Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Eagle Stone On Summer History Visit To Strathpeffer Scotland

Tour Scotland very short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by the Eagle Stone on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Strathpeffer, Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. Known in Scottish Gaelic as Clach an Tiompain, or Sounding Stone it is an ancient Class I Pictish symbol standing stone located in a field on a hill in Strathpeffer, Easter Ross, dating back to the 5th to 7th century AD, this small but historically significant monument offers a glimpse into early pre-Christian Scottish history and is deeply tied to local Highland clan folklore and prophecies. Though the stone is well over 1,300 years old, it was moved from its original location, likely an old churchyard further down the valley in Fodderty, to its current hillside spot in 1411. Local lore states that the stone was repositioned to mark a battlefield victory for the Clan Munro over a branch of the Clan MacDonald. The Munros allegedly chose this specific stone because the eagle symbol aligned perfectly with their own clan crest. The Eagle Stone is famously tied to Coinneach Odhar, better known as the Brahan Seer, a legendary 17th century Highland prophet often called Scotland’s Nostradamus. 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 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 Abernethy Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Summer travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a cloudy road trip drive West on the A913 route from Fife on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Abernethy, Scottish Gaelic: Obar Neithich in Perthshire, Brtain, United Kingdom. The village was once the " capital " or at least a major religious and political centre of the kingdom of the Picts. The Treaty of Abernethy was signed in the village of Abernethy in 1072 where king Malcolm III of Scotland paid homage to William I, King of England, acknowledging William as his feudal overlord. William had started his conquest of England when he and his army landed in Sussex, defeating and killing the English king Harold, at the Battle of Hastings, in 1066. Most of the English nobility were also either killed at Hastings or replaced by Norman lords in the years following the battle. The battle of Hastings was not the end of the fighting, William's army had to suppress many rebellions to secure the kingdom. As a result of the unrest, some English nobles had sought sanctuary, in Scotland, at the court of Malcolm III. One of these was Edgar Ætheling, a member of the house of Wessex and thus the last English claimant to the throne of England. Faced with a hostile Scotland, in alliance with disaffected English lords including Ætheling, William rode north with his Norman army and forced Malcolm to sign the Treaty of Abernethy. Although the specific details of the treaty are lost in history, it is known that in return for swearing allegiance to William, Malcolm was given estates in Cumbria and Edgar Ætheling was banned from the Scottish court. The peace secured by the treaty was an uneasy one. When negotiations over the disputed Cumbrian territories broke down with the new King of England, William Rufus, Malcolm invaded northern England again and besieged Alnwick Castle. Unexpectedly a relief column arrived, that was led by the Earl of Northumbria. Malcolm and his son were killed at the ensuing Battle of Alnwick in 1093. In 1173 William the Lion of Scotland supported a rebellion against Henry II of England. In 1174, William was captured at the Battle of Alnwick in 1174. He was transferred to Falaise in Normandy. There William signed the Treaty of Falaise effectively surrendering Scotland to Henry. Henry then handed Scotland back to William as a fief, in return for William's homage to Henry. However, after Henry II's death, William petitioned Richard I of England to be released from the terms imposed on Scotland by the treaty. Richard, needing to raise finance for the Third Crusade accepted William's offer of 10,000 marks, and at Canterbury on 5 December 1189 released him from all allegiance and subjection for the kingdom of Scotland, which remained an independent realm until Edward I's successful revival of English claims of overlordship in 1291. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Grey Squirrels On Summer Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Summer Tuesday wildlife nature camera travel video clip of the sight and sounds of bushy tailed Grey Squirrels 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Magpie Birds On Summer Tuesday Visit To My Cottage Garden Scone Perth Perthshire Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer Tuesday 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Clan Menzies of Shian Road Trip Drive On History Visit To The Higlands Of Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K Summer travel video, with Scottish bagpipes music, of a Clan Menzies of Shian road trip drive on a single track road on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Highlands of Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Menzies of Shian, also spelled Schian or Shain, were a prominent cadet branch of the Highland Clan Menzies. While the main chiefly line of the clan Menzies of Weem or Menzies of Menzies traditionally favored diplomacy, stability, and neutrality with the Crown, the Shian branch famously took a radically different path, defining their legacy through their fierce and ultimately tragic commitment to the Jacobite cause. Colonel Archibald Menzies commanded a battalion composed of men from the Menzies estates, which was attached to Lord George Murray's famous Atholl Brigade. They took part in the entire grueling campaign, fighting in the frontline of the Jacobite army. The Shian branch effectively met its end at the Battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746, the last pitched battle fought on British soil. Colonel Archibald Menzies of Shian was killed during the brutal clash on the moors. Historical accounts note that his son also perished during the campaign. Following the devastating defeat, surviving members of the highland army fled back into the Highland Perthshire hills. The nearby ancestral lands of the Menzies in Glen Lyon were heavily utilized as a crucial shelter for the shattered remnants of the defeated Jacobite army. A large number of Scottish people stayed in this area prior to mass eviction followed by emigration, mostly to North Easthope, Canada, in the early 19th Century. Eight or nine families had arrived in Canada voluntarily in the summer of 1832 after a voyage lasting three months. Amongst these was John Crerar from Amulree who had been factor on the Shian estate in Glenquaich, and also a whisky smuggler, running distilled spirit from illicit stills in the glens to the towns. The excise men were closing in and John Crerar emigrated to Ontario to avoid arrest. Here he found employment constructing the Twentieth Line Road into an untamed region of 44,000 acres known as the North Easthope Concession,in South Ontario. This was named after Sir John Easthope, a director of the Canada Land Company and had first been surveyed just three years before in 1829.After the Breadalbane evictions began in 1834 more and more families from central Perthshire began to emigrate . They left with great sadness. The family of Anne Menzies were forced to emigrate in 1842 and sailed from Greenock by Glasgoe on the River Clyde. The voyage was long and stormy and the ship was three times blown back to the Irish coast. Every one on board did their own cooking and ate their own supplies. There was much sickness and many died. Cholera was the scourge on the emigrant ships and over 20,000 victims of the ship-borne disease lie buried at Grosse Island, Quebec. Rob Roy MacGregor and Bonnie Prince Charlie passed through here. This road is only wide enough for one vehicle. It has special passing places. If you see a vehicle coming towards you, or the driver behind wants to overtake, try to pull into a passing place on your left, or wait opposite a passing place on your right. Give way to vehicles coming uphill whenever you can. If necessary, reverse until you reach a passing place to let the other vehicle pass. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August #scotland All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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