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Tour Scotland Video Photograph Curious Scottish Cows Field Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of curious Scottish cows in a field near Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of curious Scottish cows in a field near Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of curious Scottish cows in a field near Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Photograph Murray Royal Hospital Chapel Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of Murray Royal Hospital Chapel on visit to Bridgend, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. This Scottish hospital was founded by James Murray, a labourer who inherited a fortune in 1809 when his half-brother drowned in a storm which sank the ship carrying him home from India. It was in his own will that James Murray left two thirds of his estate for purpose of establishing an asylum in Perth. He stipulated verbally that the patients from the parishes that he had lived in, namely Perth, Dunbarney and Rhynd would be received at charitable rates, and that his brother John, and his heirs would be, when possible, represented on the management of the Asylum. He died in 1814. The hospital designed by the architect William Burn, born 1789, died 1870, and opened in 1827 as the Murray Royal Lunatic Asylum. The chapel was built in 1901, designed by Physician Superintendent Dr A.R. Urquhart it was partly built by the patients.

Tour Scotland photograph of Murray Royal Hospital Chapel on visit to Bridgend, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Photographs Scotch Broom Above River Tay Kinnoull Hill Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of Scotch Broom above the River Tay by Kinnoull Hill on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The name of the House of Plantagenet, rulers of England in the Middle Ages, was derived from common broom, which was then known as planta genista in Latin. The broomscod, or seed-pod, was the personal emblem of Charles VI of France.

Tour Scotland photograph of Scotch Broom above the River Tay by Kinnoull Hill on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of Scotch Broom above the River Tay by Kinnoull Hill on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Photograph Wooden Toadstool Sculpture Walled Garden Murray Royal Hospital Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of a wooden toadstool sculpture in the walled garden at Murray Royal Hospital on visit to Bridgend, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of a wooden toadstool sculpture in the walled garden at Murray Royal Hospital on visit to Bridgend, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Wooden Sculpture Walled Garden Murray Royal Hospital Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland travel video of a wooden sculpture in the walled garden on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and small group to Murray Royal Hospital in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Nobody in the garden could remember who this sculpture represents. I think it looks like the comedian Lenny Henry. Any other ideas ?

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Tour Scotland Video Photographs Jet Skis River Tay Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland May video of photographs of Jet Skis on the River Tay on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Braemar Aberdeenshire

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Castleton Cottage is a lovely, semi-detached cottage that sleeps two people in one bedroom. Is a delightful, semi-detached cottage superbly located near the centre of the village of Braemar in Royal Deeside, amidst breathtaking Cairngorm scenery. The accommodation is charmingly decorated and with one double bedroom, it sleeps two comfortably. There is also a bathroom, a kitchen with a breakfast bar and a sitting area with woodburner. Outside there is off road parking for two cars. With beautiful scenery on your doorstep, Castleton Cottage is great for a rural getaway.

Ivy Guest Cottage is a very comfortable and well appointed one bedroom cottage, set over two floors, located in the heart of Braemar village. The floor area is approximately 40 metres squared. It has its own small private front and rear gardens and off street parking for one car. Guests are welcome to enjoy shared use of the secure garage storage for bicycles, golf clubs and skis, and a drying room for wet outdoor gear. Free WiFi is available.

Glenroy is superb modern but cosy cottage in the heart of the Scottish highlands. It can accomodate up to 8 adults and 2 children however please note there is only one bathroom with shower and one wc. It is a modern furnished cottage with HD tv and Wi-Fi and is a 5 minute walk from one of the best views in Scotland towards Mar Lodge and the Cairngorm Mountains. Surrounded by hills, Braemar can be a haven of tranquility for a peaceful quiet getaway or a centre of activity for walking, skiing, mountain biking, running, golfing for the more energetic. Braemar has a range of tourist shops and a range of licensed hotels and restaurants as well as a well stocked grocers, butchers and pharmacy.

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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Stonehaven

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Stonehaven, Scotland.

