Magpie 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 beautiful. sociable, black and white Magpie Birds 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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Starling Bird 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 a purple and green Starling bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to 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 @tourscotland #scotland #shortsvideo #spring #birds #nature #birdsong All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Over Clachan Bridge By Clachan Sound On History Visit To Argyll and Bute Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip, with Scottish music, of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran walking over Clachan Bridge by Clachan Sound on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Argyll and Bute, Britain, United Kingdom. The Clachan Bridge, also known as the Bridge over the Atlantic, is a simple, single arched, hump backed, masonry bridge. The bridge was originally designed by John Stevenson of Oban and was built between 1792 and 1793 by engineer Robert Mylne. Because the Clachan Sound connects at both ends to the Atlantic Ocean, and might therefore be considered part of that ocean, the bridge came to be known as the Bridge over the Atlantic, Scottish Gaelic: a' Dhrochaid thar a' Chuain Siar. 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 Coast On History Visit To Isle Of Luing Firth Of Lorn Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran walking by the coast on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Isle of Luing one of the Slate Islands, a group of the Inner Hebrides lying in the Firth of Lorn, Britain, United Kingdom. Luing was part of the Gaelic kingdom of Dalriada. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the Hebrides, including Luing, were under Norse control. Luing was a major center for slate quarrying, with several quarries employing a significant portion of the island's population. Luing slates were exported to various locations, including Ireland, the Caribbean, and Canada. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. @tourscotland #scotland #shortsvideo #kilt #sporran 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 On History Visit To St Madoes Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to St Madoes in Carse and Gowrie, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. This parish is supposed to have derived its name from Saint Modoc. There are no visible remains of the medieval parish church of St Madoes. The present church was built in 1798, replacing a building apparently erected in 1610, and was extensively repaired or rebuilt in 1676. In October 1591 Alexander Lindsay was ordained as minister of St Madoes church in Perthshire. He was elected Constant Moderator in 1606 but served only one year as he was chosen as to be Bishop of Dunkeld on 21 December 1607. On 27 January 1624, he was admitted to the Scottish Privy Council. He assisted in the coronation of King Charles I in 1633. He was hostile to the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer in 1637 and, contrary to royal policy, favoured a reduced role for bishops. The following year he submitted to the Covenanters and was deprived of his office as Bishop on 24 December 1638. He temporarily lost his ministry of St Madoes but was reinstated in January 1639 having repented publicly at Kilspindie Church. He died in October 1639. 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 #spring #music #drivingtrip #scotland #bagpipes All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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