Photograph Birnam Hotel Scotland


Photograph of the Birnam Hotel, Birnam, Perthshire, Scotland. Style, elegance and good old-fashioned Scottish hospitality is what the newly upgraded Birnam Hotel is all about. Located in the stunning Perthshire countryside in the heart of Scotland, the Birnam Hotel is the ideal location. It is well renowned for hosting weddings and large functions in the magnificent Baronial Hall and smaller functions in its many other suites, the Birnam Hotel has it all.

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Photograph Aberlemno Stone Scotland


Photograph of Aberlemno Stone, Angus, Scotland. The Aberlemno Stone, in Angus, commemorates the victory of the Pictish King Brude over the Northumbrian King Egfrith in 685.


Photograph of Aberlemno Stone, Angus, Scotland.


Photograph of Aberlemno Stone, Angus, Scotland.

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The Art of the Picts: Sculpture and Metalwork in Early Medieval Scotland. A sustained art-historical analysis of the work of the Picts, perhaps the least well-known of the Celtic peoples, who occupied north-eastern Scotland between the 6th and 9th centuries. The only real traces of their society are stone cross slabs and some silverwork, all engraved with symbols. The Art of the Picts: Sculpture and Metalwork in Early Medieval Scotland.

The Pictish Symbol Stones of Scotland. Of all the early historic peoples of Scotland, the Picts capture the popular imagination like no other. Although archaeology is gradually uncovering more information about how they lived, they are still best known for their carved monuments, which offer remarkable testimony to their artistic skills. The symbol stones of the Picts are among the most fascinating and enigmatic groups of early medieval sculpture. The purpose and meaning of the stones and carvings still remain something of a mystery - theories range from their use as personal memorials and testaments of clan membership to records of ancient ceremonies and rituals. Pictish sculpture has been the focus of in-depth study for over 200 years, yet the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland's approach of taking photographic records using oblique peripheral flash and producing measured drawings on site, has led to many exciting advances in the field.This highly illustrated volume is the definitive guide to the arcane history of Scotland's Pictish stones, for the first time featuring every symbol stone in Scotland, including a large number of previously unseen discoveries. Over 100 new drawings by John Borland, plus photographs and archive sketches, will feature alongside the details and locations of all the Scottish stones recorded so far. Combining expert research and photography with unique artwork, The Pictish Symbol Stones of Scotland is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of one of our nation's most mysterious and captivating ancestors. The Pictish Symbol Stones of Scotland (Rcahms).

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Old Print Salmon Fishing Scotland


Old print of salmon fishing on the River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Woman Blairgowrie Scotland


Old photograph of a female rabbit hunter from Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Paddle Steamer Scotland


Old photograph of the paddle steamer which used to run on the River Tay, from Newburgh, Fife, to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.



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Old Photographs Salmon Fishermen Scotland


Old photograph of salmon fishermen on the River Tay near Perth, Scotland.


Old photograph of salmon fishermen in Perth, Scotland.



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Photograph Faith Hope Charity Gravestone Scotland


Photograph of a Faith, Hope and Charity gravestone in Greyfriars graveyard, Perth, Scotland.

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Old Photograph South Street Perth Scotland


Old photograph of people on South Street in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. South Street was added to the town very early in its development. South Street runs parallel to the High Street.



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Old Photograph Horse And Cart Scotland


Old photograph of a horse and cart in Perth, Scotland.

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January 15th Photograph Dreich Scotland


January 15th winter photograph of a dreich morning in Perth, Scotland. Dreich is a combination of dull, overcast, drizzly, cold, misty and miserable Scottish weather.


January 15th winter photograph of a dreich morning in Perth, Scotland.


January 15th winter photograph of a dreich morning in Perth, Scotland.

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Scots Dictionary. This popular and informative guide to the Scots language. With words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike. The Collins Gem Scots Dictionary is by far the most popular guide to the language of today's Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland clearly explained and with lots of helpful examples of usage. Scots Dictionary (Collins GEM).

