Winter Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Freuchie Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Winter travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Freuchie, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Freuchie is a village at the foot of the Lomond Hills, and near Falkland Palace. When John Mór Grant Younger or Master Grant of Freuchie was born in 1439, in Freuchie, Fife, Scotland, his father, Sir Duncan Grant 1st Grant of Freuchie, was 26 and his mother, Muriel-nic-Malcolm Mackintosh of Mackintosh, was 21. He married Muriel Mackintosh, daughter of Malcolm Mackintosh, 10th Chief of Clan Mackintosh and 11th of Clan Chattan and Moira Macdonald. He had at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. He died on 30 August 1482, in Inverness-shire, Scotland, at the age of 43, and was buried in Elgin, Elginshire, Scotland. The nearest major town to Freuchie is Glenrothes located 4 miles to the South. The name Freuchie derives from the Scottish Gaelic, fraoch, meaning heather. Freuchie was once used by the Royal family as a place of banishment from the Court when it was in nearby Falkland Palace. There are many interesting 18th and 19th Century buildings including a Victorian Linen Mill and a church built in 1875. It is said that French masons working on the construction of Falkland Palace lived here during the 16th century and that the village was a place of exile for disgraced courtiers, hence the old saying Awa' tae Freuchie, whaur the Froggies live. Mary Galloway was born in Freuchie in 1861, her parents were Robert Galloway a Bootmaker and his wife Isabella Galloway. 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Grey Squirrel On Winter Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Winter Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video of the sight and sounds of a Grey Squirrel spotted eating peanuts on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. While they 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Female Blackbirds On Winter Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Winter Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of dark brown female Blackbirds 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Robin Birds On Winter Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Winter Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of much loved Robin birds spotted eating Suet on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. With its bright red breast ithe 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th of March 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 Loch Lubnaig On Winter History Visit To Trossachs Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K frosty and frozen Winter travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking on snow by Loch Lubnaig on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to the Trossachs, Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The area is steeped in legends of the famous outlaw. Rob Roy MacGregor. One notable escape occurred at Craig-na-Coillich on the western shore in 1717. Local lore also claims he courted his wife, Helen, at a farm along the loch's banks. The loch is said to be haunted by an Each Uisge a water horse, a shape shifting creature from Celtic mythology known for luring unsuspecting victims into the depths. Gaelic: Loch Lùbnaig it is a freshwater loch situated near Callander within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Its name translates to " crooked loch, " referring to its distinctive winding shape as it nestles between the mountains of Ben Ledi and Ben Vorlich. 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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