Starling Birds On Spring Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Thursday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of Starling birds spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Starling is a familiar bird that breeds in farmland, suburban areas and open woodlands. Seen from a distance, starlings look black with a short tail and pointed yellow bill, but when seen close-to, they are very glossy with a metallic sheen of purples and greens. Starlings forage in lawns, fields, and other open areas with short vegetation. They are primarily insectivores in their natural habitat, but will feed on a wide variety of items outside of their natural diet, including fruits and seeds. The starling can be found throughout lowland Scotland where there is cultivation and pasture. It is generally absent in highlands and in areas dominated by grass or heather moorland. Highest densities are found along the East coast, Central lowlands and Dumfries and Galloway. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March @tourscotland #scotland #shortsvideo #spring #birds #nature All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Island Of Staffa With Music On History Visit To The Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip, with Scottish music, of the Island Of Staffa on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to the Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. Staffa lies about six miles west of the Isle of Mull. The Vikings gave it this name as its columnar basalt reminded them of their houses, which were built from vertically placed tree logs. The island came to prominence in the late eighteenth century after a visit by Sir Joseph Banks. He and his fellow travellers extolled the natural beauty of the basalt columns in general and of the island's main sea cavern which Banks renamed Fingal's Cave. Their visit was followed by that of many other prominent personalities throughout the next two centuries, including Queen Victoria and Felix Mendelssohn. The Clamshell Cave, on the East coast, is 10 metres high, about 6 metres wide at the entrance, and some 45 metres long, and on one side of it the ridges of basalt stand out like the ribs of a ship. 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 @tourscotland #shorts #scotland #music All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Spring Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Waterloo Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K short Spring travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, North on the B867 route on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Waterloo, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Local opinion is divided on the origin of the name. Most agree that the hamlet was named after the Battle of Waterloo. However, some say it was named Waterloo because it was settled by soldiers returning from the battle, while others assert that it was given the name because the hamlet was built for the widows of the soldiers who did not return from the battle. 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. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March.. @tourscotland #spring #music #drivingtrip #scotland #bagpipes #shortsvideo All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Spring Coastal Walking Path On History Visit To Elie East Neuk Of Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video of clip of the sea, beach and houses by the coastal walking path on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Elie by the Firth of Forth on the coast of the East Neuk of Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Elie was a Burgh of Barony as early as 1589. Robert Traill was born in Elie in 1642, his early education was carefully superintended by his father, and at the university of Edinburgh he distinguished himself both in the literary and theological classes. In 1669 he was in London, England, and in 1670 was ordained to a presbyterian charge at Cranbrook in Kent. He visited Edinburgh in 1677, when he was arrested by the privy council and charged with breaking the law. He admitted that he had preached in private houses, but, refusing to purge himself by oath from the charge of taking part in holding conventicles, he was sent as a prisoner to the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth. He was liberated a few months afterwards and returned to his charge in Kent. He afterwards migrated to a Scots church in London, where he spent the rest of his life. He died on 16 May 1716 at the age of seventy four. James Horsburgh was born in Elie on September 28, 1762, went to sea at the age of 16 and was captured and imprisoned by the French at Dunkirk. After his release, he made voyages to the West Indies and Calcutta. In May 1786, aboard the EIC ship Atlas he sailed from Batavia to Ceylon as first mate and was subsequently shipwrecked on the island of Diego Garcia. He was the author of the precisely titled Directions for Sailing to and from the East Indies, China, New Holland, Cape of Good Hope, and the interjacent Ports. Horsburgh's Directory became the standard work for oriental navigation in the first half of the 19th century. Horsburgh Island in the Cocos Islands is also named after him as is the Horsburgh Lighthouse, located on Pedra Branca, Singapore. He died on May 14, 1836. Walter Wybrown Robertson was born in Elie in 1845. He was the son of James Robertson, a weaver, and his wife Ann Nelson. In 1858 he was articled as an architect to John Chesser in Edinburgh. He also undertook studies in architecture at Edinburgh College of Art. In 1871 he moved to HM Office of Works in London under Sir Douglas Galton. He was President of the Lodon Architectural Association in 1876. In 1877 Sir John Taylor appointed him Principal Architect and Surveyor for Scotland. He was married to Alice Nesbit Alcorne. They had four sons and two daughters including Alan Keith Robertson, born 1881, also an architect. He had a stroke on 1 April 1907 and died at Wardie Bank in Trinity, Edinburgh on 23 April 1907. Captain Robert Forrester of the Barque Florence died at Rankeillor Street, Elie, on 11th February 1849. Also his wife Janet Cumming Forrester who died 25th March 1867 and their daughter Isabella Forrester who died 19th January 1924. James Kyd, of Elie Lodge, Lieutenant Royal Navy, died 1795 aged 72, Hannah Beavis his wife died in 1757, Katharine their fourth daughter died in 1772 aged 15. Also James De Cardonell Lawson their grandson died in 1757 aged 9. Also Thomas Kyd, merchant, Leith, who died in his nephew's house, Elie Lodge, in 1777 aged 93. Reverend George.Milligan D.D. for 26 years minister of the Parish of Elie died 15 October 1858 aged 65 years. Janet Fraser his wife died on 16 April 1873 aged 80 years. Reverend John Campbell Rae B.A. died 4th December 1950, dearly loved husband of Margaret Murray Ross who died on 28th December 1971. John Adamson, for many years Provost of adjacent Earlsferry died on 22 March 1889 aged 68 years. Janet Calman died on 11 November 1856 aged 59 years. Andrew Scott Dixson, late of Hong Kong, died at Elie on 6th June 1873, and Jane Brown, his wife, who died at Edinburgh 26th October 1896. Allan Jamieson for many years factor on the Elie estates, died on 25th March 1891 aged 66 years, and his wife J Many variations of the surname Elie have been found, including Ely, Elie, Ealy and others. 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. Spring in the United Kingdom depends on whether you are following the astronomical or metrological calendar. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March 2022, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March @tourscotland #shortvideos #spring #scotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Blue TIt And Robin Bird On Spring Wednesday Visit To Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Wednesday wilfdlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a Blue Tit bird and Robin bird spotted eating on afternoon visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The blue tit bird is identified by its colourful plumage. Blue tit’s wings, tail and crown are bright blue and their other defining features include a yellow breast, green shading on their back, white cheeks, a single white wing bar, and prominent black stripes on the eyes, bib and collar. Although the female and male are nearly indistinguishable, the female is slightly paler. Juveniles can be distinguished from adults as their colouring is more green than blue, and their cheeks are yellow rather than white. Blue tits are typically found in woodland areas, although they are well adapted to gardens and towns. They are very agile birds. The population of this species has flourished due to the increased availability of nest boxes and garden feeders. Blue tits can be observed in gardens eating at bird feeders or scavenging for food. Some of their favourite foods are insects, sunflower hearts, Mealworms, suet and peanuts. With its bright red breast ithe Robin bird is a familiar visitor to my garden. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March. @tourscotland #spring #scotland #nature #shortsvideo #birds All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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