Tour Scotland very short 4K Winter snow falling travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by cliffs and lighthouse on the coast on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to the coast of May Island, Firth of Forth, Britain, United Kingdom. It was the site of Scotland's first permanently -manned lighthouse, dating from 1636. The current main lighthouse, designed by Robert Stevenson, was built in 1816. The island has a history stretching back thousands of years, with evidence of early settlers, religious significance, and even Viking connections, the name " May " is believed to be derived from the Norse " Maa Oy, " meaning gull island. The Isle of May became a significant pilgrimage site, particularly known for its shrine to St. Adrian. Royal figures like Mary of Guelders and King James IV visited the island to pray and make offerings. The island's location at the mouth of the Firth of Forth has made it important for fishing and maritime activities. The island was also a haven for smugglers at one point. In 1918, a tragic collision involving several Royal Navy ships near the island resulted in multiple casualties and the sinking of two submarines. During World War II, the island housed a naval control center used to detect enemy submarines and ships, 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. 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
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