Magpie Bird On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Friday 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. 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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Starling Bird On Spring Friday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring Friday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a purple and green Starling bird spotted eating on morning visit and trip to my Scottish cottage garden in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Starling is a familiar bird that breeds in farmland, suburban areas and open woodlands. Seen from a distance, starlings look black with a short tail and pointed yellow bill, but when seen close-to, they are very glossy with a metallic sheen of purples and greens. Starlings forage in lawns, fields, and other open areas with short vegetation. They are primarily insectivores in their natural habitat, but will feed on a wide variety of items outside of their natural diet, including fruits and seeds. The starling can be found throughout lowland Scotland where there is cultivation and pasture. It is generally absent in highlands and in areas dominated by grass or heather moorland. Highest densities are found along the East coast, Central lowlands and Dumfries and Galloway. 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 Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 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 Music On History Visit To Gauldry In North East Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish music, on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to Gauldry in North East Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. Gauldry, locally known as The Gauldry, is a village located 2 miles south west of Newport on Tay, 1 mile south east of Balmerino, and half a mile south of Bottomcraig. The name derives from the Scots " gallow raw ", the row of houses leading towards the gallows on Gallowhill to the east. Early 17th century maps referred to it as Gallery; the "d" in Gauldry was not commonly used until the 18th century. Much of the village was originally moorland. In the 19th century, weaving was the primary profession, and many of the older buildings were originally trade related clusters. Battle Law located on the western edge of the village, is a site is named after a legendary 10th century battle where Pictish forces reportedly defeated retreating Vikings. Once occupied by farmers, weavers and estate workers, Gauldry is now largely populated by commuters to Dundee and Cupar. Gauldry has a village hall built in 1896 and a park named Duncan Park dedicated to a great granddaughter of Admiral Viscount Duncan of Camperdown. Duncan's career had been worthy but unremarkable until his last posting, when he emerged as one of Britain's great heroes of the Napoleonic Wars. With Duncan at its command, a North Sea fleet achieved a resounding victory over the Dutch at the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797. Danloux, painting two years after the event, imagines Duncan, calm in the midst of gun and cannon fire, on the deck of the Venerable. Duncan's uncle was Sir William Duncan, physician extraordinary to King George III and first of the Duncan baronets. On 6 June 1777 Duncan married Henrietta, born 1749, died 1832, daughter of Robert Dundas of Arniston, Lord President of the Court of Session. On his death on 4 August 1804 Duncan left a family of four daughters and two sons. His eldest son succeeded to the peerage and later became Earl of Camperdown; the second son, Henry, died a captain in the navy and K.C.H. in 1835. His sister Margaret was mother to James Haldane Tait who served under him several times and rose to the rank of Rear Admiral. Henrietta and her children are buried in Canongate Kirkyard in Edinburgh east of the church. 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 Sunday 20th March, ending on Tuesday 21st June 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 Broch On Spring History Visit To Shetland Islands Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman walking wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by a prehistoric Broch on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of South Mainland Shetland Island, Britain, United Kingdom. A massive drystone tower dating from between 400 BC and 200 BC. While primarily Iron Age, the site shows continuous use through the Pictish and Viking periods, into medieval and even 19th century post medieval times. Built in stone by the inhabitants of the largely treeless islands, they are described as the zenith of prehistoric architectural achievement in Northern Europe. Brochs, meaning strong or fortified place in Old Norse, are massive, circular, double skinned drystone towers which would have dominated the landscape of northern and western Scotland during the iron age. 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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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Carragh a' Ghlinne Stones On Spring History Visit To Jura Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by prehistoric Carragh a' Ghlinne Standing Stones on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Island of Jura, Outer Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. Also spelled Curragh a' Ghlinne it translates from Gaelic as Stones of the Glen. While specific dating for this exact site is limited, stone rows in the region are typically associated with the Bronze Age, roughly 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. The stones are situated at the foot of a south-east facing hillside on a desolate moor. 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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