Tour Scotland Video Brigadier General John Forbes Memorial Dunfermline Fife

Tour Scotland video on a rainy morning of the Brigadier General John Forbes Memorial in Pittencrieff Glen on ancestry visit to Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. John, born 5th of September 1707, died 11 of March 1759, was a British general in the French and Indian War. He is best known for leading the Forbes Expedition that captured the French outpost at Fort Duquesne and for naming the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after British Secretary of State William Pitt the Elder. He was born on his family's Pittencrieff Estate in Dunfermline in 1707, the son of an army officer. After beginning to study medicine, he decided in his second year as a student to become a soldier and was accepted and commissioned as a lieutenant in the Scots Greys in 1735. He saw action in the War of the Austrian Succession and in the Jacobite rising of 1745, serving under the Duke of Cumberland as acting quartermaster-general.

Forbes surname derives from the Scottish Clan Forbes. Descendants of the Scottish clan are also present in Ireland from the 17th century. The name of an unrelated Irish sept, Mac Fhirbhisigh or MacFirbis, was also anglicised as Forbes.

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Tour Scotland April Video Pittencrieff House Dunfermline Fife

Tour Scotland video of Pittencrieff House in Pittencrieff Glen on ancestry visit to Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. This Scottish house, now a museum, was built by Sir Alexander Clerk of Pittencrieff as a simple laird's house with two stories and an attic around 1635. In 1902, Andrew Carnegie purchased both Pittencrieff House and Estate from its then owner, Colonel James Maitland Hunt, with the intention to gift these to the people of Dunfermline. The official ceremony for the gifting of the park occurred the following year, and a trust fund in honour of the benefactor, known as Dunfermline Carnegie Trust, was founded for the general maintenance of the glen and house.

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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Cupar Fife

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Cupar near St Andrews, Scotland.

Castlefield cottage in the conservation area of Cupar. Bright and sunny cottage within a few minutes walk of the town centre on quiet residential street. Living room with home office area, WiFi, 2 bedrooms, bathroom with over bath shower, kitchen with folding dining table. Central heating, well equipped kitchen with washing machine, enclosed sunny rear garden with outside seating. On street parking or adjacent free public car park. 2 minutes walk to play park and river, less than 5 minutes to town centre and train station within 10 minutes walk.

Cherry Blossom is an idyllic 1 bedroom Cottage ideal for a quiet, romantic break away. Spacious bedroom with beautiful super king four-poster bed, stunning luxury bathroom with free standing bath and separate power shower, open-plan fully equipped kitchen / dining / living room area with TV/DVD, iPod dock and wood-burning stove. Large private decking area with hot tub and views over the Fife countryside. Cherry Blossom Cottage is also pet friendly so you don't have to leave your four legged friends at home.

Garden Cottage is right in the heart of our country estate in Fife, about 9 miles from St Andrews and its many golf courses. The cottage has 2 bedrooms, and sleeps 4 plus baby or small child.. The cottage is detached, two storey, and sits in its own garden, with a lawn to the front, and grass at the back, with woodlands at the side. It is set on a private road, which is only used by cottage guests, and the very occasional tractor working on the estate. Inside the cottage has a sitting room, dining room, kitchen and cloakroom with toilet on the ground floor, and upstairs, there is a bathroom with shower bath and power shower, and 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with 2 twin beds. St Andrews itself has much to see, from St Rules Tower, the Castle and the other historic areas. On the Fife Coast, there are the pretty East Neuk villages, such as Anstruther, and Pittenweem, and the Pittenweem Art Festival is not to be missed. Edinburgh is only an hour away by train or car, with the Edinburgh Festival in August,and so many sights and shops to see and visit.



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Tour Scotland Holiday House Recommendation Blebo Craigs St Andrews Fife

Tour Scotland self catering holiday house recommendation in Blebo Criags by St Andrews, Scotland.

Birkbrae is set in acres of private woodland just a few miles from St. Andrews , beaches and The Old Course for Golf. 5 stylish and comfortable bedrooms, 3 en-suite. Fresh and contemporary master bathroom. Ideal entertaining and living spaces including large balcony over looking woods and gardens. Perfect for watching the sunset. Log burning stove in the main living room for cooler evenings. Quieter rooms for relaxation. Neighbourhood. Blebo Craigs is a small rural village with an abundance of wildlife and miles of woodland to walk through and explore with great views over Fife. Life is slow and quiet in the village but just a few miles away is the historic city of St. Andrews, the home of golf.



