Long Gallery With Music On History Visit To Earlhall Cstle Leuchars Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video, with Scottish music, of the long gallery in Earlshall Castle on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Leuchars, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The long gallery of Earlshall Castle is one of its most famous features, particularly for its intricately painted ceiling. The full length of the 50 foot long ceiling is painted in grey and black tempera.The ceiling depicts the coats of arms of prominent Scottish noble families, European royalty, and even some imaginary figures like David, King of Jerusalem, Hector, Prince of Troy, and Arthur, King of Britain. The artwork dates back to the 17th century. The Baron of Earlshall would sit directly beneath the royal coat of arms during his Courts of Barony, symbolizing that his judicial authority came directly from the King. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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