Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Loch Shieldaig On Summer History Visit To North West Highlands Scot

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by Loch Shieldaig a picturesque sea loch located in Wester Ross within the Northwest Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The loch's name originates from the Old Norse Síld-vík, translating directly to Herring Bay, a nod to its long history as a prime fishing ground since the era of Viking dominance. In the mid 1800s, the estate here was sold to new landlords who dispossessed many tenants to create sheep farms and deer stalking forests. Coupled with the potato famine, the local population faced extreme poverty. Eilean Dùghaill, translated from Scottish Gaelic as Dugald's Island, refers to a small, scenic island nestled within Loch Shieldaig. The area surrounding Eilean Dùghaill and Loch Shieldaig offers iconic Highland vistas, framing the dramatic peaks of the Torridon hills. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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