Tour Scotland Video Exterior Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the exterior of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to and trip to Edinburgh. This building was designed by William Burn, born 20th December 1789, died 15th February 1870. He was a Scottish architect, pioneer of the Scottish Baronial style. He was born in Edinburgh, the son of architect Robert Burn, and educated at the Royal High School. After training with the architect of the British Museum, Sir Robert Smirke, he returned to Edinburgh in 1812. Here he established a practice from the family builders' yard. In 1841, he took on a pupil, David Bryce, with whom he later went into partnership. From 1844 he worked in London, where he took on his nephew John Macvicar Anderson as a partner. He designed John Watson's Hospital Institute now the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh in 1828.
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Tour Scotland Video Two Reclining Figures Henry Moore Sculpture Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the two reclining figures sculpture by Henry Moore on the grounds of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on ancestry, genealogy history visit and trip to Edinburgh. Henry Spencer Moore OM CH FBA, born 30 July 1898, died 31 August 1986) was an English sculptor and artist. He was best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art.
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Tour Scotland Video Reclining Figure Henry Moore Sculpture Edinburgh
Tour Scotland video of the reclining figure sculpture by Henry Moore on the grounds of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on visit to Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Edzell Angus
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Edzell, Scotland.
Birch Cottage is a beautifully converted outbuilding, part of the original Edzell Railway Station. Finished to a high standard this property has a 4 star Visit Scotland rating and has everything you could need on holiday. The owners have created a welcoming and homely cottage for you to relax in. There is a private courtyard garden with a seating area to enjoy the sunrise or sunset! Birch Cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Edzell in Angus, Scotland. The cottage is just a short walk to a range of local amenities (coffee shops, local gallery/gift shops, hotels, local convenience store, award-winning butcher, hairdresser, chemist and post office). There is ample car parking space. There are a collection of books which should suit all tastes, from losing yourself in a novel for a week, to dipping into over a glass of wine! A range of family boardgames are also available. This is a beautiful rural location and the area is well known for golfing, walking, cycling, fishing and shooting. This property is ideally located, just 25 metres from the second tee at Edzell Golf Club. The Golf Club is in walking distance and if you don't feel like 18 holes, there is a 9 hole Golf Course and Driving range a 5 minute walk from the property. Alternatively, there are 2 particularly beautiful river//woodland walks just 10 minutes from the cottage - The Rocks of Solitude (Blue Door Walk) and the Shakin' Brig. The Blue Door walk is stunning - a network of paths and trails take you on a dramatic woodland walk looking down into the North Esk River as it plunges into some spectacular gorges and rapids - popular with kayakers. If you want to explore further afield there are the Brown & White Caterthuns, 2 massive iron age hill-forts or Pirners Brig, a perfect location for a picnic overlooking the West Water. Edzell Castle is a short 20 minute walk away from the property, please check opening times. This area is also ideal for mountain biking, with plenty of trails from beginners to advanced. Edzell is a perfect base to explore the North East of Scotland, with Aberdeen 50 minutes and Dundee 40 minutes away. Fife or even Perthshire, are all less than 60 mins drive away. The stunning beaches at St. Cyrus and Lunan Bay are approximately 20 minutes drive and make an ideal family day out.
The Bothy cottage sits on the owner's working sheep farm, seven miles from Edzell, and sleeps two people in one bedroom. It is a romantic base with surrounding scenery perfect for walking, fishing and golfing. There's also a bathroom, a kitchen with dining area and a cosy sitting room with a woodburner. The Bothy offers a delightful, romantic retreat for a wonderful getaway discovering Scotland's stunning scenery. Amenities: Electric central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with FreeSat, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lawn garden to side and rear with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 7 miles. Note: Cottage front door opens onto farm access road. Note: There is no mobile reception or WiFi. Originally located within the walls of Edzell Castle, the present village of Edzell was an expansion of the village of Slateford in the early 19th century by the Earl of Panmure and renamed Edzell in 1818. 1861 brought a visit from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. During WW2 land nearby was used as an RAF base during the Cold War as a US Navy submarine tracking station with the base being closed down in 1995. The original castle dates from 1100 but the ruined castle and the its highly decorated garden that you see today dates from the early 1500s when the Lindsay family became Earls of Crawford and it was extended in 1553. A distinctive feature greeting the tourist arriving from the south is the Dalhousie Arch spanning the main road. Built in 1887 to commemorate the 13th Earl of Dalhousie, the arch provides and striking entrance to the wide main street. The village has 2 hotels, two tearooms, a pharmacy, post office and a couple of shops. Popular with anglers and golfers Edzell also offers riverside walks along the Rocks of Solitude circuit as well as more challenging walking in nearby Glen Clova and Glen Esk.
