Robin Bird On Spring Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Thursday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a much loved Robin bird spotted eating on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The flowers in the background are polyanthus. With its bright red breast ithe Robin bird is a familiar visitor to my garden. There are tales stretching back to Norse mythology where the robin is the protector from storms and lightning. And in Celtic folklore the robin is known as the Oak King of Summer. The well known phrase, " When robins appear, loved ones are near ", alludes to the belief that the robin is a messenger. When robins are seen, some people take comfort that loved ones are at peace, and many believe that their lost loved ones are visiting 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. @tourscotland #spring #scotland #nature #shortsvideo #birdsong All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Front Garden And Palace With Music On Outlander Visit To Culross Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video, with Scottish music, of the front garden and exterior of the Palace with red pantiles on the roof on Outlander visit to Culross, West Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Culross Palace is a late 16th and early 17th century merchant's house. The palace, or Great Lodging, was constructed between 1597 and 1611 by Sir George Bruce, the Laird of Carnock. Bruce was a successful merchant who had a flourishing trade with other Forth ports, the Low Countries and Sweden. He had interests in coal mining and salt production, and is credited with sinking the world's first coal mine to extend under the sea. Many of the materials used in the construction of the palace were obtained during the course of Bruce's foreign trade. Baltic pine, red pantiles, and Dutch floor tiles and glass were all used. The exterior boasts the use of crow stepped gables. Although never a royal residence, King James VI visited the Palace in 1617. It was trade with the continent that completely defined the architecture of not just Culross but the whole area. Scottish ships sailed for the Low Countries carrying raw materials, such as coal, salt and wool, and returned with luxury goods, ceramics, jewellery, silk, glassware, carpets, tapestries and works of art. One unexpected by product of this trade was to have a lasting impact on the architecture of the region. As the ships returned from the Low Countries, they often had to be provided with ballast for the journey, and were given red pantiles, a form of roofing tile, these were then used by the enterprising Fifers to roof their houses. Culross is acknowledged as one of the most picturesque villages in Scotland, hence why it is so often used as a film and television location, including for hit US TV series, Outlander. 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. 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 welcom. 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. @tourscotland #spring #scotland #shortsvideo #music #outlander #culross #palace All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Clearances Cottages With Music On History Visit To The Coast Of Isle Of Mull Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K travel video clip, with Scottish music, of Clearances cottages on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of Isle Of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. Mull suffered massively during the Highland Clearances. Over the centuries Mull’s population increased to 10,638 in 1831 but first the Potato Famine and then the Clearances rapidly reduced this number. By the 20th Century much of the population had emigrated and there were more sheep on Mull than people. In the history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland many crofts, villages and churches fell into ruin in the late 18th or more usually the early 19th century. These times were a dark chapter in Scotland’s history, as the highland social structure was destroyed in the process. This is what is known as the Highland clearances, when the population of small farmers, known as Crofters, who used to raise black cattle and drive them in herds to the lowlands to sell were unable to produce enough rent to keep the estate owners satisfied. They were evicted from their homes, often with little regard for their well being, as their goods were thrown out of their small cottages which were then demolished. The people had to go to the cities, or emigrate to America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. The clans such as Macintosh, Campbell and Grant had ruled their lands in the highlands for hundreds of years. The Highland Clearances changed all that however, and altered a distinct and autonomous way of life. Between 1811 and 1821, around 15,000 people were removed from land owned by the Duchess of Sutherland and her husband the Marquis of Stafford to make room for 200,000 sheep. Some of those turned out had literally nowhere else to go; many were old and infirm and so starved or froze to death, left to the mercy of the elements. In 1814 two elderly people who did not get out of their cottage in time were burned alive in Strathnaver. In 1826, the Isle of Rum was cleared of its tenants who were paid to go to Canada, travelling on the ship James to dock at Halifax. In 1851, 1500 tenants on the Island of Barra, Outer Hebrides, were tricked to a meeting about land rents; they were then overpowered, tied up and forced onto a ship to America. This clearing of the population is a main contributor to the massive world-wide Scottish diaspora and why so many Americans and Canadians can trace their ancestry to the proud, ancient clans of Scotland. 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. @tourscotland #scotland #music #shortsvideo All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Uplands With Music On History Visit To Southern Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video with Scottish music, on history visit and trip to the Uplands in Souther Scotland, Britain, United Kingdom. The Southern Uplands, Gaelic: Na Monaidhean a Deas, are the southernmost and least populous area of the mainland. The term is used both to describe the geographical region and to collectively denote the various ranges of hills, rivers and mountains within the region. The Southern Uplands and especially those areas adjacent to the border with England have a troubled and bloody history. They were the scene of many raids, campaigns and battles. The region is known for its reivers, who would raid each other's territory. 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 welcom. 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. @tourscotland #spring #scotland #shortsvideo #music All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Spring Road Trip Drive With Music To Cross Bridge of Isla On History Visit To Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video of an afternoon road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, South on the A93 route to cross the Isla Bridge over the River Isla on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Bridge of Isla, was completed in 1796, it forms the boundary between the parishes of Cargill and Caputh. The River Isla rises in the southern Grampians on the border between Angus and Aberdeenshire. Its headstreams, the Caenlochan and Canness Burns, flow down from the Cairn of Claise and on its course southwards to the valley of Strathmore it is joined by the Newton Burn, the Burn of Kilry, the Cromie Burn, the Dean Water and the Burn of Alyth. Before it meets the River Tay near Cargill, the Isla is joined by the Ericht to the northeast of Coupar Angus and by the Lunan Burn to the east of Meikleour. Its total length through Glen Isla and Strathmore is 46 miles. The surname Islas is derived from the Old French word isle, which means island and has become the modern French word île. The surname Islas belongs to the class of topographic surnames, which were given to people who resided near physical features such as hills, streams, churches, or types of trees. However, the name Islas may also be a patronymic surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal names Æl or Æthel. The surname Islas was first found in Somerset, England, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. 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. When driving in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip @tourscotland #scotland #bagpipes #music #drivingtrip #spring All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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