July 28th Photograph Dupplin Cross Dunning Scotland

July 28th photograph of the Dupplin Cross in Dunnning, Perthshire, Scotland. The Dupplin Cross is a carved, monumental Pictish stone, which dates from around 800A.D. It was first recorded by Thomas Pennant in 1769, on a hillside in Strathearn, near Forteviot and Dunning. It can be viewed in St Serf's church in Dunning. The Dupplin Cross is a high cross, that is a free standing, stone cross. While relatively common in Ireland, Northumbria and in Dál Riata, such crosses are not known earlier in the lands of the Picts. Early records report that a second cross stood on a hill above Invermay, also overlooking Forteviot, but this is now lost, and the records do not provide any detail of its exact form. The cross is carved from Old Red Sandstone, the cross stands about 2.5 metres tall, 1 metre broad over the arms of the cross. It is carved with various scenes, religious, martial and traditional Pictish animal carvings. The cross contains a partially legible inscription, of which only the name CUSTANTIN FILIUS FIRCUS can be read. This name is taken as the Latin form of the early 9th century Pictish king Caustantín son of Fergus (circa. 793–820).

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Tour Scotland Photograph Video Whisky Tasting Tullibardine Whisky Distillery

Tour Scotland photograph of a whisky tasting at Tullibardine Distillery, Perthshire, Scotland. This Scottish distillery nestles at the foot of the Ochil Hills in Perthshire, at the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland. Tullibardine Highland Malt Scotch whisky is generally recognised as an easy drinking malt. It is smooth and mellow on the palate with a fruity flavour and has a clean crisp finish. On nosing, it provides the recipient with a fresh, floral scent with hints of vanilla and chocolate orange. Distilled from the purest highland spring water, Tullibardine's qualities make it an ideal introductory malt scotch whisky.



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July 28th Photograph Angels At Work In Scotland

July 28th photograph of " Angels at work " in Tullibardine Distillery, Perthshire, Scotland. Distillers age their whisky for many years in barrels. Over time, some whisky is lost to evaporation. They refer to this loss of spirits as “ The Angel’s Share. ” Each time a barrel is filled, a measure of this liquid seeps into the wood and is lost forever. Thus the words on the barrel stating that " Wheesht, Angels at work. " Wheesht means Quiet.


July 28th photograph of " Angels at work " in Tullibardine Distillery, Perthshire, Scotland.

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July 28th Photograph Whisky Barrel Scotland

July 28th photograph of John Black describing the construction of a whisky barrel at Tullibardine Distillery, Perthshire, Scotland.

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July 28th Photograph No 2 Spirit Still Tullibardine Scotland

July 28th photograph of the No 2 Spirit Still at Tullibardine Distillery, Perthshire, Scotland.

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