Edgemuir, 97 High Street, Edzell is a delightful 2 bedroom, ground floor, self catering flat. It is part of a block of 4 flats built in 1860 and is a C listed building. The property is ideally situated directly opposite the Panmure Arms Hotel to the front and the Muir playpark to the left. The property is double glazed with central heating and has recently been refurbished to a high standard. All bed linen is Egyptian cotton and included in the price is all linen, towels, electricity and gas. There is a handy lockable shed for bikes, toys, golf clubs, wellies etc. and a few handy pegs for outdoor jackets. Although not specifically adapted for disabled access the property does have extra wide doors and a low level bath. There is a sitting area at the front that is great for watching the world go by. There is a shared garden at the back with a whirly drying rack, washing basket and pegs are in the shed.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Falkland Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Falkland near St Andrews and East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
Brook Cottage is located in the small village of Newton of Falkland, near the small town of Falkland, sleeping 6 people in 3 bedrooms. Brook Cottage is a terraced cottage in the hamlet of Newton of Falkland, near the town of Falkland in Fife, Scotland. The cottage sleeps six people in three lower ground floor bedrooms - a king-size double, a double and a twin. On the ground floor is a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. The living accommodation is also on the ground floor, including a fitted kitchen with dining area, a sitting room with woodburning stove and doors to the conservatory, and a snug room. Outside, off road parking is available for three cars and there is a rear decked area with furniture. With lovely countryside to enjoy around your cottage, and with the coast and towns such as Perth, Perthshire and St. Andrews easily.
Ladywell House is a large and comfortable Georgian house built in 1806 as a manse, on the edge of the historic and beautiful village of Falkland, this property is ideal for families/groups who are seeking a peaceful venue within 40 minutes of St Andrews, Edinburgh and Perth, Perthshire. Set amongst 100s of acres of grazing land, and within an acre of walled garden the property has outside seating, a BBQ, swings and a trampoline. 10 minutes walk from the village of Falkland, built around the Palace, home to the early Stuart kings. This village was the first conservation village in Scotland, and has a bank, hairdressers, therapist, several craft shops, a village post office and store, an art gallery. There are 4 restaurants and 2 tea rooms. The house has 6 comfortable bedrooms, 5 beautifully appointed bathrooms, a downstairs loo, a kitchen/diner with AGA, a drawing room with open fire, a tv room with 50' flatscreen and dvd player, a dining room seating 12, and dining conservatory. Open fires, full central heating, an AGA and electric blankets assure you warmth, even in the cooler Scottish evenings. Built in 1806 as a manse, and owned by Francis Shand Kydd from 1994 til her death in 2004, this property is steeped in history, and visited by Diana and her sons, the Prices William and Harry. We are within 30 miles of over 50 golf courses, so ideally located for golfers.
Fountain House is a self-catering holiday home, built circa 1690, nestled on High Street of historic village of Falkland. The house is newly renovated and decorated to enhance character features such as stone walls, wooden beams and a wood-burning stove. The house comfortably sleeps 6-8 with 3 double bedrooms plus a small children's room. Falkland is a picturesque village with pubs, restaurants, and shops. Historic buildings and outdoor recreation are at its doorstep. A perfect destination for families.
Ross House is a beautiful 17th century stone built cottage occupying a prime position in one of Scotland's most perfectly preserved ancient towns with a fairy tale Royal Palace only steps away. Following an extensive refurbishment programme, the cottage offers the very best in comfortable, luxury accommodation whilst remaining faithful to the original style and feel of the building. Despite being centrally located, the cottage itself is extremely quiet thanks to the thick stone walls and secondary glazing to the front bedrooms. The beautiful hand-turned oak kitchen boasts underfloor heating and a wood burning stove. The Britannia double oven with six gas burners gives ample scope for even the most exacting cooks and a centre table with soft leather chairs provides a cosy dining area in front of the fireplace. Upstairs are two bedrooms, both with feature fireplaces and a living room with open fire. The spacious master bedroom is en-suite with bath and shower. Farrow and Ball wall coverings, beautiful art work and bespoke furnishings guarantee the ultimate in rest and relaxation.
