Robin Bird On Summer Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland vey short 4K late Summer Saturday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a much admired Robin bird spotted eating on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Yes, you can see robins in the summer, though they might be less visible compared to other seasons. While they are active year-round in many areas, they tend to be more reclusive during the midsummer moult in July and August. 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 Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. Meteorological Summer runs from 1 June to 31 August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Eilean Musdile Island On History Visit To Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking by the coast and lighthouse on Eilean Musdile Island on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. The island lies in the entrance to Loch Linnhe. Eilean Musdile became the site for the Lismore Lighthouse, completed in 1833 by the renowned engineer Robert Stevenson. The lighthouse was crucial for opening the Loch Linnhe and Firth of Lorne to navigation, including access to Fort William and the Caledonian Canal. Robert Selkirk, a descendant of Alexander Selkirk, of Robinson Crusoe fame, served as the first principal keeper from 1833. As a " rock station," the lighthouse keepers worked in shifts. Keepers lived ashore in Oban and had families there. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Little Cumbrae Island On History Visit To Firth Of Clyde Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by the lighthouse and coast of Little Cumbrae Island on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Firth of Clyde, Britain, United Kingdom. The island's name, Cumbrae, may derive from the Celtic Cymry or from Gaelic words for shelter or refuge. The island served as a place of pilgrimage, especially for suitors, and was the burial place of the 7th century Saint Bey, who established a church there. It's considered the site of Britain's earliest parliament, bringing together representatives from various islands. The first lighthouse on the Clyde was built on Lighthouse Hill in 1757, using a coal fire for light. The present second lighthouse was built on the western shore in 1793 to replace the less effective coal-fired one, becoming fully automated in 1997. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Muckle Flugga Island On History Visit To Sherland Islands Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by on the coast of Muckle Flugga Island on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Shetland Islands, Britain, United Kingdom. The name " Muckle Flugga " is a local term derived from the Old Norse, with " Muckle " meaning " big " and " Flugga" possibly referring to a " rock " or " cliff. " Muckle Flugga is a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Unst. The primary motivation for the Muckle Flugga lighthouse was to safeguard British naval vessels during the Crimean War, 1853 to 1856, by providing a crucial light in a dangerous, unlit area. The lighthouse was designed and built by the renowned lighthouse engineers Thomas and David Stevenson. The lighthouse stands 64 feet high and is built of brick for ease of transport to the remote rock. 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 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Summer Road Trip Drive With Music To Links Road On History Visit To St Andrews Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K short late Summer travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, through the city to Links Road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to St Andrews, North East Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The " St Andrews Links " refers to the area containing the world's oldest golf course and other courses at St Andrews, Scotland. Its history is rooted in its status as common land, with rights to play golf first acknowledged in the 16th century and later solidified for public use and the establishment of golf by King David I in the 12th century. The Old Course developed over centuries, with key developments by Old Tom Morris, leading to its iconic status as " The Home of Golf. " After the town council went bankrupt in 1797, they sold the links to merchants who turned the land into a rabbit farm. This sparked a two decade conflict between the golfers and the farmers that ended in 1821 when James Cheape of Strathtyrum bought the land and saved it for golf. Following further conflicts and parliamentary acts, ownership of the links was returned to the town of St Andrews in 1894. Old Tom Morris was instrumental in shaping the modern Old Course. He separated the first and 17th greens and, by around 1870, began creating the 18 hole, anti-clockwise layout that is still played today. 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 Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. Meteorologically, summer in Scotland begins on June 1st and ends on August 31st All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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