in 1757.



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Photograph Stained Glass Dalserf Scotland


Photograph of a stained glass window in Dalserf Parish Church, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of a stained glass window in Dalserf Parish Church, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Cottages Dalserf


Tour Scotland photograph of a row of cottages in Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The name of the village comes from the Gaelic dail, meaning field, and Serf, the name of a 6th century saint who dwelt here. It was also known as Machan or Machanshire, from the Gaelic Maghan meaning small plain.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Fishing River Clyde


Tour Scotland photograph of a Scottish fisherman, fishing for salmon in the River Clyde, near Mauldslie Bridge, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The River Clyde is the eighth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the second longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire. In the early medieval Cumbric language it was known as Clud or Clut, and was central to the Kingdom of Strathclyde.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Mauldslie Bridge River Clyde


Tour Scotland photograph of the Mauldslie Bridge, which spans the River Clyde, near Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the Crest above West Gate, Mauldslie, near Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the West Gate, Mauldslie, near Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of the West Gatehouse, Mauldslie, near Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Gargoyle Dalserf


Tour Scotland photograph of a Gargoyle in Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. During the 12th century, when gargoyles appeared in Europe, the Roman Catholic Church was growing stronger and converting many new people. Most of the population at this time were illiterate, and therefore images were very important to convey ideas. Many early gargoyles depicted some version of a dragon, especially in France.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Dalserf Parish Church And Cemetery


Tour Scotland photograph of Dalserf Parish Church, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Dalserf is a small village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It lies on the River Clyde two miles east of Larkhall and seven miles south east of Hamilton. The name of the village comes from the Gaelic dail, meaning field, and Serf, the name of a 6th century saint who lived here. The village kirk, built in 1655, is dedicated to St Serf, and may be built on the site of an early church founded by him. The church dates from the 'Killing Time', when the rebel Covenanters were persecuted for their faith. The church was a centre of Covenanter activity, and the Reverend John McMillan, reformist preacher and first minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, is buried in the kirkyard..


Photograph of the interior Dalserf Parish Church, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of Dalserf Parish Church, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of Dalserf Parish Churchyard, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.


Photograph of Dalserf Parish Churchyard, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Seton Chapel


Tour Scotland photograph of Seton Chapel, south of Port Seton, East Lothian, Scotland. Seton Collegiate Church, known locally as Seton Chapel, is a collegiate church, adjacent to Seton House. The church was raised to collegiate status in 1492. The walls of the choir and chancel were built by 1478, and roofed by 1508. The transepts were erected sometime between 1513 and 1588.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Deacon Brodies Tavern Edinburgh


Tour Scotland photograph of Deacon Brodies Tavern, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland. Deacon Brodie, a pillar of the Establishment turned arch criminal, terrified late 18th century Edinburgh. William Brodie, born 28 September 1741, died 1 October 1788, more commonly known by his prestigious title of Deacon Brodie, was a Scottish cabinet maker, deacon of a trades guild, and Edinburgh city councillor, who maintained a secret life as a burglar, partly for the thrill, and partly to fund his gambling.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Parish Church Dirleton East Lothian


Tour Scotland photograph of the Parish Church and cemetery in Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland. On 23rd October 1612, Sir Thomas Erskine, soon to be the Earl of Kellie, obtained the permission of Parliament in Edinburgh to build a new Church at Dirleton. Thomas Erskine was the eldest surviving son of Sir Alexander Erskine of Gogar and Margaret Home, a daughter of George Home, 4th Lord Home and Mariotta Haliburton. Thomas was a school classmate and lifelong personal friend of James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, and in 1585 was made one of the Gentlemen of His Majesty's Bedchamber. He was with the king on the occasion of the Gowrie Conspiracy in 1600, when James was supposedly kidnapped by the Ruthven brothers at their house in Perth, Perthshire. He was afterwards awarded a third of the confiscated land of the Ruthvens and given the title Lord Erskine of Dirletoun in 1604. He was made a Privy Councilor in 1601 and accompanied the Duke of Lennox on a diplomatic visit to France.



