Tour Scotland Photograph Balhousie Castle Palace April 2nd


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Balhousie Castle in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The regimental headquarters and museum of the Black Watch.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Balhousie Castle in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Balhousie Castle in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Daffodils North Inch


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of Daffodils in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Daffodils at the edge of North Inch Park in Perth, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of Daffodils in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph Thistle Sculpture Perth


Tour Scotland photograph of a Thistle Sculpture in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. This Sculpture sits beside a park called the North Inch, in Perth.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Peacocks Scone Palace April 2nd


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of a Peacock at Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of a Peacock at Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of a Peacock at Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Scone Palace April 2nd


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Scone Palace was constructed, by recasting a 16th century palace, in 1808 for the Earls of Mansfield by William Atkinson. Built of red sandstone with a castellated roof, it is a classic example of the late Georgian Gothic style.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. A peacock in the foreground at Scone Palace.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Video Scone Palace Walk


Tour Scotland video of a walk on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Very windy today in Scotland. Scone Palace opened for the tourist season this morning, so it seemed like a good place to tour. There are a number of Peacocks roaming the grounds of Scone Palace, including the White Peacock you see at the start of this video. Scone Moot Hill, the mons placiti or Scone mote hill is the inauguration site of the Scottish Kings. It is also called Boot Hill, possibly from an ancient tradition whereby emissaries swore fealty to their king by wearing the earth of their own lands in their foot-bindings or boots. You can also see the replica of the Stone of Destiny on this video, which sits in front of Scone Palace Mortuary Chapel or Mausoleum on the site of the former Parish Church of Scone.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Daffodils Scone Palace April 2nd


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Daffodils on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Beautiful and very windy today in Scotland. Scone Palace opened for the tourist season this morning, so it seemed like a good place to tour. Scone Moot Hill. The mons placiti or Scone mote hill is the inauguration site of the Scottish Kings. It is also called 'Boot Hill', possibly from an ancient tradition whereby emissaries swore fealty to their king by wearing the earth of their own lands in their foot-bindings or boots.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Daffodils on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Daffodils on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Daffodils on Moot Hill, Scone Palace, by Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph Rain Clouds April 1st


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of rain clouds over the River Tay, just outside Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Although it was very overcast today, there was actually very little rain, and now again the sun would pop out for a brief spell.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph April 1st


Tour Scotland April Fools' Day photograph. April Fools' Day is celebrated in Scotland, as it is all around the world on the April 1 of every year. The day is marked by the commission of good humoured or funny jokes, hoaxes, and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, work colleagues, neighbours etc:

No, that it is not me waving to my twitter followers from my office in Scone, Scotland, as I tweeted. Or maybe it is ?

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Tour Scotland March Video Daffodils River Tay



Tour Scotland video of Daffodils by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The River Tay, Scottish Gaelic: Tatha, is the longest river in Scotland and the seventh-longest in the United Kingdom. The Tay originates in western Scotland on the slopes of Ben Lui, Beinn Laoigh, then flows easterly across the Highlands, through Loch Dochart, Loch Iubhair and Loch Tay, then continues east through Strathtay, in the centre of Scotland, then Sout East through Perth, where it becomes tidal, to its mouth at the Firth of Tay, south of Dundee

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Tour Scotland Video River Tay Perth March 31st


Tour Scotland video shot this evening of the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Very windy by the River Tay around 6pm, this evening. Perth Bridge, also known as Smeaton's Bridge and, locally, the Old Bridge is a toll free bridge in the town of Perth, Scotland. It spans the River Tay, connecting Perth, on the eastern side of the river, to Bridgend, on its western side, carrying both automotive and pedestrian traffic of West Bridge Street. The bridge was completed in October 1771, which places it in the Georgian era; however, its plaque states the year in which construction began, 1766, as its "built" date. The engineer of its construction was John Smeaton, for whom the bridge is named.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph Daffodils March 31st


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of Daffodils by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. A lovely Spring evening in Perth, though when I shot this photograph, it was starting to get very windy.

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Flora Celtica, Plants and People in Scotland documents the continuously evolving relationship between the Scots and their environment. Based on a mixture of detailed research and information provided by the public, this book explores the remarkable diversity of ways that native plants have been, and continue to be, used in Scotland. The information is presented in clear and accessible format and is laced with quotations, illustrations, case studies and practical tips. The book covers the complete spectrum of plant uses, addressing their diverse roles in our diet, healthcare, culture, housing, language, environment, crafts, and much more. It is ideal as a reference book and also a delight to dip into for all those with a passion for natural history. It is illustrated in colour throughout. Flora Celtica: Plants and People in Scotland.

