Road Trip Drive With Accordion Music To City Centre On History Visit To Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video, with Scottish accordion music, of a road trip drive to the city centre on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to of the Fair City of Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Perth was well established by the 12th century, a burgh town in 1106 and a royal burgh in 1210. Until about 1452 it served as the capital of Scotland and was therefore both a frequent royal residence and a centre of government. During the Scottish Wars of Independence, Perth was taken by King Edward I of England, who strengthened its fortifications in 1298. It was retaken by Robert the Bruce in 1313 during the fourth of the town’s seven sieges. The English held it again from 1335 to 1339. Perth was a Jacobite city during the Scottish uprisings of 1715 and 1745, and the insurgent James Edward, the Old Pretender, was proclaimed king at its market cross. Perth has been known as The Fair City since the publication of the story Fair Maid of Perth by Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott in 1828. During the later medieval period the city was also called St John's Toun or Saint Johnstoun by its inhabitants in reference to the main church dedicated to St John the Baptist. 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. 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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Sparrow Bird On Spring Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a Sparrow bird spotted eating on an evening visit and trip to the grounds of my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Sparrows can be found from the centre of cities to the farmland of the countryside, they feed and breed near to people. It is a species vanishing from the centre of many cities, but is not uncommon in most towns and villages. It is absent from parts of the Scottish Highlands and is thinly distributed in most upland areas. 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. You can expect 15 to 18 hours of daylight per day in May. Daylight hours differ based on the time of the month you visit and location in Scotland. In Edinburgh, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 8:50 PM at the beginning of the month. By the end of May, it grows longer with daylight hours between 4:30 AM and 9:45 PM All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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

Tour Scotland 4K short Spring Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a Jackdaw bird eating on an evening visit and trip to the grounds of 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. You can expect 15 to 18 hours of daylight per day in May. Daylight hours differ based on the time of the month you visit and location in Scotland. In Edinburgh, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 8:50 PM at the beginning of the month. By the end of May, it grows longer with daylight hours between 4:30 AM and 9:45 PM All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Many Birds On Spring Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K short Spring Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a variety of birds spotted eating on a evening visit and trip tothe grounds of my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Birds are a very cautious species, as a prey animal they are vulnerable to potential attack and are always on the lookout. Providing a safe place for birds to feed will help attract more birds and a wider variety of species to your garden. Don’t be surprised if birds scope out your new bird feeder for a few days when it is first added to the garden, before deciding to feed. This is natural behaviour which protects birds from potential danger, be patient with the wild birds and give them time and space to find the source of food you have provided. Birds use their sight to find their meals, make sure that your bird feeder can be seen by the local birds in your garden by placing it in a prominent position. However, it’s also important to locate your bird feeder near a small tree or bush so that birds feel safe and have a quick escape route. Sprinkling seeds on top or near to your bird feeder may increase the chances of birds noticing the food available, we suggest scattering food around your feeder when it is first placed in your garden or outdoor space. Food sources for wild birds change depending on the time of year and weather, when natural food sources are low birds are more likely to visit your bird feeder. Most birds don’t need help finding food in the summer months but will rely on additional food sources during extreme temperatures and when they are migrating. Late winter and early spring are also key times of the year to provide wild birds with supplemented food from bird feeders, natural seed sources are depleted at this time of year, so birds are more likely to visit bird feeders. Whether you live in town or country, you can help to look after garden birds by providing food for them. 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. You can expect 15 to 18 hours of daylight per day in May. Daylight hours differ based on the time of the month you visit and location in Scotland. In Edinburgh, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 8:50 PM at the beginning of the month. By the end of May, it grows longer with daylight hours between 4:30 AM and 9:45 PM All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Oyster Catcher Bird On Spring Monday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Monday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of of the sight and sounds an Oystercatcher bird on an evening visit and trip to the grounds of my cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The oystercatcher is a large, stocky, black and white wading bird. It has a long, orange red bill and reddish pink legs. In flight, it shows a wide white wing stripe, a black tail, and a white rump that extends as a V between the wings. A common wader, the oystercatcher is very noisy with a loud peep-ing call. Originally a coastal species, oystercatchers have moved further inland. There are twelve species of oystercatcher in the world, all of which look very similar, being either black and white or plain black, with a red bill and pinky legs. One further species of oystercatcher became extinct in the 20th century and some of those still surviving are now endangered or threatened. 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. 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. You can expect 15 to 18 hours of daylight per day in May. Daylight hours differ based on the time of the month you visit and location in Scotland. In Edinburgh, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 8:50 PM at the beginning of the month. By the end of May, it grows longer with daylight hours between 4:30 AM and 9:45 PM All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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