Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Scolpaig Tower in Loch Scolpaig on the coast on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to North Uist, Britain, United Kingdom. Also known as Dùn Scolpaig or MacLeod's Folly it is a prominent 19th century Georgian folly located on a tiny islet in Loch Scolpaig, on the north west coast of the Isle of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. It was erected around 1830 by Dr Alexander MacLeod, who served as the factor of the North Uist Estate. MacLeod commissioned the tower intentionally as a make work project to provide employment and relief for local crofters during a severe potato famine. The folly was constructed directly over the remains of an ancient Iron Age stone fort or dun. MacLeod had the original structure dismantled, recycling its old stones to form the new tower. When the water levels of Loch Scolpaig are sufficiently low, you can walk across to the island via a submerged stone causeway. The ground around the loch margins can become exceptionally boggy and muddy after rain, so waterproof boots are highly recommended. 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
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