March 27th Photograph Fireplace Lands Of Loyal Hotel Scotland


March 27th photograph of the fireplace at Lands Of Loyal Hotel, Alyth, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Vintage Tractor Alyth


Tour Scotland photograph of a vintage tractor on the road to Alyth, Scotland.



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March 27th Photograph Pictish Symbols Scotland


March 27th photograph of Pictish symbols, Glamis, Scotland. The Glamis Stone, also known as the Manse Stone, is a carved Pictish stone at the village of Glamis in Scotland. It is located outside the Manse, close to the parish church. It is inscribed on one side with a Christian cross and on the side shown above with a variety of Pictish symbols.

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March 27th Photograph Church Glamis Scotland


March 27th photograph of St Fergus Church, Glamis, Scotland. The parish church of Glamis, dedicated to Saint Fergus, was founded in the early medieval period, around 8th century AD. The present building is 18th century with restoration in the 1930s but retains a vaulted 15th century aisle from the medieval church which preceded it.


March 27th photograph of the interior of St Fergus Church, Glamis, Scotland.

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March 27th Photograph War Memorial Alyth Scotland


March 27th photograph of the War Memorial in Alyth, Scotland.


March 27th photograph of the War Memorial in Alyth, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Video Church And Graveyard Cemetery Meigle


Tour Scotland photograph of the church and graveyard cemetery in Meigle, Perthshire, Scotland. The present church dates to around 1870. It stands on the ancient site of a turf church erected by Columban missionaries around ad 606. Although many of the gravestones have eroded and become difficult or impossible to read through the ravages of time, careful observation and recording of historic gravestones can reveal much about past people and events. The churchyard contains a significant collection of carved 18th century gravestones, including a rare collection of chest tombs.



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March 27th Photograph Gravestone Meigle Scotland


March 27th photograph of an interesting gravestone in Meigle, Scotland.

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March 27th Photograph Glamis Castle Scotland


March 27th photograph of Glamis Castle, Scotland. The family chapel is haunted by a Grey Lady, who is said to be the spirit of Lady Janet Douglas, burned at the stake as a witch on Castle Hill, Edinburgh in 1537, on charges of plotting to poison the King.


March 27th photograph of Glamis Castle, Scotland.


March 27th photograph of Glamis Castle, Scotland.

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The main function of the castle was defensive, to protect the laird and his family from their enemies, in as comfortable surroundings as possible; but the castle also served as the centre of administration of the laird's lands, where tenure, economy and trade were controlled. The Castles of Scotland is the most complete and comprehensive guide available to the nation's wealth of castles. This new edition is the culmination of 10 years' research, and covers more than 2700 castles as well as mansions and historic houses, all alphabetically organised, with detailed maps, visiting information, illustrations, and anecdotes of hauntings and family histories. This is the 'bible of Scottish castles', an absolute must for all castle enthusiasts and anyone interested in Scottish history. The Castles of Scotland.

Photograph Sunrise Kyle Of Lochalsh Scotland


Photograph of sunrise at Kyle Of Lochalsh, Scotland. This photograph was shot from Skye Bridge at the entrance to Loch Alsh, just North of the village of Kyle Of Lochalsh, and across from the village of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Am Buachaille


Tour Scotland photograph Am Buachaille, Sutherland, Scotland. Am Buachaille is a sea stack, or vertical rock formation, near Sandwood Bay. It was first climbed in 1968 by the mountaineers Tom Patey and Ian Clough. The name means " The herdsman " in Scottish Gaelic. Ian Clough, born 1937, died 1970, was a British mountaineer who was killed on an expedition to climb the south face of the Himalayan massif Annapurna. He was born in the Yorkshire town of Baildon, near Bradford, England, and grew up to become one of the best British climbers of his generation. Tom Patey, born 20 February 1932, died 25 May 1970, was a Scottish climber, mountaineer and writer. He was born in Scotland and educated at Ellon Academy and Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen. He was killed abseiling from The Maiden, a sea stack off Whiten Head on the Sutherland coast.



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Tour Scotland Photographs The Old Man of Hoy


Tour Scotland photograph of The Old Man of Hoy, sea stack, Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland. The Old Man of Hoy is a 449 feet high sea stack of red sandstone perched on a plinth of Igneous Basalt rock, close to Rackwick Bay on the west coast of the island of Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is a distinctive landmark seen from the Thurso to Stromness ferry.





