Old Photographs Lerwick Shetland Islands Scotland

Old photograph of Lerwick, on the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Lerwick is a name with roots in Old Norse and its local descendant, Norn, which was spoken in Shetland until the mid 19th century. The name "Lerwick" means bay of clay. The corresponding Norwegian name is Leirvik, leir meaning clay and vik meaning " bay " or " inlet ". Towns with similar names exist in south western Norway (Leirvik) and on the Faroe Islands as well. Evidence of human settlement in the Lerwick area dates back 3,000 years, centred around the Broch of Clickimin, which was constructed in the first century BC.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Auchmithie Under the Skin Film Location

Tour Scotland photograph of Auchmithie, location of the Scarlett Johansson film, Under the Skin in Scotland. Scarlett Johansson has recently been in this wee village in Scotland filming on her latest movie Under the Skin. Auchmithie was chosen because of the backdrop its picturesque, but rugged harbour could provide. A former fishing village located three miles north east of Arbroath. It sits atop a red sandstone cliff, high above a shingle beach. The Arbroath Smokie originated in Auchmithie. Sir Walter Scott stayed in the Waverley Hotel in Auchmithie and described Auchmithie in his novel The Antiquary published in 1816, under the name Musslecrag. Under the Skin is based on a novel of the same name by Michel Faber, who lives in the Black Isle. The book tells of an alien, Johansson's character in the film, who picks up hitchhikers on the A9 road in the Highlands to harvest body parts.

Tour Scotland photograph of Auchmithie, location of the film Under the Skin in Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of Auchmithie, location of the film Under the Skin in Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of Auchmithie, location of the film Under the Skin in Scotland.

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Old Photographs Macduff Aberdeenshire Scotland

Old photograph of Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Macduff is situated on Banff Bay and faces the town of Banff across the estuary of the River Deveron. The settlement of Doune on the east bank of the river was purchased in 1733 by William Duff, who became the first Earl Fife. In 1760, James Duff, the second Earl built a harbour there and in 1783 succeeded in promoting Macduff to a Burgh of Barony. The 2nd Earl Fife appointed his factor, William Rose, as the 1st Provost of Macduff in 1783. The town celebrated its bicentenary in 1983.



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Tour Scotland Video of Remembrance Sunday Parades Perth Pertshire

Tour Scotland video of the Remembrance Sunday Parades in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The traditional military parade comprised of local veterans, representatives of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and local cadets. The civic parade comprised of Perth and District Pipe Band, the Provost, Councillors, Council officials and members of the High Constables of the City of Perth.

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Old Photographs Brodick Island Of Arran Scotland

Old photograph of Brodick, Island Of Arran, Scotland. The 19th century " clearances " led to significant reductions in population and the end of the Gaelic language and way of life on this Scottish Island. The economy and population have recovered in recent years, the main industry being tourism.



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