Clan Oliphant Road Trip Drive On History Visit To Rural Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K early Autumn travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a Clan Oliphant road trip drive on an often single track road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to rural Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The connection between Clan Oliphant and the area dates back to 1317, when King Robert the Bruce granted lands here to Sir William Oliphant also known as Olifard. This grant served as compensation and a reward for the clan's loyal service during the Wars of Scottish Independence, which included a famous 90 day defense of Stirling Castle. The Oliphant family's direct ownership of the estates came to an end in 1617 when they were sold to a neighbouring family, the Haliburtons of Pitcur. The clan descends from a Norman stock, with early records of the name, Olifard, appearing in Northamptonshire, England, around the late 11th century via figures like Roger Olifard. David de Olifard became the progenitor of the Scottish branch after reportedly saving the life of his godfather, King David I of Scotland, at the Battle of Winchester in 1141. In return, he received land grants. Later branches of the family, particularly the Oliphants of Perthshire, were ardent supporters of the Stuart cause, participating actively in the Jacobite risings of 1715 and 1745. 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 Martello Tower On History Visit To South Walls Island Orkney Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking by a Martello Tower on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of the Island of South Walls, Orkney, Britain, United Kingdom. Built between 1813 and 1814 during the Napoleonic Wars, it is one of only three surviving Martello towers in Scotland. It was constructed to protect British merchant convoys gathering in Longhope Sound from French and American privateers. Inspired by circular stone forts at Mortella Point in Corsica. The seaward facing wall is built to withstand heavy artillery fire. Although it never engaged in active combat, the site was updated during the 1860s due to invasion fears and later served as a naval signal post during the First World War. 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 A Stewart House On History Visit To Eday Island Orkney Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking by a Stewart House on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Calf Sound on the northern coast of Eday Island, Orkney, Britain, United Kingdom. It was built in 1633 by John Stewart, 1st Earl of Carrick, brother of the notorious Earl Patrick Stewart. The house is most famous for its association with the 18th century pirate John Gow, the inspiration behind Sir Walter Scott's novel The Pirate and works by Daniel Defoe. In 1725, Gow's ship Revenge ran aground on the nearby Calf of Eday, and he was captured, imprisoned, and held at Carrick House before being sent to London to be hanged. Local legend maintains that a dark stain on the drawing room floor is blood spilled during a failed escape attempt. After the Stewarts, the property passed through several hands, including the Buchanans and the Feas, before coming into the ownership of the Hebden family in 1854, who introduced large-scale Cheviot sheep farming and land improvements to Eday. The two eldest sons of R J Hebden predeceased their father, so when he died in 1877, it was no 3 son, Harry, who had been trained for the sea and travelled the world as a youngster, who inherited the house and its 7500 acres. 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 Stone of Setter On History Visit To Eday Island Orkney Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking by the Neolithic Stone of Setter on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Eday Island, Orkney, Britain, United Kingdom. The tall standing stone dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, around the 2nd millennium BC. It is cut from a single piece of local ruddy red sandstone. Because sandstone is relatively soft, thousands of years of harsh Scottish weather have heavily eroded it, leaving deep, vertical furrowed lines across its surface. Depending on your angle, its weathered silhouette transforms: from the front, it looks like a giant hand reaching up from the earth, while from the side, it resembles a cloaked figure staring across the landscape. The monolith stands in its original prehistoric placement on the northern end of Eday. It sits on a small saddle of land overlooking the Calf Sound and the Mill Loch valley. 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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Blue Tit Birds On Autumn Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn Thursday wilfdlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of colourful Blue Tit birds spotted eating on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The blue tit bird is identified by its colourful plumage. Blue tit’s wings, tail and crown are bright blue and their other defining features include a yellow breast, green shading on their back, white cheeks, a single white wing bar, and prominent black stripes on the eyes, bib and collar. Although the female and male are nearly indistinguishable, the female is slightly paler. Juveniles can be distinguished from adults as their colouring is more green than blue, and their cheeks are yellow rather than white. Blue tits are typically found in woodland areas, although they are well adapted to gardens and towns. They are very agile birds. The population of this species has flourished due to the increased availability of nest boxes and garden feeders. Blue tits can be observed in gardens eating at bird feeders or scavenging for food. Some of their favourite foods are insects, sunflower hearts, Mealworms, suet and peanuts. 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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