Tour Scotland May 23rd Video Sunset Moncreiffe Hill Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video shot on May 23rd at 10pm of sunset from visit to Moncreiffe Hill above the River Tay, South of Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Mary Temple Cooper Stained Glass Window Abernethy Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of the Mary Temple Cooper memorial stained glass window on visit to the parish church in Abernethy, Perthshire, Scotland. Cooper is an Anglo-Saxon name. The name was originally given to a cooper, a person who made and repaired barrels, casks, and buckets. It was a trade highly valued in the Middle Ages, as the construction or waterproof containers was no easy task with the tools of the time. The surname Cooper was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

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Tour Scotland Video Reverend George McDougall Stained Glass Window Abernethy Perthshire

Tour Scotland travel video of the Reverend George McDougall memorial stained glass window on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the parish church in Abernethy, Perthshire. In grateful memory of Rev George McDougall B.D. who ministered in this church for 28 years, 1903 to 1932. Erected by the parishioners.

The Clan MacDougall takes its name from Dougall, the son of Somerled who was killed at the Battle of Renfrew in 1164. After Somerled's death, Dougall held most of Argyll as well as the islands of Mull, Lismore, Jura, Tiree, Coll and others. The Celtic first name Dougall, or Dugald is derived from the Gaelic dubh gall, which means black stranger. Dougall's royal descent was acknowledged by the king of Norway and Dougall himself was styled as King of the South Isles and Lord of Lorne. One of Dougall's sons seems to have been Óspakr Hákon, a man installed as King of the Isles by Hákon Hákonarson, King of Norway in 1230. A certain son of Dougall was Duncan, who was in turn the father of Ewan. Duncan and Ewan built many castles to defend their territory. These included Dunstaffnage Castle, Dunollie Castle and Duntrune Castle on the main land. Whilst on the islands they built Aros Castle, Cairnburgh Castle, Dunchonnel Castle and Coeffin Castle. Dunollie Castle is believed to have been fortified since the 6th century and became the seat of the chief of Clan MacDougall. Duncan also built Ardchattan Priory and it was here that the MacDougall chiefs were buried until 1737.

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Tour Scotland Video David Speedie Stained Glass Window Abernethy Perthshire

Tour Scotland travel video of the David Speedie memorial stained glass window on ancestry, genealogy history visit and trip to the parish church in Abernethy, Perthshire. In affectionate memory of David Speedie, born 25th of March, 1820, died 5th of May, 1911, and his wife Ann Chapman, born 1st of August, 1824, died, 8th of August, 1908. This window is placed here by their son David Speedie. Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace and Goodwill To All Men. This window contains a scene of St Mungo and St Columba meeting and exchanging pastoral staves. Many people with the Speedie surname from this area of Scotland emigrated to Canada and the USA.

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Tour Scotland Video Matthew Speedie Stained Glass Window Abernethy Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of the Matthew Speedie memorial stained glass window on visit to the parish church in Abernethy, Perthshire, Scotland. In affectionate memory of Matthew Speedie, born 29th August, 1849, died 6th January, 1921. " His not here, he is risen. " This window is placed here by his niece Ann C. Morton. The window contains a scene of Gartnaidh, the King founder of the church of Abernethy inspecting the building. Many people with the Speedie surname from this area of Scotland emigrated to Canada and the USA.

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