Harbour View is a charming, self catering holiday cottage situated overlooking the picturesque harbour of Stonehaven near Dunnottar Castle, Arranged over three floors it consists of an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, two stylishly decorated bedrooms with harbour views, one double, one twin, and a luxury bathroom with roll-top bath and large separate shower. Towels and linens are included. Our well-equipped kitchen features modern integrated appliances, which include a washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, double oven, gas hob and wine chiller. We also have an i-pod docking station and TV's in the lounge and bedrooms, as well as free wi-fi throughout. Free parking is available on the harbour side directly outside the property. We are situated within close proximity to the town and amenities: hotels/inns, supermarkets, coffee shops, bakeries, as well as many leisure facilities including indoor/outdoor swimming pools, gym, tennis courts, indoor/outdoor bowling and a golf course. For those wishing to travel further afield we are perfectly positioned to explore the historical heritage of Aberdeenshire and the North East coastline. From the Whisky and Castle trails to fishing, dolphin spotting; Munro bagging to birdwatching at RSPB Fowlsheugh there is plenty to keep everyone occupied.

Northend Cottage, with its stunning cliff-top location and spectacular sea views over the unspoilt bay of Catterline is an ideal base from which to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding area and outstanding tourist attractions or simply enjoy the tranquillity. The views from Northend Cottage are truly breath-taking. Guests can gaze out to sea for as far as the eye can see and listen to the sound of the gulls and waves.

West Gallaton Farmhouse is a beautiful cottage set in the South Aberdeenshire countryside with stunning views over open rural landscape all the way to the sea. Just over 2 miles from Stonehaven, right on the National Cycle Network, our location offers the best of both worlds; a peaceful, rural location, with easy access to the busy town of Stonehaven. We offer family run, self catered holiday lets throughout the year. Our changeover day is a Friday and bookings are usually made by the week. However, weekend breaks may be considered. The house comfortably accommodates up to 5 adults plus a baby. Outside, the farmhouse has a spacious, sunny, fully enclosed terrace with garden furniture. There is plenty of parking space and a shed for storing bikes. Inside, there is a large, fully equipped dining kitchen, lounge with wood-burning stove, bathroom and small single bedroom. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms, one double and one twin. The double room also has a small separate room suitable as either a study or nursery.

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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Ballater Aberdeenshire

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

18 Golf Road cottage is in the centre of Ballater and has stunning views from the upstairs bedrooms. A traditionally built granite home with modern facilities including fridge, freezer, washing machine & dishwasher. Bright and welcoming, you will feel at home whether you are here for walking, golf, hill climbing or touring. One of the many walks you can do is a walk around the golf course with the Royal Dee on your left and the beautiful golf course on the right with views of Craigendarroch Hill. It takes about 40 mins and the views are breathtaking! Cambus O'May has many beautiful country walks too. In the lounge there is a log fire and views to a large patio area for al fresco dining.An open dining and kitchen leads from the lounge making it open and spacious. Wifi, ipod dock, flat screen t.v., blueray player available for your convenience.

Antlers Cottage is a cosy cottage set in the grounds of the Glenmuick estate. The cottage has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides an ideal base from which to explore Royal Deeside. Antlers cottage is perfect for family holidays or for those who love nature and want to experience the wilds of Scotland whilst being within easy reach of shops, restaurants and local activities and attractions. Glenmuick Estate is a traditional Sporting Estate situated in the heart of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery. The Estate extends to approximately 14,000 acres filled with all the wildlife and epic landscapes that make Scotland such a truly special place. We are proud to have a thriving population of Red Squirrel and Black Game as well as a healthy population of Red and Roe deer, Grouse, Salmon and Sea Trout. If you are lucky you can also spot some of our more elusive neighbours like the Golden Eagle, Capercaillie and Wild Cat.

Tullich Apartment is situated on a quiet corner overlooking the tennis courts and entrance to Ballater golf course the apartment is less than five minutes walk from the centre of this popular village and provides the perfect base for an active or relaxing holiday. This spacious apartment features an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area with Smart TV, two large bedrooms, and a large bathroom with separate shower and bath. A utility room features a separate sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. A patio area to the front and side, easily accessed by french doors from the lounge, offers the opportunity to use the garden furniture provided. A relaxing holiday can be spent visiting castles, whisky distilleries, art galleries or just taking in the history and scenery of the surrounding area. There are a number of short walks in and around Ballater as well as the Old Royal Station tourist centre, a variety of shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants all within minutes walk of the apartment.

The Auld Manse is in the centre of the village but retains a sense of seclusion and privacy. Full of original features and antique furniture, the property has been sympathetically refurbished to provide all modern comforts. Summerhouse and garden furniture. On site parking.

