Falls of Feugh On History Visit To Royal Deeside Aberdeenshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel of Falls of Feugh on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Aberdeenshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Falls of Feugh are a spectacular series of waterfalls on the Water of Feugh, also known as the River Feugh, just outside the town of Banchory situated in the picturesque Royal Deeside region. 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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Brig o' Balgownie On History Visit To Aberdeen Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video of the Brig o' Balgownie on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Aberdeen, Britain, United Kingdom. This 13th century bridge spanning the River Don. Construction of the bridge was begun in the late 13th century by Richard Cementarius, but not completed until 1320 at the time of the Scottish War of Independence. After falling into disrepair in the mid 16th century it was extensively renovated from 1607 to 1611. Throughout its history the bridge has been considered an important asset. For five centuries possession of the bridge was the only way to move large armies quickly along the eastern coast of Aberdeenshire. It also provided a trade route to the wealthy areas of the north east of Scotland. The name "Balgownie" comes from the surrounding area, Balgownie, which from an early time was a barony. The name itself has a Gaelic origin. 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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Coal Tit Bird On Autumn Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a familiar Coal Tit Bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The coal tit bird is mainly found in coniferous woodland, but can also be spotted in gardens and parks. Coal tits are active feeders, hunting out insects and spiders among the smaller branches and leaves of trees in woodlands. But they are also well adapted to gardens and towns and will visit bird tables and feeders. In winter, they form flocks with other tits, roaming woodlands and gardens. The coal tit is grey above and buff below, with white cheeks, a black cap and a white neck patch. Whether you live in town or country, you can help to look after garden birds by providing food and water for 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30. The equinox at which the sun approaches the Southern Hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The time of this occurrence is approximately September 22 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Loch Fyne On Autumn History Visit To Argyll And Bute Of Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Loch Fyne on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Argyll and Bute, Britain, United Kingdom. Loch Fyne is a long, narrow sea loch on Scotland's west coast, extending inland from the Firth of Clyde and Kilbrannan Sound. The loch's fjord like landscape was created by massive glaciers during the Ice Age. The subsequent movement of continents, 450 million years ago, formed the Dalradian rocks that characterize the area's hills and valleys. Loch Fyne's history is deeply intertwined with the Clan Maclachlan, who have claimed descent from an Irish prince and centered their lands on the loch. Other clans with historical ties to the area include Clan Lamont, associated with the loch's shores, and the Clan Campbell, which gained control of the Otter area. The area's history is marked by both clan conflicts and periods of strategic alliances and royal patronage. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. 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 By Loch Awe On Autumn History Visit To Highlands Of Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Loch Awe on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. Originally a stronghold for Clan Macarthur, the region became the power base of the mighty Clan Campbell, who built iconic castles on the loch's islands and shores. In the mid-1400s, Sir Colin Campbell, 1st Lord of Glenorchy, built the iconic Kilchurn Castle on a peninsula at the loch's northeastern end. It was a comfortable residence that was later fortified into a garrison for government troops during the Jacobite risings. The castle was abandoned after a lightning strike in 1760. Loch Awe's history spans prehistoric times with Bronze Age settlements, a significant role for the Clan Campbell from the 13th century onwards, and a Victorian tourism boom following the arrival of the railway in the 1880s. The loch was historically associated with the Clan MacArthur and later, the powerful Clan Campbell, who established their stronghold on the island of Innis Chonnell. The 13th to 15th centuries saw conflict between the Campbells and the Macdougall clan over control of the area, which was tied to alliances during the Wars of Independence. Sir Neil Campbell was a key figure, allied with Robert the Bruce and receiving the Barony of Lochawe as a reward. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American. 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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