Spring Road Trip Drive To Chapel of St Cathan on History Visit To Aberuthven Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to the Chapel of St Cathan in Aberuthven, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The old church in Aberuthven known as St Kattans or St Cathans Chapel is said to be one of the earliest Ecclesiastical foundations in Scotland and was connected to Inchaffrey Abbey. Still in use until the late 1600s the chapel was later altered to house burial vaults including the square mausoleum of the Dukes of Montrose. James Graham, 1st Duke and 4th Marquess of Montrose, born April 1682, died 7 January 1742, was a Scottish aristocratic statesman in the early eighteenth century. He was the only son of James Graham, 3rd Marquess of Montrose and Lady Christian Leslie. On 31 March 1702 he married Christian Carnegie, daughter of David Carnegie, 3rd Earl of Northesk. Together they had several sons, including William Graham and Lord George Graham. Originally the fourth Marquess of Montrose, James was elevated to a dukedom in 1707, as a reward for his important support of the Act of Union, whilst being Lord President of the Scottish Privy Council. He was Lord High Admiral of Scotland from 1705 to 1706. He was Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland from 1709 to 1713 and served as Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland from 1716 to 1733. He was also a Lord of the Regency for Great Britain in 1714, upon the death of Queen Anne. He served as a Governor of London's Foundling Hospital at the time of its foundation in 1739. For much of his adult life he was Chancellor of the University of Glasgow. Apart from his political career, the Duke is frequently associated with Robert Roy MacGregor, who is popularly remembered by the name of Rob Roy. Graham was a primary creditor of MacGregor whom the latter blamed for his financial ruin; MacGregor then carried out a feud with Graham for some years. On his death Graham was buried at Aberuthven. 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 in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. @tourscotland #scotland #music #drivingtrip #spring #bagpipes All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Mallard Ducks On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Friday wldlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of Mallard Ducks eating and drinking on an afternoon visit and trip to the grounds of my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Mallard, anas platyrhynchos, is the most familiar and widespread species of dabbling duck bird in Europe, including Britain and Ireland. Mallards are adaptable waders who live happily in tiny ponds in towns and cities as well as in marshes and wetlands in the wider countryside. Males and females are not alike. The male has a distinctive bottle green head, a white collar, purple-brown breast and grey on the wings and underparts. The female has mottled brown plumage. Mallards are sociable ducks. The Mallard's adaptability to different types of environments has allowed them to spread to towns and cities. Some in parks and lakes can become very tame, especially if they are regularly fed by humans. Both the male and female have blue wing bars, edged in black and white. The male's bill is greenish yellow and the female's bill is orange brow. 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. 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. @tourscotland #scotland #spring #birds #nature #shortsvideo #birdson All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Wood Pigeon Birds On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Friday wildlife camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of Wood Pigeon birds spotted eating and drinking on afternoon visit and trip to the grounds of my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The wood pigeon bird, Columba palumbus, is the largest member of the dove and pigeon family in Great Britain, measuring about 15 inches long on average. Found in large flocks outside of breeding season, the wood pigeon eats a largely vegetable diet, foraged in open fields, gardens, lawns, including fruits, berries and grains. 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. 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 #scotland #shortsvideo #spring #birds #nature All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Starling Birds On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of shiny purple and green Starling birds spotted eating on afternoon visit and trip to to the grounds of my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Starling is a familiar bird that breeds in farmland, suburban areas and open woodlands. Seen from a distance, starlings look black with a short tail and pointed yellow bill, but when seen close-to, they are very glossy with a metallic sheen of purples and greens. Starlings forage in lawns, fields, and other open areas with short vegetation. They are primarily insectivores in their natural habitat, but will feed on a wide variety of items outside of their natural diet, including fruits and seeds. The starling can be found throughout lowland Scotland where there is cultivation and pasture. It is generally absent in highlands and in areas dominated by grass or heather moorland. Highest densities are found along the East coast, Central lowlands and Dumfries and Galloway. 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 @tourscsotland #spring #scotland #shortsvideo #birds #nature #birdsong All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Old Photographs Killin Scotland

Old photographs of Killin, Scotland. Killin is a village situated at the western head of Loch Tay in Stirling area, formerly Perthshire. Killin railway station was on the Killin Railway. The railway station was officially closed on 1 November 1965. The MacNab Clan were once dominant here, and have long been associated with Killin. Their ancient burial ground is on Inchbuie in the River Dochart, just below the falls, and is visible from the bridge in Killin. In 1767 the minister of Killin, James Stuart, published the first New Testament in Scottish Gaelic. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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