Tour Scotland Video Highland Cows North Fife

Tour Scotland video of Highlands Cows at lunch near St Andrews in North Fife, Scotland. Highland cattle are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD.

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Tour Scotland Video Robert Burns Event St Andrews Castle Fife

Tour Scotland travel video of a Robert Burns Event at St Andrews Castle, on ancesty, genealogy, history visit and trip to St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. A video of Karen Nichols and Niall M. Robertson giving their presentation called; Robert Burns and Jean Armour the Bard and the woman in his life; illustrated by tales, songs and poems. Jean Armour, born 25 February 1765, died 26 March 1834, also known as the " Belle of Mauchline ", was the wife of the poet Robert Burns. She inspired many of his poems and bore him nine children, three of whom survived into adulthood. Jean was born in Mauchline, Ayrshire in 1765, she was second oldest of the eleven children of stonemason James Armour and Mary Smith Armour. She met Robert Burns on a drying green in Mauchline around 1784 when she chased his dog away from her laundry. According to Armour's testimony in 1827, she met Burns again at a local dance and they subsequently " fell acquainted ".

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Photograph Holiday House Culzean Scotland

Photograph of a holiday house by Culzean, Ayrshire, Scotland. This spacious detached farmhouse in 8 acres has uninterrupted views over the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, with woodland walks from the door. In the heart of Robert Burns country and on the doorstep of Culzean Castle and Country Park NT, it is close to the Ayrshire Coastal Path, 100 miles of fine panoramic coastline. Ayrshire has villages, beaches, rocky coves to explore; inland is walking, cycling, riding, fishing and golf. Kirkoswald village 1½ miles with shop, restaurant and pub. Living room with open fire, sofa bed (for alternative sleeping) and wooden floor. Sitting room with open fire and TV. Dining hall. Well-equipped kitchen with slate floor. Double bedroom. Shower room with tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with wooden floor. Shower room with tiled floor. Sea views throughout. Holiday House Culzean Ayrshire Scotland

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Tour Scotland Holiday Cottage Recommendation Alloway Ayrshire

Tour Scotland holiday cottage recommendation in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland. Located in the heart of Robert Burns country with the poet’s birth place at Burns Cottage just a 5 minute stroll away, this detached holiday cottage has been beautifully furnished in keeeping with its age. Set within the delightful conservation village of Alloway, the property is just a short walk from the ‘auld kirk and brig o’ doon’, the Tam O’ Shanter Experience Visitor Centre and superb riverside hotel offering traditional Scottish hospitality. Culzean Castle, the scenic coast and islands, country and seaside walks, river fishing and over 40 excellent golf courses are on the doorstep. Glasgow and Prestwick airports within an hour’s drive. Shops 800 yards. Holiday Cottage Alloway Ayrshire Scotland

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Tour Scotland Photographs Ballinbreich Castle

Tour Scotland photograph of Ballinbreich Castle in North Fife, Scotland. Ballinbreich Castle is a ruined tower house castle in Fife, Scotland. The castle was built in the 13th century by Clan Leslie. It is a three storey L-plan castle that overlooks the Firth of Tay. The ruins stand on private property but it was originally with the ancient Abernathy family before it passed by marriage to the Earls of Rothes. The Earls of Rothes took from it the title Baron Ballinbreich. Ballinbreich is a Celtic word which comes from of Balan-breac, meaning " town of trout ". This is of course a reference to the abundant salmon to be found in the waters there.




Tour Scotland photograph of Ballinbreich Castle in North Fife, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph of Ballinbreich Castle in North Fife, Scotland.

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