A further bedroom and a dining room, each with feature fireplaces, comprise the lower front portion of the house. Both rooms are decorated in styles in keeping with the original era of the property. The two bathrooms have been completed to the very highest specification with a Villeroy & Boch whisper-quiet Whirlpool bath and Fired Earth Rain Shower. The back garden is a peaceful south-facing sun-trap with three seating areas, dining terrace and a barbecue. It is totally enclosed, very private, safe and quiet. We are very fortunate in Falkland to have so many handy service providers right on our doorstep. Across the road from the cottage is a fascinating music and antiquity lovers' paradise specialising in antique violins and a street away there is a well stocked pharmacy for life's more practical requirements. A short stroll takes you to a bank, a top class bakers and greengrocers, a hairdressers and a post office with a general store. Three boutique shops carry a variety of tasteful take-home gifts. The aptly named Covenanter Hotel with its excellent restaurant, is a great place to dine without needing to venture more than a few yards from the cottage. The Bruce pub offers draft ale and hearty meals as does The Lomond Tavern, a popular eatery for locals and visitors. The Stag Inn on the far side of the village green offers live performances with a regional emphasis. A skip and a jump from the cottage, Campbell's bistro offers excellent freshly ground coffee all'italiana, great breakfasts, lunches and dinners in a relaxing environment; ingredients are top-quality and you can bring your own wine. A twenty minute walk through woodland paths takes you to a lovely organic farm shop and café where you can stock up on grocery essentials and sample delicious homemade cakes and soups either inside the cosy café building or 'al fresco' in the extensive farm gardens.
The cottage has super-fast fibre-optic broadband.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Kingsbarns Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Kingsbarns near St Andrews and East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
2 The Stackyard is a beautiful little cottage in the picturesque village of Kingsbarns. The property is ideal for a family holiday or equally would make a great base for golfers wishing to play on some of the country's finest Golf courses. The cottage is located only 6 miles from St Andrews and offers a great base for touring Fife and central Scotland. There is of course the famed Kingsbarns Links right on your door step which presents an opportunity not to be missed for the keen golfer, not to mention the Fairmont Golf course which you pass on the way to St Andrews. A great day can be finished off with a short walk to the beach or Cambo House gardens, both of which are stunning locations and close to the house. Nearby attractions include the new Kingsbarns Whisky Distillery, historic buildings, museums, country parks, pony trekking, off-road driving, clay pigeon shooting, Cinema, Swimming Pool, cycling and water sports are all available in the area. The beautiful sandy beaches will delight children and there are numerous traditional harbours and fishing villages along the coastline to explore. Why not visit one of the award winning Fish and Chip shops in Anstruther. For a fantastic selection of shops, restaurants and parks visit Dundee with a journey across the Tay Bridge. or Perth, Perthshire, the Gateway to the Highlands. Edinburgh is a must for a visit with its wonderful castle, theatres and museums.
Brand new build bungalow, finished to a high quality, in the quiet conservation village of Kingsbarns, near St Andrews. It is an ideal base for playing many of the top golf courses in the country. It is also an ideal location for family holidays or walkers with easy access to the Fife coastal path. Private parking is provided. Garden areas to front and rear with front overlooking the Village Green. There is also BT Internet available in the property and is included in the rental. Accommodation Description, Sunny porch into large hall, Living room with views onto Village Green, Fully fitted dining kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, Double bedroom with en suite large shower, Twin bedroom, Family bathroom with bath / shower. A very regular bus service to St Andrews is only 100m from this cottage. The house is very comfortable and is fully equipped to provide you with an enjoyable holiday. With 14 golf courses within 7 miles including all the St Andrews courses, St Andrews Fairmont, Kingsbarns and Crail it is a perfect location for golfers. The magnificent Fife coast is only a 15 minute walk to the golden sandy beach and the coastal path. With regular bus services it is ideal for walking sections of the coastal walking path and returning by bus. The Kingdom of Fife has a number of small fishing villages, glorious beaches and impressive coastline as well as peaceful countryside nestled inland. The region is perfect for families and combines history with a number of hidden delights. St.Andrews is one of Scotlands most popular holiday destinations.
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Tour Scotland Holiday House Recommendation Scone Perth Perthshire
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Tour Scotland April Video University of St Andrews Boat Club River Tay Perth Perthshire
Tour Scotland video of the University of St Andrews Boat Club rowing on the River Tay by the Friarton Bridge on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The University of St Andrews is a public research university in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It is the oldest of the four ancient universities of Scotland and the third oldest university in the English speaking world.
