Starling Birds On Spring Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Tuesday 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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Grey Squirrels On Spring Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of bushy tailed Grey Squirrels spotted opening feeder box and eating peanuts 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. 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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Spring Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Gilmerton Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a road trip drive, West on the A85 route on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Gilmerton, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Gilmerton is situated a mile North East of Crieff at the junction of the A85 road from Perth to Crieff with the A822 road which heads north through the Sma' Glen to Aberfeldy. The neighbouring estate of Cultoquhey was owned by the Maxtone family for five centuries, their survival being attributed to the so called Cultoquhey Prayer written by an eccentric laird in the 1700s: From the greed of the Campbells, From the Ire of the Drummonds, From the pride of the Grahams, And from the wind of the Murrays, Gude Lord preserve us. The earliest mention of the surname Maxtone is in the record of Alexsaunder de Maxtone who was Constable of the Castle of Roxburgh in 1285 and 1290. His name appears on the Ragman Roll, the great list of the nobility and gentry of Scotland who were tyrannically compelled to subscribe allegiance to King Edward I. of England in 1296. The dates of the birth and death of Robert de Maxtone, who was the 1st laird of Cultoquhey, are not known, nor the name of his wife. By the deed of 1429 he held the lands for a pair of white gloves at the Kirk of Crieff on the Feast of Michael the Archangel. The lands of Cultoquhey bestowed by King James III. in the middle of the fifteenth century have been firmly held by successive lairds from that day to this. Patrick Maxtone, the 2nd laird, succeeded his father, according to a charter dated 5th August 1483. This is a charter under_ the Great Seal by King James III. in favour of Robert Maxtone, son of Patrick Maxtone of the lands of Cultoquhey. Patrick died in 1487, so his reign as laird lasted only four years. Robert Maxtone, 3rd laird, succeeded in 1487 to the lands of Cultoquhey. He saw great changes in national life. Although there was always a background of war, clan disputes, and struggle for power between chiefs and the Crown, yet cultivation of the mind and a better standard of life were growing in spite of much restless insecurity. Alexander Maxtone, 4th laird, is the first of the line whose wife's name appears in the charters. She was Catherine Gregor, wife of Alexander Maxtone.. Robert Maxtone, 5th laird of Cultoquhey, was owner of the lands for a short time only, as the charters show his son Patrick inheriting in 1556. Robert's wife was Elizabeth Ruderford. 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 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 Monzie Standing Stones On Spring History Visit Near Crieff Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by the prehistoric Monzie Standing Stones on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to a field near Crieff, Highlands of Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Monzie, pronounced without the “ z ”, is a Gaelic word meaning ‘ field of corn ’. Evidence of early settlement exists in the form of standing stones, part of a stone circle. These large stone were probably used as a sort of observatory of the seasons and accordingly would regulate the planting and harvesting of their crops. 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 Coast On Spring History Visit To St Monans Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by the tidal pool on Spring ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of St Monans, East Neuk of Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. St Monans Tidal Pool was created in the 1930's, in an age when outdoor pools were more common. During this interwar period, there was a huge health push that encouraged physical fitness and promoted outdoor activities. It was also a time where it became acceptable for men and women to bathe together. This is a popular tourist destination situated on the Fife Coastal Walking Path a Scottish long distance walking footpath that runs from Kincardine to Newburgh. It runs for 117 miles along the coastline of Fife and passes through many seaside towns and villages including Anstruther, Cellardyke, Crail, Elie, Lower Largo, Pittenweem, St Andrews and St Monans. The path would take around one week to walk completely from end to end. 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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