Tour Scotland Video River Tay Perth March 31st

Tour Scotland video shot this evening of the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Very windy by the River Tay around 6pm, this evening. Perth Bridge, also known as Smeaton's Bridge and, locally, the Old Bridge is a toll free bridge in the town of Perth, Scotland. It spans the River Tay, connecting Perth, on the eastern side of the river, to Bridgend, on its western side, carrying both automotive and pedestrian traffic of West Bridge Street. The bridge was completed in October 1771, which places it in the Georgian era; however, its plaque states the year in which construction began, 1766, as its "built" date. The engineer of its construction was John Smeaton, for whom the bridge is named.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph Daffodils March 31st

Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of Daffodils by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. A lovely Spring evening in Perth, though when I shot this photograph, it was starting to get very windy.

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Flora Celtica, Plants and People in Scotland documents the continuously evolving relationship between the Scots and their environment. Based on a mixture of detailed research and information provided by the public, this book explores the remarkable diversity of ways that native plants have been, and continue to be, used in Scotland. The information is presented in clear and accessible format and is laced with quotations, illustrations, case studies and practical tips. The book covers the complete spectrum of plant uses, addressing their diverse roles in our diet, healthcare, culture, housing, language, environment, crafts, and much more. It is ideal as a reference book and also a delight to dip into for all those with a passion for natural history. It is illustrated in colour throughout. Flora Celtica: Plants and People in Scotland.

Tour Scotland Photograph Trees River Tay March 31st

Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of trees by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of trees by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. I the background you can see the Old Perth Bridge.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of trees by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Highland Regiment Memorial

Tour Scotland photograph of the 51st Highland Division Memorial in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Probably the most famous British infantry division of the Second World War, formed from battalions of the Scottish Highland regiments, which fought in France, in North Africa, Sicily, the Normandy landings and the subsequent campaign through France, into the Low Countries and finally, into Germany. The Division was part of the pre-war Territorial Army and included nine battalions of TA soldiers as well as artillery, engineers, medics and other support units. In the campaign of 1940 the Highland Division served under French command and most of the Division was forced to surrender to Erwin Rommel at St Valery. Reformed in Britain the Highland Division was sent to North Africa in time to take a major part in the Battle of El Alamein. Following the North African and Sicilian campaigns, the Division returned to Britain to prepare for the invasion of France. The Highlanders fought in Normandy and took part in the break-out battles, serving under First Canadian Army. Units of the Division were the first Allied soldiers to enter Germany. The Division also provided the first British troops to land on the far bank of the Rhine in March 1945



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Old Photographs Findhorn Scotland

Old photograph of Findhorn, Moray, Scotland. Findhorn is a village in Moray, Scotland. It is located on the eastern shore of Findhorn Bay and immediately south of the Moray Firth. Findhorn is 3 miles northwest of Kinloss, and about 5 miles by road from Forres.



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Old Photographs Lochinver Scotland

Old photograph of Lochinver, Sutherland. Scotland. Lochinver in Assynt is one of the largest villages in the west of Sutherland. Situated on the west coast, the village is built along the shores of Loch Inver. For many centuries it has been a safe haven for shipping on the west coast and the main traditional industries have always been fishing and fish curing.


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Old Photographs Kirriemuir Scotland

Old photograph of Bank Street, Kirriemuir, Scotland.



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Old Photographs High Street Hawick Scotland

Old photograph of shops, houses and people on the High Street in Hawick, Borders, Scotland. Dating from the thirteenth century, Hawick has a proud history as a market town and the centre of the Borders' textile industry.


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Old Photograph Thatched Croft Cottage Isle Of Skye

Old photograph of a thatched Croft cottage on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland.

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In its short lifetime of 100 years, the crofting system of landholding has had profound effects upon Scotland. In this book, the author presents vivid descriptions of crofting life, past and present, in a deeply-researched social history. Crofting Years.

