Old Photographs Fortrose Scotland

Old photograph of Fortrose, Moray Firth, Scotland. This town is known for its ruined 13th century cathedral, and as the home of the Brahan Seer. In the Middle Ages it was the seat of the bishopric of Ross. The Brahan Seer, also known as Coinneach Odhar, was a legendary Scottish clairvoyant who lived in the 17th century. Often referred to as "Scotland's Nostradamus," he is known for prophecies related to the Scottish Highlands, some of which are said to have come true.



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Old Photographs Gairloch Scotland

Old photograph of cottages in Gairloch, Wester Ross, Scotland. The lands around Gairloch have been mostly in the ownership of the Mackenzies of Gairloch since the 15th century, when they were acquired by Hector Roy Mackenzie who died in 1528. The Mackenzies were clan leaders in the traditional sense and were known for their attachment to their tenants. During the 19th century, Sir Hector Mackenzie and his sons Sir Francis and Dr John Mackenzie refused to evict a single tenant during the clearances, despite the estate running at a loss. As a result, evicted Highlanders from other communities came to live in the area and has caused Gairloch to maintain a thriving community even today. The Mackenzies were also keen gardeners.



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Old Photograph Kyleakin Scotland

Old photograph of Kyleakin on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland. From 1841 to October 16, 1995 a ferry service operated from Kyleakin to the mainland across the narrow strait of Loch Alsh, until it was replaced by the Skye Bridge. The village is also the site of Castle Moil, an ancient ruined fortress built in the late 15th century. Legend states that it was originally built for a Norwegian princess known as 'Saucy Mary' who would charge a toll to any boat using the narrow channel by hanging a chain from the castle to the mainland to prevent unpaid crossings. Her remains are said to buried on the top of Beinn na Caillich (Gaelic for mountain of the old woman), the large mountain to the rear of the castle ruins.



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Tour Scotland Video Pictish Standing Stone of Sauchope Crail East Neuk Of Fife

Tour Scotland video of the Pictish Standing Stone of Sauchope in Crail, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. This stone originally stood near the farm of Sauchope on a small tumulus, now destroyed, about 30 or 40 yards south east of the public road leading from Crail in the direction of Fife Ness. A number of years ago it was moved from the cultivated land to a position on the southern margin of the road, and in 1929 it was taken up and removed to Victoria Gardens, in the burgh of Crail. There are traces of a cross on one side and of sculptures on the other, but the details are so badly defaced as to be indecipherable. The stone is 1 foot 9 inches broad with an average thickness of 7 ½ inches.

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Old Photograph John Everett Millais Perth Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of John Everett Millais in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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