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

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Saturday 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August
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Blue Tit Bird On Summer Saturday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Saturday wilfdlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of a colourful Blue Tit bird spotted eating on a 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August
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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt On Camusdarach Beach On Summer History Visit To Morar Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and and Sporran and walking on Camusdarach Beach on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of Morar, Britain, United Kingdom. Camusdarach Beach, is part of the Silvery Sands of Morar, is renowned for its white sand, clear waters. It's a popular destination for swimming, rock pooling, and walking, and is particularly famous for its role in the film Local Hero where it served as the setting for Ben's beach. The beach is backed by a dune system that extends for several miles between Arisaig and Mallaig. The surrounding area, including Arisaig, has a history of fishing, crofting, and the Highland Clearances. The area was also the site of a 1746 battle in Loch nan Ceall between French ships and the Royal Navy. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August
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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Caisteal Uisdein On Summer History Visit To Isle Of Skye Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and Sporran and walking by Caisteal Uisdein, also known as Hugh's Castle, overlooking Loch Snizort on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the coast of Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. The castle was built around 1589 by Uisdein MacGhilleasbuig Chlerich, Hugh MacDonald, a member of the powerful Clan Donald of Sleat. Following the suspicious death of his father, the former chief, leadership passed to Hugh's uncle, Donald Gorm Mòr. Deprived of power, Hugh became a notorious pirate and cattle thief, even raiding as far as the Orkney Islands. Hoping to tame his lawless nephew, Donald Gorm Mòr eventually pardoned Hugh in 1589 and appointed him steward of the Trotternish region. To cement his newly official authority, Hugh began building the fortified tower house at Cuidrach, south of Uig. Hugh’s cooperative streak did not last long; he quickly began plotting to overthrow his uncle, assassinate senior clan members, and seize the leadership of Clan Donald. As Caisteal Uisdein neared completion around 1602, Hugh planned to host a grand celebratory feast. He wrote two letters: one to a local tenant named William Martin, hiring him to assassinate Donald Gorm Mòr at the banquet, and another to his uncle warmly inviting him to the feast. In a spectacular blunder, Hugh accidentally mixed up the envelopes. The invitation went to the assassin, and the explicit assassination details went straight to the clan chief. Upon reading the letter, Donald Gorm Mòr dispatched a force to capture his treacherous nephew. Hugh fled to North Uist and attempted to disguise himself as a woman grinding flour, but he was quickly recognized and seized. He was taken to Duntulm Castle, the primary MacDonald stronghold at the time, and thrown into a dark, ground-floor vault. In a cruel twist of revenge, Hugh was fed nothing but highly salted beef and fish. A covered pitcher was placed in his cell, but when he reached for it, he found it completely empty. He died in a delirium of agonizing thirst. Local legend claims that when his skeleton was uncovered years later, he had broken a pewter jug using his teeth in his final desperate moments. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August
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Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Cliffs On Summer History Visit Cape Wrath Highlands Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by cliffs and lighthouse on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Cape Wrath on North West Coast of the Sutherland Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. Cape Wrath Lighthouse is the most north westerly point on the British mainland. Built in 1828 by renowned engineer Robert Stevenson, the 20 metre-tall tower sits atop spectacular 121 metre-high cliffs facing the raw Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse transitioned to automatic operation in 1998, but it remains one of the most legendary, remote, and logistically challenging destinations to visit in the United Kingdom. Cape Wrath, Scottish Gaelic: Am Parbh, is a cape in the Durness parish and is the most north westerly point in Great Britain. The name Cape Wrath is derived from Old Norse hvarf " turning point ", accordingly, wrath is pronounced as in cat. Vikings are believed to have used the cape as a navigation point where they would turn their ships. Cape Wrath was once the home of a series of small crofting communities, although by 1845 the only families remaining on the Parph were those of shepherds. In the 1930s it supported a population of 30 to 40 people, including a small side school at Achiemore which had up to ten pupils in the 1930s but closed in 1947. On 27 September 1915, while sailing for Scapa Flow, the ship HMS Caribbean, known as RMS Dunottar Castle before being requisitioned for wartime service, foundered off Cape Wrath in bad weather. A tow by HMS Birkenhead was unsuccessful, and 15 died. The sea cliffs around the cape are composed of Torridonian sandstone and Lewisian gneiss. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August
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