The Essential Scots Dictionary. This two-way dictionary, Scots-English/English-Scots, provides: Modern Scots, with some literary words likely to be met in stories or poems. Notes on how to get the most out of your dictionary. Grammar notes and verb lists. Spelling guidance. Help with pronunciation. A brief history of the Scots language. It can also be used for encouraging the use of Scots in schools and to provide support in the classroom. A useful compact reference book for anyone requiring information on Scots. The Essential Scots Dictionary (Scots Language Dictionaries).

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Tour Scotland Winter Photographs Prince Albert Statue Perth


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of the Prince Albert statue on the North Inch, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. This statue of Albert, Prince Consort was inaugurated by Queen Victoria herself in August 1864.





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Tour Scotland Winter Photographs War Memorial Perth Perthshire


Tour Scotland Winter photograph a War Memorial on the North Inch, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The Lynedoch Monument to the 90th Perthshire Light Infantry organised by Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch; which includes a plaque to the Cameronian Regiment who were disbanded in 1968.







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January 14th Photograph North Inch Scotland


January 14th winter photograph of the North Inch, Perth, Scotland. The Battle of the North Inch, also known as the Battle of the Clans, was a staged battle between the Chattan Confederation and the Clan Kay in September 1396. Thirty men were selected to represent each side in front of spectators that included King Robert III of Scotland and his court, on land that is now the North Inch park in Perth, Scotland. The Chattans killed all but one of their opponents at a cost of nineteen deaths on their own side, and were awarded the victory. It is not clear who they were fighting, it may have been their traditional enemies Clan Cameron or it may have been Clan Davidson, in an internal dispute for precedence in the Chattan line of battle in future campaigns against the Camerons.


January 14th winter photograph of the North Inch, Perth, Scotland.


January 14th winter photograph of the North Inch, Perth, Scotland.

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Clan and Family Names Map of Scotland. Pictorial Map featuring distinctive and original artwork of Scottish arms and crest badges, together with a map of Scotland showing the ancient territories of the principal clans in the 17th century. More than 170 arms, the official insignia of clan chiefs, and crest badges, cross-referenced to a map of Scotland. A comprehensive list of over 1,000 Scottish surnames with their associated clans. Map of Scotland, showing the territories of the principal clans at the beginning of the 17th century. Internet links and sources for more information. Other titles in the series include: Castles Map of Scotland Clans and Tartans Map of Scotland Whisky Map of Scotland. Clan and Family Names Map of Scotland (Pictorial Maps).

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Tour Scotland Photographs


Tour Scotland Photographs Slideshow. A selection of more than 400 of my photographs of Scotland. These Scottish photographs were shot between December 10th, 2009, and January 13th, 2010.

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Tour Scotland Winter Photographs Stirling Castle


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of Stirling Castle, Scotland. Mary, Queen of Scots was crowned in the Castle as an infant in 1543 and James VI was baptized there, as was his first born son, Prince Henry. From the 18th century until the 1950s Stirling was an army base, with a garrison in the Castle and a depot beside the railway. Much medieval and 17th and 18th century building survives in the town.


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of Stirling Castle, Scotland.



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January 12th Photograph Lake Of Menteith Scotland


January 12th winter photograph of The Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland. This Scottish loch is located on the Flanders Moss, the flood plain of the upper reaches of the rivers Forth and Teith, upstream of Stirling. Until the early 1800s, the more usual Scottish name of Loch of Menteith was used. The only settlement of any size on the Lake of Menteith is Port of Menteith.


January 12th winter photograph of The Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland. The Loch is not very deep and can freeze over completely in very cold winters. If the ice becomes thick enough, at least seven inches, an outdoor curling tournament called The Bonspiel or the Grand Match is held on the loch. The event can attract thousands of curlers despite its rarity. The last Grand Match was held in 1979. The planned 2010 Bonspiel was abandoned on health and safety grounds but many curlers turned up anyway..


January 12th winter photograph of The Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland. The unusual Lake Menteith name is believed to be a corruption of the Lowland Scots Laich o Menteith, where "laich" simply means "low place".

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Tour Scotland Winter Photographs Curling The Lake of Menteith


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of curling at The Lake of Menteith, Scotland.