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Photograph Crees Inn Scotland


Photograph of the Crees Inn, Abernethy, Scotland. A picturesque pub with letting bedrooms in the heart of this historic village, the Crees is well known for its excellent food, fine real ales and large selection of malt whiskies.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Wee Cottage Falkland


Tour Scotland photograph of a wee cottage in Falkland, Fife, Scotland. " Wee " means small in Scots. Falkland was the birthplace of the famous 17th century Covenanter Richard Cameron who was the town schoolmaster before he became a field preacher. His house still stands in the main street of the village. The village was used for filming for the US science fiction series Outlander.



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Photograph Ice Cream Cart Scotland


Photograph of an Ice Cream Cart outside Falkland Palace, Fife, Scotland. Ice Cream salesman taking a rest after a busy, warm, day in beautiful Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Video St Serf's Church Tower Dysart


Tour Scotland photograph of St Serf's Church Tower, Dysart, Fife, Scotland. Dysart is a location for the TV series Outlander. The remains of the church are thought to date from the early 16th century, but the first church in Dysart was dedicated to St. Servanus or Serf, the 8th century holy man who took up residence in a nearby cave, a place of religious retreat called in Latin a " deserta ". The name Dysart came from this, corrupted and mis-spelt over the years. A church on this site was re dedicated by Bishop David De Bernham on the 26th March 1245. The Tower appears to have been added at a later date, probably in the 1540s when the English were raiding the east coast of Scotland.




Photograph of St Serf's Church Tower, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.

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Photograph Outer Harbour Dysart Scotland


Photograph of the outer harbour, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Fisherman Dysart Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of a fisherman on a fishing boat in the harbour in Dysart, Fife, Scotland. The first record of the town was made in the early 13th century, its initial role being to settle civil matters between the church and landowners. During the middle of the 15th century, trade with the Low Countries began for salt and coal exportation. In the 16th and 17th centuries, trade expanded to the Baltic Countries. Dysart acquired two nicknames: " Salt Burgh " and " Little Holland " as a result



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Tour Scotland Photograph Inner Harbour Dysart Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of the Inner Harbour in Dysart, Fife, Scotland. In the background is the Harbourmaster's House, an 18th Century building. The first port here has been said to date as far back as 1450. This helped the export of coal and salt with the town's trading partner, the Low Countries. A man made harbour was eventually built, but could only be used at low tide with limited space. The damage caused by the jetty which was commonly known as the " east haven of Dysart " temporarily cut short the function of the east pier in the middle of the 17th century. The harbour was later extensively rebuilt in 1829 with the assistance of Robert Stephenson.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Video Pan Ha' Dysart Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of the Pan Ha', Dysart, Fife, Scotland. 16th to 18th century painted houses on Pan Ha'. Pan Haugh means roughly low-lying ground where salt pans once stood giving rise to the expression of "to carry salt to Dysart".





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Tour Scotland Photograph Video Wemyss Caves Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of the Wemyss Caves, Fife, Scotland. The Wemyss caves have been used by many people over thousands of years and for a variety of purposes: from cave dwellers, the Picts, early Christians, Norsemen and smugglers, to the present day.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Video MacDuff's Castle East Wemyss Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of MacDuff's Castle, East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. This ruined Scottish castle is associated with the MacDuff Earls of Fife, the most powerful family in Fife in the middle ages, although nothing survives from this period. The present ruins are the remains of the home of the Wemyss family, who lived here from the 14th century, and their successors in the 16th century. It is thought that a castle may have been built here by the MacDuff Mormaers, or Earls, of Fife in the 11th century, at the time of King Macbeth of Scotland, died 1057. The Wemyss family, descendents of the MacDuffs, owned the property from the 14th century, and built the earliest part of the present castle. Edward I of England paid a visit here in 1304, staying with Sir Michael Wemyss. However, Wemyss later joined forces with Robert the Bruce, and Edward ordered the castle to be destroyed. After the Wemyss family moved to nearby Wemyss Castle, it passed to the Livingstones, and then in 1530 it was taken over by the Colvilles who built a second tower to the south-west, and enclosed a courtyard with a gatehouse. In 1637 the castle was bought by Sir John Wemyss of West Wemyss, from Lord Colville of Culross, and in 1651 the lands of East and West Wemyss were united as a single barony. The ruins comprise the remains of a four storey 14th century tower, and a five-storey 16th century tower. The two are connected by 16th century gatehouse range, with 17th century walls containing gun loops. The castle is supposedly haunted by a "Grey Lady", said to be a Mary Sibbald who was found guilty of theft and died in the castle.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Margaret Lees Gravestone East Wemyss Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of the Margaret Lees gravestone in the cemetery in East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. Sacred to the memory of Margaret Lees, died 28th of March, 1934, aged 58.

