Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Hillfort On Spring History Visit To Lomond Hills Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by an Iron Age hillfort and Bronze Age burial cairn on Spring ancestry, history visit and trip to East Lomond Hills in Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The area was likely to be the chief stronghold of the Venicones tribe, whose name translates to " the hunting hounds ". Following the Roman occupation, the fort became part of the Kingdom of Fib, from which " Fife " is derived and served as a home for Pictish kings. 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 With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Lomond Hills Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, North on a long narrow road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Lomond Hills in Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The Lomond Hills have been occupied by people in Hill Forts for at least 2,700 years, if not longer, straddling the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Picts. The Lomond Hills where shaped by volcanic activity and many climates, including hot deserts, tropical humidity and several Ice Ages over millions of years. The Lomond Hills peaks are two extinct now filled volcanic pipes Between 19 000 and 13 000 years ago the area was covered by ice, which sculpted the underlying landscape. The limestone is overlain by a fine grained buff-coloured mudstone, containing occasional plant fossils. The Lomond Hills, meaning either beacon hills or bare hills, also known outwith the locality as the Paps of Fife, are a range of hills in central Scotland. They lie in western central Fife and Perth and Kinross, Perthshire. At 1,713 feet, West Lomond is the highest point in the county of Fife. The early chiefs of Clan MacDuff were the original Earls of Fife, although this title went to the Stewarts of Albany in the late fourteenth century. The title returned to the MacDuff chief when William Duff was made Earl Fife in 1759. His descendant Alexander Duff was made Duke of Fife in 1889. 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 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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Grey Squirrel On Spring Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a bushy tailed Grey Squirrel 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. 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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Magpie Bird On Spring Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of 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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Spring Road Trip Drive With Bagpipes Music On History Visit To Saline Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a road trip drive on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to visit Saline in Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. The name is believed to derive from the Scottish Gaelic Sabhlan, or Sabhlaín, meaning " little barn " which refers to an ancient collection point where tributes were stored for the Scottish Crown. In 1329, King Robert the Bruce awarded the parish to Donald, 8th Earl of Mar. Sir Walter Scott was also a frequent visitor to the area, staying at nearby Nether Kinneddar. Saline is a village and parish in situated 5 miles to the north west of Dunfermline. It lies in an elevated position on the western slopes of the Cleish Hills. Formerly a weaving centre, Saline was not much redeveloped during the 19th and 20th centuries as the expansion of industrial mining in west Fife largely passed it by. As a result, Saline contains many 18th century weavers cottages. Thomas Bonnar was born in Saline, about 1821, the son of Robert Bonnar and his wife Janet. He practised as a builder and mason in Dunfermline. He was one of the Bonnar family of Dunfermline who ran a business as builders, joiners and cabinetmakers. The firm finally was sold off in 1870. In 1851 Thomas Bonnar of Dunfermline was described as a building contractor accasionally employed as an architect and surveyor employing 7 masons and 3 apprentices. In 1856 Thomas Bonnar of Dunfermline moved his office to Edinburgh. He was residing in Scotland Street, Edinburgh at the time of his death in Aberdeen on 1 October 1862. 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 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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