Magpie Birds On Autumn Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn Thursday 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Male Blackbirds On Autumn Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn Thursday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of male Blackbirds spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Autumn Road Trip With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Burrelton Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to Burrelton, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The village was created to rehouse local crofters after small crofts in the area were converted into larger agricultural farms. The High Street of Burrelton was laid out as a planned settlement in 1812 by Peter Drummond Burrell. He offered feus, land grants and tenures, at reduced rates, which caused rapid uptake, with most buildings erected by 1820. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 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 Bruce Castle On History Visit To Unst Island Shetland Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by a Bruce Castle located on the south east coast of Unst Island on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Shetland Islands, Britain, United Kingdom. It is northernmost castle in the British Isles. Built in 1598, this atmospheric, ruined castle tower house serves as a stark historical monument to a turbulent era of tyrannical rule, corruption, and intense family rivalries in Scotland's far north. The castle was built for Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindie, a Perthshire laird who migrated north after Shetland was annexed by the Scottish Crown. Bruce was the half brother of Robert Stewart, the 1st Earl of Orkney, who appointed him as the foud or sheriff and chief tax administrator of Shetland. Bruce and his entourage ruled with a corrupt, cruel enthusiasm, relentlessly squeezing the native Shetland population for revenues, which caused widespread oppression and even starvation. Despite an ironic stone inscription above the castle door that praises him as a " worthy man " who built the fortress for his heirs, history remembers Bruce as one of the most hated villains in Shetland's past. Bruce though had good reason to fear for his safety, primarily due to a bitter feud with his tyrannical nephew, Patrick Stewart, the 2nd Earl of Orkney. In 1608 Patrick Stewart viewed the construction of the Castle as a direct challenge to his authority. In 1608, the Earl arrived on Unst with 36 men and heavy artillery, intent on capturing or destroying the castle. However, just as he was poised to launch the assault, he and his men inexplicably withdrew. The castle survived its internal family feuds only to fall victim to foreign aggression. In August 1627, French privateers from Dunkirk raided the island, attacking and burning the castle. By the late 1600s, it was no longer in active use as a residence. In 1713, the building was briefly leased to the Dutch East India Company to serve as a makeshift warehouse for storing cargo salvaged from the Rhynenburgh, a company vessel that had wrecked nearby. The Bruce family finally sold the property in 1718 and new owners quickly abandoned it. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 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 Lund Kirk On History Visit To Unst Island Shetland Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K early Autumn travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Lund Kirk and cemetery located at Lunda Wick on the west coast of Unst Island on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Shetland Islands, Britain, United Kingdom. Lund Chapel, officially known as St Olaf's Church or Lund Kirk is a historic, roofless medieval ruin. It was built during the Norse period when Shetland belonged to the Earldom of Orkney. It is dedicated to Saint Olaf, the patron saint of Norway, reflecting the deep Scandinavian roots of the local population. Despite its Norse dedication, the architecture follows an early medieval, Celtic influenced style. It served the local community and nearby Viking settlements for over six centuries before being abandoned around 1785. The ruins include a small side window traditionally referred to as a " leper's window, " which allowed sick or outcast individuals to view the altar service from outside. 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. Meteorological Autumn or Fall is different from standard and astronomical Autumn and begins September 1 and ends November 30 All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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