Tour Scotland short 4K travel clip, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a dreich, which is a Scots word for dull and cloudy weather, road trip drive West up Glasgow Road on history visit to Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. In 1861 Perth’s poorhouse on Glasgow Road, seen at the beginning of the video, opened its doors to lunatics, paupers and their children. Life in Scottish poorhouses such as the home in Perth was based on workhouses in England and Wales although operations were adapted north of the border. Segregation of inmates, particularly of males and females was enforced and for paupers entering the poorhouses, life was strictly regulated. Daily routine was of paramount importance with inmates required to wear the poorhouse uniform and each were given daily work according to their capabilities. Inmates were allowed to bathe once a week under supervision and children under the age of 15 had their hair cut regularly with boys having to keep their hair length at two inches with girls allowed three inches. In the Perth Poorhouse though treats were supplied, even if only annually, ensuring the city’s poor would be given a sense of normality despite their otherwise less than ideal surroundings. 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. By the meteorological calendar, the first day of Winter is always 1st December in Scotland; ending on 28th of February. Officially, the Scottish winter runs from the 21st of December through to the 20th March. @tourscotland #winter #music #drivingtrip #bagpipes #shorts
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