Magpie Birds 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 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. 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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Cumberland Sausage With Vegetables For Dinner In My Cottage In My Cottage In Scone Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K travel video of Cumberland Sausage with vegetables for dinner in my cottage in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Cumberland sausage is a form of sausage that originated in the ancient county of Cumberland, England, now part of Cumbria. The sausage is typically filled with coarsely chopped pork and black pepper, and sometimes other ingredients such as herbs and other spices. They are traditionally in curved lengths 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 Kildonan Castle On Spring History Visit To Arran Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by the 13th century Kildonan Castle on ancestry, history visit and trip to the South East coast of Island of Arran, Britain, United Kingdom. The castle was built by the MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles. Its construction followed the Battle of Largs in 1263, which marked the collapse of Norse control over the region. Along with Brodick and Lochranza, it formed a trio of fortresses protecting Arran and the strategic approaches to the River Clyde. Before 1406, the property passed to the Scottish Crown. King Robert III granted the castle to his illegitimate son, John Stewart of Ardgowan. During this era, the Stewart monarchs primarily utilized the tower as a fortified hunting lodge. During a series of coastal raids, English forces under the command of the Earl of Sussex sacked and burned the castle. The Earl of Arran chose not to rebuild it, favouring his primary residence at Brodick Castle. The structure subsequently fell into a state of permanent decay. It was originally constructed as a vital coastal stronghold to defend western Scotland against naval incursions, it later served as a royal hunting lodge before it was sacked and permanently abandoned in the 16th century. 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 Crossford Castle On Spring History Visit To Borders Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by Crossford Castle on ancestry, history visit and trip to the Borders, Britain, United Kingdom. A massive, highly fortified 15th century ruined stronghold located near the village of Crossford, roughly midway between Jedburgh and Kelso. Constructed around 1450 by Andrew Ker, it served as the principal seat of the Kerr, or Ker, family, who were powerful and notorious Border Reivers. Designed strictly for defense rather than comfort, the castle features exceptionally brutal engineering, with defensive walls measuring up to 14 feet thick. In 1523, the English military famously esteemed it the third strongest fortification in all of Scotland. The castle's owners often served as Wardens of the Middle March, tasked with policing the notoriously lawless Anglo-Scottish border. During a massive English invasion, the Earl of Surrey besieged Cessford Castle with an 11 cannon artillery battery. The Scots famously thwarted English gunners by setting fire to the ammunition before it could detonate. The castle was only surrendered when Sir Andrew Kerr returned to negotiate safe passage for his men. The Kerrs of Cessford were locked in a multi generational, incredibly violent blood feud with the neighbouring Scotts of Buccleuch, resulting in numerous retaliatory killings and castle torchings across the Borders. 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 Fatlips Castle On Spring History Visit To Borders Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by Fatlips Castle on ancestry, history visit and trip to the Borders, Britain, United Kingdom. It is an iconic 16th century peel tower perched dramatically atop Minto Crags overlooking the stunning landscape of Teviotdale and the English border. It is highly regarded as a prominent, historic landmark. Built in the early 1500s by the Turnbull family of Barnhills, who were notorious Border reivers , raiders and bandits, active in the region. The tower was burned down in 1545 by the Earl of Hertford under orders from King Henry VIII during the War of the Rough Wooing. The exact origin of its unusual name remains a mystery, but a few amusing theories persist:. Acording to regional tradition, it was customary for the resident family to greet every visiting guest with a kiss, a habit considered quite forward and gauche in the 16th century. Another local story suggests that members of the founding Turnbull clan simply possessed notably full lips. 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 Jun All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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