Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Nisabost Beach On Summer History Visit To Isle of Harris Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking on Nisabost Beach on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. The beach is part of the larger Luskentyre Sands, one of the most spectacular beaches on Harris. The Outer Hebrides, including the area around Nisabost Beach, are built on Lewisian gneiss, some of the oldest rocks in Britain, dating back around 3 billion years. The islands have a rich history of cultural influences, including those of the Vikings, evidenced by a Nordic strain in the local population, and possibly Hispanic blood from shipwrecked survivors of the Spanish Armada. 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
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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt Aros Castle On Summer History Visit To Coast Of Isle of Mull Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by Aros Castle on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to a headland on the North East coast of the Isle Of Mull, Britain, United Kingdom. Aros Castle, also known as Dounarwyse Castle, is a ruined 13th century castle that overlooks the Sound of Mull. The castle was initially a stronghold of the Clan MacDougall. When they backed the losing side in the dispute between John Balliol and Robert de Bruys, their lands were declared forfeit and the castle was transferred to Clan Donald. When, some centuries later, the latter tried to conquer Scotland, they too had their lands declared forfeit, and this time Clan Maclean gained the Castle at MacDonald expense. The castle was probably built by one of the MacDougall lords of Lorn in the 13th century. Documentary evidence from the late 14th century records it as Dounarwyse Castle in the possession of the Lords of the Isles. Lord Ochiltree entertained the Island Chiefs here in 1608 before making them prisoners. It was described as ruinous, old, useless and never of any strength in 1688 but seems to have been garrisoned by Argyll's troops in 1690. The surname McDougal was first found in Galloway, Gaelic: Gall-ghaidhealaibh, an area of southwestern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Dumfries and Galloway, that formerly consisted of the counties of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright, where they were descended from Dugall eldest son of Somerled, first Lord of the Isles, and his son Duncan who received the lands of Lorn.The Clan was a bitter foe of Robert the Bruce, who made a narrow escape during one battle with the MacDougals only by discarding his cloak. The brooch of this cloak, now known as the Brooch of Lorn, is a treasured possession of the Chief of the Clan. The Clan faced heavy retaliation and was stripped of their lands once Robert the Bruce secured the Scottish throne. The lands were restored to the Clan upon the death of the king, but passed to the Stewarts in 1388 when the last member of the senior branch of MacDougals died without issue. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. James McDougal arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship Sir Charles Forbes in 1839; Christina McDougal, aged 20, a seamstress, arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship Frenchman; Mr. McDougal, a Scottish settler travelled from Greenock by Glasgow aboard the ship Philip Laing arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 15th April 1848; Archibald McDougal settled in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, in 1813; Mary McDougal arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1835; Allan McDougal, aged 29, arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America, in 1864. The surname has many spellings including; MacDougall, MacDowall, MacDowell, MacDugald, MacDill, McDougal and many more. 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
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Summer Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Elie East Neuk Of Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Summer travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a road trip drive on the A917 route to Elie on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the coast of the East Neuk Of Fife. Elie became a Burgh of Barony in 1589 under the Lairds of Ardross. As such Elie was forbidden to engage directly in foreign trade and was dependent on the Laird of Ardross who controlled the Town Council and Court. Elie is part of the Fife Coastal Hiking Path. In recent decades, the town has become a very popular destination for wealthy residents of Glasgow and Edinburgh who have purchased house by the beach and sea. The film The Winter Guest, starring Emma Thompson and Phyllida Law, directed by Alan Rickman, was filmed here. From his home in the Fife burgh of Elie, Alexander Gillespie and his wife and business partner Christian Small, planned their trading ventures. Until 1676, Gillespie voyaged throughout Europe in his ship the Anna, to Norway for timber; into the Baltic for iron, flax, hemp, and oaken boards; London, England, and Rotterdam for manufactured goods and luxury items such as furniture, tobacco, garden seeds, and hoods and bells for hawks. The most profitable cargo for Gillespie, but one which involved the greatest risk and outlay, was wine from Bordeaux, which fetched the best price if it could be unloaded at Leith in time for Hogmany. Gillespie’s outward cargoes were mainly coal and salt from the Firth of Forth, though occasionally he carried human cargoes too, such as a contingent of soldiers, which he delivered to Dieppe in 1671. They were probably about to participate in the projected Anglo French invasion of Holland. Gillespie made detailed notes about navigation, information about hazards and havens, landmarks and reefs, depths of water and even the character of the seabed, which he sampled from the tallow filled hollow at the head of a sounding lead. Such knowledge was stock in trade for a Shipmaster, and Gillespie would have added his observations to a much wider body of information passed down to him through the generations. For coasting seafarers such knowledge was more reliable, and much cheaper, than a chart. Shipmasters often drew little pictures of what particular pieces of coast looked like from the sea, marking landmarks such as church towers or windmills. In 1676 Gillespie went to Rotterdam for six months to supervise the building of a new ship, the James. The James was a larger ship than the Anna, carrying up to 120 tons of cargo, and through her Gillespie amassed the fortune which allowed him, in his final years, to become a country gentleman. None of his descendants followed him into seafaring careers. 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
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Grey Squirrel On Summer Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Summer Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a bushy tailed Grey Squirrel 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
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Female Blackbird On Summer Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a dark brown female Blackbird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Female and juvenile blackbirds have a mainly dark brown plumage. This widespread bird is a common visitor to United Kingdom gardens, and has adapted well to suburban areas, it’s often possible to get quite close. It can also be found in woodland and grassland areas, but you’re much less likely to see it on areas of higher ground and in some parts of Scotland, Common and widespread across Britain, the blackbird population is currently stable, although it has seen periods of decline in the past. One of the biggest threats is lack of food availability, particularly when the weather is dry. Leaving mealworms and ground feeder mix out on bird tables and planting bushes that attract caterpillars to your garden are great ways to help blackbirds. If you were to believe various myths and folktales, you’d find this solitary, territorial bird to be imbued with evil and supernatural powers. Welsh poet R. S. Thomas observed that there was “ a suggestion of dark Places ” about the blackbird that was at odds with its beautiful song. In the story of the life of Saint Benedict, the Devil was said to have come to tempt the saint in the form of a blackbird. The English nursery rhyme “ Sing a Song of Sixpence ” involves blackbirds “ baked in a pie ” which reanimate and sing when the pie is opened. 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. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August
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