Scotsman Walking By Cliffs On North Coast 500 Route On History Visit To North Highlands Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by cliifs on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the North Coast 500 Route in the North Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The North Coast 500 (NC500) route in Scotland is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, including impressive cliffs. Several locations along the route feature notable cliffs, including Whaligoe Steps, Dunnet Head, and the cliffs near Duncansby Head. The NC500, or North Coast 500, is a 516 mile scenic route around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending in Inverness. It's considered one of the world's most beautiful road trips and a popular destination for various activities like action-packed breaks, relaxing, and exploring the North Highlands. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. #shortsvideo #kilti #scotland #scotsman #nc500 #highlands @tourscotland ​ All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Summer Road Trip Drive With Music On History Visit To Logierait Highland Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Summer travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish music, East on the A827 road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Logierait, Highland Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Alexander Mackenzie, second prime minister of Canada, was born on 28 January 1822 in Logierait, Perthshire, the son of Mary Stewart Fleming and Alexander Mackenzie, Senior, born 1784, who were married in 1817. The site of his birthplace is known as Clais-'n-deoir meaning The Hollow of the Weeping, where families said their goodbyes as the convicted were led to nearby Gallows Hill. The house in which he was born was built by his father and is still standing. He was the third of 10 boys, seven of whom survived infancy. He apprenticed as a stonemason and met his future wife, Helen Neil, in Irvine, where her father was also a stonemason. The Neils were Baptist and shortly thereafter, Mackenzie converted from Presbyterianism to Baptist beliefs. Together with the Neils, he immigrated to Canada in 1842 to seek a better life. Mackenzie's faith was to link him to the increasingly influential temperance cause, particularly strong in Canada West where he lived, a constituency of which he was to represent in the Parliament of Canada. Mackenzie married Helen Neil in 1845 and with her had three children, with only one girl, Mary, surviving infancy. Helen and he moved to Sarnia, Ontario, known as Canada West, in 1847 and Mary was born in 1848. They were soon joined from Scotland by the rest of Mackenzie's brothers and his mother. He began working as a general contractor, earning a reputation for being a hard working, honest man, as well as having a working man's view on fiscal policy. Mackenzie helped construct many courthouses and jails across southern Ontario. A number of these still stand today, including the Sandwich Courthouse and Jail now known as the Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre in Windsor, Ontario, and the Kent County Courthouse and Jail in Chatham, Ontario. When the Macdonald government fell due to the Pacific Scandal in 1873, the Governor General, Lord Dufferin, called upon Mackenzie, who had been chosen as the leader of the Liberal Party a few months earlier, to form a new government. Mackenzie formed a government and asked the Governor General to call an election for January 1874. The Liberals won, having garnered 53.8% of the popular vote. The voter support of 53.8% remains the record in Canada for all federal elections. Mackenzie remained prime minister until the 1878 election when Macdonald's Conservatives returned to power with a majority government. After his government's defeat, Mackenzie remained Leader of the Opposition for another two years, until 1880. He was soon struck with a mysterious ailment that sapped his strength and all but took his voice. Sitting in silence, he nevertheless remained an undefeated MP until his death in 1892 from a stroke that resulted from hitting his head during a fall. He died in Toronto and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. William Mackenzie, was a Scottish Convict was convicted in Inverness, in the Higlands of Scotland for 7 years, and was transported aboard the Asia on 5th November 1835, arriving in Tasmania in 1836; John MacKenzie, arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship Helen Thompson in 1840; Duncan MacKenzie who settled in Canada in 1784; Elizabeth MacKenzie, landed in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1801; William Mackenzie, landed in Cape Fear, North Carolina, America, in 1746; Mary Mackenzie, arrived in Charleston, South Carolina, America, in 1758. 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 Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September #scotland #music #drivingtrip #summer @tourscotland ​ All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Coal Tit Birds On Summer Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Thursday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of lovely Coal Tit Birds spotted eating on rainy 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 Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. Meteorological Summer runs from 1 June to 31 August #summer #birds #shortsvideo @tourscotland #nature All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Thursday wildlife nature camera travel video of the sight and sounds of a long tailed Magpie Bird spotted eating on rainy morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Tha 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 Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. Meteorological Summer runs from 1 June to 31 August #scotland #nature #birds #summer @tourscotland ​ All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Blue Tit Bird On Summer Thursday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Thursday wilfdlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a colourful and much loved Blue Tit bird spotted eating on rainy morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The blue tit bird is identified by its colourful plumage. Blue tit’s wings, tail and crown are bright blue and their other defining features include a yellow breast, green shading on their back, white cheeks, a single white wing bar, and prominent black stripes on the eyes, bib and collar. Although the female and male are nearly indistinguishable, the female is slightly paler. Juveniles can be distinguished from adults as their colouring is more green than blue, and their cheeks are yellow rather than white. Blue tits are typically found in woodland areas, although they are well adapted to gardens and towns. They are very agile birds. The population of this species has flourished due to the increased availability of nest boxes and garden feeders. Blue tits can be observed in gardens eating at bird feeders or scavenging for food. Some of their favourite foods are insects, sunflower hearts, Mealworms, suet and peanuts. 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 Summer in Scotland is Tuesday, 21 June, ending on Friday, 23 September. Meteorological Summer runs from 1 June to 31 August #scotland #nature #shortsvideo #birds #summer @tourscotland ​ All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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