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

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video a walk below trees on history 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. 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 Road Trip Drive In Storm Rain On History Visit To Eastern Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video of a road trip drive in storm rain on a single track back road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to rural Central Eastern Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. 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 with passing places is common in rural areas across the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Clan Donnachaidh, Scottish Gaelic: Clann Dònnchaidh, also known as Clan Robertson, is one of the oldest of all Perthshire clans. The clan's first recognised chief, Donnchadh Reamhar, " Stout Duncan ", son of Andrew de Atholia, Latin for Andrew of Atholl, was a minor landowner and leader of a kingroup around Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire, and as legend has it, was an enthusiastic and faithful supporter of King Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence; he is believed to have looked after King Robert after the Battle of Methven in 1306. The clan asserts that Stout Duncan's relatives and followers supported Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. 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 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 Little Cumbrae On History Visit To Firth Of Clyde Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking during storm waves on the coast on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of Little Cumbrae, Firth of Clyde, Britain, United Kingdom. Little Cumbrae, Scottish Gaelic: Cumaradh Beag, is an island located South of Great Cumbrae, its larger neighbour. The Cumbraes take their name from the Old Norse Kumreyjar, meaning " islands of the Cymry " referring to the Cumbric speaking inhabitants of southern Scotland. They are referred to under this name in the Norse Saga of Haakon Haakonarson. The Cumbraes were one of the remote locations that early Irish monks settled. James Archbald was born on March 3, 1793, on the rugged island of Little Cumbrae off the Ayrshire coast of Scotland. After his family emigrated to the United States to escape the Lowland Clearances, he went on to become a prominent engineer in the American railroad and canal industries and was elected as the first mayor of Carbondale, Pennsylvania in 1851. Archbald was born into a family of shepherds on the small, rocky island. When he was a teenager, economic disruptions forced his family to relocate across the Atlantic. He eventually found his footing in the industrial boom of Northeast Pennsylvania, finding work with major transport firms like the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. In addition to serving four terms as Carbondale's mayor, his engineering impact on the region's coal infrastructure was so profound that the nearby borough of Archbald, Pennsylvania, was named in his honour. 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 Portencross Beach On History Visit To Ayrshire Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking during storm waves on Portencross Beach on ancestry genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of North Ayrshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Before any stone structure stood on the coast, the tiny natural tidal inlet right beside Portencross Beach served a dark and solemn purpose. According to long standing Scottish lore, this spot was reputed to be the last mainland resting place for early Scottish kings. From the times of Kenneth MacAlpin until the reign of Malcolm Canmore, the bodies of deceased monarchs were reportedly brought down this coast to be loaded onto light wooden vessels called birlinns before being shipped across the treacherous seas to their final sacred burial grounds on the Isle of Iona. The landscape changed significantly around 1360 when the Boyds of Kilmarnock constructed what we now know as Portencross Castle. The family was granted these lands by King Robert the Bruce as a reward for their loyal service at the Battle of Bannockburn. The fortress quickly became a key focal point for regional power. King Robert II frequently used the castle as a seasonal residence, signing several important Royal Charters within its thick stone walls while looking out over the Firth of Clyde. One of the most thrilling chapters of Portencross history took place just off its rocky shores. In 1588, following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, fleeing warships tried to navigate the perilous route back to Spain by going around the north of Scotland. Local legend states that a grand Spanish galleon sought refuge at Portencross, whose laird, Alexander Boyd, was a sympathiser to the Catholic queen, Mary, Queen of Scots. The ship allegedly foundered and sank directly into the deep waters just off the beach. In 1740, an early salvage operation successfully retrieved 20 brass and iron cannons from the seabed, one of which still sits proudly on the grassy bank right beside the castle today. Modern divers still frequent the waters off the beach carpark hoping to find definitive traces of the lost hull. 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 Black Headland On History Visit To Rhins of Galloway Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by Atlantic facing cliffs during storm waves on Black Headland on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the western coast of Rhins of Galloway, Britain, United Kingdom. The rugged headland stands at the southern boundary of Killantringan Bay. Beyond its striking cliffside geography, Black Head holds significant historical relevance as a major maritime navigation point and as the key western milestone for hikers completing Scotland’s famous coast to coast trail. The Clan MacDowall is the most historically prominent native clan of the Rhins of Galloway. Descended from the ancient, semi independent Norse, Gaelic Lords of Galloway, they held immense power in the region. Though of Anglo Norman origin, Clan Agnew became deeply intertwined with the administration and defense of the Rhins after acquiring lands there in the 14th century. Originally originating from Ireland, Clan Adair established deep roots in Wigtownshire and the Rhins, bridging the cultural gap across the North Channel. 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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