Grey Squirrels On Autumn Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn Sunday 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. 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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Magpie Bird On Autumn Sunday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn Sunday 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. 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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Rainy Autumn Road Trip Through Pends On History Visit To St Andrews Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland travel video of a rainy Autumn road trip drive through the Pends on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to St Andrews, Fife. 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. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Halloween Cookies On Visit To A Bakers Shop In Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video of Halloween cookies on history visit and trip to a Bakers shop in Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The word Halloween means hallowed evening or holy evening. It comes from a Scottish term for All Hallows' Eve, the evening before All Hallows' Day. The earliest ancestors of Halloween cookies date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest and the onset of winter. The Celts believed the boundary between the living and the dead blurred during this time. To appease wandering spirits and honour ancestors, they baked simple biscuit like food offerings made from grains and honey. These were left on doorsteps or used as ritual offerings. 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 A Maitland Castle On History Visit To Borders Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Autumn travel video of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by trees and a Maitland Castle on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to the Scottish Borders, Britain, United Kingdom. The Maitland family originally arrived in Britain from Normandy with William the Conqueror in 1066. Around 1250, Sir Richard Maitland married Avicia, the daughter and heiress of Thomas du Thirlestane, which brought the local lands into the family’s ownership. For centuries, they lived in a traditional stone peel tower. In 1590 Sir John Maitland, Lord Chancellor of Scotland under King James VI, acquired the current site. He constructed a massive, four-and-a-half-story rectangular keep built directly upon the foundations of the ancient 13th century fort. The new castle quickly became a focal point of Scottish high society, hosting King James VI on multiple occasions in the 1590s. In the late 1670s, the castle underwent a dramatic transformation under John Maitland, the 2nd Earl and only Duke of Lauderdale. The Duke was one of the most powerful and controversial political figures in 17th-century Britain. Following the Restoration of the monarchy, King Charles II appointed him Secretary of State for Scotland, effectively making him the uncrowned king of Scotland. The castle took on its final grand shape in the 1840s. The 9th Earl of Lauderdale hired celebrated Victorian architects David Bryce and William Burn to expand the property to accommodate large scale social entertaining. Clan Maitland is a traditional Lowland Scottish clan with roots tracking back to the Anglo-Norman settlement of Scotland in the 12th century. Known historically for their sharp political minds, legal dominance, and influential roles as royal advisors, the clan has left a significant mark on Scottish and British history. The hereditary chief of the clan is the Earl of Lauderdale. The name Maitland derives from the Old French nickname Mautalent or Maltalant, which translates roughly to foul tempered, vexation, spite, or even evil genius". In a medieval feudal context, such a pejorative name was likely adopted as a nickname to project fearsome strength or ruthless intelligence. The family's ancestors originated from the villages of Les Moitiers d'Allonne and Carteret on the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy. A Mautalent officer fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Around 1130, King David I of Scotland invited younger sons of Norman continental nobility to settle in Scotland to help establish administrative and feudal law. The family settled in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. Because the surname is so rare, genealogists believe that all Maitlands share a single common early medieval ancestor. 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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