Coal Tit Birds On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of active Coal Tit Birds spotted eating on a 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. 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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Magpie Bird On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a beautiful, sociable, black and white Magpie Bird 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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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Balbirnie House On Spring History Visit To Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by daffodils and flowers in a garden on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Balbirnie House, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The Balfour family acquired the Balbirnie estate in 1640. They were a highly prominent family with major local wealth generated from both agriculture and coal mining. The Balfours retained continuous ownership of the estate for more than 300 years, passing it down through multiple generations. A 17th century home originally stood on the land. In 1777, John Balfour hired architect John Nisbet, with later input from John Baxter, to construct a new Georgian front block, incorporating the older core. Between 1815 and 1817, General Robert Balfour undertook a massive redevelopment designed by architect Richard Crichton. Costing over £16,000, this remodel created one of the earliest and largest Greek Classical style houses in Scotland. The exterior is highlighted by a grand, four columned, tetrastyle, Ionic portico. The estate's landscape was shaped by Robert Robinson, a contemporary of " Capability " Brown in the late 18th century, and later modified by Thomas White in 1815. 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 Inverquharity Castle On Spring History Visit To Angus Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking in a garden at Inverquharity Castle on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Angus, Britain, United Kingdom. In 1420 the lands of Inverquharity were acquired by the Ogilvy family. In 1440 Alexander Ogilvy, 2nd Lord Inverquharity, built the original rectangular stone tower house. In 1446, a fierce local dispute with the Lindsays of nearby Finavon Castle culminates in the bloody Battle of Arbroath, resulting in Alexander Ogilvy's death. In the 16th century the castle was expanded into a larger, four storey L-plan structure with the addition of a new wing. In 1626 the family line received a Nova Scotia baronetcy under King Charles I. The castle stands out as one of the finest and most complete examples of medieval baronial architecture in Angus. 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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Spring Road Trip Drive To The Pends On History Visit To St Andrews Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland Spring 4K travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music along North Street and to the Pends on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to St Andrews, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The arched Pends was the former entrance to the St Andrews Priory. The Pends is also known locally as one of the sites of a ghostly vision of a coach and horses. This is often thought to be the coach of Archbishop Sharp who was murdered in 1679 during the Covenanter period of Scottish history. 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 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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