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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Crovie Aberdeenshire

Tour Scotland holiday cottage recommendation in Crovie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Number 13 is a traditional fisherman's cottage in Crovie Conservation Village. This 3 Star Visitscotland Approved self-catering cottage sleeps 6 people in a very high degree of comfort. Underfloor heating, washer/dryer, shower, bath, cooker, microwave, DVD, free wifi, iPod dock. A beautiful cottage with outstanding views, ' has to be seen to be enjoyed. Every room (except the bathroom) has a sea view. The sea laps at the front door and soothes you to sleep at night. Relax with a warming dram by the real fireside, or curl up with a romantic video and gaze out to sea. You can often see Moray Firth dolphins, watch the local gannet colony diving 100 yds from the front door, or take exhilarating cliff top walks along the coast. Be inspired by the sea, try fishing and catch your dinner from the pier or buy fresh seafood from local suppliers and cook it yourself.

The Mission Hall is a former place of worship and has been featured in magazines and newspapers for its architectural flair, style and humour. Recently it has changed hands, but respecting the previous owner’s artistic skills the new owner has only partly refurbished the house, adding antique furniture and paintings and a comfy leather settee. It is a very special place to stay.

Number 40 is a 3 bedroom cottage in Gamrie Bay, about 10 miles east of Banff and Macduff. It is a unique village with around 60 houses built at the bottom of a cliff, directly adjacent to the sea. This 18th century fishing village has outstanding views and our converted cottage provides modern, comfortable facilities (including Wi-Fi broadband) in this atmospheric location and a garden for BBQ and stunning views.

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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Portsoy Aberdeenshire

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Old Post Office Cottage is charming semi-detached cottage close to Portsoy in Aberdeenshire, sleeping two people in one bedroom. The cottage also includes a bathroom with a freestanding bath and a separate shower, along with an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and a sitting area. Outside is ample off road parking and a patio with furniture. Old Post Office Cottage offers delightful accommodation, radiating character, perfect for couples searching for a break in Aberdeenshire.

Little Port, is a two bedroomed Fisherman's cottage which boasts original features such as old beams and flagstone floors. It sets itself apart from other holiday lets as it has so much character.The cottage is suitable for anyone who wants to escape from their busy schedules or families who want a fun base to do walks, watersports, cycling and tourist attractions to visit. There are numerous beaches along the coastline which has proved really popular with the Dog owners who have stayed at 'Little Port'. when the active day is over you can unwind at the local pub or stay at home making the most of the Rayburn for cooking or just enoy the cosiness it brings.Litte Port, aims to bring relaxation and a home from home feel for the guest.

Gilliebank is a charming and traditional stone cottage is situated in Portsoy and can sleep six people in three bedrooms. Gilliebank is situated in Portsoy. The cottage sleeps six people and has one ground floor king-size double bedroom, two twin bedrooms, a bathroom, a ground floor shower room, a fitted kitchen with dining area, a sitting room and a sun room. Outside the cottage has a front garden with a patio and furniture and a rear courtyard with furniture and a BBQ. With fantastic walking and cycling opportunities nearby, Gilliebank is an ideal base for your holiday in Portsoy.

Sandend Cottage is located in the picturesque fishing village of Sandend, between the pretty harbour towns of Cullen and Portsoy, this cottage has stunning views over the wide sandy beach from the kitchen, lounge and two front bedrooms. The elevated garden terrace and summer house, again with stunning views, are ideal for outdoor entertaining and barbeques. Fantastic coastal walks right from your doorstep makes this an ideal cottage for dog owners or walkers and children will love the beach. This part of the North East of Scotland also lends itself to day trips, exploring the Castle trail, partaking in a dram along the Whisky Trail or perhaps getting close to the dolphins and other wildlife along the Moray Firth.

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Old Photograph South Queensferry Scotland

Old photograph of South Queensferry near Edinburgh, Scotland. The Hawes Inn, dating from the 17th century, almost under the Forth Bridge features in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Kidnapped.

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Old Photograph Flowerdale Bay Scotland

Old photograph of Flowerdale Bay, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland. These lands have been in the hands of the Clan Mackenzie for hundreds of years.

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Tour Scotland May Video Rodney Gardens Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland Spring May travel video of Rodney Gardens on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. This Scottish garden is located in the grounds of the Rodney Pavilion and close to the Norie Miller Riverside Walk. In the background you can see the spire of St Matthew's Church which situated across the River Tay on Tay Street.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Cloudy Day Branklyn Garden Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland photograph shot on a cloudy day visit to Branklyn Garden in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph shot on a cloudy day visit to Branklyn Garden in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. A small and wonderful Scottish garden with an impressive collection of rare and unusual plants. Worth a visit, even on an overcast day.

