Spring Road Trip Drive With Accordion Music On History Visit To Philpstoun West Lothian Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video, with Scottish accordion music, of a road trip drive on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Philpstoun in West Lothian, Britain, United Kingdom. Situated roughly 2 miles East of the historic county town of Linlithgow, the village is surrounded by rich arable farm land originated in the oil shale mining boom of the 19th century. The bulk of the village lies between the Union Canal and the Glasgow to Edinburgh railway line, although the easternmost part, Old Philpstoun, lies north of the railway and closer to the M9 motorway. Philpstoun railway station closed in 1951 and Philpstoun and District Bowling Club closed in February 2012. The surname Phillips was first found in Kent, England, where legend has it that the family is descended from Maximus, the Briton, Roman Emperor from 383 until his death in 388, and the King of Britain, when he married the daughter of Octavius, King of the Britons. The spelling variations of the name Phillips have included Phillips, Philips, Phillip, Philip, Pilip, Pillips, Fillip, Filip, Filips, Phillipes, Philipes, Phillup, Philups, Fillups, Filups, Pilups, Pillups, Fulop and many more. Bridget Phillips, was an Irish convict who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years, and transported aboard the ship Atlas on 29th November 1801, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, she died in 1811 when she was executed; Eleanor Phillips, aged 28 was born in Kenwyn, Cornwall, England and convicted and transported aboard the ship Mary Ann in 1821 to Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia; Catherine Phillips, aged 38, was a British settler who travelled from Gravesend aboard the ship Lord William Bentinck arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 24th May 1841; Diana Phillips landed in Nova Scotia, Canada. in 1750; Eleonor Phillips arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1750; Elinor and Henry Phillips settled in Virginia, America, in 1623; George Phillips settled in Salem, Massachusetts, America, in 1630; Bartholmew Phillips landed in Maryland, America, in 1637; Day Phillips landed in Virginia, America, in 1648; Alice Phillips arrived in Maryland, America, in 1648. 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. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Feral Pigeon Birds On Spring Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring Saturdaywildlife camera travel video of the sight and sounds of a blue gray Feral Pigeon birds spotted eating Suet on an afternoon visit and trip to my cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Feral Pigeons, Columba livia, come in all shades, some bluer, others blacker, some are pale grey with darker checked markings, others an unusual shade of dull brick red or cinnamon-brown. Some can be more or less white while others look exactly like wild Rock Doves. They can be considered a nuisance in urban areas where numbers are allowed to increase. The Rock Dove is the wild ancestor of domestic Pigeons the world over, which were originally domesticated to provide food. Feral Pigeons have adapted to wild life from escaped racing pigeons, domestic pigeons - birds that have escaped from bird houses etc. Pure Rock Doves still exist in the extreme North West of Scotland and Ireland. Feral Pigeons occur in all habitat types throughout the United Kingdom, woodlands, parks, gardens, farmland, hedgerows, towns and Cities. They are not shy and will happily take food from the hand in many locations. They are not fussy eaters and will eat anything from McDonalds to grain and shoots. Suet is a high energy food which is great for attracting a wide variety of birds to your garden and feeders. Suet is easy to digest and provides birds with a nutritious meal at any time of year. Columba livia, bird of the family Columbidae, order Columbiformes, was perhaps the first bird tamed by man. Figurines, mosaics, and coins have portrayed the domestic pigeon since at least 4500 BC in Mesopotamia. From Egyptian times the pigeon has been important as food. Its role as messenger has a long history. These hardy birds may live 35 years. 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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Jackdaw Birds On Spring Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video of the sight and sounds of Jackdaw birds eating Suet on an afternoon visit and trip to my cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Jackdaws have a distinctive silvery sheen to the back of its head. The pale eyes are also noticeable Jackdaws can be found in fields, woods, parks and gardens. They're social birds and roost communally in woodlands. They're widespread and common across the United Kingdom, except the Scottish Highlands. You can see a jackdaw bird at any time of year. Suet is a high energy food which is great for attracting a wide variety of birds to your garden and feeders. Suet is easy to digest and provides birds with a nutritious meal at any time of year. In some cultures, a jackdaw on the roof is said to predict a new arrival; alternatively, a jackdaw settling on the roof of a house or flying down a chimney is an omen of death, and coming across one is considered a bad omen. A jackdaw standing on the vanes of a cathedral tower is said to foretell rain. The jackdaw was considered sacred in Welsh folklore as it nested in church steeples, it was shunned by the Devil because of its choice of residence. Nineteenth century belief in the Fens of England held that seeing a jackdaw on the way to a wedding was a good omen for a bride. In the video game Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the main character's ship is named the Jackdaw. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. 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 Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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White Feral Pigeon Bird On Spring Saturday Visit To Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Saturday wildlife camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of White Feral Pigeon bird spotted eating peanuts on an afternoon visit and trip to my cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Feral Pigeons, Columba livia, come in all shades, some bluer, others blacker, some are pale grey with darker checked markings, others an unusual shade of dull brick red or cinnamon-brown. Some can be more or less white while others look exactly like wild Rock Doves. They can be considered a nuisance in urban areas where numbers are allowed to increase. The Rock Dove is the wild ancestor of domestic Pigeons the world over, which were originally domesticated to provide food. Feral Pigeons have adapted to wild life from escaped racing pigeons, domestic pigeons - birds that have escaped from bird houses etc. Pure Rock Doves still exist in the extreme North West of Scotland and Ireland. Feral Pigeons occur in all habitat types throughout the UK, woodlands, parks, gardens, farmland, hedgerows, towns and Cities. They are not shy and will happily take food from the hand in many locations. They are not fussy eaters and will eat anything from McDonalds to grain and shoots. 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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Bluebell Woods Walk With Music On History Visit To Kinclaven Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video, with Scottish music of walk in bluebells in the woods located by the road between Kinclaven and Murthly on ancestry history visit and trip to rural Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. These are native Scottish bluebells a very beautiful sight growing wild throughout Scotland. Britain has 50% of the bluebells in the world. And, there is nothing in the world that looks, or smells like a Bluebell wood in Spring. Campanula rotundifolia, harebell, is a rhizomatous perennial flowering plant in the bellflower family native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. In Scotland, it is often known as the bluebell. Elsewhere in Britain, bluebell refers to Hyacinthoides non-scripta, and in North America, bluebell refers to Virginia bluebell. The Harebell is dedicated to Saint Dominic. Kinclaven, Gael. ceann-clamhain, meaning the kite's headland is a parish in the district of Stormont, Perthshire, containing Airntully village and Stanley,. It is bounded North and North East by Caputh, South East by Cargill, South by Redgorton, South West and West by Auchtergaven, and North West by Little Dunkeld. Its utmost length, from East by North to West by South, is 4¾ miles; its utmost breadth is 4 miles; and its area is 6345½ acres, of which 209½ are water. Spring in the northern hemisphere technically starts on the 20 March, at the equinox, and lasts until the 20 or 21 June, the Summer solstice. This is also the case in Scotland.The months that make up the Spring season are March, April and May. However, for travelling at this time of year, I will be referring to April and May. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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