Autumn Torosay Castle With Music On History Visit To Isle Of Mull Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video, with Scottish music, of Torosay Castle and gardens south of Craignure on ancestry visit to the Isle Of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. John Campbell of Possil sold the castle and the estate to Arburthnot Charles Guthrie, a wealthy London businessman, in 1865. Following the sale of Guthrie Castle out of the Guthrie family, Torosay was generally acknowledged as the seat for Clan Guthrie. The novelist Angela du Maurier, older sister of Dame Daphne du Maurier, is said to have spent some time residing at Torosay with her close companion Olive Guthrie, great grandmother of the present owner. Other visitors during the 1930s included Winston Churchill, Olive Guthrie was his aunt by marriage, and King George of Greece. The Guthrie surname derives from the Scottish place-name of Guthrie, a barony known as the lands of Guthrie in Angus in NE Scotland. The root of the name is a Gaelic word meaning " windy place" or " arrows in the wind " The Guthrie place name gave rise to the Guthrie clan. The Guthries of Guthrie received their estates by a charter from King David II sometime in the mid-14th century. The clan came to prominence in 1461 when Sir David Guthrie of Guthrie, Armor Bearer to the King, was appointed Lord Treasurer of Scotland. He obtained a warrant to build Guthrie castle near Forfar in Angus, which remains standing to this day. Enterprising Scots and Scots Irish, including Guthries, discovered America in the 18th century, arriving there from Philadelphia in the north to Charleston in the south. James Guthrie came to America with his wife in 1730 and settled in Chester county, Pennsylvania. His father was a Covenanter who had escaped persecution by fleeing to Ireland. Another James Guthrie came and his wife Elizabeth in the 1760s and they later settled in North Carolina. He too was descended from a Covenanter. Family legend has it that two of their sons were married to two sisters and they travelled on horseback over the mountains to settle in Tennessee. Robert and Bridget Guthrie arrived sometime in the 1740s. After a brief period in Philadelphia, this couple lived in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Robert was a carpenter and cabinetmaker, the organizer of the Carpenters' Guild of Carlisle, trades that were followed by his descendants. 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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Grey Squirrel On Autumn Wednesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn Wednesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a bushy tailed Grey Squirrel spotted eating by hanging upside down on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. While Squirrels are known for their agility and resourcefulness in finding food, providing them with supplementary nourishment can offer an exciting opportunity for observation and interaction. As its name suggests, this squirrel typically has a grey coat with white undersides, though the coat colour can also be quite brown at times. Grey squirrels are mainly herbivorous, eating acorns, hazel nuts, berries, fungi, buds and shoots, and even bark. The grey squirrel was introduced to Great Britain in the middle of the 19th century. There is now an estimated population of 2 million making them much more common than the native red squirrel. They arrived in England from North America and are now one of Britain's most well known and frequently seen mammals, with an estimated population of 2 million. It is a myth that grey squirrels chase red squirrels away. Greys are just more adaptable to new surroundings. 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. Feeding grey squirrels provides a wonderful opportunity for observing their behaviours up close. You might witness their playful antics, social interactions, and even their impressive agility while navigating your garden. While squirrels may become accustomed to your presence, it's essential to remember that they are wild animals. Maintain a respectful distance, and never attempt to handle or approach them closely . Feeding grey squirrels in your garden can offer a unique connection to nature, fostering a sense of appreciation for the wildlife that coexists alongside us. By providing suitable and healthy food options, you can contribute to their well-being while enjoying the delightful charm these creatures bring to your outdoor space. 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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Lismore Lighthouse On Autumn History Visit To Eilean Musdile Islet Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip, of the Lismore lighthouse on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Eilean Musdile an islet located to the South West of Lismore in the Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. The small island lies in the entrance to Loch Linnhe. The lighthouse was built by Robert Stevenson in 1833 and initially showed a fixed white light. In 1910 most of the Northern Lighthouse Board's lights were changed to dioptric or Fresnel lenses but Lismore and Fidra, in the Firth of Forth, were left as the only remaining purely catoptric lights in the service. Three of the sons of Robert Stevenson became engineers: David, Alan, and Thomas. Robert's other children included Joseph, who immigrated to Victoria, Australia in 1832, and Jane, who assisted in writing and illustrating an account of the Bell Rock Lighthouse construction. Robert Louis Stevenson was his grandson, via Thomas, and Katharine de Mattos was his granddaughter. 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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Autumn Duart Castle With Music On History Visit To Isle Of Mull Inner Hebrides Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video, with Scottish music, of Duart Castle, or Caisteal Dhubhairt in Scottish Gaelic, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Isle Of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. Duart Castle was probably built by Clan MacDougall in the 13th century, and appears to have come into the hands of Clan MacLean in the following century. In 1350 Lachlan Lubanach Maclean of Duart, the 5th Clan Chief, married Mary, daughter of John of Islay, Lord of the Isles and Duart was part of her dowry. In 1647. Duart Castle was attacked and laid siege to by the Argyll government troops of Clan Campbell, but they were defeated and driven off by the Royalist troops of Clan MacLean. In 1691 Duart Castle was surrendered by Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet to Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll. The Campbell clan demolished the castle, and the stones from the walls were scattered. By 1751 the remains of the castle were abandoned. On 11 September 1911, the ruin was bought by Sir Fitzroy Donald Maclean, the 26th Chief of the Clan MacLean and restored. In the mountains of Scotland's west coast and on the Hebrides islands, the ancestors of the McLean family were born. Their name comes from a devotion to St. John. The surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain, a patronymic name meaning "son of the servant of Saint John." The Clan is descended from Eachan Reaganach, brother of Lachlan the progenitor of the Macleans of Duart. These two brothers were both descended from Gilleathain na Tuaidh, known as 'Gillian of the Battleaxe', a famed warrior of the 5th century. Eachan, or Hector was given the lands of Lochbuie from John, the first Lord of the Isles, some time in the 14th century. McLean has been spelled MacLean, MacLaine, MacLane, MacLeane, MacClean, MacClain, MacClaine, MacGhille Eoin in Gaelic and many more. Donald McLean, a Scottish convict from Glasgow, was transported aboard the ship Asia on September 3rd, 1820, settling in New South Wales, Australia; Mary Mclean, aged 19, a Scottish house maid who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 7 years for theft, and transported aboard the ship Atwick on 28 September 1837, arriving in Tasmania; James McLean, aged 29, arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship Phoebe Dunbar between 1841 and 1850; Elizabeth McLean settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada in 1783; Isobel McLean arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1801; Hector McLean arrived in Canada in 1812; Allan McLean arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, America, in 1740; Archibald McLean, aged 43, arrived in North Carolina, America, in 1812. 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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Robin Bird On Autumn Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a much loved Robin bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. 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. 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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