May 22nd Photograph Ice Cream Cone Scotland

May 22nd photograph of an Ice Cream Cone in Perthshire, Scotland.

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May 22nd Photograph Blue Sky and Yellow Field Scotland

May 22nd photograph of blue sky and yellow field near Coupar Angus, Scotland.


May 22nd photograph of blue sky and yellow field near Coupar Angus, Scotland.


May 22nd photograph of blue sky and yellow field near Coupar Angus, Scotland.

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May 22nd Photograph Double-Decker Bus Scotland

May 22nd photograph of a double-decker bus in Coupar Angus, Scotland. A double-decker bus is a bus that has two levels or 'decks'. Double-decker buses are in common use throughout Scotland.

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May 22nd Photograph Bagpipers Scotland

May 22nd photograph of Bagpipers in Coupar Angus, Scotland. Coupar Angus Burgh Pipe Band and Blairgowrie and Rattray District Pipe Band performed in the Square in Coupar Angus, today.


May 22nd photograph of Bagpipers in Coupar Angus, Scotland.


May 22nd photograph of Bagpipers in Coupar Angus, Scotland.


May 22nd photograph of Bagpipers in Coupar Angus, Scotland.

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May 22nd Photograph Coupar Angus Burgh Pipe Band Scotland

May 22nd photograph of Coupar Angus Burgh Pipe Band in Coupar Angus, Scotland.


May 22nd photograph of Coupar Angus Burgh Pipe Band in Coupar Angus, Scotland.

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May 22nd Photograph Vegetable Stall Scotland

May 22nd photograph of a vegetable stall at the Community Market, Blairgowrie, Scotland.

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May 22nd Photograph Country Lane Scotland

May 22nd photograph of a beautiful Country Lane in Perthshire, Scotland.

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May 22nd Photograph War Memorial Blairgowrie Scotland

May 22nd photograph of the War Memorial in the Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie, Scotland.

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May 22nd Photograph Community Market Scotland

May 22nd photograph of the Community Market in the Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie, Scotland.


May 22nd photograph of the Community Market in the Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie, Scotland. The market is run on a not for profit basis by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership.

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May 22nd Photograph Marmalade Scotland

May 22nd photograph of Marmalade at the Community Market, Blairgowrie, Scotland. Marmalade from Perthshire Preserves, 23b Main Street, Callander, Scotland. 01877 331148.

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May 22nd Photograph Arbroath Smokies Scotland

May 22nd photograph of Arbroath Smokies at the Community Market, Blairgowrie, Scotland. Buy traditional Arbroath Smokies, Hot Smoked Salmon and Hot Smoked Trout online. Scottish Cooking.

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May 22nd Photograph Golf Club Blairgowrie Scotland

May 22nd photograph of the Golf Club, Blairgowrie, Scotland. The Blairgowrie Golf Club was founded as a private members club in 1889 and is situated in the heart of the magnificent Perthshire countryside. The Club features the renowned Rosemount and Lansdowne championship courses plus a very attractive 9 hole course which are set in heather lined avenues of pine and silver birch. Perthshire Golf Breaks.


May 22nd photograph of the Golf Club, Blairgowrie, Scotland.


May 22nd photograph of the Golf Club, Blairgowrie, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Glendoick House Garden

Tour Scotland photograph of Glendoick House garden, Perthshire, Scotland. The garden has a fine collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, primula, meconopsis, kalmia and sorbus in the enchanting woodland garden with naturalised wild flowers. This Scottish house is one of the loveliest examples of early Georgian architecture in Scotland. The manor and fortalice of Glendoick are on record in 1529, but it is not known whether the present house, which was built in about 1746, stands on or close to its site.



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Photograph Make Your Own Sporran Scotland

Photograph of how to make your own Sporran in Scotland. For a Scotsman, it is quite easy, you just grown your own sporran.

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May 21st Photograph Open Top Tourer Scotland

May 21st photograph of an open top tourer in Scone, Perthshire, Scotland. Hot and humid today in Scotland, a perfect day for a 1940s style open top tourer. Met this gentleman at Scone Airport.

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May 21st Photograph Glendoick House Scotland

May 21st photograph of Glendoick House, Perthshire, Scotland. Glendoick House, was built between 1746 and 1748 for Robert Craigie. It is a medium sized Scottish country house with white harled walls and sandstone dressings.


May 21st photograph of Glendoick House, Perthshire, Scotland.


May 21st photograph of Glendoick House, Perthshire, Scotland.