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Tour Scotland Photographs Noup Head Lighthouse


Tour Scotland photograph of Noup Head Lighthouse, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Noup Head Lighthouse lies on the north west headland of the isle of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It was constructed by David A Stevenson in 1898 for the Northern Lighthouse Board. It was converted to solar power in 2001. Originally a Principal Lightkeeper and an Assistant, with their families, lived at Noup Head until the light was automated in 1964. Lightkeeping was a remote, lonely and hard existence. At night each keeper was required to keep a watch in the lightroom to ensure that the light flashed correctly to character; during daytime keepers were engaged in cleaning, painting and generally keeping the premises tidy.




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Tour Scotland Photograph Harbour Kirkwall Orkney


Tour Scotland photograph of fishing boats in the harbour in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland. The town is first mentioned in Orkneyinga saga in the year 1046 when it is recorded as the residence of Rögnvald Brusason the Earl of Orkney, who was killed by his uncle Thorfinn the Mighty. In 1486, King James III of Scotland elevated Kirkwall to the status of a royal burgh.




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Tour Scotland Photograph St Magnus Cathedral Orkney Islands


Tour Scotland photograph of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland. The most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney when the islands were ruled by the Norse Earls of Orkney. It is owned not by the church, but by the burgh of Kirkwall as a result of an act of King James III of Scotland following Orkney's annexation by the Scottish Crown in 1468. It has its own dungeon. Its construction commenced in 1137 and it was added to over the next three hundred years. The first Bishop was William the Old, and the diocese was under the authority of the Archbishop of Nidaros in Norway. It was for Bishop William that the nearby Bishop's Palace was built. Before the Reformation, the Cathedral was presided over by the Bishop of Orkney, whose seat was in Kirkwall. Today it is a parish church of the Church of Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Pobull Fhinn Stone Circle North Uist


Tour Scotland photograph of Pobull Fhinn Stone Circle, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The stones were probably named after the legendary Gaelic hero Fionn mac Cumhaill known in English as Finn or Fingal. The stones are also known as SĂ²rnach Coir' Fhìnn, or " the fireplace of Fionn's cauldron " and locally as SĂ²rnach a' Phobaill," meaning the fireplace of the People. The former name is similar to that of SĂ²rnaichean Coir' Fhìnn, the fireplaces of Fionn's cauldron, near Kensaleyre on Isle of Skye and Suidhe Coire Fhionn, the site of Fionn's cauldron, on the Island of Arran. Coire Fhìnn, Fionn's cauldron, was used to cook the deer that he and his fellow hunters had killed.




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Spirit of the Highland Pony Photography Book


Spirit of the Highland Pony Photography Book. In the 1950s as the use of tractors became more widespread on our farms, the Highland pony was displaced. The breed found a new purpose, pony trekking. Today ponies are used for jumping, dressage and endurance amongst other disciplines, but it is as family ponies that most make their
mark.

With staggering ability as ridden, driven and working ponies bringing deer off the hill, the `garron' as the Highland is sometimes known can turn its hoof to most things. The greatest show of these ponies is undoubtedly at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston near Edinburgh in June each year. Other highlights include the breed show, but it is on the studs, out on the hills, in show rings, fields and paddocks that this special breed stands proud. Heidi Sands has captured the essence of the breed on film with her beautiful photographs, depicting them in their natural environment at work and at play. Spirit of the Highland Pony.

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Bygone Lesmahagow Photography Book


Bygone Lesmahagow Photography Book. Bygone Lesmahagow.

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Photograph Dreich Day For Bagpipers Scotland


Photograph of a dreich day for Scottish Bagpipers at South Queensferry, Scotland.

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Highland Cows Photography Book


Highland Cows Photography Book. Can there be anything more Scottish than a Highland Cow emerging from a misty glen. This selection of photographs captures the character of these hardy and magnificently furry beasts who roam Scotland's landscapes. Highland Cows.

