Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Whaligoe Steps On History Visit To Caithness Highlands Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking on Whaligoe Steps during storm waves on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of Caithness Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The Whaligoe Steps are a dramatic, hand-carved staircase of around 330 to 365 stone steps cut into the cliffs of Caithness. Built around the 1790s, possibly by Captain David Brodie, to access the natural Whaligoe Haven, a narrow inlet deemed unsuitable by engineer Thomas Telford. Whaligoe word likely comes from Norse words for "whale " and " inlet. " Of Anglo Norman origin, the Sinclairs became the undisputed rulers and Earls of Caithness from the late Middle Ages onward. They established major strongholds along the steep sea cliffs of the region. One of the oldest northern clans, the Gunns claim direct descent from Norse Viking adventurers, specifically Gunni, a grandson of the famous Viking Sweyn Asleifsson. They were renowned for their fierce fighting spirit and held lands in both Caithness and neighboring Sutherland. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Sango Bay Beach On History Visit To Sutherland Highlands Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking on Sango Bay Beach during storm waves on ancestry, history visit and trip to the coast of the Sutherland in the North West Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The bay features wide stretches of soft, golden sand and dramatic cliffs and sea stacks. It is one of the most spectacular and varied beaches in the Highlands. Also known as Sangomore, this is one of mainland Scotland’s most northern beaches and is a popular stop on the North Coast 500 route. Clan Sutherland, also known as the House of Sutherland, is one of the most powerful Highland Scottish clans, traditionally holding territory in the shire of Sutherland in the far north of Scotland. Derived from the Old Norse Sudrland, meaning southern land relative to Orkney and Caithness. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Windy River Tay On History Visit To Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K short travel video of wind by the River Tay on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The River Tay, Scottish Gaelic: Tatha, is the longest river in Scotland and the seventh longest in the United Kingdom. The Tay originates in western Scotland on the slopes of Ben Lui mountain, Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Laoigh, then flows easterly across the Highlands, through Loch Dochart, Loch Iubhair and Loch Tay, then continues east through Strathtay, in the centre of Scotland, then south east through Perth, where it becomes tidal, to its mouth at the Firth of Tay, south of Dundee in Tayside. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Autumn Trees On Windy Visit To Golf Course Murrayshall Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn Sunday windy travel video of trees on the golf course on ancestry, history visit and trip to Murrayshall by Scone near Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Measuring 6441 yards, the championship course lies on 350 acres of rolling parkland. The tree lined course was designed by Hamilton J. Stutt, the grandson of the great James Braid's chief foreman. Hamilton was educated at Glasgow Academy and St Andrews University in Fife, where he studied mathematics and botany. He represented the university at both golf and tennis. He was the son of John R Stutt, born 1897, died 1990, the builder of many courses designed by James Braid, and as a boy accompanied his father to several golf construction sites. After service with the RAF in World War II, he entered his father’s business and also began studying civil engineering and surveying at Strathclyde University. Over the next fifteen years he constructed golf courses with many clients. Hamilton Stutt, died peacefully at home aged 83 years on 7th October 2008. He was survived by his wife, Berit, two sons, Ian and Colin, and five grandchildren. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Autumn Trees On Windy History Visit To The Public Park Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn Sunday morning travel video of the trees on windy visit and trip to the Public Park by Stormont Road in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The road, Stormont Road, is named after Sir David Murray, first Viscount Stormont, who was cup bearer to King James VI. Having been instrumental in saving the life of his royal master. The surname Murray was first found in Moray, where the Clan founder, Freskin, received a grant of the lands of Strathbrock in 1100 AD. He was descended from the first Earl, and his grandson, William, married the heiress of the Bothwell Clan in Lanarkshire. His sons founded many other houses, including the Murrays of Tullibardine, who later became the Dukes of Atholl, and Chiefs of the Clan. Murray has appeared in many spellings, including; Murray, Murrey, Moray, Morey, Morrey, Morry, Murry, MacMhuirich in Gaelic, and many more. Margaret Murray landed in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1773; Christopher Murray landed in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1773; Mary Murray landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1778; Morton Murray arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1783; Barbara Murray who landed in Cape Fear, North Carolina, America, in 1737; Charles Murray landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America, in 1746; Garret Murray arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America, in 1746; Elizabeth Murray landed in Boston, Massachusetts, America, in 1755; Archibald Murray, aged 17, arrived in New York, America, in 1755; Mary Murray, an English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, was transported aboard the ship Canada in March 1810, arriving in New South Wales, Australia; Jane Murray, born 1775, aged 38, an Irish convict was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years, and transported aboard the ship Catherine on 8th December 1813, arriving in New South Wales, Australia; William Murray, aged 21, a labourer, arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship Bengal Merchant in 1840; John Murray, aged 24, a ploughman, arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship Blenheim in 1840. The medieval town of Scone, which grew up around the monastery and royal residence, was abandoned in the early 19th century when the residents were removed and a new palace was built on the site by the Earl of Mansfield. Hence the modern village of Scone, and the medieval village of Old Scone, can often be distinguished. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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