Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Hirendean Castle On History Visit To Midlothian Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by ruined Hirendean Castle on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Midlothian, Britain, United Kingdom. It is a ruined 16th century peel tower located in the Moorfoot Hills. In the middle of the 12th century, around 1140, King David I granted the surrounding lands of Moorfoot, historically recorded as Herringden or Herendene, to the Cistercian monks of Newbattle Abbey. Following the Reformation, the monastic estates were secularised. In 1587, the lands were formally granted to Mark Kerr, the son of Newbattle Abbey's final commendator, who later became the 1st Earl of Lothian. The peel tower was constructed in the late 16th century, likely by Mark Kerr as a fortified residence or hunting lodge for his eldest son, Robert Kerr. Hirendean Castle is notorious for a dark event in 1624. Facing severe financial ruin and personal turmoil, Robert Kerr, 2nd Earl of Lothian, died inside the tower. Following Robert's death, the castle largely faded from prominent historical records. 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 Trimontium Roman Fort On History Visit To Borders Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by Trimontium Roman Fort on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Borders, Britain, United Kingdom. Trimontium was the largest Roman fort complex and frontier settlement north of Hadrian's Wall. Located at Newstead near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, it stood roughly 60 miles north of Hadrian's Wall on the northern extension of Dere Street. The Latin name Trimontium translates to Place of the Three Hills. It refers to the prominent triple peaks of the nearby Eildon Hills, which served as a major landmark. General Gnaeus Julius Agricola established the initial fort during Rome's push into Caledonia. After Roman forces withdrew from northern Scotland, Trimontium served as a frontier post until it was burned and abandoned around AD 115. Following the construction of Hadrian's Wall in the AD 120s, Emperor Antoninus Pius ordered a new advance north. Rebuilt around AD 139, Trimontium became a vital supply hub for the Antonine Wall. After the Antonine Wall was abandoned, Trimontium remained the northernmost settlement in the Roman Empire until a major uprising destroyed it by fire in the early AD 180s. The site saw one final, brief phase of military activity during Emperor Septimius Severus's campaigns into Scotland before Rome permanently withdrew south. 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 Horsecastle Bay On History Visit To Borders Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by Horsecastle Bay ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Borders, Britain, United Kingdom. Around AD 635, the Northumbrian princess Saint Æbbe founded a double monastery for monks and nuns on the clifftop of Kirk Hill, directly above Horsecastle Bay. The settlement was known as Urbs Coludi or Coludesburh. According to early medieval accounts, Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne visited the monastery and walked down to Horsecastle Bay before dawn to pray while standing neck deep in the freezing North Sea. Legend states that two sea otters swam out to warm his feet and dry him with their fur when he came ashore. The bay's jagged cliffs were shaped by ancient volcanic activity and eroded along the St Abb's Head Fault. The surrounding rocks feature striking geological unconformities where rock layers of vastly different ages sit side by side. 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 Edin's Hall Broch On History Visit To Borders Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by Edin's Hall Broch on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to the Borders, United Kingdom. One of the best preserved and most southerly Iron Age brochs in Scotland, located near Duns in the Scottish Borders. Built around the 1st or 2nd century AD inside a much older hillfort. Around 2,000 to 2,500 years ago, local communities constructed an oval hillfort measuring roughly 135 metres by 75 metres. It was protected by massive double earthen ramparts and ditches that still stand up to 4.5 metres high in places. In the 1st or 2nd century AD, during the Roman Iron Age, builders inserted the stone broch into the northwest corner of the existing fort. They cut partly through the older earthworks and built an internal enclosure wall to separate the tower from the rest of the settlement. The interior of the hillfort contains the stone footings of roughly a dozen circular roundhouses. Some of these structures sit directly over the flattened ramparts, showing that people continued living and building on the site well after the hillfort's defences went out of use. The modern name likely derives from ettin, an old Scots word for a giant. Local folklore claimed the monumental ruins were built by the Red Ettin, a ferocious three headed giant from Scottish ballads. 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 Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn Thursday 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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