Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Beehive Doocot On Spring History Visit To St Monans Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by a 16th Century Beehive Doocot on Spring ancestry, history visit and trip to the coast by St Monans, East Neuk of Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The doocot also known as a Dovecot was built by the Sandilands of Cruivie. A doocot, the Scots word for dovecote, is a stone structure built to house pigeons and doves, historically used as a " living larder " for meat, eggs, and fertiliser. In Scotland, these buildings were once powerful status symbols for landowners and castle owners, as laws strictly regulated who was allowed to build them. They provided fresh meat and eggs during lean winter months. Their droppings, known as guano, were highly valued as a potent fertiliser and even used in making gunpowder and leather. In the 16th and 17th centuries, owning a doocot was a mark of wealth. King James IV actually mandated that local lords build them, though later laws restricted their construction to landowners who produced enough grain to feed the birds themselves to prevent them from eating neighbours' crops. A common Scottish folk belief claimed that destroying a doocot would bring a death in the family or specifically the death of the "Laird's wife" within the year, which is why many still stand even after their main estates have vanished. A beehive doocot is an early Scottish, circular stone dovecote or pigeon house with a tapering, dome shaped roof, dating primarily from the 16th century. These structures, often found near farms and castles, featured hundreds of internal stone nesting boxes to provide landowners with a consistent source of food and manure. St Monans is a popular tourist destination situated on the Fife Coastal Walking Path which passes through St Monans, it is a Scottish long distance walking footpath that runs from Kincardine to Newburgh. It runs for 117 miles along the coastline of Fife and passes through many seaside towns and villages including Anstruther, Cellardyke, Crail, Elie, Lower Largo, Pittenweem, St Andrews and St Monans. The path would take around one week to walk completely from end to end. 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 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 Seafield Tower On Spring History Visit To Coast Of Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by Seafield Tower on Spring ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. A 16th century ruined tower house located on a rocky outcrop along the Fife Coastal Path between Kinghorn and Kirkcaldy. Built around 1542, it served as the ancestral stronghold for the Moultray, or Multrare family. The lands were originally granted to Robert Multrare in 1443 by King James II. The tower itself was constructed roughly a century later, likely by John Moultray. Positioned on the Firth of Forth, the tower provided a defensive vantage point against coastal attacks during a time when water travel was faster than land. In 1631, the Moultray family sold the estate to James Law, the Archbishop of Glasgow. Following his death in 1632, it passed through several owners. The last known owners were the Methven family. Methven of Raith eventually abandoned the residence in 1733, after which it fell into disrepair. This is a popular tourist destination situated on the Fife Coastal Walking Path a Scottish long distance walking footpath that runs from Kincardine to Newburgh. It runs for 117 miles along the coastline of Fife and passes through many seaside towns and villages including Anstruther, Cellardyke, Crail, Elie, Kinghorn, Kirkcaldy, Lower Largo, Pittenweem, St Andrews and St Monans. The path would take around one week to walk completely from end to end. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Spring Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History To Visit Spittalfield Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, West on the A984 old military road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Spittalfield, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Spittalfield is a unique, planned village established in 1766 as a dedicated weaving community. It was developed by local landowners to combat the economic depression following the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 and to provide new industry as agricultural practices changed. The village reportedly takes its name from Spitalfields in London, England, a famous centre for the English silk weaving industry. The word " Spittal " itself is a corruption of " hospital, " historically referring to religious institutions that provided hospitality or medical care. It was originally built to serve a linen factory and a planned weaving village with traditional Scottish cottages surrounding a village green built in 1776. in 1846 the village had 238 inhabitants, mostly weavers, hence the name Spittalfield. Local people cleared from Redgole and farms round about were given new places to live and took up industry using flax weaving looms in their homes. The laird was a successful lawyer in Edinburgh but he insisted on hearing about everything that was taking place on his estate in Perthshire. Sir Alexander Muir MacKenzie, born 1840, died 1909, was the 3rd Baronet and 6th Laird of Delvine who owned estates around the area of the villages of Caputh and Spittalfield in rural eastern Perthshire in Scotland. Sir Alexander Muir MacKenzie trained in Law and passed the Scottish bar as an advocate in 1788. In 1793 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were Dugald Stewart, Dr James Gregory and Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee. In 1805 he inherited the estates of Delvine following the death of his wife's great uncle, John MacKenzie of Delvine. He was thereafter known as Sir Alexander Muir MacKenzie. In 1787 he married Jane Murray, daughter of Sir Robert Murray, 6th baronet of Dunerne. His only son, and successor was Sir John William Pitt Muir-MacKenzie, born 1806, died 1855, named in deference to William Pitt the Younger, the then prime minister. He also had eight daughters. He died on 11 March 1835. The village lies between Caputh and Meikleour, on the A984 road 6 miles east of Dunkeld. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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

Tour Scotland 4K Spring Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a bushy tailed Grey Squirrel spotted opening feeder box and eating peanuts on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. While Squirrels 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. The date for astronomical spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Female Blackbird On Spring Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a dark brown female Blackbird 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. The date for astronomical spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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