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Tour Scotland April Video Sailing Dinghy River Tay Perth Perthshire
Tour Scotland video of a dinghy from the local sailing club on the River Tay by the Friarton Bridge on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The Perth Sailing Club was formed in 1949 to encourage participation in the sport of dinghy sailing and to facilitate competitive sailing on the River Tay near Perth. The club runs a program of events from April to October with a mix of racing and general sailing days. Racing is based on the Portsmouth handicap system allowing boats of different designs to race together.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Lower Largo East Neuk Of Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Lower Largo, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
Castaway Cottage is situated on the beach in the sleepy East Coast village of Lower Largo, Castaway is only a 15 minute drive to the world famous town of St Andrews. Sit on the terrace outside and watch the boats go by. Enjoy a walk along the beach and relax with a delicious meal in the local Crusoe hotel. There is a handy corner shop and friendly pub which sells the best ales Scotland has to offer.
Rockvale Cottage is a picturesque seafront holiday home in the scenic Fife village of Lower Largo only 11 miles from St Andrews and on the Fife coastal path. With stunning sea views and a new summer house it has private access to the beach from the sunny sheltered garden. The cottage sleeps 6 (plus 2 if using the sofa bed in the lounge) and has three generous sized bedrooms plus a sofa bed (for occasional guests), 2 bathrooms (one en suite) and a downstairs cloakroom. Rockvale Cottage is the ideal location for families, couples and groups of friends looking for a relaxing holiday by the sea. The beautiful master bedroom has a large balcony looking over the garden and sea where you can sit and enjoy breakfast or a glass of wine watching the sun go down over the beautiful bay. Downstairs the open plan kitchen and dining room are ideal.
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Tour Scotland Holiday Cottage Recommendation Pittenweem East Neuk Of Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Pittenweem in the East Neuk Of Fife, Scotland.
Driftwood Cottage is a traditional fishermans house which has been totally refurbished to provide an ideal getaway for visitors to experience the beauty and history of the East Neuk of Fife and surrounding areas.The cottage has been delightfully designed with superior finishes and detailing with a secluded private garden and is just right for family and friends to relax and catch up with a glass of wine gazing into the cosy wood burning stove. The cottage boasts 3 generous bedrooms, 2 of which have sofa beds, so parties of 10 can sleep comfortably, there is a large fully equipped kitchen with all mod cons and an open living space which is the focal point of the house.
Seaglass Cottage. Modern yet cosy self catering cottage in the heart of a beautiful picturesque fishing village. Offers something for all ages in an area where you can do as much or as little as you want. Games room, wood burning fire, free wi-fi, bbq, garden and a minutes walk to all local amenities and attractions.
Sea Vista enjoys a central location in the fishing village of Pittenweem, this beautifully refurbished two bedroom home is finished to an exceptionally high standard. The East Neuk of Fife is a highly sought after holiday destination, and this property is the ideal location for a relaxing break or active holiday alike. Laid out over three storeys with sea views from the upper levels, 59 High Street has been lovingly restored with attention paid to even the smallest of details. Retaining character whilst offering comfort and quality, this well appointed and equipped house is a home from home. Surrounded by quaint villages and a short drive from St Andrews, there are many ways to spend your days in the East Neuk.
The Cooperage is a brand new cottage 5 minutes walk from the Historic Harbour and an ideal getaway for visitors to experience the beauty and history of the East Neuk of Fife and it's surrounding areas.The cottage has been delightfully designed with superior finishes and detailing, with a secluded private garden and parking facilities.The cottage boasts two generous bedrooms 1 double & 1 twin and sleeps 4 very comfortably.There is a modern fully equipped kitchen with all the mod cons and an open living/dining area with tri-folding door to the private garden, which gives a light and airy feel to the living space It has 2 bathrooms 1 of which is ensuite with separate shower in the master bedroom and a family bathroom on the ground floor has a full size bath, sink & WC.
Seacrest is a luxurious flat overlooking the scenic harbour village of Pittenweem. Seacrest offers stunning sea views over the Firth of Forth and across the water to North Berwick and Edinburgh. 20 minutes from St Andrews this is the perfect location for people who enjoy a holiday by the sea. A two bedroom flat, one bathroom and one master en-suite shower room, kitchen, dining area and living room where you can sit and admire the breathtaking views. Bedroom 1 has a queen size double bed, Bedroom 2 has two single beds and there is a double sofa bed in the main living area. The main living area has balcony doors that are waiting to be opened to check out the view of Anstruther to the left or St Monans to the right. Seacrest has a shared garden where you can relax.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Apartment Recommendations St Monans East Neuk Of Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday apartment recommendation in St Monans, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
East Pier View is a ground floor apartment in a traditional fisherman's cottage in St Monans, aptly named East Pier View for its unrivalled vista across the quaint pier of this popular East Neuk fishing village. It is extremely spacious and equipped to a luxurious standard, with paintings by the owner adorning the walls and a colour scheme which perfectly complements the seaside setting. The house is located on the harbour front and there is ample parking to the front of the property. Thanks to its the size and location, it would particularly appeal to couples looking for a relaxing coastal escape.
