Old Photographs Rutherglen Scotland

Old photograph of Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Rutherglen received the status of Royal Burgh in 1126 by Royal Charter from King David I of Scotland who ruled from 1124 to 1153. In the 14th century Walter Stewart, father of King Robert II, was granted nearby Farme Castle.



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Old Photographs Banff Scotland

Old photograph of Banff, Scotland. Banff is situated on Banff Bay and faces the town of Macduff across the estuary of the River Deveron. Banff is a former royal burgh, and is the traditional county town of Banffshire. The first recorded Sheriff of Banff was Richard de Strathewan in 1264, and in 1372 Royal Burgh status was conferred by King Robert II. By the 15th century Banff was one of three principal towns exporting salmon to the continent of Europe, along with Aberdeen and Montrose.



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Tour Scotland Video Sunset River Tay Perth Perthshire July 1st

Tour Scotland video shot this evening at sunset in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Shot this video at 10.30pm.

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Tour Scotland Video Armed Forces Day Dundee

Tour Scotland video of the Armed Forces Day in Dundee, Scotland. Part of the Armed Forces Day Parade in Dundee. Local Military, Veterans and Cadet Forces. Regular Forces included contingents from HMS Duncan, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards and RAF Leuchars. The parade route was through Cowgate, Panmure Street, Albert Square, and Reform Street to the City Square.

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Tour Scotland Video Angus and Dundee Battalion Army Cadet Force Pipe Band Beating Of The Retreat Event Dundee

Tour Scotland video of Angus and Dundee Battalion Army Cadet Force Pipe Band at the Beating Of The Retreat Event in the City Square on a visit to Dundee, Scotland. The ACF helps young people between the ages of 12 and 18, to develop personally and physically by providing a range of exciting and stimulating opportunities, challenges and activities in a safe and controlled, yet action packed learning environment.

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Tour Scotland Video Dancers Of The Pipes and Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards Square Dundee

Tour Scotland travel video of Dancers of the Scots Guards in the City Square on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Dundee, Scotland The Scots guards have a pipe band famous the world over. In recent years, the band has travelled to America, Canada, Italy, Russia, and Ghana to name but a few. Individual Pipers are often sent on solo engagements ranging from France to Khazakstan. During the America tour in 2009, they had the honour of becoming the first foreign band to play inside the Pentagon. The Pipers and Drummers are trained soldiers first and foremost and attend training at the Infantry training School in Catterick Garrison like all other Infantry Soldiers. They attend The Army School of Bagpipe Music And Highland Drumming in Redford Barracks in Edinburgh. There are 4 different courses that run for Pipers, ranging from the complete novice class 3 course to the Pipe Majors course. The Drummers have courses ranging from class 3 to Drum Major. On these courses they are also taught Highland Dancing which is taught to both Pipers and Drummers however its normally the Pipers that undertake the dancing at functions. The Dancing set is always a favourite of spectators at the shows. The 2 dances that are done most often are the Highland Fling and the Single Swords. From time to time the Broad Swords are danced however it takes 4 people to participate.

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Tour Scotland Video Forfar Pipe Band Scottish Game Fair Scone Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of Forfar Pipe Band at the Scottish Game Fair on the grounds of Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Forfar and District Pipe Band meets on Mondays and Thursdays in the Cricket Club Pavilion, Forfar, from 7 pm to 9.30 pm.

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