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May 21st Photograph Walled Garden Scotland

May 21st photograph of Rhododendrons in a walled garden at Glendoick, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Garden Plants for Scotland. Scotland is one of the best places in the world to garden. Its maritime climate, ample rainfall, and the rarity of severe droughts and really hot weather mean that huge numbers of plants grow well there. But the climate varies considerably, from the colder, wetter, windier mountainous areas to the west coast where tender plants can be grown outdoors all year round, and choosing plants that are suited to the local conditions is critical to success. Kenneth Cox and Raoul Curtis-Machin have evaluated the performance of thousands of plants in gardens all over Scotland, drawing on the knowledge and experience of many gardeners and nurserymen, and in this book they describe, with over 800 photographs, the most reliable shrubs, conifers, trees, fruit and perennials for Scotland. In this book Scottish gardeners will find accurate information and hundreds of great plants ideally suited to where they live. Garden Plants for Scotland.

May 21st Photograph Rhododendrons Scotland

May 21st photograph of Rhododendrons at Glendoick, Perthshire, Scotland.


May 21st photograph of Rhododendrons at Glendoick, Perthshire, Scotland.


May 21st photograph of Rhododendrons at Glendoick, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Scotland for Gardeners. The Guide to Scottish Gardens, Nurseries and Garden Centres. This book is a compact color guide of the largest survey of Scottish gardens ever mounted and the first such guidebook to all that Scotland can offer garden and plant lovers. Including descriptions of virtually all Scotland's gardens which are open to the public, it recommends when to visit and what to look out for. Gardens are described in a pithy and lively style. Also covered are specialist nurseries, garden centers, wildflower walks, shows, public parks and more. The book includes useful maps showing routes for day trips and short-break tours and is illustrated throughout with full-color images. This is the ideal book for the Scot or the tourist who wishes to explore the world of gardens and plants in Scotland. Scotland for Gardeners: The Guide to Scottish Gardens, Nurseries and Garden Centres.

Street View Loch Finlaggan Scotland

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Street view of Loch Finlaggan, Islay, Scotland. Loch Finlaggan is located to the northwest of Ballygrant on Islay. Finlaggan was the seat of the Lords of the Isles and of Clan Donald.

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Islay. The Land of the Lordship. Islay was originally part of Dal Riata, the early kingdom of the Scots, but was then colonised by Scandinavian settlers in the middle of the ninth century. It was also the home of the MacDonalds who established the Lordship of the Isles during the Medieval Period. In the Gaelic world, their status was king-like and, at the height of their power in the 15th century, they mounted a challenge to the Stewart dynasty for control of Scotland. However, this book is not just about the great men. It also looks at the lesser folk, especially during the time of the Campbell lairds, from the early 17th century onwards.Archaeology combined with documentary research has helped to build up a picture of how the people of Islay lived, the way the land was farmed and the development of local industries, including the distilling of whisky. This book provides a comprehensive grounding in island history for visitors and locals alike, and, for the valuable details it gives on local families, will be particularly valued by genealogists and those tracing their roots to Islay. Islay: The Land of the Lordship.

Street View Glengoyne Distillery Scotland

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Street view of Glengoyne Distillery, Scotland. This Scottish whisky distillery has been in continuous operation since its founding in 1833 at Dumgoyne, near Loch Lomond, north of Glasgow, Scotland. Glengoyne is unique in producing Highland single malt whisky matured in the Lowlands. Located upon the Highland Line, the division between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.

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Street View Ruthven Barracks Scotland

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Street view of Ruthven Barracks, Kingussie, Scotland. These Barracks at Ruthven, are the smallest and best preserved of the four barracks built in 1719 after the 1715 Jacobite rising, set on an old castle mound. It comprises two large three storey blocks occupying two sides of the enclosure each with two rooms per floor. The barracks and enclosing walls were loop holed for musket firing, and bastion towers were built at opposite corners.

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1715: The Great Jacobite Rebellion. Lacking the romantic imagery of the 1745 uprising of supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Jacobite rebellion of 1715 has received far less attention from scholars. Yet the '15, just eight years after the union of England and Scotland, was in fact a more significant threat to the British state. This is the first thorough account of the Jacobite rebellion that might have killed the Act of Union in its infancy. Drawing on a substantial range of fresh primary resources in England, Scotland and France, Daniel Szechi analyses not only large and dramatic moments of the rebellion but also the smaller risings that took place throughout Scotland and northern England. He examines the complex reasons that led some men to rebel and others to stay at home, and he reappraises the economic, religious, social and political circumstances that precipitated a Jacobite rising. 1715: The Great Jacobite Rebellion: Tthe Great Jacobite Rebellion.

May 20th Photograph Cupcake Scotland

May 20th photograph of a cupcake at Scone Palace, Scotland.


May 20th photograph of The Great British Bake Off tent at Scone Palace, Scotland. The Great British Bake Off, a new series for BBC Two, was filming at Scone Palace today. This landmark series is a national 'bake off' where 10 passionate amateur bakers compete to be crowned Britain's Best Baker. If you're a keen amateur baker or interested in what goes into a production of this kind, make sure to get along to Scone Palace on Friday 21st between 10am and 6pm. Scone Palace are offering a special promotional discount for The Great British Bake Off: to gain entrance to the Grounds for £3.50 instead of the normal price of £5.10 just quote 'BAKE OFF' when buying your tickets !