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Tour Scotland Holiday Apartment Recommendation Anstruther East Neuk Of Fife
Overlooking the picturesque harbour and sheltered beach, this first floor holiday apartment is decorated and furnished in a bold, contemporary style. Close to all amenities, hotels, pubs and restaurants, not least the stylish Waterfront restaurant below. Search For Holiday Cottages And Apartments In Scotland
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Apartment Recommendations Cellardyke East Neuk of Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday apartments recommendation in Cellardyke, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
Fairhaven Apartment makes everything appealing, clean lines, bright with a traditional twist reflecting the coastal way of life. The apartment is first floor with private entrance and parking. An optional safety gate is fitted at the top of the stairs for the safety of small guests. Two bedrooms, with one en-suite, mean four can be comfortably accommodated, set-up with any combination of twins or superkings. An extra couple of guests is no problem with a quality sprung sofa bed able to sleep another two. A contemporary kitchen is fully fitted for meals in or snacks, but the beautiful oak table in the lounge/diner is the focal point to gather round with a bottle of wine and friends. Quality leather sofas are the place for chat, laughter, coffee, drinks or TV. Beautiful oak floors throughout are a touch of luxury we are sure you'll love.
Sea View has a large, sunny, open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area with sea views, dining seating for 4 people, together with Freeview, DVD player, i-Pod speaker system, WIFI and an electric log effect fire. Kitchen includes fridge freezer, electric hob and oven and microwave. Bathroom suite with over bath shower. One king bedroom, with original shutters to the front of the property. There is a TV and DVD player in this bedroom. One twin bedroom to the rear of the property. Bed linen and towels are provided for all guests. An iron and ironing board is provided. A large selection of books, DVD's board games, jigsaws and a Nintendo Wii are also available.
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Tour Scotland Video John MacGregor McCandlish Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the John MacGregor McCandlish gravestone on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. John MacGregor; Member of Faculty of Actuaries; Writer to the Signet. Born 1821, died 1901 aged 80. Mary Sibbald Dalmahoy, wife of John MacGregor McCandlish, born 1833, died 1900 aged 67. Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Dalmahoy McCandlish, son of John MacGregor McCandlish, born 1871, died 1942, aged 71.
This surname is of Irish and Scottish origin, and is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic " MacCuindilis ", a patronymic from the personal name " Cuindleas ", of uncertain origin, however, it may refer to a hound. The surname is very well recorded in Ulster; this would indicate that the personal name was introduced into Ireland by the Gallowglasses, who were mercenary soldiers from Scotland, who came to Ulster in 1258.
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Tour Scotland Video Elizabeth Leith-Ross Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland video of the Elizabeth Leith-Ross gravestone on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. Elizabeth was born on the 25th of June 1820 in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, she died on the 30th of June 1859 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Elizabeth Ross, married, at Edinburgh, by the Rev. Robert Ross on 17th of November, 1847 to David Robertson Souter of Lawhead, Accountant in Edinburgh, and Deputy-Lieutenant of the Counties of Lanark and Bute, and one of her Majesty's three Commissioners for executing the office of Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, in the absence from the County of his Grace the Lord-Lieutenant, by whom she had issue three sons, David Robertson; Thomas Robertson Chaplin; George Robertson; and three daughters, Elizabeth Robertson; Margaret Anne Robertson; Anne Robertson. Elizabeth Ross died, at the age of 39, on 30th of June, 1859, at Hutton Bank, near Hamilton, at which place, in consequence of his acting as Commissioner for his Grace the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, Mr. Souter resided during part of the year, and was interred in the Dean Cemetery.
Ross can be used as a given name, typically for males, but is also a typical family name for people of Scottish descent as in Clan Ross. In this case, the name is of Scottish origin. The family name can also be of German origin; in German, das Ross, means " the steed " or " the horse ", derived from Gaelic meaning " Horse Lord " or " Lord of the Horse " due to the righteous bond between anyone with the surname Ross and their relations to horses specifically when paired with the traditional Irish name Aidan, or Aedan, Ayden, Aiden.
Another meaning for given name Ross falls under "promontory" or "headland".
