Autumn Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On Outlander Visit To Palace In Falkland Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, down South Street and through the village to the palace in Falkland on ancestry, history visit to Fife, Britain United Kingdom. One of the first scenes for Outlander was filmed in the picturesque town of Falkland, which substituted for 1940s Inverness in the Highlands, Falkland is where Claire and Frank stay on their second honeymoon. The Covenanter Hotel feature as Mrs Baird's guesthouse; the Bruce Fountain, where the ghost of Jamie looks up at Claire's room; Lomond Pharmacy which doubles as Campbell's Coffee Shop; and Fayre Earth Gift Shop as Farrell's Hardware and Furniture Store, where Claire stops to look at a vase in the window. Falkland Palace is a royal palace of the Scottish Kings. The palace courtyard is entered through the gatehouse tower at the west end of the South Quarter as shown above. Falkland was a favourite place of Mary Queen of Scots. 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 By Stones of Stofast On History Visit To Shetland Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by the Stones of Stofast on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Lunna Ness peninsula in Lunnasting, Shetland Islands, Britain, United Kingdom. Unlike man made standing stones found elsewhere in Scotland, these house sized boulders are a remarkable natural phenomenon created entirely by ancient ice movement and climate shifts. The stones were originally part of a nunatak, an exposed, rocky mountain ridge that peered above a massive glacier. When the ice sheets began to retreat, the ridge collapsed. A gargantuan boulder weighing roughly 2,000 tonnes was carried a short distance by the moving ice before being dumped tall and proud on the hill. According to local myth, the rolling hills and scattered boulders of Shetland were shaped by quarrelsome giants. Legends say that giants who inhabited different parts of the islands endlessly squabbled over territory and fishing rights. When tempests flared, they would rip massive boulders from the earth and hurl them across miles of land at their rivals. Solitary, massive rocks like the Stanes of Stofast were long believed by locals to be the missiles left behind by these ancient creatures. 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 Kirkabister Cemetery On History Visit To Shetland Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Kirkabister Cemetery on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to North Nesting, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Britain, United Kingdom. Throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, Kirkabister burial ground became the final resting place for the rural crofting communities of the Nesting parish, including families from nearby Neap, Housabister, and Laxfirth. Reverend William Levie, who died 1901, served the Church of Scotland Manse in Nesting, as well as generations of local crofting families such as the Pearsons, Poles, and Andersons. The cemetery is officially classified by historians as a Medieval Burial Ground and Chapel site, 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 Culliesbrough On History Visit To Bressay Shetland Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Culliesbrough on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the East coast of the Island of Bressay, Shetland Islands, Britain, United Kingdom. Historically spelled Cullingsburgh, Culbinsgarth, or Culbinsburgh it is a fascinating, abandoned crofting settlement. Culliesbrough transitioned from a bustling community into a ghost village during the 19th century. The last resident of the old township was a crofter named Lowrie Manson, who passed away in the old Manse of Cullingsburgh in 1897. Pronounced Culliesbroch by locals it look out across the Voe of Cullingsburgh. 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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Grey Squirrels On Autumn Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of bushy tailed Grey Squirrels 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. 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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