Tour Scotland Photograph Edward the Bruce Scone Palace

Tour Scotland photograph of an actor portraying Edward the Bruce on the grounds of Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland. Edward the Bruce was a younger brother of King Robert I of Scotland, who supported his brother in the struggle for the crown of Scotland, then pursued his own claim in Ireland. He was proclaimed High King of Ireland, but was eventually defeated and killed in battle. He also held the Scottish title of Earl of Carrick.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Scottish Pike

Tour Scotland photograph of a Scottish pike being demonstrated at Scone Palace by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Scottish pike formations were common during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. A pike is a pole weapon, a very long thrusting spear formerly used extensively by infantry. Unlike many similar weapons, the pike is not intended to be thrown. Pikes were used regularly in European warfare from the early Middle Ages until around 1700, and were wielded by foot soldiers deployed in close quarters.



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August 7th Photograph Peacock Scone Palace Scotland

August 7th photograph of a peacock at Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland.

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August 6th Photograph Morning Scotland

August 6th photograph taken at 10am in the morning in rural Scotland.



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August 5th Photograph Harbour Wall South Queensferry Scotland

August 5th photograph of the harbour wall, with the Forth Road Bridge in the background at South Queensferry, Scotland.



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