Tour Scotland photograph shot on a cloudy day visit to Branklyn Garden in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph shot on a cloudy day visit to Branklyn Garden in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Photographs Soldiers Off The Street Scone Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of Soldiers Off The Street on visit to the Wheel Inn in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Veteran members of the Royal Corps of Transport presented a £610 donation to the charity Soldiers Off The Street outside the Wheel Inn in Scone.

Tour Scotland video of Soldiers Off The Street on visit to the Wheel Inn in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

Tour Scotland video of Soldiers Off The Street on visit to the Wheel Inn in Scone by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Purple And White Scottish Heather

Tour Scotland video of Purple and White Scottish Heather in Perthshire, Scotland. Heather is an important food source for various sheep and deer which can graze the tips of the plants when snow covers low-growing vegetation. Willow Grouse and Red Grouse feed on the young shoots and seeds of this plant. Formerly heather was used to dye wool yellow and to tan leather. With malt, heather is an ingredient in gruit, a mixture of flavourings used in the brewing of heather-beer during the Middle Ages before the use of hops. White heather is regarded in Scotland as being lucky, a tradition brought from Balmoral to England by Queen Victoria and sprigs of it are often sold as a charm and worked into bridal bouquets. Heather stalks are used by a small industry in Scotland as a raw material for sentimental jewelry. The stalks are stripped of bark, dyed in bright colors and then compressed with resin.

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Tour Scotland Video May Afternoon Drive On A90 To Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of a Monday afternoon drive on the A90 road through the Carse of Gowrie between Dundee and Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The Carse stretches for about 20 miles along the north shore of the Firth of Tay and this area offers high quality agricultural land and is well known as a major area for strawberry, raspberry and general fruit growing. Fruit is easy to cultivate in the area because of a southerly aspect and low rainfall.

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Tour Scotland Morning Drive To Inchture Between Dundee And Perth

Tour Scotland video of a Monday morning drive to visit Inchture which is located just off the A90 road between Dundee and Perth in the Carse of Gowrie, Perthshire, Scotland. Inchture is twinned with the village of Fléac near Angoulême in France.

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Tour Scotland Video Race For Life North Inch Park Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of the start of the Race For Life on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Despite a windy, chilly, cloudy Sunday morning, 800 people, young and old, turned up to walk, jog or run this 5k Cancer Research UK Race for Life to help beat cancer. Well done to everyone who took part in the public charity event.

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Old Photograph Barnhill Scotland

Old photograph of the golf course at Barnhill, Dundee, Scotland. The 18 hole course was opened on Saturday 15th June 1895 by Provost Orchar. It was situated on 13 acres of land owned by the Earl of Dalhousie. In 1902, it was bought by the Burgh of Broughty Ferry for the sum of £500. The course was well used, and the ladies seemed to take special pride in their clubhouse, a small wooden building, around which they planted flower beds. The clubhouse was opened on 8th May 1897. With the outbreak of the World War II the course became little used. Soon after 1950 the course ceased to be used, and remained neglected until 1954 when the local parks superintendent suggested it should be transformed into a rock garden.

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Old Photograph South Street Perth Scotland

Old photograph of a Tram and people on South Street in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Old Photographs Ettrick Bay Scotland

Old photograph of people on the coast and beach by Ettrick Bay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Ettrick Bay is a wide, sandy beach which runs for approximately a mile.

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Tour Scotland Video Methil And District Pipe Band

Tour Scotland video of Methil And District Pipe Band at the Pipe Bands contest on the Loch Leven Community Campus on visit to Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Crieff High School Pipe Band

Tour Scotland video of Crieff High School Pipe Band at the Pipe Bands contest on the Loch Leven Community Campus on visit to Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Dunfermline District and Scottish Transport Regiment Pipe Band

Tour Scotland video of Dunfermline District and Scottish Transport Regiment Pipe Band at the Pipe Bands contest on the Loch Leven Community Campus on visit to Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland. The Band is a grade 4b competing band and is made up of civilian pipers and drummers from across Fife and the central region. The band was formally known as the Dunfermline & District Pipe Band until 2009 when the band had an affiliation with the Royal Logistic Corps and the bands name was changed to the Dunfermline District & Scottish Transport Regiment Pipe Band.

