Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Garpel Water On History Visit To East Ayrshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by trees and bridges by Garpel Water river on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to East Ayrshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The river which flows into the River Ayr is famously intertwined with the life of Isobel Tibbie” Pagan born 1741, died 1821, an eccentric local figure known as the Muirkirk Minstrel. Tibbie lived in a small cottage on the banks of Garpel Water. She ran an unofficial howff or alehouse where she served strong drink, sang, and wrote poetry. A bridge crossing the river here is still known as Tibbie's Brig. John Loudon McAdam, the famous engineer who invented the macadamised road building technique, established a landmark tar works along the river valley in the late 18th century. 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 Mennock Pass On History Visit To Dumfries And Galloway Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking on Mennock Pass on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Dumfries and Galloway, Britain, United Kingdom. It is a spectacularly scenic mountain pass cutting through the Lowther Hills. The name Mennock is believed to derive from the Scottish Gaelic mèineach, meaning abounding in ore or mines. This perfectly fits the region's profile; the hills flanking the pass are rich in minerals. Running alongside the road is the Mennock Water, or Mennock Burn. Gold panning has been documented here since the reign of King James IV in the early 1500s. Gold from these hills was used in royal coinage for Mary Queen of Scots and even features in the mace of the modern Scottish Parliament. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the pass was a crucial transport vein. Miners used the road to transport heavy lead ore down from the hills to the railway lines in the Nithsdale corridor below. In the 17th century, the deeply carved valleys and glens of the pass provided a perfect refuge for the Covenanters, Presbyterians who rebelled against the King's interference in the Church of Scotland. Historic markers like the Covenanters' Pulpit and Watchman's Knowe sit near the top of the pass where they secretly worshipped. 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 Enterkin Pass On History Visit To Dumfries And Galloway Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking on Enterkin Pass on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Dumfries and Galloway, Britain, United Kingdom. It is an ancient, dramatic mountain pass cutting through the Lowther Hills. The path here was primarily established as a commercial bridle path. Packhorses outfitted with heavy baskets, panniers, traversed its steep terrain to transport mined lead from the high hills down to Dumfries. By 1646, it had solidified its status as the principal thoroughfare between Douglas and Dumfries. The pass is most famous for its association with the Covenanters during the Killing Times, a period of intense religious conflict under the reigns of Charles II and James VII. On 29 July 1684, a small detachment of royal soldiers was escorting a minister and several Covenanter prisoners from Dumfries to Edinburgh. As the troops navigated the precarious, narrow trail at Glenvalentine, a group of local Covenanters staged a dramatic ambush. They opened fire from the steep hillsides, killing up to three soldiers, including the commanding officer, and successfully freeing the prisoners. The daring rescue triggered a fierce crackdown by government forces. Within weeks, five of the captured rescuers were executed at Edinburgh's Grassmarket. In his 1726 travelogue A Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain, the Robinson Crusoe author famously branded it as " the frightfullest pass, and most dangerous that I met with ". 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 By Lavern Burn Waterfall On History Visit To Dalveen Pass Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by trees and Lavern Burn Waterfall on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Dalveen Pass, Dumfries and Galloway, Britain, United Kingdom. The waterfall is formed by the Lavern Burn, a fast flowing hill stream, burn is the Scots word for a large stream or small river. The burn cuts through a dramatic, steep-sided gully on the eastern side of the historic Lavern Bridge. Over millennia, the high-energy flow of the burn has eroded the local bedrock, creating a series of jagged drops and rocky pools surrounded by moss covered stone and sparse upland vegetation. Long before the modern A702 road was paved, the pass was used as a Roman road, later becoming a critical packhorse trail and coach road. Lavern Burn has remained a timeless, understated hidden gem for centuries. It is traditionally treated by locals and travelers as an informal resting spot. 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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Robin Bird On Autumn Wednesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Autumn Wednesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a much loved Robin bird spotted on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Robin bird is a familiar visitor to my garden. There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where the robin is the protector from storms and lightning. And in Celtic folklore the robin is known as the Oak King of Summer. The well known phrase, " When robins appear, loved ones are near ", alludes to the belief that the robin is a messenger. When robins are seen, some people take comfort that loved ones are at peace, and many believe that their lost loved ones are visiting them. 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. 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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