Summer Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Leuchars Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel Summer video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Leuchars, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The name of the town derives from the Scottish Gaelic, Luachair, meaning " rushes ", The Barony of Leuchars is recorded during the reign of William the Lion, born 1165, died 1214. The town had an adjoining Royal Air Force base, RAF Leuchars, which was established in 1920, and was home to the Eurofighter Typhoon. In 2015, the RAF base became an Army base, as the regimental headquarters of 2 Close Support Battalion REME and the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, who saw their return to Scotland after 20 years in Germany, as coming home. Leuchars has a railway station and is located seven miles North East of Cupar and six miles North West from the university town of St Andrews. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August
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Summer Road Trip Drive With Bagpipe Music On History Visit To Guardbridge Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, from outside St Andrews, West on the A91 route, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Guardbridge, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The village takes its name from the 15th century six arched bridge built by Bishop Henry Wardlaw, who founded the University of St Andrews. Some have said the bridge was built to assist pilgrims en route to St Andrews; however, its purpose was to provide safe access for students to ensure the success of Wardlaw's university. St Andrews was one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Europe. Hostels were available every 6 miles along the pilgrim trail, with the last one located at Guardbridge. There, up to 600 pilgrims were provided with dormitories, a refectory and a church. From that point, the Augustinians regulated the numbers travelling into the holy city of St Andrews. The average stay in the town was three months. David Finlay VC, born 29 January 1893 was from Guardbridge. He was the son of a shepherd named George Finlay and his wife Susan Small. He was 22 years old, and a lance corporal in the 2nd Battalion, The Black Watch Royal Highlanders, British Army during the First World War when was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Finlay was later promoted to the rank of sergeant. He was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 21 January 1916 and is remembered on the Basra Memorial. There is a memorial stone in the children's play park in the north end of Guardbridge his home village. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August
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Walk East Sands Beach On Summer History Visit To St Andrews Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video on a walk on East Sands Beach, on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of St Andrews, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. East Sands is located just south of the historic cathedral ruins and harbour. It is known for its vast stretch of golden sand and stunning views across the North Sea. The Fife Coastal Path, is a 117 mile long walking route that follows the coastline of Fife, from Kincardine on Forth to Newburgh. It's a trail showcasing the region's diverse scenery and rich history, passing historical sites such as beaches. The route includes St Andrews. 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
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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Kame Of Hoy On Summer History Visit To Orkney Islands Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Kame Of Hoy a dramatic sea cliff on the coast of Island of Hoy on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Orkney Islands, Britain, United Kingdom.The Kame of Hoy, like other geological features in Orkney, is a testament to the region's ancient geological history, including the formation of sandstone cliffs within the Orcadian Basin. The steep slopes of the Kame of Hoy and nearby Enegars were a hazard to wartime pilots, and wreckage from a Royal Navy Corsair that crashed there during World War II can still be seen. 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
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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Fidra Island On Summer History Visit To Firth Of Forth Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking on the coast of uninhabited Fidra Island on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Firth of Forth, Britain, United Kingdom. The island's name is derived from Old Norse, " Fiðrey, " meaning " feather island ". In the 12th century, it was part of the Barony of Dirleton. Fidra is a rocky island formed from a basalt sill injected between sedimentary rocks millions of years ago. Built in 1885 by David and Thomas Stevenson, the lighthouse was automated in 1970. 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
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