Western Pictish Cross Slab Standing Stone With Music On History Visit To Aberlemno Angus Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip, with Scottish music, the ancient Western road side cross slab Pictish Standing Stone on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Aberlemno in Angus, Britain, United Kingdom. This symbol stone is probably a prehistoric standing stone reused by the Picts. It bears three of the distinctive symbols commonly found on Pictish symbol stones:. The cross slab is an extraordinary monument which includes a cross with worshipping angels, two ornate Pictish symbols, a hunting scene of the biblical king David fighting a lion This stone was found in a nearby field. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day
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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Spring History Visit To Dunskey Castle Galloway Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by the coast on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dunskey Castle overlooking the Irish Sea in Dumfries and Galloway, Britain, United Kingdom. An earlier castle on the site was burned in 1489 by Sir Alexander McCulloch of Myrtoun in retaliation for a murder. The present L plan tower house was built around 1510 by the Adair family, who also built the Castle of St John in Stranraer. The castle was modified in the 16th century and a long wing was added in the 1620s. It was sold to Hew Montgomery in 1620 and then to John Blair of Dunskey in the 1660s. By 1684, the castle was described as a ruin. The surname Adair 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 in West Galloway and Kirkcudbright in East Galloway. Tradition has it that the foundation of the family of Adair of Dunskey and Kinhilt originated from a fugitive son of Fitzgerald, Earl Desmond of Adair in Ireland. Desmond was descended from Otto Geraldino, a Norman noble who accompanied William, Duke of Normandy into England in 1066. He also accompanied Strongbow into Ireland in 1172, and became Earl of Desmond. He settled in Kirkcudbright and Wigtown. The name Adair has also been spelled Adair, Odeir, Edzear, Edgar, Adare and others.. Alexander Adair, aged 40, was a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada aboard the ship Cupid in 1834; Thomas Adair arrived in Pennsylvania, America, in 1730; William Adair landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America, in 1745; Edward Adair landed in Charleston, South Carolina, America, in 1807; Henderson Adair arrived in Arkansas, America, in 1902. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June
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Laird’s Reception Room With Music On History Visit To Elcho Castle Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video, with Scottish music of the Lairds reception room on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Elcho Castle, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. A laird is a Scottish designation for a landowner, often called a landed proprietor. While it sounds similar to lord, a laird is not a noble title or a peerage. In the 15th and 16th centuries, lairds were influential figures, often holding land directly from the monarch and acting as local authorities or clan chiefs. While the Great Hall hosted large, public feasts, the Laird withdrew to the reception room also known as the great bedchamber to entertain his most prestigious guests, negotiate business, or hold private political conversations. The room probably served as the lodging of the Laird who was the owner the castle. The main room was a large square chamber, with a smaller inner chamber beyond. This lodging was the finest in the house, and there are traces of an elaborate plaster cornice which was added at the junction of the wall and ceiling, probably in the early seventeenth century. When furnished, adorned with hangings and with a fire burning in the fireplace, it must have provided delightful accommodation for the owner of the castle. The room was strategically built with direct access to a spiral service staircase. This allowed the Laird, his family, and high ranking guests to move seamlessly between floors and exit the castle completely without ever having to pass through the public hustle and bustle of the Great Hall. The room provides deep insights into the lifestyle, social standing, and desire for privacy of the 16th century Scottish aristocracy. A member of the wealthy Clan Wemyss constructed Elcho Castle around 1560. The family's primary seat was Wemyss Castle in Fife, making Elcho their elegant country house for relaxation. The noble family stopped living in the castle by the mid 1700s. Because it was never attacked or extensively modernised, the layout of the Great Hall remained unchanged. The 8th Earl of Wemyss re-roofed the structure in 1830 specifically to preserve its history. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June
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Small Bedroom With Music On History Visit To Elcho Castle Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video, with Scottish music of a small bedroom on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Elcho Castle, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The second and third floors of the castle featured small bedrooms used by family members and prominent household officials. Every designated bedroom space in the castle was equipped with its own private fireplace and a window to let in light. Original wrought iron defensive grilles, yetts, remain in some of the bedroom windows. The family's primary seat was Wemyss Castle in Fife, making Elcho their elegant country house for relaxation. The noble family stopped living in the castle by the mid 1700s. Because it was never attacked or extensively modernised, the layout of the Great Hall remained unchanged. The 8th Earl of Wemyss re-roofed the structure in 1830 specifically to preserve its history. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June
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Geat Hall With Music On History Visit To Elcho Castle Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video, with Scottish music of the great hall on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Elcho Castle, Perthshire,Britain, :United Kingdom. The hall is a remarkably well preserved example of a 16th century aristocratic reception room, serving as the social hub of a luxurious country retreat built around 1560. Located on the first floor of the castle, the Great Hall with long table and fireplace reflects the architectural transition in Scotland away from dark, heavily fortified strongholds toward light, comfortable, and prestigious noble mansion. It was a multifunctional space. It was used to stage grand banquets, receive distinguished guests, and host communal dining for the Laird, his lady, and their high ranking attendants. A member of the wealthy Clan Wemyss constructed Elcho Castle around 1560. The family's primary seat was Wemyss Castle in Fife, making Elcho their elegant country house for relaxation. The noble family stopped living in the castle by the mid 1700s. Because it was never attacked or extensively modernised, the layout of the Great Hall remained unchanged. The 8th Earl of Wemyss re-roofed the structure in 1830 specifically to preserve its history. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June
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