Spring Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music To Coast And Castle On Visit To St Andrews Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland Spring 4K travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipesmusic, North on the A917 road to the coast and castle on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to St Andrews, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. On a headland by the coast at St Andrews stand the ruins of the city's castle, which was the main residence of the bishops and archbishops of St Andrews. During the Wars of Scottish Independence, the castle was destroyed and rebuilt several times as it changed hands between the Scots and the English. Soon after the sack of Berwick in 1296 by King Edward I of England, the castle was taken and made ready for the English king in 1303. In 1314, however, after the Scottish victory at Bannockburn, the castle was retaken and repaired by Bishop William Lamberton, Guardian of Scotland, a loyal supporter of King Robert the Bruce. The English had recaptured it again by the 1330s and reinforced its defences in 1336, but were not successful in holding the castle. Sir Andrew Moray, Regent of Scotland in the absence of King David II, recaptured it after a siege lasting three weeks. Shortly after this, in 1336 and 1337, it was destroyed by the Scots to prevent the English from once again using it as a stronghold. It remained in this ruined state until Bishop Walter Trail rebuilt it at the turn of the century. His castle forms the basis of what can be seen today. He completed work on the castle in about 1400 and died within its walls in 1401. Several notable figures spent time in the castle over the next several years. king James I of Scotland received part of his education from Bishop Henry Wardlaw, the founder of St Andrews University in 1410. A later resident, Bishop James Kennedy, was a trusted advisor of king James II of Scotland. In 1445 the castle was the birthplace of James III of Scotland. The castle also served as a notorious prison. The castle's bottle dungeon is a dank and airless pit cut out of solid rock below the north west tower. It housed local miscreants who fell under the Bishop's jurisdiction as well as several more prominent individuals such as David Stuart, Duke of Rothesay in 1402, Duke Murdoch in 1425, and Archbishop Patrick Graham, who was judged to be insane and imprisoned in his own castle in 1478. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. When driving in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, Spring starts on 1st March All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Old Photography With Music Of Lothian Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K travel video with Scottish music, of old photography of Lothian, Britain, United Kingdom. Lothian, Scots: Lowden, Scottish Gaelic: Lodainn is a region of the Scottish Lowlands, lying between the southern shore of the Firth of Forth and the Lammermuir Hills and the Moorfoot Hills. The principal settlement is the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, while other significant towns include Livingston, Linlithgow, Bathgate, Queensferry, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Tranent, North Berwick, Dunbar, Whitburn and Haddington. Historically, the term Lothian referred to a province encompassing most of what is now southeastern Scotland. In the 7th century it came under the control of the Anglian kingdom of Bernicia, the northern part of the later kingdom of Northumbria, but the Angles' grip on Lothian was quickly weakened following the Battle of Nechtansmere in which they were defeated by the Picts. Lothian was annexed to the Kingdom of Scotland around the 10th century. Subsequent Scottish history saw the region subdivided into three counties; Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian, leading to the popular designation of the Lothians. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day, \enjoy a wee trip through these old photos and images. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Blackbird In Spring Hail Storm Weather On Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short early Spring 4K Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a young Blackbird spotted eating in hail storm weather on an afternoon visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Hail is formed when drops of water freeze together in the cold upper regions of thunderstorm clouds. These chunks of ice are called hailstones. Hailstones are not frozen raindrops. Frozen rain falls as water and freezes as it nears the ground. Hail actually falls as a solid. Hailstones are formed by layers of water attaching and freezing in a large cloud. A frozen droplet begins to fall from a cloud during a storm, but is pushed back up into the cloud by a strong updraft of wind. When the hailstone is lifted, it hits liquid water droplets. Those droplets then freeze to the hailstone, adding another layer to it. The hailstone eventually falls to Earth when it becomes too heavy to remain in the cloud, or when the updraft stops or slows down. Spring in the United Kingdom depends on whether you are following the astronomical or metrological calendar. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March 2022, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Robin Bird On Spring Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshir Scotland

Tour Scotland short Spring 4K Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a Robin bird spotted eating on a windy afternoon visit and trip to to the grounds of my cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. With its bright red breast ithe Robin bird is a familiar visitor to my garden. One of the biggest Winter threats to birds is a lack of food availability, particularly when the weather is dry. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Magpie Bird On Early Spring Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Spring Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a young Magpie bird eating on a windy afternoon visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The magpie is one of our most familiar birds and the source of much myth and legend: '" ne for sorrow, two for a joy "is a rhyme that many children learn. Magpies are, in fact, small crows, and are omnivorous, feeding on carrion, invertebrates, and chicks and eggs. They are sociable birds and are often seen in small groups across many habitats, from gardens to parks, and heaths to hedges. The magpie is an unmistakeable long tailed bird. It is mainly black, with a white belly and white patches on the shoulders and wings. Folklore surrounds the magpie: from providing good luck when greeted, to being in league with the Devil, its ubiquitous presence has provided plenty of opportunities for stories. Many surround religion, including the belief that it didn't mourn with all the other birds at Christ's crucifixion, and that it refused to enter Noah's Ark, preferring to stay on the roof and swear for the whole journey. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing. The date for astronomical spring is Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, spring will start on Tuesday 1st March All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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