Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Loch an Eilein On Summer History Visit To Cairngorms Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by Loch an Eilein on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Caingorms, Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. Scottish Gaelic for " Loch of the Island " is a picturesque freshwater loch famous for its tranquil pine wooded setting and its dramatic 13th century island castle ruins, the loch has a rich background deeply tied to highland clan warfare. The earliest parts of Loch an Eilein Castle, potentially including a hall house, date back to the 13th century and were likely built by the Bishops of Moray. The castle was primarily expanded in the late 14th century as a defensive stronghold to shield locals from marauding war bands. These raiders traveled via the " Thieves' Road ", a historic cattle stealing route passing nearby. The castle is famously associated with Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, known as the " Wolf of Badenoch ". The grandson of Robert the Bruce, Stewart was notorious for his cruelty and used the island castle as a heavily fortified hunting lodge and stronghold. Following the Wars of Scottish Independence, Clan Macintosh held influence over the central highlands and the castle until the mid 16th century. Following their defeat at the Battle of Cromdale, retreating Jacobite forces attacked Loch an Eilein Castle. At the time, it was primarily sheltering local women, children, and elderly residents. The defense was famously led by " Big Grace" Dame Grizel Mor Grant, the widow of the 5th Laird. Under her direction, the defenders successfully repelled the Jacobite assault with musket fire. The castle briefly served as a prison in 1715 for a local laird opposed to the Jacobites. Conversely, in 1746, it functioned as a hideout for Jacobite fugitives fleeing the Battle of Culloden. 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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