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Old Photograph Dunderave Castle Scotland

Old photograph of Dunderave Castle located three miles North East of Inveraray, Scotland. An L-plan Scottish castle built in the 16th century as the Scottish seat of the MacNaughton clan. Clan Macnaghten, sometimes spelt as MacNachten or MacNaughton. is a Scottish clan. The Clan Macnaghten are amongst the Scottish clans who claim descent from the early Pictish rulers of the Mormaer of Moray.[4] The name Nectan means pure or clear and was popular in at least one Pictish royal branch. Three brothers are recorded in the thirteenth century: Gilchrist, Athe and Gilbert, all sons of Malcolm Macnachten. In 1297 Gilchrist received a charter from Alexander III of Scotland which granted to him the keepership of a castle warding the narrow Pass of Brander, which was the gateway to the west.

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Old Photograph Auchenlochan Scotland

Old photograph of Auchenlochan, Kyles of Bute, Argyll, Scotland. This small hamlet lies between Tighnabruaich and Kames.

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Old Photograph Loch Sunart Scotland

Old photograph of Loch Sunart, Lochaber, Scotland. This Scottish loch runs west from the sea, bounded to the north by the Sunart district of Ardnamurchan and to the south by the Morverna brutta. A local legend holds that the absence of resident swans in Loch Sunart is the result of a doomed love affair between a Celtic chieftain and a local girl. When his mother, who opposed a marriage, turned her into a swan to thwart their love, the young man accidentally killed the swan while hunting. On learning of the swan's real identity he killed himself to join the swan at the bottom of the loch, which swans supposedly have shunned ever since.

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Old Photograph Garelochhead Scotland

Old photograph of Garelochhead, Scotland. Originally in Dunbartonshire, this village developed from the 1820s with the advent of steamer cruising during the Glasgow Fair holiday. Tourism was boosted with the opening of the West Highland Railway line to Fort William in 1894. In 1854 there was a great dispute that became known as the Battle of Garelochhead fought between the locals, led by Sir James Colquhoun, and the passengers of the steamer Ship Emperor. The trouble started when Colquhoun did not want trippers on the sabbath day. The battle was eventually won by the passengers, but undeterred Colquhoun took his case to the courts who subsequently banned sailings on Sundays.

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Old Photograph Dunragit Scotland

Old photograph of Dunragit in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The village grew up around the west gate of Dunragit House, an 18th century country house. The major employer was always the Creamery, but this is no longer in use.

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Old Photographs Fortrose Scotland

Old photograph of Fortrose, Moray Firth, Scotland. This town is known for its ruined 13th century cathedral, and as the home of the Brahan Seer. In the Middle Ages it was the seat of the bishopric of Ross. The Brahan Seer, also known as Coinneach Odhar, was a legendary Scottish clairvoyant who lived in the 17th century. Often referred to as "Scotland's Nostradamus," he is known for prophecies related to the Scottish Highlands, some of which are said to have come true.

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Old Photographs Gairloch Scotland

Old photograph of cottages in Gairloch, Wester Ross, Scotland. The lands around Gairloch have been mostly in the ownership of the Mackenzies of Gairloch since the 15th century, when they were acquired by Hector Roy Mackenzie who died in 1528. The Mackenzies were clan leaders in the traditional sense and were known for their attachment to their tenants. During the 19th century, Sir Hector Mackenzie and his sons Sir Francis and Dr John Mackenzie refused to evict a single tenant during the clearances, despite the estate running at a loss. As a result, evicted Highlanders from other communities came to live in the area and has caused Gairloch to maintain a thriving community even today. The Mackenzies were also keen gardeners.

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Old Photograph Kyleakin Scotland

Old photograph of Kyleakin on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland. From 1841 to October 16, 1995 a ferry service operated from Kyleakin to the mainland across the narrow strait of Loch Alsh, until it was replaced by the Skye Bridge. The village is also the site of Castle Moil, an ancient ruined fortress built in the late 15th century. Legend states that it was originally built for a Norwegian princess known as 'Saucy Mary' who would charge a toll to any boat using the narrow channel by hanging a chain from the castle to the mainland to prevent unpaid crossings. Her remains are said to buried on the top of Beinn na Caillich (Gaelic for mountain of the old woman), the large mountain to the rear of the castle ruins.