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Tour Scotland Winter Photographs Melting Ice The Lake of Menteith


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of melting ice at the curling, The Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland.





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Tour Scotland Winter Photograph Curling Sledge The Lake of Menteith


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of a curler using a sledge to move the curling stones around on The Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland. The Lake of Menteith or Loch Inchmahome, Scottish Gaelic " Loch Innis Mo Cholmaig ", is a loch located on the Carse of Stirling, the flood plain of the upper reaches of the rivers Forth and Teith, upstream of Stirling. Until the early 19th century, the more usual Scottish name of Loch of Menteith was used. There are a number of small islands in the loch. On the largest, Inchmahome, is Inchmahome Priory, an ancient monastery. The priory served as refuge to Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1547. She was only four years old at the time and stayed for three weeks after the disastrous Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in September of that year. The Loch is not particularly deep and can freeze over completely in exceptionally cold winters. If the ice becomes thick enough, at least 7 inches, an outdoor curling tournament called The Bonspiel or the Grand Match is held on the loch. The event can attract thousands of curlers despite its rarity. The last Grand Match was held in 1979.



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Tour Scotland Winter Photograph Curling Sweeper Lake of Menteith


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of a curling sweeper on the ice at Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland. Curling is a team game with similarities to bowls and shuffleboard, played by two teams of four players each on a rectangular sheet of carefully prepared ice. Teams take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones down the ice towards the target, called the house. Two sweepers with brooms accompany each rock and use timing equipment and their best judgment, along with direction from their team mates, to help direct the stones to their resting place.

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Tour Scotland Winter Photographs Curling Stones Lake of Menteith


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of curling stones on the ice at Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Winter Photograph Curling Lessons Scotland


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of a woman trying out curling at Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Winter Photograph Whisky Lake of Menteith


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of Whisky and Curling Stones at Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Winter Photograph Kilted Curlers Lake of Menteith


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of kilted curlers at Lake of Menteith, Port of Menteith, Trossachs, Scotland. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules and shuffleboard. Two teams, each with four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granhite stones, also called rocks, across the ice curling sheet towards the house, a circular target marked on the ice. Each team has eight stones. The purpose is to accumulate the highest score for a game; points are scored for the stones resting closest to the centre of the house at the conclusion of each end, which is completed when both teams have thrown all of their stones. A game usually consists of eight or ten ends. The curler can induce a curved path by causing the stone to slowly turn as it slides, and the path of the rock may be further influenced by two sweepers with brooms who accompany it as it slides down the sheet, using the brooms to alter the state of the ice in front of the stone. A great deal of strategy and teamwork go into choosing the ideal path and placement of a stone for each situation, and the skills of the curlers determine how close to the desired result the stone will achieve. This gives curling its nickname of " chess on ice "



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Tour Scotland Photograph Loch Etive


Tour Scotland photograph of Loch Etive near Oban, Scotland. The camping scenes for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I were filmed on the shores of Loch Etive.



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January 11th Photograph Coastline Scotland


January 11th winter photograph of the coastline at St Andrews, Scotland.


January 11th winter photograph of the coastline at St Andrews, Scotland.

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Scotland's Coast. The magnificent scenery of Scotland's six thousand mile coastline. From the Mull of Galloway in the south to the tip of Unst in the Shetlands, the northernmost point in the British Isles, and from remote St Kilda out in the Atlantic to the Sands of Forvie National Nature Reserve on the North Sea to capture the enormous variety of scenery that characterises the Scottish seacoast. Some of the sites photographed, like St Kilda or the sandstone peaks overlooking Loch Torridon, belong to the National Trust for Scotland, but many others are privately owned; some, like the majestic Cuillins on Skye, are well-known to tourists, others are hidden coves or remote sea stacks that few visitors will ever have seen. Whatever the subject, be it a wide Hebridean vista or fragmentary patterns of ice on a frozen beach, Joe Cornish, with his artist's eye and his dramatic use of light, helps us to look at it afresh and reveals new and unsuspected beauties. The result is a stunning book book which will delight all those who have found enchantment on Scotland's wonderful coastline. Scotland's Coast: A Photographer's Journey.

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