Tour Scotland Video River Ericht Blairgowrie Perthshire July 13th

Tour Scotland video shot today of the River Ericht in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland. Lovely and sunny this morning in Blairgowrie, or " Blair " as it is know locally. I like to stand in this location on all my visits to this wee Scottish town. The River Ericht runs close to the centre of Blairgowrie and takes its name from the Scots Gaelic word for " beauteous " The banks of the river provide a delightful walk at any time of year.

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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).

Tour Scotland Photograph Dunblane Museum

Tour Scotland photograph of a well dressed tour guide at the Museum in Dunblane, Scotland. Dunblane is an Ancient cathedral city and former burgh on the Allan Water north of Stirling.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Sheriffmuir Inn July 10th

Tour Scotland photograph of the first customers at the Sheriffmuir Inn , Scotland. Shot this photograph on Sunday morning July 10th. This late 17th century Droving Inn harbours memories of the famous Battle of Sheriffmuir but now offers a warm Scottish welcome to all visitors - discerning diners, hill walkers with dogs, holidaymakers, families out for the day and business parties.

Tour Scotland photograph of the first customers at the Sheriffmuir Inn , Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Drive Sheriffmuir Road

Tour Scotland video of a drive on the narrow road through Sheriffmuir, Scotland. The Battle of Sheriffmuir, fought on 13th November 1715, is one of the few battles in history to have ended in a draw. John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar, standard bearer for the Jacobite cause in Scotland, mustered Highland Clan chiefs, and on 6 September declared James Francis Edward Stuart, the " Old Pretender ", as King of Scots. With an army of about 12,000 men Mar proceeded to take Perth, and commanded much of the northern Highlands. Following unsuccessful skirmishes against John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, based at Stirling, Mar was eventually persuaded to lead his full army south, on 10 November. Spies informed Argyll of Mar's actions, and he moved his army of about 4,000 to Sheriffmuir, near Dunblane. The two armies met on the battlefield on 13 November 1715. The battle was inconclusive, with both sides claiming victory. However, in strategic terms Argyll had halted the Jacobite advance.

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Tour Scotland Video Sheep On The Road In Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of sheep on the road in Perthshire, Scotland. When driving on the narrow Scottish roads it is important to watch for sheep crossing in front of your vehicle.

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