Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By A Tweedie Castle On Summer History Visit To Borders Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by a Tweedie Castle on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Borders, Britain, United Kingdom. The Tweedies of Drumelzier held the lands from the 14th century and built the stone castle over the old ramparts in the late 15th or early 16th century. They were known as a formidable, aggressive clan at war with their neighbours. Around 1525 the castle was partly destroyed using gunpowder and explosives by the Flemings during a bitter blood feud after John, 2nd Lord Fleming, was murdered by a Tweedie. Tradition holds that Lord Meldred of the hillfort ordered Merlin's death here. The Tweedie name appears in historical records as early as the 13th century, with Finlay de Twydyn rendering homage to Edward I of England in the Ragman Rolls of 1296. By the 17th century, the name established roots in Ulster, Ireland, and later expanded through military and professional branches into England, Canada, and Australia. Clan Tweedie is an armigerous clan, lacking a recognized chief, and is also considered a sept of Clan Fraser. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August 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 Kintraw Standing Stone On Summer History Visit To Argyll Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Kintraw Standing Stone on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Argyll, Britain, United Kingdom. Also known as the Ardfern Standing Stone it is a dramatic Bronze Age monolith located near the head of Loch Craignish, roughly five miles north of the famous Kilmartin Glen. Erected around 1800 BC, this tall slender stone tapers toward a rounded top and is part of a complex that includes at least three ancient burial cairns. The area was heavily associated with the supernatural. Local legend tells of a grieving widower whose children were visited at Kintraw by the spirit of their deceased mother, only for the father to dismiss it as the trickery of the resident Kintraw fairies. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August 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 Aikey Brae Stone Circle On Summer History Visit To Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Aikey Brae Stone Circle on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Aberdeenshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Built approximately 4,000 years ago during the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age by local farming communities, it is celebrated as the most intact, complete, and " unimproved " example of a recumbent stone circle in northern Aberdeenshire. It is highly probable that the monument functioned as an astronomical clock to plot the lunar cycle and track changing seasons, which was crucial for early farming communities. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Robin Bird On Summer Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer Monday 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Magpie Bird On Summer Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a beautiful, sociable, black and white Magpie Bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The magpie bird is one of our most familiar birds and the source of much myth and legend: '" ne for sorrow, two for a joy "is a rhyme that many children learn. Magpies are, in fact, small crows, and are omnivorous, feeding on carrion, invertebrates, and chicks and eggs. They are sociable birds and are often seen in small groups across many habitats, from gardens to parks, and heaths to hedges. The magpie is an unmistakeable long tailed bird. It is mainly black, with a white belly and white patches on the shoulders and wings. Folklore surrounds the magpie: from providing good luck when greeted, to being in league with the Devil, its ubiquitous presence has provided plenty of opportunities for stories. Many surround religion, including the belief that it didn't mourn with all the other birds at Christ's crucifixion, and that it refused to enter Noah's Ark, preferring to stay on the roof and swear for the whole journey. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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