Autumn Road Drive With Bagpipes On B846 Military Road On History Visit To Highlands Scotlland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video, with Scottish Bagpipes music, of a road trip drive on the B846 Route on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Highlands of Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The road quickly shrinks to a single track, although the passing places are plentiful. Heading North the road follows, either exactly or alongside, General Wade's Military Road as we climb through Glen Goulandie. Just before the summit, an unclassified road turns off to the left, creating a shortcut to Kinloch Rannoch. Glen Goulandie descends south south westerly from Loch Kinardochy to the Strath of Appin, 6 miles north west of Aberfeldy. Lieutenant General George Wade, born 1673, died 1748, was appointed Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces in North Britain. Wade was charged with building a network of roads and bridges throughout the Scottish Highlands to aid the transport of men and equipment. The government of King George II was rightly concerned about the possibility of another Jacobite uprising following the 1715 rebellion and wanted to make sure that military transport was as efficient as possible in case of another revolt. Over the next 15 years, Wade oversaw the building of 250 miles of roads, the first engineered roads in Britain since the departure of the Romans in the early 5th century. To link those roads he also built over 40 bridges. A single track road or one lane road is a road that permits two way travel but is not wide enough in most places to allow vehicles to pass one another, although sometimes two compact cars can pass. This kind of road is common in rural areas across the United Kingdom and elsewhere. The term is widely used in Scotland, particularly the Highlands, to describe such roads. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30. The equinox at which the sun approaches the Southern Hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The time of this occurrence is approximately September 22. @tourscotland #scotland #autumn #drivingtrip #bagpipes All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Autumn Road Trip Drive To Edradour Whisky Distillery On History Visit Highland Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a road trip drive through Moulin to Edradour Whisky Distillery on ancestry, genealogy history visit to Highland Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Edradour’s beginnings date back to 1825. During these years the distillery was still known under the name Glenforres. In the first 100 years of their existence, Edradour often changed hands. It was not until 1933, when William Whiteley & Company. took over, that there was some continuity in the distillery history. Almost 50 years later, Pernod Ricard took over the distillery in 1982. Edradour takes it water from a stream on Ben Vrackie called Edradour burn. A variety of whiskies are available from the distillery. Only the Edradour 10-year is chill-filtered, a process by which the esters and oils are removed, producing a cleaner look to the whisky, which when chilled or has ice added to it does not turn cloudy. There is, amongst others, a non chill filtered 12 year old malt, some of which goes into the House of Lords and Clan Campbell blends. Also produced for two days in a week is a heavily peated version of the Edradour called Ballechin. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30. The equinox at which the sun approaches the Southern Hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The time of this occurrence is approximately September 22. @tourscotland #scotland #autumn #bagpipes All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Young Grey Squirrel On Autumn Wednesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn Wednesday wildlife nature camera travel video of the sight and sounds of a young Grey Squirrel spotted eating on an evening rainy weather visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. While they are known for their agility and resourcefulness in finding food, providing them with supplementary nourishment can offer an exciting opportunity for observation and interaction. As its name suggests, this squirrel typically has a grey coat with white undersides, though the coat colour can also be quite brown at times. Grey squirrels are mainly herbivorous, eating acorns, hazel nuts, berries, fungi, buds and shoots, and even bark. The grey squirrel was introduced to Great Britain in the middle of the 19th century. There is now an estimated population of 2 million making them much more common than the native red squirrel. They arrived in England from North America and are now one of Britain's most well known and frequently seen mammals, with an estimated population of 2 million. It is a myth that grey squirrels chase red squirrels away. Greys are just more adaptable to new surroundings. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing. Feeding grey squirrels provides a wonderful opportunity for observing their behaviours up close. You might witness their playful antics, social interactions, and even their impressive agility while navigating your garden. While squirrels may become accustomed to your presence, it's essential to remember that they are wild animals. Maintain a respectful distance, and never attempt to handle or approach them closely . Feeding grey squirrels in your garden can offer a unique connection to nature, fostering a sense of appreciation for the wildlife that coexists alongside us. By providing suitable and healthy food options, you can contribute to their well-being while enjoying the delightful charm these creatures bring to your outdoor space. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30. The equinox at which the sun approaches the Southern Hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The time of this occurrence is approximately September 22. @tourscotland #autumn #scotland #squirrel All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Dreich Autumn Road Trip Drive With Music On History Visit To Rural Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a dreich afternoon road trip drive on a narrow route on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Hills in Rural Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Dreich is a Scots word for dull and cloudy and rainy weather. Fife is a large peninsula of lowlands and hills located on Scotland’s east coast. It is located within the Midland Valley of Scotland, a relatively low lying part of the country, between the Grampian Highlands to the North and the Southern Uplands to the South. The county is well known for its scenic landscapes. The area is quite diverse in character ranging from low lying arable farmland to large areas of upland pasture. The lower lying, flatter landscapes have fertile soils where agriculture dominates, supporting a broad range of crops, including cereals, fruit and vegetables. Cattle grazing is also common on less fertile areas, with a small amount of sheep grazing. Also 17% of Scotland’s total poultry production occurs in Fife. The Mesolithic is the period between the end of the last Ice Age and the introduction of farming in Fife. They would have had a deep knowledge and understanding of the landscape as they moved on a seasonal basis to exploit the changing resources within their territories. The Neolithic, New Stone Age, marks the introduction of farming around 6000 to 5,500 years ago. The origins and spread of Scotland’s first farmers in Fife are disputed, but farming appears to have arrived with domesticated animals and plants. There have been changes to the rural farmland over the years, the most obvious being the increase in arable cultivation, the removal of field boundaries and the consequential enlarging of arable fields. Roads are important elements in the landscape of Fife. For most of the area they form a network of small scale rural roads that relate to the topography and drainage patterns and generally blend well with the landscape. Their roadside stone dykes and hedges are important linear features where they remain intact. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30. The equinox at which the sun approaches the Southern Hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The time of this occurrence is approximately September 22. @tourscotland #scotland #autumn #bagpipes All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Autumn Road Drive With Music On A915 Route Towards St Andrews On History Visit To Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a dreich afternoon road trip wiith Scottish bagpipes music, North on the A915 route towards St Andrews on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Dreich is a Scots word for dull and cloudy and rainy weather. The B road from Upper Largo meets the A915 route then the road winds and straightens up a little as it continues to wind north wards past scattered cottages and farms and a couple of larger groups of houses. Twice the road dips to cross streams before climbing again over the undulating hills towards St Andrews. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30. The equinox at which the sun approaches the Southern Hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The time of this occurrence is approximately September 22. @tourscotland #scotland #autumn #drivingtrip All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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