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Tour Scotland Video Patrick Fraser Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the Patrick Fraser gravestone on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. The grave of Patrick Fraser and his wife Margaret Ann Sharp. " Sleep after toyle, port after stormie seas, ease after warre, death after life does greatly please " Lord Fraser, born 1819, died 1889, senator of the College of Justice, son of Patrick Fraser, a merchant of Perth, was born at Perth in 1819. He was educated at the Perth grammar school and at the university of St Andrews. Going to Edinburgh he entered the office of William Fraser, clerk to the burgh of Canongate, and he afterwards served in the firm of Todd & Hill, writers to the signet. In 1843 he was called to the bar, and three years later he published The Law of Personal and Domestic Relations, which attracted a great deal of attention among both professional and non-professional readers. He rapidly rose as a lawyer and acquired considerable reputation. He obtained the appointment of counsel for the crown in excise cases, and on Lord Ormidale's promotion to the bench in 1864 he was appointed sheriff of Renfrewshire. In his career at the bar he was engaged in some of the greatest causes of his day, including the Yelverton case and the two famous succession cases of Breadalbane and Udny. In 1871 the degree of LL.D. was conferred upon him by the university of Edinburgh, in recognition of the 'historical research, the vigour of thought, and boldness of criticism which characterise his work on personal and domestic relations.' In 1878 he was elected dean of the Faculty of Advocates, and in 1880 he was made a queen's counsel. On the resignation of Lord Gifford he was appointed a lord of session with the title of Lord Fraser, and on 15th of November. in the same year he was appointed lord ordinary in exchequer cases. He steadily discharged his judicial duties, his bar and roll of causes generally being among the most crowded in the outer house. He died suddenly at Gattonside House, near Melrose, on 27 March 1889. He married Miss Sharp, daughter of a Birmingham merchant. She survived him, with a son, Mr. W. G. Fraser, a member of the Scottish bar, and four daughters. Few men of his generation had read so extensively in all departments of Scottish legal literature, and he gave the fruits of his researches in a manner at once clear, concise, and popular.
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Tour Scotland Video Robert Reid Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the Robert Reid gravestone on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. Robert was born in 1774, and died in 1856, he was King's architect and surveyor in Scotland. Reid was responsible for many public works, primarily in Edinburgh, including the Law Courts in Parliament Square. He also worked on the detailed layout of Robert Adam's Charlotte Square after that architect's death and built a house there for himself. In the square he completed the design for St. George's Church, which is now West Register House, which had again been started by Adam. Reid planned the northern part of Edinburgh's New Town in 1802 and extended Adam's Register House in 1834.
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Tour Scotland Video Alexander Monro Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the Alexander Monro gravestone on ancestry family history visit to and trip Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. Alexander of Craiglockhart, born on the 5th of November 1773, died on the 10th of March 1859, was a Scottish surgeon, anatomist and medical educator at Edinburgh Medical College. One of the Burke and Hare murderers, William Burke, was hanged on 28th of January 1829, after which he was famously dissected at the Edinburgh Medical College by Alexander Monro himself. In a letter, Monro dipped his quill pen into Burke's blood and wrote, " This is written with the blood of William Burke, who was hanged at Edinburgh. This blood was taken from his head. "
Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. Historically the clan was based in Easter Ross in the Scottish Highlands. Traditional origins of the clan give its founder as Donald Munro who came from the north of Ireland and settled in Scotland in the eleventh century. It is also a strong tradition that the Munro chiefs supported Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The first proven clan chief on record is Robert de Munro who died in 1369. The clan chiefs have always been seated at Foulis Castle. During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries the Munros feuded with their neighbours the Clan Mackenzie, and during the seventeenth century many Munros fought in the Thirty Years' War in support of Protestantism. During the Scottish Civil War of the seventeenth century different members of the clan supported the Royalists and Covenanters at different times. The Munro chiefs supported the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and during the Jacobite risings of the eighteenth century the clan and the chiefs were staunchly anti Jacobite, supporting the Hanoverian-British Government.
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Tour Scotland Video David Maclagan Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the David Maclagan gravestone on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. David, born 1785, died 1865. was surgeon to Queen Victoria in Scotland. David studied medicine in Edinburgh, obtaining the LRCS Edin Diploma in 1804 and graduated with the MD degree in 1805. David and Jane Whiteside were married in May 1811. She was the daughter of Dr Philip Whiteside and Margaret Dalrymple and was on the 21st of May 1790. She died on the 4th of April 1878 in Edinburgh. David and Jane had the following children: Dr, Sir Andrew Douglas Maclagan, Dr Philip Maclagan, General Robert Dalrymple Maclagan, David Maclagan, Archbishop of York William David Maclagan, John Thomson Maclagan, Dr James McGrigor Maclagan.
