Clan Menzies of Shian Road Trip Drive On History Visit To The Higlands Of Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Summer travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a Clan Menzies of Shian road trip drive on a single track road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Highlands of Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Menzies of Shian, also spelled Schian or Shain, were a prominent cadet branch of the Highland Clan Menzies. While the main chiefly line of the clan Menzies of Weem or Menzies of Menzies traditionally favored diplomacy, stability, and neutrality with the Crown, the Shian branch famously took a radically different path, defining their legacy through their fierce and ultimately tragic commitment to the Jacobite cause. Colonel Archibald Menzies commanded a battalion composed of men from the Menzies estates, which was attached to Lord George Murray's famous Atholl Brigade. They took part in the entire grueling campaign, fighting in the frontline of the Jacobite army. The Shian branch effectively met its end at the Battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746, the last pitched battle fought on British soil. Colonel Archibald Menzies of Shian was killed during the brutal clash on the moors. Historical accounts note that his son also perished during the campaign. Following the devastating defeat, surviving members of the highland army fled back into the Highland Perthshire hills. The nearby ancestral lands of the Menzies in Glen Lyon were heavily utilized as a crucial shelter for the shattered remnants of the defeated Jacobite army. A large number of Scottish people stayed in this area prior to mass eviction followed by emigration, mostly to North Easthope, Canada, in the early 19th Century. Eight or nine families had arrived in Canada voluntarily in the summer of 1832 after a voyage lasting three months. Amongst these was John Crerar from Amulree who had been factor on the Shian estate in Glenquaich, and also a whisky smuggler, running distilled spirit from illicit stills in the glens to the towns. The excise men were closing in and John Crerar emigrated to Ontario to avoid arrest. Here he found employment constructing the Twentieth Line Road into an untamed region of 44,000 acres known as the North Easthope Concession,in South Ontario. This was named after Sir John Easthope, a director of the Canada Land Company and had first been surveyed just three years before in 1829.After the Breadalbane evictions began in 1834 more and more families from central Perthshire began to emigrate . They left with great sadness. The family of Anne Menzies were forced to emigrate in 1842 and sailed from Greenock by Glasgoe on the River Clyde. The voyage was long and stormy and the ship was three times blown back to the Irish coast. Every one on board did their own cooking and ate their own supplies. There was much sickness and many died. Cholera was the scourge on the emigrant ships and over 20,000 victims of the ship-borne disease lie buried at Grosse Island, Quebec. Rob Roy MacGregor and Bonnie Prince Charlie passed through here. This road is only wide enough for one vehicle. It has special passing places. If you see a vehicle coming towards you, or the driver behind wants to overtake, try to pull into a passing place on your left, or wait opposite a passing place on your right. Give way to vehicles coming uphill whenever you can. If necessary, reverse until you reach a passing place to let the other vehicle pass. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August #scotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Mansion House On Summer History Visit To Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking in the garden by a mansion house on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. In 1790, renowned Scottish architects Robert and James Adam designed this house in the Carse of Gowrie, a 20 mile stretch of fertile land on the north shore of the Firth of Tay between Perth and Dundee, for estate owner Thomas Hunter. The son of William Adam, the foremost Scottish architect of his time, Robert Adam and his brother James designed some of Scotland’s most beautiful buildings, including Edinburgh University’s Old College, the Royal Exchange in Edinburgh, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Fort George in the Highlands. The site itself was originally home to an old tower house. In 1728, Amelia Murray, heiress of Glencarse, married Jacobite leader Lord George Murray, before the property was later sold and replaced by the current mansion. Around 1840, the estate was acquired by Thomas Greig of Leven. A notable local benefactor, Greig funded local public infrastructure, built the Greig Institute, and gifted the land for All Saints' Episcopal Church in 1878. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Cottages On Summer History Visit To Island of Luing Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by white cottages on the west coast on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Cullipool, Island of Luing, Britain, United Kingdom. The Island of Luing is one of the Slate Islands, located sixteen miles South of Oban. In the early part of the Christian era Luing would have formed part of the Gaelic kingdom of Dalriada. From the 9th to 13th centuries almost all of the Hebrides came under the control of Norse settlers and formed part of the Kingdom of the Isles. However, when Edgar of Scotland signed a treaty with Magnus Barefoot in 1098, formally acknowledged the existing situation by giving up Scottish claims to the Hebrides and Kintyre, Luing and Lismore were retained by the Scots. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Small Birds On Summer Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of familiar small birds spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Attracting birds to your garden can be a rewarding experience, transforming your outdoor space into a haven for wildlife. By providing essential resources like food, water, and shelter, you can entice a variety of feathered friends to visit your garden. 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. Attracting birds to your garden can be a rewarding experience, transforming your outdoor space into a haven for wildlife. By providing essential resources like food, water, and shelter, you can entice a variety of feathered friends to visit your garden. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Grey Squirrels On Summer Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Summer Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of bushy tailed Grey Squirrels spotted opening feeder box and eating peanuts on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. While Squirrels 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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