Tour Scotland Photograph Trees River Tay March 31st


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of trees by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of trees by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. I the background you can see the Old Perth Bridge.


Tour Scotland photograph shot this evening of trees by the River Tay in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Highland Regiment Memorial


Tour Scotland photograph of the 51st Highland Division Memorial in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Probably the most famous British infantry division of the Second World War, formed from battalions of the Scottish Highland regiments, which fought in France, in North Africa, Sicily, the Normandy landings and the subsequent campaign through France, into the Low Countries and finally, into Germany. The Division was part of the pre-war Territorial Army and included nine battalions of TA soldiers as well as artillery, engineers, medics and other support units. In the campaign of 1940 the Highland Division served under French command and most of the Division was forced to surrender to Erwin Rommel at St Valery. Reformed in Britain the Highland Division was sent to North Africa in time to take a major part in the Battle of El Alamein. Following the North African and Sicilian campaigns, the Division returned to Britain to prepare for the invasion of France. The Highlanders fought in Normandy and took part in the break-out battles, serving under First Canadian Army. Units of the Division were the first Allied soldiers to enter Germany. The Division also provided the first British troops to land on the far bank of the Rhine in March 1945



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Old Photographs Findhorn Scotland


Old photograph of Findhorn, Moray, Scotland. Findhorn is a village in Moray, Scotland. It is located on the eastern shore of Findhorn Bay and immediately south of the Moray Firth. Findhorn is 3 miles northwest of Kinloss, and about 5 miles by road from Forres.



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Old Photographs Lochinver Scotland


Old photograph of Lochinver, Sutherland, Scotland. Lochinver in Assynt is one of the largest villages in the west of Sutherland. Situated on the west coast, the village is built along the shores of Loch Inver. For many centuries it has been a safe haven for shipping on the west coast and the main traditional industries have always been fishing and fish curing.

Old photograph of Lochinver, Sutherland, Scotland.

Old photograph of Lochinver, Sutherland, Scotland.

Old photograph of Lochinver, Sutherland, Scotland.

Old photograph of Lochinver, Sutherland, Scotland.

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Old Photographs Kirriemuir Scotland


Old photograph of Bank Street, Kirriemuir, Scotland.



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Old Photographs High Street Hawick Scotland


Old photograph of shops, houses and people on the High Street in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland.



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Old Photograph Thatched Croft Cottage Isle Of Skye


Old photograph of a thatched Croft cottage on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland.

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In its short lifetime of 100 years, the crofting system of landholding has had profound effects upon Scotland. In this book, the author presents vivid descriptions of crofting life, past and present, in a deeply-researched social history. Crofting Years.

Old Photographs Dunning Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland. Dunning is situated at the south east of Strathearn in Perthshire. St Serf's church in the centre of the village was rebuilt in the 19th century but the tower is early medieval, 2th century, with two-light arched Anglo-Saxon windows like Muthill Church. Like so many Strathearn villages, Dunning was burnt after the Battle of Sheriffmuir by the retreating Jacobite army. However the village retains it's earlier pattern with later buildings, 18th and 19th century, gathered around the church. A standing stone outside the village is said to mark the site of the Battle of Duncrub in 964AD. A local woman, Maggie Wall, was burnt as a witch in 1657 and a monument commemorates this sad event.



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Tour Scotland Video Spring Drive March 29th



Tour Scotland video of a Spring drive down a country road in Perthshire, Scotland. A wee video of a drive down a narrow Scottish road. Lots of daffodils starting to bloom by the side of the road.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Farming March 29th


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Farming in Perthshire, Scotland. With the recent spell of good weather all the fields are busy right now with tractors as farmers take advantage of the good Spring weather.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Country Road March 29th


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Daffodils by a country road in Perthshire, Scotland. Though very cloudy this morning the sun did appear at times during the afternoon. And the Daffodils are Spring into bloom.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Daffodils by a country road in Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph Rural Perthshire March 29th


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of rural Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph shot today of rural Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Photograph Spring Lambs


Tour Scotland photograph of Spring Lambs outside Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph of Spring Lambs outside Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).