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Glasgow City Beautiful Photography Book



Glasgow City Beautiful Photography Book. Updated for the new decade, Glasgow City Beautiful invites the reader to explore this exciting and vibrant city with a superb collection of over 250 carefully selected full-colour photographs. Each image is accompanied by a fully informative caption. Through the book, we discover Glasgow's Roman history, life in and around Glasgow Green and the well-known sights of the city. With fabulous architecture from world-famous architects, delightful parks, works of art, shops, bars and cafes, it is a city which has something for everyone. 'Glasgow City Beautiful' is more than simply a photo guide, it is a celebration of this wonderful city. Each step you take through this delightful city reveals another facet of its exciting history; from the busy streets of the West End to the serene Botanic Gardens; from ancient edifices to modern structures. 'Glasgow City Beautiful' brings together an exciting combination of outstanding old buildings and striking modern structures, which is guaranteed to appeal to residents and visitors alike. This book takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through the streets, squares and parks of this thriving city, and shows why Glasgow truly is a City Beautiful. Glasgow City Beautiful (Beautiful Places).

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Tour Scotland Photograph Hamna Voe Shetland Islands


Tour Scotland photograph of an abandoned house on the shores of Hamna Voe, Eshaness Peninsula, Northmavine, Shetland Islands, Scotland. Voe is an inlet, or bay, a word commonly used in Shetland.



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Tour Scotland Photograph St Ninians Isle Tombolo Shetland Islands


Tour Scotland photograph of St. Ninians Isle tombolo, connecting St Ninian to Mainland, South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. A tombolo, often called, ayre, is a deposition landform in which an island is attached to the mainland by a narrow piece of land such as a spit or bar. During the summer the tombolo is above sea level and accessible to walkers. During winter, stronger wave action removes sand from the beach so that it is usually covered at high tide, and occasionally throughout the tidal cycle, until the sand is returned the following Spring.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Loch Of The Lowes


Tour Scotland photograph of Loch Of The Lowes, Perthshire, Scotland. Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve covers 98 hectares and from early April to late August the star attraction is a pair of breeding ospreys.


Osprey, a sleek raptor with tapering wings and with white, grey and black markings that can make it superficially seem a little like a seagull when in flight. Call is high-pitched, also somewhat reminiscent of a seabird. However, with sharp talons and a hooked beak this is clearly a very efficient bird of prey.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Mousa Broch Shetland


Tour Scotland photograph of Mousa Broch, Shetland Islands, Scotland. Broch of Mousa is one of the finest preserved examples of an Iron Age broch or round tower. The broch is located on the western shore of the island of Mousa. It is accessible by boat from Sandwick, 14 miles south of Lerwick. It stands on the flat rock surface of a low promontory near the shore overlooking Mousa Sound. It is the tallest broch still standing and amongst the best preserved prehistoric buildings in Europe.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Jarlshof Shetland


Tour Scotland photograph of Jarlshof, Shetland Islands, Scotland. Jarlshof is one of the most important archaeological sites ever excavated in the British Isles. The Bronze Age settlers left evidence of several small oval houses with thick stone walls and various artefacts including a decorated bone object. The Iron Age ruins include several different types of structure including a broch and a defensive wall around the site. The Pictish period provides various works of art including a painted pebble and a symbol stone. The Viking age ruins make up the largest such site visible anywhere in Britain and include a longhouse; excavations provided numerous tools and a detailed insight into life in Shetland at this time.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Clivocast Standing Stone Shetland


Tour Scotland photograph of Clivocast Standing Stone, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland. This Stone is said to mark the spot where the son of the Viking Harald Harfager was killed some time around 900AD. Unst, in common with the rest of Shetland, contains a very wide and varied range of archaeological sites going back some 5,000 years.



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Street View Stone of Manau Scotland


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Street view of the Stone of Manau, Clackmannan, Scotland. The Stone of Manau stands by the market cross and the surviving tower and west gable of the former burgh tolbooth in the centre of the old town of Clackmannan. It is a prehistoric monolith from the Iron Age.

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Photograph Telephone Box Fair Isle Scotland


Photograph of a traditional red Telephone Box on Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland. Fair Isle is the most remote inhabited island in the United Kingdom.

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From the first small items sold to fishermen and tourists in the nineteenth century, to the highly fashionable androgynous sweaters of the 1920s, to the large starry Norwegian patterns popular after World War II, to the hand and machine made yoke sweaters of the 1960s and 1970s, Ann Feitelson applies ardent dedication to her research. She leads readers through the history of Fair Isle knitting to an examination of the style's techniques, explicating not only the unique color ways and pattern, but such valuable details as ways to hold the yarn. An accomplished knitter herself, Feitelson presents twenty-three original Fair Isle designs, and encourages readers to create their own. A chapter on knitting math is both easy to follow and invaluable for planning sizes and patterns, while a glossary of Shetland knitting terms links a way of life that is largely gone with the knowledge and skills that The Art of Fair Isle Knitting helps to preserve. Throughout these wonderful colors and glowing patterns, The Art of Fair Isle Knitting conveys an unending sense of price. Pride in the dedication of Shetland knitters. Pride in the creation of exceptional garments. Pride in the work of women. Pride in a knitting style known throughout the world. The Art of Fair Isle Knitting: History, Technique, Color & Patterns: History, Technique, Color and Pattern.

