Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By A Castle On Spring History Visit To A River In Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by daffodils on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to a castle by the river River Fiddich and moorland in Moray, Britain, United Kingdom. This castle was built in the 1400s for John, Earl of Mar, although it has been rebuilt a number of times since. John was murdered by his own brother, King James III, and the castle passed to Thomas Cochrane who was hanged from Lauder Bridge in 1482 by jealous nobles from Angus. The castle then became the stronghold of the Gordons. In 1571 Sir Adam Gordon rode out to Corgarff Castle to challenge the Forbes of Towie. He was not at home, and having received no welcome from his wife, Margaret Campbell, Gordon torched the castle, burning to death Margaret and 27 family and servants, including a number of children, earning him the nickname, the Herod of the North. Auchindoun castle was later burnt down in retaliation for this deed and, although it was rebuilt, it fell into disrepair in the 1800's and stone from it was used for local buildings. Scotland features many famous castles situated directly on or overlooking its historic rivers 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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