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Cupcakes are a delectably indulgent treat - and so quick and easy to make! From colourful cakes to keep the kids entertained to sophisticated recipes for special occasions. Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Cupcakes has something for everyone. Why not treat yourself to some gorgeous mocha cupcakes or delight a friend on their birthday with some maple, pecan and white chocolate muffins? Each recipe is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and a full page colour photograph to ensure perfect results every time. Hamlyn All Colour 200 Cupcakes (Hamlyn All Colour Cookbooks).

May 20th Photograph Cream Scone Scotland

May 20th photograph of cream scone, on The Stone of Scone at Scone Palace, Scotland.

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May 20th Photograph Stone Of Destiny Scotland

May 20th photograph of The Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill at Scone Palace, Scotland. For centuries the greatest treasure at Scone was the Stone of Scone upon which the early Kings of Scotland were crowned. When Edward I of England carried off the Stone of Scone to Westminster Abbey in 1296, the Coronation Chair that still stands in the abbey was specially made to fit over it. Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone in 1306 and the last coronation was of Charles II, when he accepted the Scottish crown in 1651. The Stone of Scone is now in Edinburgh Castle along with the Scottish regalia. A replica of the Stone of Scone sits on Moot Hill, where coronations occurred.


May 20th photograph of The Stone of Destiny on Moot Hill at Scone Palace, Scotland.

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Scotland's Stone of Destiny is the most famous symbol of both Scottish nationhood and the British monarchy. Nick Aitchison has produced the first full length, fully researched and fully illustrated study of its history, mythology and cultural significance. Having first traced the origin, evolution and function of myths surrounding the Stone and the ancient prophecy that gives the stone its name, he examines the stone itself, its appearance, geology and source, and for the first time reveals the Stone's original function and the origins of its symbolic sanctity. The Stone's much disputed authenticity is then assessed, with the conclusion that the Stone is the genuine inauguration stone of the Scottish kings seized by Edward I in 1926.

The Stone's historic contexts, first at the Pictish and Scottish royal centre at Scone and subsequently at Westminster Abbey, and its role in royal inauguration and coronation rituals, are then discussed. This includes an analysis of the rich symbolism surrounding the Stone and its changing nature over time. The final chapter attempts to return the Stone to Scotland, from unsuccessful medieval efforts, through its brief but celebrated retrieval in 1950-1, to its restoration and installation in Edinburgh Castle in 1996. Throughout, the importance of the Stone during the Scottish War of Independence is emphasised and the book concludes with a discussion of the Stone's symbolic significance with the creation of the Scottish parliament. Scotland's Stone of Destiny.

May 20th Photograph Cherry Blossom Trees Scotland

May 20th photograph of cherry blossom trees at Scone Palace, Scotland.


May 20th photograph of cherry blossom trees at Scone Palace, Scotland.


May 20th photograph of cherry blossom trees at Scone Palace, Scotland.

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May 20th Photograph Tree Scone Palace Scotland

May 20th photograph of a beautiful tree at Scone Palace, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Travel Photograph And Video White Peacock Scone Palace

Tour Scotland travel photograph of a White Peacock at Scone Palace, Scotland. Peachicks are born yellow in colour and become white as they mature. Although commonly thought of as albino, white peacocks, or peafowl as they are known, are in fact a genetic mutation of the more common Indian Blue Peafowl. This mutation, called ‘Leucism’, causes a lack of pigments in the plumage which in turn gives them their stunning pure white appearance. However, unlike albino birds they have blue eyes. Peachicks are born with flight feathers already on their wings and can fly by the time they are one week old. When fully grown, the male will sport about 150 of the long "eyed" peacock feathers with which most of us are so familiar. While most people think of these as the tail, they are in fact a train which covers the tail underneath.




Tour Scotland travel photograph of a White Peacock at Scone Palace, Scotland.

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May 20th Photograph Rhododendrons Scotland

May 20th photograph of Rhododendrons at Scone Palace, Scotland.


May 20th photograph of Rhododendrons at Scone Palace, Scotland.


May 20th photograph of Rhododendrons at Scone Palace, Scotland.

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Rhododendrons and Azaleas profiles over 4,000 varieties of this highly popular and striking plant. Illustrated with over 2,200 colour photographs, each entry includes: A description of the plant and flower colour; notes on hardiness, height and spread, and flowering time; advice on cultivation and proven performers; the name of the parent plants, the raiser and similar varieties. Practical advice is also given on rhododendrons in the landscape, maintenance and husbandry, pests, diseases, problems and disorders, propagation, and buying and collecting rhododendrons, along with a brief history and a guide to their classification. Rhododendrons and Azaleas: A Colour Guide.