Magpie Bird On Spring Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a beautiful. sociable, black and white Magpie Bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The magpie bird is one of our most familiar birds and the source of much myth and legend: '" ne for sorrow, two for a joy "is a rhyme that many children learn. Magpies are, in fact, small crows, and are omnivorous, feeding on carrion, invertebrates, and chicks and eggs. They are sociable birds and are often seen in small groups across many habitats, from gardens to parks, and heaths to hedges. The magpie is an unmistakeable long tailed bird. It is mainly black, with a white belly and white patches on the shoulders and wings. Folklore surrounds the magpie: from providing good luck when greeted, to being in league with the Devil, its ubiquitous presence has provided plenty of opportunities for stories. Many surround religion, including the belief that it didn't mourn with all the other birds at Christ's crucifixion, and that it refused to enter Noah's Ark, preferring to stay on the roof and swear for the whole journey. 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 #birdsong All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking By Cliffs On History Visit To Island Of Canna Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip, with Scottish music, of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and walking by cliffs on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Island of Canna, Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. Canna is known for its dramatic coastal cliffs, particularly on its northern and western sides, and the basalt pillars that rise over the eastern half of the island. Canna is thought to have been inhabited since 5000 BC. The island saw the arrival of Celtic settlers, and later, Norse influence. Canna was part of the Lordship of the Isles and was held by various clans, including the MacLeans of Coll. The island was involved in the Jacobite risings of the 18th century. Like many Hebridean islands, Canna experienced depopulation due to the Highland Clearances. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland #scotland #music #shortsvideo #kilt All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking By Cliffs On History Visit To Isle Of Rùm Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip, with Scottish music, of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and walking by cliffs on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. rum is the largest of the Small Isles, and the 15th largest Scottish island. The island has been inhabited since the 8th millennium BC and provides some of the earliest known evidence of human occupation in Scotland. From the 12th to 13th centuries on, the island was held by various clans including the MacLeans of Coll. The population grew to over 400 by the late 18th century but was cleared of its indigenous population between 1826 and 1828. has dramatic sea cliffs that are part of its rugged landscape. The island is renowned for its geology and sea cliffs. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland #scotland #music #shortsvideo #kilt All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking By Loch Tarbert On History Visit To Island of Jura Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by Loch Tarbert on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Island of Jura, Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. Jura's history spans millennia, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Mesolithic period and early Celtic settlements. The island was later under Norse rule and part of the Lords of the Isles' territories, followed by the Campbells of Craignish gaining control. Loch Tarbert's location, especially its shallow waters, made it a potential harbor. It was also a strategic point, guarding access to the island from the sea. Historically, the loch could be used as a route for crossing the isthmus connecting the western and eastern parts of the island. In 1093, King Magnus Barefoot of Norway reportedly had his longship dragged across the isthmus at Tarbert, making a claim to the island. This event demonstrates the loch's potential as a route for travel and control of the island's access. Today, Loch Tarbert is known for its scenic beauty and its use as a destination for yachters and sailboats. It's a popular spot for exploring hidden coves and enjoying the island's natural landscape. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland #scotland #shortsvideo #loch #kilt 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 Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Kingoodie Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the village of Kingoodie in Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Kingoodie is located on the River Tay estuary, 4 miles West of Dundee. The Mylnes of Mylnefield created the village we now know as Kingoodie. Alexander Mylne, born 1618, was minister of Longforgan church and later South Church Dundee. His fourth son, Thomas, born 1655, bought the piece of land his father had had the feus on and renamed it Kingudy or Mylnefield. He married twice, once to Margaret Nevay and secondly to Isabella Graham of Fintry. He ran the land as a farm, but it was poor, boggy land and the quarries were not yet making much money. He died in 1726. His first son was born in 1693 and inherited the land. James, known as James Mylne of Mylnefield, married Margaret Watson of Wellhouse, Craigie. He died in 1751, leaving the estate to his son, Thomas, who changed the estates of Mylnefield, bringing drainage to the land and expanding the quarries. He married Isabella Grey of Huntingdon, whose family had Royal connections. They had six children, James, born 1758, died 1807, George, born 1762, died 1835, Graham who was a girl, born 1767, died 1841, Margaret, born 1754, died 1864, Isabella, born 1768, died 1837 and Helen, born 1770. By his second marriage, to Anne Hunter of Blackness, he had a daughter, Ann, born 1785. James, the eldest son, inherited the estate, passing it to his eldest son, Thomas, born 1785, died 1836. His son James, born 1817, died 1857, inherited the estate, but sold their mansion house in 1838. The village owes its origin to nearby quarries, purchased by Robert Mylne in 1537, which supplied fine building stone for several centuries. The stone was particularly valued for harbour works and constructing sea walls. A small harbour here was used in the 19th Century to export stone and import coal. The shore is easily accessible and close to the Firth of Tay. The Mylne surname is derived from the Old English word mylen, which means mill. As such, it was likely originally an occupational name for a miller, or perhaps for someone who lived near a mill. The surname Mylne was first found in Roxburghshire. Spelling variations of this family name include: Milne, Milnes, Miln, Mylne and others. The Clan Milne family are a sept'of the Gordon clan of Aberdeenshire, which means that, at some point in the past, the Milne family have effectively put themselves under the protection of the Gordon clan. 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. 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 #bagpipes #music #drivingtrip #spring #shortsvideo All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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