Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Loch an Eilein On Summer History Visit To Cairngorms Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by Loch an Eilein on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Caingorms, Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. Scottish Gaelic for " Loch of the Island " is a picturesque freshwater loch famous for its tranquil pine wooded setting and its dramatic 13th century island castle ruins, the loch has a rich background deeply tied to highland clan warfare. The earliest parts of Loch an Eilein Castle, potentially including a hall house, date back to the 13th century and were likely built by the Bishops of Moray. The castle was primarily expanded in the late 14th century as a defensive stronghold to shield locals from marauding war bands. These raiders traveled via the " Thieves' Road ", a historic cattle stealing route passing nearby. The castle is famously associated with Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, known as the " Wolf of Badenoch ". The grandson of Robert the Bruce, Stewart was notorious for his cruelty and used the island castle as a heavily fortified hunting lodge and stronghold. Following the Wars of Scottish Independence, Clan Macintosh held influence over the central highlands and the castle until the mid 16th century. Following their defeat at the Battle of Cromdale, retreating Jacobite forces attacked Loch an Eilein Castle. At the time, it was primarily sheltering local women, children, and elderly residents. The defense was famously led by " Big Grace" Dame Grizel Mor Grant, the widow of the 5th Laird. Under her direction, the defenders successfully repelled the Jacobite assault with musket fire. The castle briefly served as a prison in 1715 for a local laird opposed to the Jacobites. Conversely, in 1746, it functioned as a hideout for Jacobite fugitives fleeing the Battle of Culloden. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Magpie Bird On Summer Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Tuesday 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Robin Bird On Summer Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a much loved Robin bird spotted on a morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Female Blackbird On Summer Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a dark brown female Blackbird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Female and juvenile blackbirds have a mainly dark brown plumage. This widespread bird is a common visitor to United Kingdom gardens, and has adapted well to suburban areas, it’s often possible to get quite close. It can also be found in woodland and grassland areas, but you’re much less likely to see it on areas of higher ground and in some parts of Scotland, Common and widespread across Britain, the blackbird population is currently stable, although it has seen periods of decline in the past. One of the biggest threats is lack of food availability, particularly when the weather is dry. Leaving mealworms and ground feeder mix out on bird tables and planting bushes that attract caterpillars to your garden are great ways to help blackbirds. If you were to believe various myths and folktales, you’d find this solitary, territorial bird to be imbued with evil and supernatural powers. Welsh poet R. S. Thomas observed that there was “ a suggestion of dark Places ” about the blackbird that was at odds with its beautiful song. In the story of the life of Saint Benedict, the Devil was said to have come to tempt the saint in the form of a blackbird. The English nursery rhyme “ Sing a Song of Sixpence ” involves blackbirds “ baked in a pie ” which reanimate and sing when the pie is opened. 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. Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Cullen Bay Beach On Summer History Visit To Coast Of Moray Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking on Cullen Bay Beach on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to coast of Moray, Britain, United Kingdom. The beach is perhaps best known for its rock formation; The Three Kings beach stack. Legend has it that these 4 metre tall quartzite stacks are the grave stones of three Norse Kings who died at the Battle of Bauds in 962. Robert Burns stayed overnight at, what was then, the old town of Cullen in 1787 during his tour of the Highlands. The organs of the wife of Robert the Bruce are said to have been buried in the old church in Cullen after her death in the area. Robert the Bruce made an annual payment to he village in gratitude for the treatment of his wife's body and its return south for burial. The Moray Coast was a major filming location for The Odyssey. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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