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Tour Scotland Video George Coombe Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the George Coombe gravestone on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. George, born 21st of October 1788, died 14th of August 1858, was a Scottish lawyer and writer on phrenology and education. He was born in Edinburgh, the son of a brewer, and the elder brother of Andrew Combe. After attending the High School of Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh, he entered a lawyer's office in 1804; and, in 1812, he began his own practice. His most popular work, The Constitution of Man, was published in 1828. In 1840 he published his Moral Philosophy, and in the following year his Notes on the United States of North America. In 1833, Combe married Cecilia Siddons, a daughter of the actress Sarah Siddons, and sister of Henry Siddons, the author of the Practical Illustrations of Rhetorical Gesture and Action. She brought him a fortune, as well as a happy marriage.
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Tour Scotland Video Frances Hermitage Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the Frances Hermitage gravestone on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Grave of Frances Hermitage and her husband John Houston Barrie.
This surname, recorded under the spellings of Armitage, Armytage and Hermitage, derives from the Middle English and Old French word for hermit, and from the Greek word for solitary, and was originally given either as a topographical name to someone who lived by a hermitage, sanctuary, or place of learning, or as a locational name from any of the places named with the above word. These places include Hermitage in Durham, Northumberland, Dorset, Berkshire and Sussex, and Armitage in Staffordshire, England.
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Tour Scotland Video Major Thomas Canch Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the Major Thomas Canch gravestone on ancestry, family genealogy, history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. The Canch surname was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Canch families were found in USA in 1880
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Tour Scotland Video Girls Cycling Race Perth Perthshire
Tour Scotland video of the Youth and Girls Cycling criterium road race on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. This wonderful Youth Tour of Scotland public event was held on a rainy morning. Cyclists road through the slippery streets including Mill Street, High Street and Scott Street. Participants included; Stuart Balfour, Nathan Draper, Matthew Walls, Dion McCarthy, Lewis Champion, Jake Grey, Jack Carlin, Henry Dawson, Luke Morgan, Michael O'Loughlin, Rhys Donnelly, Jack Escritt, Alexander Braybrooke, Jake Dobson, Oscar Williamson, Jack Crombie, Matthias Barnet, Lewis Mulholland, Conor Nally, Matthew Bostock, Calum Magowan, Hamish Turnbull, Matthew Draper, Mark McGuire, Harry Johnston, Ryan Phillips, Jamie Mason, Andy Brown, Andrew Brown, Andrew Vettraino, Adam Hartley, Alexander Foster, Michael Moss, Francis Webb, Tom Yiangou, Ben Forsyth, Jack Smith, Stephen Dent, Stuart Paterson, Matthew Peters, Jordan Stronach, Aaron Swan, Calum Mitchell, Ryan Orr, Grant Martin, Owen Dudley, James Risk, Rian Hill, Thomas Deas, Harry Craig, Ciaran McFadden, Finlay Robertson, Ralf Hodgson, Alex Harvey, Alex Evans, Thomas McCann, John Macleod, Joe Mann, Danny Hedley, Charlie Nolan, Joshua Brooks, Hamish Cooper, Harris Redgrove, Kieran Robbins, Euan Smith.
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Tour Scotland Video Youth and Boys Cycling Race Perth Perthshire
Tour Scotland video of the Youth and Boys Cycling criterium road race on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. This wonderful Youth Tour of Scotland public event was held on a rainy morning. Cyclists road through the slippery streets including Mill Street, High Street and Scott Street. Participants included; Stuart Balfour, Nathan Draper, Matthew Walls, Dion McCarthy, Lewis Champion, Jake Grey, Jack Carlin, Henry Dawson, Luke Morgan, Michael O'Loughlin, Rhys Donnelly, Jack Escritt, Alexander Braybrooke, Jake Dobson, Oscar Williamson, Jack Crombie, Matthias Barnet, Lewis Mulholland, Conor Nally, Matthew Bostock, Calum Magowan, Hamish Turnbull, Matthew Draper, Mark McGuire, Harry Johnston, Ryan Phillips, Jamie Mason, Andy Brown, Andrew Brown, Andrew Vettraino, Adam Hartley, Alexander Foster, Michael Moss, Francis Webb, Tom Yiangou, Ben Forsyth, Jack Smith, Stephen Dent, Stuart Paterson, Matthew Peters, Jordan Stronach, Aaron Swan, Calum Mitchell, Ryan Orr, Grant Martin, Owen Dudley, James Risk, Rian Hill, Thomas Deas, Harry Craig, Ciaran McFadden, Finlay Robertson, Ralf Hodgson, Alex Harvey, Alex Evans, Thomas McCann, John Macleod, Joe Mann, Danny Hedley, Charlie Nolan, Joshua Brooks, Hamish Cooper, Harris Redgrove, Kieran Robbins, Euan Smith.