Inspired Fair Isle Knits. In this irresistible companion to her first book, Inspired Cable Knits, Ellis once again borrows from traditional techniques to create an unprecedented collection of gorgeous, wearable garments. Using the basic technique of Fair Isle knitting (small geometric motifs worked with just two colours repeated in a row), she creates an earthy, modern and timeless collection of designs divided into chapters entitled Water, Air, Fire and Earth. Using unconventional placement of Fair Isle patterning, such as at the cuff or shoulder and asymmetrical or striped colour placement, Ellis creates a wide variety of moods, movements and graphic impact. And Inspired Fair Isle Knits isnt just about Fair Isle knitting; it combines the basic method with other knitting techniques such as cables, lace patterning, felting and even pleats. The result is intricate-looking pieces that require only intermediate skills. Inspired Fair Isle Knits will also challenge experienced knitters with surprising takes on the Fair Isle patterned sweater, including a halter top, a tank and a wrap. For lovers of traditional patterns with contemporary flair, for intermediate knitters looking to expand their techniques and skills and for anyone seeking lush and colourful new patterns, this is the ideal addition to any collection. Inspired Fair Isle Knits.

Tour Scotland Photograph Dun Carloway Broch


Tour Scotland photograph of Dun Carloway Broch overlooking Loch Roag on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Dun Carloway was probably built some time in the 1st century BC. A Broch is an Iron Age drystone hollow walled structure of a type found only in Scotland. Brochs include some of the most sophisticated examples of drystone architecture ever created.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Ardvreck Castle


Tour Scotland photograph of Ardvreck Castle, Loch Assynt, Scotland. Standing on a rocky promontory jutting out into Loch Assynt in Sutherland, north west Highland, Scotland. Ardvreck Castle is a ruined castle dating from the 16th century. The castle is thought to have been constructed around 1590 by the Clan MacLeod family who owned Assynt and the surrounding area from the 13th century onwards.



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Street View Inverkirkaig Scotland


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Street view of Inverkirkaig beach, from the narrow single track road from Achiltibuie to Lochinver, Wester Ross, Scotland.

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Street View Loch Lurgain Scotland


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Street view of the winding road by Loch Lurgain, between the steep slopes of Cul Beag and Ben More Coigach, North of Ullapool, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Winter Photograph Rannoch Moor


Tour Scotland Winter photograph of Rannoch Moor near Glencoe, Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Luskentyre Beach


Tour Scotland photograph of Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The name Luskentyre derives from Lios-cinn-tir, meaning, headland fort, although there is no trace or local knowledge of a fort at the headland. However, the headland contains the site of an old part of Luskentyre Cemetery. Luskentyre Beach has been voted Britain's best beach. Luskentyre is accessible from the A859, via a minor road. Wildlife in the area includes the common scoter, the velvet scoter, the Eider duck, the wigeon, the long-tailed duck, the red-breasted merganser, the great northern diver and the Slavonian grebe.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Church of St Clement Isle Of Harris


Tour Scotland photograph of St Clements church and cemetery near Rodel, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. A fifteenth century Scottish church in Rodel, Harris, Scotland, built for the Chiefs of the MacLeods of Harris. It is dedicated to Pope Clement I. It is sometimes known as Eaglais RĂ²dal or Rodal Church. According to Dean Donald Munro in his 1549 work about the Wester Isles, the church was built for the Chiefs of the MacLeods of Harris, who lived in Dunvegan Castle in Skye, probably from about 1520.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Herding Highland Cows


Tour Scotland photograph of herding Highland Cows by Land Rover in Glen Lyon, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Bagpipers Windy Day


Tour Scotland photograph of Scottish Bagpipers on a windy day in Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Scottish Bagpiper Blackness Castle


Tour Scotland photograph of a Scottish Bagpiper at Blackness Castle, West Lothian, Scotland.

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