This name recorded as Lee, Lees, Lea, Leas, Lease and Leese is of Olde English origin. It is usually locational and derives from any of the places named with the pre 7th Century element " leah ". This translates as " an open place " in a forest or wood, but may describe a water meadow, the word having different meanings in different parts of the country. Examples of the place names include Lee in Buckinghamshire and Hampshire, and also Lea in Cheshire, Lincolnshire and Wiltshire. England.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Helen Beveridge Gravestone East Wemyss Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of the Helen Beveridge gravestone in the cemetery in East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. Sacred to the memory of Helen Beveridge, who died 4th of May, 1804, aged 47.

Beveridge is a popular name in Scotland and has been since at least the year 1302. At that time one Walter Beverage was a juror at St Andrews, Fife, whilst two centuries later in 1530, David Beverage was the official cup bearer to King James Vth of Scotland. Modern name spellings include Beverage, Beveridge, Bavridge, Bavidge, Belfrag.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Anne Robertson Gravestone East Wemyss Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of the Anne T. Robertson gravestone in the cemetery in East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. Erected to the memory of our dear mother, Anne T. Robertson, who died 30th of March, 1911, aged 76.

Clan Donnachaidh, Scottish Gaelic: Clann Dònnchaidh, also known as Clan Robertson, is one of the oldest of all Scottish clans. The clan's first recognised chief, Donnchadh Reamhar, " Stout Duncan ", son of Andrew de Atholia, Latin for Andrew of Atholl, was a minor landowner and leader of a kingroup around Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire, and as legend has it, was an enthusiastic and faithful supporter of King Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence; he is believed to have looked after King Robert after the Battle of Methven in 1306. The clan asserts that Stout Duncan's relatives and followers supported Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Maisie Thomson Gravestone East Wemyss Fife


Tour Scotland photograph of the Maisie Thomson gravestone in the cemetery in East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. Sacred to the memory of Maisie Thomson, beloved wife of Thomas Allan, She died 28th December, 1933, aged 29.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Boats Buckhaven


Tour Scotland photograph of boats from the local district sea angling and fishing club by Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland. Once a thriving weaving village and fishing port, in 1831 it was reported as having the second largest fishing fleet in Scotland with a total of 198 boats. Fishing declined during the 19th century, but in the 1860s Buckhaven developed more into a mining town. Although coal waste blackened its beaches and silted up its now non existent harbour, it later became a Fife coast holiday resort and recreation area for locals.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Leven Beach Scotland


Tour Scotland photograph of Leven Beach and Largo Bay, Fife, Scotland. Leven is a seaside town in Fife, set in the east Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the coast of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the River Leven, 8 miles north east of the town of Kirkcaldy and 6 miles east of Glenrothes.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Leven Parish Church


Tour Scotland photograph of Leven Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. The replacement for the ancient kirk in Scoonie Cemetery stands close to the town centre in Durie Street. Although greatly altered in 1822 and 1901 to 1904, it retains its steeple of 1775, the octagonal spire of which resembles that of St Cuthbert's Parish Church in Edinburgh.


Photograph of Leven Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.


Photograph of Leven Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.



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