Old Photographs Dunning Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of buildings, shops and people in Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland. Dunning is situated at the south east of Strathearn in Perthshire. St Serf's church in the centre of the village was rebuilt in the 19th century but the tower is early medieval, 2th century, with two-light arched Anglo-Saxon windows like Muthill Church. Like so many Strathearn villages, Dunning was burnt after the Battle of Sheriffmuir by the retreating Jacobite army. However the village retains it's earlier pattern with later buildings, 18th and 19th century, gathered around the church. A standing stone outside the village is said to mark the site of the Battle of Duncrub in 964AD. A local woman, Maggie Wall, was burnt as a witch in 1657 and a monument commemorates this sad event.



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Tour Scotland Video Spring Drive March 29th

Tour Scotland video of a Spring drive down a country road in Perthshire, Scotland. A wee video of a drive down a narrow Scottish road. Lots of daffodils starting to bloom by the side of the road.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Farming March 29th

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Farming in Perthshire, Scotland. With the recent spell of good weather all the fields are busy right now with tractors as farmers take advantage of the good Spring weather.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Country Road March 29th

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Daffodils by a country road in Perthshire, Scotland. Though very cloudy this morning the sun did appear at times during the afternoon. And the Daffodils are Spring into bloom.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Daffodils by a country road in Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph Rural Perthshire March 29th

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of rural Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of rural Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph Spring Lambs

Tour Scotland photograph of Spring Lambs outside Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph of Spring Lambs outside Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Old Photograph Will Fyffe Scotland

Old photograph of Will Fyffe from Dundee, Scotland. Will Fyffe. born 16th February 1885, died 14th December 1947, was a major star of the 1930s and 1940s, a star of stage, screen and vinyl. Fyffe travelled extensively throughout Scotland and the rest of Britain, playing the numerous music halls of the time, where he performed his sketches and sang his songs in his own inimitable style. In addition, Fyffe appeared in 23 major films of the era, both American and British, sometimes starring, and recorded over 30 songs, delivered with his own unique style. His singer songwriter skills are still well known to us today and whereas the memory of his contemporaries may continue to fade, Will has become immortalised for his rendition of his own composition, " I Belong To Glasgow ". This song, which has been covered by the likes of Danny Kaye, Eartha Kitt, Gracie Fields and Kirk Douglas, is still as fresh today as it was then. " I Belong To Glasgow " is one of a very small number of pre-war songs still well-known today. According to Albert Mackie's The Scotch Comedians, 1973, Fyffe got the inspiration for the song from a drunk he met at Glasgow Central Station. The drunk was " genial and demonstrative " and " laying off about Karl Marx and John Barleycorn with equal enthusiasm ". Fyffe asked him: " Do you belong to Glasgow ?" and the man replied: " At the moment, at the moment, Glasgow belongs to me. " As a result of this song, Will Fyffe became forever associated with Glasgow, even though he was born 70 miles away, in the east coast city of Dundee.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Daffodils Perth March 28th

Tour Scotland photograph of Daffodils starting to appear at the South Inch Park in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. At last the daffodils are starting appear in Perthshire. A welcome sign of Spring in Scotland.

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Old Photograph Soldiers Black Watch Scotland

Old photograph of soldiers from the Black Watch, Scotland.

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The Black Watch: A Concise History. The Black Watch was formed at Aberfeldy in Perthshire in the early eighteenth century as an independent security force, or ‘watch’, to guard the approaches to the lawless areas of the Scottish Highlands. Instantly recognisable due to the famous red hackle cap badge and the traditional dark blue and green government tartan kilt from which it got its name, The Black Watch was renowned as one of the great fighting regiments of the British Army and served with distinction in all major conflicts from the War of Austrian Succession onwards. In a highly controversial move, the regiment served under the operational control of the US Army during the counter-insurgency war in Iraq in December 2004. The Black Watch prided itself on being a ‘family regiment’, with sons following fathers into its ranks, and this new concise history reflects the strong sense of identity which was created over the centuries. In 2006, as part of a radical review of the country’s defence policy, The Black Watch was amalgamated into the new Royal Regiment of Scotland. This new account of the famous regiment is therefore a timely memorial to its long and distinguished history. The Black Watch: A Concise History.