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Tour Scotland Video Pictish Standing Stone of Sauchope Crail East Neuk Of Fife

Tour Scotland video of the Pictish Standing Stone of Sauchope in Crail, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. This stone originally stood near the farm of Sauchope on a small tumulus, now destroyed, about 30 or 40 yards south east of the public road leading from Crail in the direction of Fife Ness. A number of years ago it was moved from the cultivated land to a position on the southern margin of the road, and in 1929 it was taken up and removed to Victoria Gardens, in the burgh of Crail. There are traces of a cross on one side and of sculptures on the other, but the details are so badly defaced as to be indecipherable. The stone is 1 foot 9 inches broad with an average thickness of 7 ½ inches.

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Old Photograph John Everett Millais Perth Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of John Everett Millais in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Garden Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Edinburgh

Tour Scotland travel video of the landscaped garden and ponds at the front of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on ancestry, history visit and trip to Edinburgh, Scotland. The garden area was designed by Charles Alexander Jencks, an American architecture theorist and critic, landscape architect and designer. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, America, Jencks spent his childhood in New England. His father was the pianist and composer Gardner Jencks. Jencks received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature at Harvard University in 1961 and a Master of Arts degree in architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 1965. In the mid-sixties, Jencks moved to the United Kingdom, where he now has houses in Scotland and London, England.

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Old Photograph Fisher Lasses Pittenweem Scotland

Old photograph of fisher lasses in Pittenweem, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Scots fisher lasses were an integral part of the fisheries landscape at any fishing port where herring was landed on the Scottish coast.

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Old Photograph Church Bell Ringer Pitlochry Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of church bell ringer in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Shetland Ponies Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of Shetland Ponies in Perthshire, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Ploughing Isle Of Skye Scotland

Old photograph of a crofter ploughing on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland. Before the middle of the 18th century, land was held communally under a system known as dùthchas, with crops grown in strips called runrigs or lazy beds.

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Old Photograph Ironmonger Paisley Scotland

Old photograph of the Mrs Johnston Ironmongers shop in Paisley, Scotland. The term ironmonger as a supplier of consumer goods is still widely used in Great Britain, the USA equivalent being hardware store. The second half of the 20th century saw the steady decline of ironmongers’ shops. Although every small town in Britain used to have at least one.

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Old Photograph Clackmannan Tower Scotland

Old photograph of Clackmannan Tower, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. This Scottish tower was built in the 14th century by King David II of Scotland and sold to his cousin Robert Bruce in 1359.

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Old Photograph Port Kerrera Scotland

Old photograph of cottages in Port Kerrera, Scotland.

Old photograph of Sound of Kerrera, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Cardingmill Bay Oban Scotland

Old photograph of Cardingmill Bay, Oban, Scotland. Carding Mill Bay is a small bay on the SE side of the Sound of Kerrera about half a mile from Oban along the minor shore road which leads to Gallanach.

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Tour Scotland Video Mysterious Face In Wall Tealing

Tour Scotland travel video of a mysterious face on a wall on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and small group trip to a farm in Tealing, North of Dundee, Scotland. There is evidence of an early Pictish settlement here. The first church in Tealing was built in 710 AD by St Boniface, the papal missionary who founded around 150 churches in the north east of Scotland. In 1728, the Reverend John Glas of Tealing Parish Church was suspended and formed a breakaway church known as the Glasites, creating one of the biggest upheavals in the Scottish church.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Daffodils Crail East Neuk Of Fife

Tour Scotland photograph of Daffodils in Crail, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Tulips Crail East Neuk Of Fife

Tour Scotland photograph of Tulips near Crail, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Standing Stone of Sauchope Crail East Neuk Of Fife

Tour Scotland travel video of the Pictish Standing Stone of Sauchope on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Crail, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. A Pictish Class III sculptured cross slab, dating probably from the 8th or 9th century AD. It stands in Victoria Gardens, having been moved from its original position near Sauchope in 1851, and moved again in 1929 to its current location. It is a roughly oblong block of sandstone which stands 1.4m high and is 0.6m wide. The stone is carved on both faces. On the South face the ornament comprises a hunting scene with two, or possibly three, figures on horseback and least one dog. A haloed cross with two dogs beneath it has been carved on the North face.

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Old Photograph Clan Robertson Cargo Ship Greenock Glasgow Scotland

Old photograph of Clan Robertson cargo ship built in Greenock near Glasgow, Scotland. Designed for high speed direct service between the UK and Durban, South Africa. This Scottish Ship was scrapped in 1984.

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