Robin Bird On Autumn Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn Sunday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a much loved Robin bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. With its bright red breast ithe Robin bird is a familiar visitor to my garden. There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where the robin is the protector from storms and lightning. And in Celtic folklore the robin is known as the Oak King of Summer. The well known phrase, " When robins appear, loved ones are near ", alludes to the belief that the robin is a messenger. When robins are seen, some people take comfort that loved ones are at peace, and many believe that their lost loved ones are visiting them. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30. The equinox at which the sun approaches the Southern Hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The time of this occurrence is approximately September 2 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Loch Eriboll On Autumn History Visit To North Coast Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by the sheltered Loch Eriboll on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the North coast of Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. For centuries, Loch Eriboll has served as a safe anchorage for ships, protected from the stormy seas of the Pentland Firth and Cape Wrath. The Vikings used the loch, and later, the Royal Navy frequented it between the World Wars. Sailors from visiting warships would spell out their ship's names using white rocks on the hillside, including a tribute to HMS Hood, which was later sunk. In 1945, surviving German U-boats officially surrendered in the loch, concluding the Battle of the Atlantic. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Loch Nevis On Autumn History Visit To Lochaber Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by remote Loch Nevis on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the West coast of Lochaber, Britain, United Kingdom. Its Gaelic name, Loch Nibheis, translates to " Loch of Heaven " The loch is located in the Lochaber area and runs inland from the Sound of Sleat. It is bordered by the Knoydart peninsula to the north, often called " Britain's last wilderness ". Because of its remote location, the loch is primarily accessed by boat. A passenger ferry links the port town of Mallaig with the village of Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Loch Assynt On Autumn History Visit To Highlands Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Loch Assynt on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The area is steeped in legends, including the tale of the Mermaid of Assynt, Eimhir. According to folklore, she leapt into the loch to escape being married to the Devil and now resides in its waters. The freshwater loch is framed by the striking peaks of Quinag, Canisp, and Beinn Uidhe. The surrounding Assynt region is famous for its unique geology, carved by glaciers, which has exposed some of the oldest rock formations on the planet. The loch is situated northeast of the village of Lochinver. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Prince Albert Statue With Music on History Visit To Balmoral Royal Deeside Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video, with Scottish music, of a statue of Albert, Prince Consort on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the grounds of Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, Britain, United Kingdom. It was based on a sculpture by William Theed and was unveiled in 1867. The statue was unveiled at 11:15 am on 15 October 1867 in a ceremony attended by Queen Victoria and her family, accompanied by her friend Jane Loftus, Marchioness of Ely. All the servants and tenants of the Balmoral Estate were present, as well as a detachment of the 93rd Highlanders. The date was the 28th anniversary of the engagement of Albert and Queen Victoria. The statue depicts Albert dressed in plaid with a kilt. He has one hand on his dog and holds a rifle in his other hand. It stands on a rocky pedestal of granite. it was cast in bronze by Elkingtons of Birmingham, England, The statue is inscribed Albert Scot 1867. The statue depicts Albert dressed in plaid with a kilt. He has one hand on his dog and holds a rifle in his other hand.[2] It stands on a rocky pedestal of granite. The statue is cast in bronze and is based on an 1862 marble statue of Albert by William Theed that stands in Balmoral.[2] it was cast in bronze by Elkingtons of Birmingham. The statue is inscribed 'Albert Scot 1867. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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