Tour Scotland Autumn Video Loch Rannoch Highland Perthshire

Tour Scotland Autumn travel video of Loch Rannoch on ancestry history visit and trip to Highland Perthshire. The Robertsons were the chief clan in Rannoch in the old days, owning much land, including all the south side of the loch, in Gaelic, Slios Garbh, meaning “ the Rough Side ’. One of their most warlike chiefs was Alexander Struan Robertson. He took part in all three Stewart Rebellions. He led his clan in 1689 at Killiecrankie, then in 1715 at Sherrifmuir, where he was captured, and in 1745 at Preston Pans, from where he returned triumphant in the captured coach of Sir John Cope, the enemy general. There is a sad spot on the north side of Loch Rannoch known as the Grove of the Hanging Trees, for many unfortunate MacDonald clansmen met their deaths on these oaks. The last of many was Donald Ban who was hanged there in 1745 by the government troops for cattle thieving, finally quelling the lawless clans of Rannoch. This is a large loch running east to west and extending to ten miles in length and just over a mile at it widest. The small village of Kinloch Rannoch lies at the eastern end of the loch.

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Tour Scotland Video Bagpipes And Tribal Drums Music City Centre Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of the bagpipes and Tribal drums music of Clanadonia in the city centre on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Clanadonia are the greatest tribal drum and pipe band to come out of Glasgow.

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Tour Scotland Video Council Offices At Night In Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland night video the current Perth and Kinross council headquarters which are located at the bottom of the High Street near Tay Street by the River Tay on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The building was originally erected as the Head Office of the General Accident Fire and Life Association Corporation Limited in 1899 and officially opened in 1901. It is now the headquarters of Perth & Kinross Council. The building was closed for re-wiring and refurbishment in 2015/2016 and reopened in early 2017. Many public enquiries and council services are handled from the nearby Pullar House at Mill Street.

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Tour Scotland Autumn Video Sunset Spire St Matthews Church Tay Street Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland Autumn video of sunset behind the 212 foot high spire of St Matthews Church an iconic landmark on Tay Street on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Early English Gothic by John Honeyman 1871. Its impressive steeple is a much photographed landmark of Perth. The building in Tay Street that became St Matthews was designed by John Honeyman and built between 1869 and 1871. It is Victorian Gothic in style, and a Session room was added in 1872. A Mission Hall was built in 1880 and a further large hall was added in 1896, when the re-decorated church was opened. John Honeyman was born at 21 Carlton Place, Glasgow on 11 August 1831, the third son of John Honeyman JP of the corn factors John Honeyman & Company, and his wife Isabella Smith. Over £900,000 has been spent in 2017 bringing the iconic Perth place of worship into a warm and welcoming new era. At this time of year sunset is at around 4pm.

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Tour Scotland Video Autumn Drive B846 Old Military Road Highland Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of an Autumn road trip drive on the B846 Road on ancestry visit to Highland Perthshire, Scotland. The road quickly shrinks to a single track, although the passing places are plentiful. Heading North the road follows, either exactly or alongside, General Wade's Military Road as we climb through Glen Goulandie. Just before the summit, an unclassified road turns off to the left, creating a shortcut to Kinloch Rannoch. Glen Goulandie descends south south westerly from Loch Kinardochy to the Strath of Appin, 6 miles north west of Aberfeldy.

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