Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of the harbour on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Dysart Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The Outlander TV series was filmed in Dysart. The surname Dysart was first found in Fifeshire at Dysart, a former town and royal burgh located on the south east coast between Kirkcaldy and West Wemyss. It was once part of a lands owned by the Sinclair Clan. A local saying “ as old as the three trees of Dysart ” eludes to the town's ancient origins. Derived from the Gaelic " dìseart, " meaning " height of God." However, some believe that the name was derived from the Latin word “ deserta ” meaning “ the fasting place of a holy man ” in reference to the legend of Saint Serf who came to Dysart around 500 AD. Spelling variations of this family name include: Dysart, Dishart, Dyshart, Dysert, Disert and others. Sarah Dysart, aged 20, was a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship Constantine; James Dysart, aged 25, was a farmer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, aboard the ship Madawaska in 1833; Robert Dysart, aged 19, arrived in Quebec, Canada, in 1834; Alexander Dysart arrived in Philadelphia, America, in 1787; William Dysart, aged 35, landed in New York, NY, America, in 1805; George Dysart settled in Baltimore, America in 1823. Spring in the United Kingdom depends on whether you are following the astronomical or metrological calendar. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March 2022, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March. 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.
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