Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video of the exterior and interior of the parish church on ancestry, genealogy, famaily history visit and trip to Airlie in Angus Region, Britain, United Kingdom. Airlie Parish Church is located on a natural rising, opposite a row of farmer’s cottages and a stream, in a rural setting. Alongside is a large, walled burial ground with a few gravestones within. The church is aligned east-west and sits within a sub-rectangular graveyard that is older than the current church, which largely dates to 1783. A number of earlier church buildings are associated with this site, including one dedicated to St Medan by Bishop de Bernham in 1242 and one built in 1603. At the entrance to the church grounds is an early 19th century stone-built rectangular hearse house, which is extant but redundant. Just to the south-west of the church, in the graveyard, is an old minister's burial aisle, which predates the current church building. It was used to bury ministers and other notable local figures and has some impressive stone carved figures and inscriptions, likely derived from an earlier church on the site). Within the garden of the church's manse is a carved stone statue of St Medan. There are no visible remains of the medieval parish church of Airlie which stood in the burial ground at Kirton of Airlie. The present church was built in the late 18th century with additions in 1893, replacing a church probably built around 1603. David Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie is the present Chief of Clan Ogilvie and served as Lord Chamberlain to the Queen. The surname Airlie was first found in Somerset, England, where one of the first records of the name was John de Earlea in 1162. The name Airlie is of Anglo Saxon origin. It was name for a male who was of manly character. The surname Airlie originally derived from the Old English word Eorlic which referred to one who displayed manly characteristics. Parish ministers at Airlie have included; Andrew Ogilvie from 1567 to 1589, William Malcolm from 1590 to 1636, John Malcolm from 1637 to 1646, John Robertson from 1650 to 1662, John Lyon from 1663 to 1681, Frederick Lyon from 1682 to 1699, William Lyon of Wester Ogil from 1700 to 1743, David Thomson from 1743 to 1779, James Stormonth of Kinclune from 1780 to 1809, Robert Aikman from 1810 to 1832, David White from 1833 to 1843, Thomas Reid from 1843 to 1889, William Wilson from 1890 to 1931. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, Spring starts on 1st March. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome.
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Spring Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Glamis Castle Scotland
Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a short road trip drive up the tree lined driveway on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Glamis Castle, Angus, Britain, United Kingdom. This Scottish castle has been the Royal residence of the Lyon family since 1372 and is the legendary setting of Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. The Castle is situated 12 miles North of Dundee, 81 miles North of Edinburgh, 6 miles from Forfar and 93 miles from Glasgow. In 1532 Lady Janet Douglas Lady was accused of witchcraft by friends of King James V and imprisoned. After several months in a dark dungeon, she was burned alive at the stake outside Edinburgh Castle. Even her young son was condemned to death and imprisoned only to be released after the king had died. Lady Janet Douglas's ghost is known as The White Lady she has haunted Glamis Castle for hundreds of years. The apparition has been seen relatively recently in the chapel by a number of witnesses. She is also said to appear above the Clock Tower. 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. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip
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Young Squirrel On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland short Spring 4K Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a young Grey Squirrel spotted eating on an afternoon visit and trip to the grounds of my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. As its name suggests, this squirrel typically has a grey coat with white undersides, though the coat colour can also be quite brown at times. Grey squirrels are mainly herbivorous, eating acorns, hazel nuts, berries, fungi, buds and shoots, and even bark. The grey squirrel was introduced to Great Britain in the middle of the 19th century. There is now an estimated population of 2 million making them much more common than the native red squirrel. They arrived in England from North America and are now one of Britain's most well known and frequently seen mammals, with an estimated population of 2 million. It is a myth that grey squirrels chase red squirrels away. Greys are just more adaptable to new surroundings. 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
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Gull Bird On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland short Spring 4K Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a Gull bird spotted eating on an afternoon visit and trip to the grounds of my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Gulls are one of the commonest birds seem on the coast and in towns and cities and these birds can be seen in all parts of Scotland. It’s easy to fall into the trap of labeling all gulls as seagulls, but there are in fact 7 different species of gull that regularly breed in the UK, 6 of which are commonly found in Scotland. These are the herring gull, the black headed gull, the lesser and great black backed gulls, the common gull, and the kittiwake. Some birds which we think of as seagulls are barely even associated with the sea at all, like the black headed gull for example. 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. 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
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Crow Bird On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland 4K Spring Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a Crow bird eating on a visit and trip to the grounds of my cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Crow bird is all black in appearance and can act clever and fearless. The Crow can however be quite wary of humans, however if they find a safe spot for feeding they will surely return to that spot again. A fairly solitary bird, they are often spotted alone or in a pair. 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, 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. 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
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