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Tour Scotland Video Women's Cycling Criterium Race Perth Perthshire
Tour Scotland video shot today of the Women's Cycling criterium road race on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. This wonderful event public was held on a rainy Sunday morning, 7th of April. Cyclists road through the slippery streets including Mill Street, High Street and Scott Street.
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Old Photograph Elibank Tower Scotland
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Old Photograph Earlsferry Scotland
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Old Photographs Port Ellen Islay Scotland
Old photographs of Port Ellen, Islay. Port Ellen is built around Loch Leodamais, Islay's main deep water harbour. It is the largest town on Islay, only slightly larger than Bowmore and provides the main ferry connection between Islay and the mainland, at Kennacraig. The Port Ellen Whisky Distillery was first established in the 1820s and ceased production of Scotch whisky in 1983. The large malting continues to produce for the majority of the distilleries on Islay.
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Old Photograph Tarbet Loch Lomond Scotland
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Old Photograph Cottages Charlestown Fife Scotland
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Tour Scotland April Video Youth Bicycle Tour Forgandenny Forteviot Perthshire
Tour Scotland video shot today of part of the Youth Bicycle tour on the road between Forgandenny and Forteviot on visit to rural Perthshire, Scotland.
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Tour Scotland Video Airborne Forces Memorial St John's Kirk Perth Perthshire
Tour Scotland video of the Airborne Forces Memorial on ancestry visit to St John's Kirk in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The bronze memorial bears the badges of the Parachute Regiment and the Special Air Service Regiment, along with a winged Pegasus and a paratrooper in full jump kit. The inscription reads, " At the going down of the sun, And in the morning, We will remember them. " The memorial was made by Peter Hicks Associates, the well-known producer of military plaques and statuettes.
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Tour Scotland April Video Organ Music St John's Kirk Perth Perthshire
Tour Scotland video of Organ music in St John's Kirk in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The organist is Toby Moschard a native of the Fair City of Perth. St John's Kirk was founded in 1126 and is still the centrepiece of the town. In 1559 John Knox preached a powerful sermon here that helped begin the Reformation, inciting a frenzied destruction of Scone abbey and other religious sites. Perth used to be known as St John's Town after this church, and the local football team is still called St Johnstone.
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Tour Scotland Video Lieutenant John Irving Gravestone Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland video of the Lieutenant John Irving gravestone on ancestry visit to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Lt John Irving of HMS Terror, born 1822, died 1848 or 1849, died on King William Island as part of the Franklin Expedition searching for the Northwest Passage and whose body was found some 30 years later and brought back to Edinburgh for burial, re-interred 7th of November 1881. HMS Terror was a bomb vessel designed by Sir Henry Peake and constructed by the Royal Navy by Robert Davy, Topsham, Devon. The ship, variously listed as being of either 326 or 340 tons, carried two mortars, one 13 inch and one 10 inch. The ship took part in the Ross expedition of 1839 to 1843. Terror was outfitted with steam engines, which were ex London and Greenwich Railway steam locomotives. Rated at 25 horsepower the engine could propel the ship at 4 knots. Twelve day's supply of coal was carried. Iron plating was added to the hull for the voyage to the Arctic with Sir John Franklin in overall command of the expedition in Erebus, and Terror again under the command of Captain Francis Rawdon Moira Crozier. The expedition was ordered to gather magnetic data in the Canadian Arctic and complete a crossing of the Northwest Passage, which had already been charted from both the east and west but never entirely navigated.
This interesting surname, with variant spellings Irvine, Ervin, Urvine, Erving etc., is of Scottish territorial origin either from Irving, the name of an old parish in Dumfriesshire, or from Irvine in Strathclyde.
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Tour Scotland Video David Octavius Hill Monument Dean Cemetery Edinburgh
Tour Scotland travel video of the David Octavius Hill monument on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. David, born 1802, died 1870, was an artist and photography pioneer The monument is by his second wife, Amelia Robertson Paton, born 1820, died 1904. David Octavius Hill was born in 1802 in Perth, Perthshire. His father, a bookseller and publisher, helped to re-establish Perth Academy and David was educated there as were his brothers. He formed Hill & Adamson studio with the engineer and photographer Robert Adamson between 1843 and 1847 to pioneer many aspects of photography in Scotland.
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