Tour Scotland Photograph Pizza March 28th

Tour Scotland photograph of a Pizza from Curry King in Scone, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The Fish and Chip Shop in Scone was closed these evening, fortunately Ali at Curry King in Scone helped me out. Turned out to be a an interesting visit, as Ali was looking for advice for a wee break this weekend in Scotland. Ended up advising him to go to Applecross in Wester Ross, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Video River Tay Rescue Training Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Members of the Glenrothes Fire Service who were in Perth, from Fife, to do some river rescue training. The Station is located on Huntsmans Road in North Glenrothes and covers a mobilising area which includes 22,859 domestic and 1661 non-domestic properties.

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Tour Scotland Video Perth March 27th

Tour Scotland video shot this morning of the River Tay and Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. I shot this video from the railway bridge around noon this Spring morning in Perth, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph River Tay Rescue Training

Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Met members of the Glenrothes Fire Service this morning, who were in Perth, from Fife, to do some river rescue training.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of Rescue Training on the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Perth March 27th

Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of the River Tay and Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. It was quite beautiful this Spring morning in Perth, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this morning of the River Tay and Perth, Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Video Vintage Cars Coupar Angus

Tour Scotland video of vintage cars and tractors at the Horse Fair parade today in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland. The vintage cars and tractors in the parade at Coupar Angus Horse Fair in Perthshire, The fair this year was held on March 26th, 2011

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Tour Scotland Video Horse Fair Coupar Angus

Tour Scotland travel video of Pipe Band and Clydesdale Horses at the Horse Fair on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland. The Parade was led by Coupar Angus Pipe Band, who were followed by local community groups and Clydesdale Horses. The Fair originated more than 100 years ago as an event in mid-March when heavy horses were sold before the ploughing season started. Farm workers would also attend with a view to getting another job and would bring their families to meet up before the spring work started for another year. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Hand Knitter Coupar Angus

Tour Scotland photograph of a hand knitter in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph of a hand knitter in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Army Cadets Black Watch March 26th

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Army Cadets of the Black Watch in the Horse Fair Parade in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland. The Black Watch has a long and proud association with young people in its area. There are two Army Cadet Force Battalions with affiliations to the Black Watch. They are the Angus and Dundee Battalion, who recruit from the County of Angus and the City of Dundee, and the Black Watch Battalion who recruit from the Perth and Kinross, Perthshire.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Army Cadets of the Black Watch in the Horse Fair Parade in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland.

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The Black Watch: A Concise History. The Black Watch was formed at Aberfeldy in Perthshire in the early eighteenth century as an independent security force, or ‘watch’, to guard the approaches to the lawless areas of the Scottish Highlands. Instantly recognisable due to the famous red hackle cap badge and the traditional dark blue and green government tartan kilt from which it got its name, The Black Watch was renowned as one of the great fighting regiments of the British Army and served with distinction in all major conflicts from the War of Austrian Succession onwards. In a highly controversial move, the regiment served under the operational control of the US Army during the counter-insurgency war in Iraq in December 2004. The Black Watch prided itself on being a ‘family regiment’, with sons following fathers into its ranks, and this new concise history reflects the strong sense of identity which was created over the centuries. In 2006, as part of a radical review of the country’s defence policy, The Black Watch was amalgamated into the new Royal Regiment of Scotland. This new account of the famous regiment is therefore a timely memorial to its long and distinguished history. The Black Watch: A Concise History.

Tour Scotland Photograph Pipe Band March 26th

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Coupar Angus Pipe Band in the Horse Fair Parade in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Coupar Angus Pipe Band in the Horse Fair Parade in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland.

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