Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman walking wearing a Kilt and Sporran by Kinneff Old Church and graveyard on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to coast of Aberdeenshire, Britain, United Kingdom. A church was first consecrated on this site on 5 August 1242 by Bishop David de Bernham of St Andrews. Dedicated to St Anthony, it originally belonged to the priory of St Andrews and was a simple rectangular building with a nave and chancel. The medieval fabric eventually deteriorated, and the kirk was almost entirely rebuilt in 1738 using the original foundations and parts of the old walls. It was later enlarged in 1876 when a north aisle and a staircase tower were added. It features a distinctive Dutch made bell dating back to 1679. The church’s primary claim to fame occurred during the Interregnum. In 1651, Oliver Cromwell’s English army invaded Scotland and sought to destroy the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Crown, Sceptre, and Sword of State, which were highly symbolic symbols of monarchy. The Honours had been taken to nearby Dunnottar Castle for safekeeping, but by late 1651, the castle was heavily besieged by Cromwellian troops. Knowing surrender was inevitable, a smuggling plot was hatched. Christian Fletcher, wife of the Kinneff parish minister, Reverend James Grainger, and her maid successfully smuggled the regalia out of the besieged castle. Historical accounts suggest they either hid them in creels baskets used for gathering seaweed or packed them under sacks of flax. Once at Kinneff, Rev. James Grainger wrapped the Crown Jewels in linen cloths and buried them beneath the church floorboards. The crown and sceptre were hidden directly under the pulpit, while the Sword of State was buried near the west wall. The Graingers kept the secret faithfully for nine long years, 1651 to 1660. To prevent the damp earth from destroying the priceless artifacts, they dug them up every three months under the cover of night to air them out in front of a fire. When Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660, the Honours were safely unearthed and returned to Edinburgh Castle. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30
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