Magpie Birds 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 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 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Starling Birds 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 glossy, purple and green Starling birds 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 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 Blair Tower On Spring History Visit To West Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by a Blair Tower on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to a hill in West Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Alexander de Blair acquired the lands in Fife around 1214 through his marriage to Ela, daughter of Hugh de Nyden. His son, William de Blair, was knighted by King Alexander II and appointed Steward of Fife in 1235. John Blair, born in Fife during the reign of King Alexander III, served as the chaplain and comrade in arms to Sir William Wallace and wrote a chronicle of Wallace's life. Roger de Blair was Knighted by Robert the Bruce after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Sir Bryce de Blair: was a close supporter of Sir William Wallace and executed by the English in 1296 at the Barns of Ayr. Robert Blair, born 1593, died 1666, was a prominent Presbyterian minister and Covenanter during the 17th century religious conflicts. Clan Blair is an ancient Lowland Scottish clan with roots dating back to the early 13th century. Derived from the Gaelic word blàr, meaning field or plain. The tower is a popular landmark for local walkers. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June 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 Tuilyies Standing Stones On Spring History Visit To Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by the Bronze Age Tuilyiesa Standing Stones on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to a field in West Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Dating back to the Bronze Age, around 2000 to 1000 BC, the site is traditionally believed to mark the graves of chieftains who fell in an ancient battle. The name Tuilyies is a corruption of the Scots word tulzie, which means a fight or battle. Local legend suggests the stones mark a battlefield where Viking raiders were defeated, though the stones themselves are much older than the Viking era. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June 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 Witch Stone On Spring History Visit To West Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by a Witch Standing Stone on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip near Crossford, West Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. A local witch allegedly found the massive stone on the seashore, or in the River Forth, and carried it for several miles uphill in her apron. Just short of her destination, the apron strings snapped under the weight, and the stone fell where it remained for centuries. Local Scots are now wary of the stone's witch associations. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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