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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Pitlochry Highland Perthshire

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire, Scotland.

Elnagar Cottage is a charming stone built cottage set in a quiet location yet close to the centre of town. Suitable for couples and an ideal base to visit the many local attractions in Highland Perthshire and beyond. The cottage is attached to the owner’s residence, Elnagar House. It is all on one level and has been tastefully restored, with modern fitted kitchen and shower room. Visitors may park their car close to the cottage door for ease of access. Guests frequently sit outside to enjoy the garden and the view over the town to the hills beyond. The accommodation comprises: open-plan living area / kitchen, double bedroom and shower room with w.c. The living area has a dining table with chairs, a cottage suite and television with DVD player. The kitchenette has fitted units with a ceramic hob/extractor, fan-assisted oven/grill, fridge, microwave oven, kettle and toaster. The tiled shower room has an electric shaving point.

Corrie Beag is a bright, detached bungalow, on the edge of Pitlochry. It's a few minutes walk from attractions like the Festival Theatre, Loch Faskally and the Hydro Dam and a short distance from the centre of this popular tourist town. We take part in VisitScotland's quality scheme and we are pleased that Corrie Beag is rated as Three Star, the equivalent of Very Good. Corrie Beag sleeps six, in four bedrooms, one double, one twin and two singles. There is also a large, well-equipped kitchen-diner, a comfortable, bright and airy lounge and two shower rooms. The Pitlochry area has many attractions for holiday makers of all ages and all interests from Blair Castle, one of Scotland's top attractions, to the Edradour and Blair Athol whisky distilleries. Pitlochry Festival Theatre draws audiences from across Scotland in summer and winter. For the sport minded, there is excellent walking in forests and hills, whitewater rafting, golf, fishing, climbing and cycling. Pitlochry has its own railway station and is on the direct line to Inverness, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow. There is also a high speed bus service linking the town to the same destinations.

The Old Coach House is a charming detached cottage with fully enclosed garden, a tranquil escape from modern day life. Enjoy superb mountain views in a peaceful location yet within walking distance of Pitlochry's famous Old Victorian Town. The cottage sleeps 4 people, open all year, short breaks welcome. Bedrooms have beamed ceilings, solid oak flooring and are beautifully furnished with Victorian bedsteads, mirrored wardrobes, dressing table, tiffany style lamps, radio/alarm clock, flat screen TV/DVD Players. Sitting/Dining Room is a very comfortable room with beamed ceiling/solid oak floor. Luxuriously fitted with leather corner suite, flat-screen TV/Blueray DVD Player. The cottage has electric stove and gas central heating. Linen/towels are included in rental cost. The kitchen is excellently equipped and has solid-oak floor, large picture window with beautiful garden & mountain views, Facilities include fridge, microwave, dishwasher, Nescafe Dolce Coffeemaker, sandwich toaster, electric hob & oven & much more. Freezer/washer & dryer are located in the outside utility building which can store 2 bicycles if required. Bathroom has power shower over bath and is located downstairs. Complimentary toiletries are provided. The cottage has a lovely large garden and patio area with outdoor furniture, wooden swing-bench, bird table & brick-built barbecue. Large drive with old-fashioned lamp-posts, fully enclosed with wooden gates.

Woodlands Cottage is a family run business situated in the heart of Highland Perthshire looking up the sweeping Tay Valley, this cottage has breathtaking views from its large dining conservatory. This is the perfect self-catering base for your holiday in the Highlands with an abundance of activities to suit everyone's needs. Woodlands cottage sleeps 7 in 3 large double or twin rooms with 3 bathrooms, two bedrooms being en-suite and the 3rd bathroom is a new large shower room. There is a brand new well-equipped dining kitchen, large sitting room with open fire, wrap-around conservatory with dining table and 2 large porches on the front and back of the cottage perfect for bikes, fishing rods, boots and wet coats after a days hiking in the woods. The cottage also has full central heating, large private gardens perfect for dogs and children to run around in and secure parking for plenty of vehicles. Woodlands can sleep up to 9 people if using the sofa bed in the living room, all prices quoted are based on the cottage being occupied by up to 7 people, if you wish for up to 9 people to stay or more there will be an extra charge. The Cottage has its very own 3 miles of double bank salmon fishing at Dalmarnock fishings, and has close ties with the local shooting estates. Salmon fishing and shooting days can be arranged.



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