Lochans And Coast With Music On History Visit To The Highlands Of Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip, with Scottish music, of Lochans and Coast on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to the Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The word Lochan, is Scottish Gaelic for a small loch. Clan Donald exercised a powerful influence on Highland history. For almost 400 years the Clan ruled the western seaboards of Scotland. Translated literally as children of Donald the clan was named after Donald, grandson of the 12th century Gaelic hero Somerled. Donald gave his descendants and followers the name of MacDonald or the son of Donald. The Clan’s leaders were Lords of the Isles, ruling over a sea kingdom of the western islands and west coast of Scotland, virtually independent of royal control. They remained Lords of the Isles until the forfeiture of the Lordship in 1493, when the Scottish King took the title away. However, the influence of Clan Donald survived. Clan Donald is not only one of the oldest but also one of the biggest of all Scottish clans. Clan branches are intricately connected. The seven main branches are; Antrim, Ardnamurchan, Clanranald, Glencoe, Glengarry, Keppoch and Sleat who once held extensive estates from Ulster to Isle Of Skye.Famous around the world for its coastal scenery and remote landscapes, Scotland's west coast is a place where you can really get off the beaten track. Explore it in late spring or early autumn for the most remote experience, or head out in summer for warm days and colourful landscapes. 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. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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