Tour Scotland Eilean Donan Castle Video

Tour Scotland video of Eilean Donan Castle on small tidal island where three lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland. This Clan MacRae stronghold dates from 13th century. Ruined by naval bombardment in 1719, rebuilt earlier this century. Causeway, three-arched bridge and gateway with portcullis lead through walls up to 14ft thick. Restored chambers, billeting room and banquet hall with furnishings.

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Old Photograph Scottish Soldiers

Old photograph of Scottish Soldiers during the Second World War. I don't know where this photograph was taken, but it was shot in 1940.



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Old Photograph Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders Scotland

Old photograph of pipers from the Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders in Scotland. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is one of the best known regiments in the British Army. They served all over the empire, taking part in the Indian Mutiny and the Boer War, and fought in both World Wars.



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Tour Scotland Photograph James Scott Skinner Painting McManus Galleries

Tour Scotland photograph of the James Scott Skinner painting in the McManus Galleries in Dundee, Scotland. James Skinner was born in Arbeadie village, in the parish of Banchory-Ternan, Aberdeenshire, on the 5th August 1843. James’s first published composition, Highland Polka appeared in a magazine when he was only 17. It was the first of more than 600 compositions to reach print. In 1917 his portrait, now in the McManus Galleries, Dundee, was painted by the artist J. Young Hunter. It was publicly presented to him at a ceremony at the Music Hall, Edinburgh.

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September 7th Video Scotland

September 7th video of Scotland. Definitely a day for the ducks today in Scone, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).