Tour Scotland photographs and videos from my tours of Scotland. Photography and videography, both old and new, from beautiful Scotland, Scottish castles, seascapes, rivers, islands, landscapes, standing stones, lochs and glens.
Tour Scotland photograph of the West Gable of the Cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Work on the cathedral was completed and consecrated in 1318 by Bishop Lamberton with Robert The Bruce present at the ceremony. Following the savage attack of the cathedral by the Reformation in 1559, the cathedral was allowed to decay. Apart from most of the east and west gables, the south nave wall, and parts of the south transept, the Cathedral itself has been reduced to its foundations by stone robbing.
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Tour Scotland photograph of St Rule's Tower in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. St Rule's tower is located in the Cathedral grounds but predates it, having served as the church of the priory up to the early 12th century. The building was retained to allow worship to continue uninterrupted during the building of its much larger successor. Originally, the tower and adjoining choir were part of the church built in the 11th century to house the relics of St Andrew. Today the tower commands an admirable view of the town, harbour, sea, and surrounding countryside.
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Tour Scotland photograph of the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. This was at one time Scotland's largest building, originated in the priory of Canons Regular founded by Bishop Robert Kennedy. St Rule's Church, located to the south-east of the medieval cathedral is said to date from around 1120 and 1150, being the predecessor of the cathedral.
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Scones, from the Gaelic word " sgoon " and rhymed with " gone " are a favourite in Scotland. The recipe below is for what are known as rich white scones. These can form the basis of many varieties including sultana scones, treacle scones and jam scones.
Ingredients:
8oz/250g or two cups of self raising flower ( Or " all purpose " flour with 3 teaspoons baking powder in North America ).
1 oz/25g (¼ stick) of butter or margarine.
¼ pint (140ml or half to ¾ cup) sour cream.
One beaten egg.
Pinch of salt
Method:
Preheat the oven to 400F/200C/Gas Mark 6.
Sift the dry ingredients together and then rub in the butter. Pour in the sour cream and then the beaten egg in the centre of the mixture and mix to obtain a soft elastic dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out to about ½ inch (1.2cm) thick. Prick over with a fork and cut into small rounds with a cutter about 1½ inches (3.8cm) in diameter. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.
Scones are delicious if served warm. Cut in two and spread with butter or cream and jam (preserves) to add even more flavour and moisture.
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Tour Scotland photograph of Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland. Presently on view in the state rooms of Scone Palace are fine collections of furniture, ceramics, ivories, and clocks. Some of the prized contents of Scone Palace are Rococo chairs by Pierre Bara, and Dresden and Sèvres porcelains.
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