Monday, 29 June 2009
Tour Scotland Greenbank Garden Video
Tour Scotland Greenbank Garden Video. Greenbank Garden, Clarkston, near Glasgow, Scotland is an 18th century house owned and operated by the National Trust for Scotland and open to the public. The house is situated about six miles from the centre of Glasgow. The house has sixteen rooms, and also barns, stables and a walled garden.
Tour Scotland Chessel's Court Video
Tour Scotland Chessel's Court Video. An excellent example of mansion flats, built in, Edinburgh, in 1748, by Wright and Merchant Archibald Chessel.
Tour Scotland Mons Meg Video
Tour Scotland Mons Meg Video. A medieval supergun now located at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. There are conflicting theories about its origins, but it appears from the accounts of Philip III, Duke of Burgundy that it was made to his order around 1449 and sent as a gift 8 years later to King James II of Scotland, with other artillery supplies.
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Tour Scotland June Glencoe Video
Tour Scotland June Glencoe Video. This is, possibly, Scotland's most famous glen (valley) which is renowned for being the scene of the infamous massacre by a contingent of army soldiers (Campbells) of thirty plus members of Clan MacDonald.
Tour Scotland St. Andrews Cathedral Video
Tour Scotland St. Andrews Cathedral Video. St. Andrews is a fascinating city located in the east of Scotland, just north east of Edinburgh. Apart from the famous Old Course (golf), beaches, medieval architecture and castle there is the ruined cathedral which, in it's day, was one of the largest in Scotland. There are well preserved precinct walls, remains of a priory and St. Rules Tower which dates from the early 12th century and offers visitors fit enough for the climb, stunning views from the top. There is also a museum on site which houses a collection of early Christian and medieval monuments.
Tour Scotland Inverlochy Castle Video
Tour Scotland Inverlochy Castle Video. A well preserved 13th century castle near Fort William. This Scottish castle is associated with the Comyn family who at one time controlled vast tracts of Scotland. This castle ranks as one of Scotland's earliest stone castles and is designed in the form of a square courtyard with round towers at the corners.
Tour Scotland Scottish Highlands Video
Tour Scotland Scottish Highlands Video. This video was taken at Onich, near to Fort William. It covers Loch Linnhe, Loch Leven and Glencoe.
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Tour Scotland Methil Pipe Band Video
Tour Scotland Methil Pipe Band Video. Methil and District Pipe Band in the streets of Ceres, Fife, Scotland.
Tour Scotland Ceres Highland Games
Tour Scotland Ceres Highland Games. Methil and District Pipe Band marching through Ceres, Fife, Scotland, for the opening of the Ceres Highland Games. Ceres Highland Games are the oldest free games in Scotland, always held on the last Saturday of the month of June.
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Friday, 19 June 2009
Tour Scotland Castle Stuart Video
Tour Scotland Castle Stuart Video. Castle Stuart is located on the Moray Firth near Inverness, not far from Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. The castle was completed in 1625. The current owner, Charles Stuart, spent many years renovating the castle, which had been roofless, for 300 years. The castle is a tower house with two circular towers linked by a central block.
Tour Scotland Birnam Oak Video
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Monday, 15 June 2009
Tour Scotland Culloden Video
Culloden, near Inverness, was the scene of the last major battle on mainland Britain. Tour Culloden, Scotland.
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Tour Scotland Eilean Donan Castle Video
Tour Scotland Eilean Donan Castle Video. Eilean Donan Castle in Loch Duich is the home of the Clan MacRae. Eilean Donan Island is named after Saint Donan, a celtic saint martyred in the Dark Ages.
Tour Scotland Loch Ness Video
Tour Scotland Loch Ness Video. Loch Ness, home of the famous but officially unverified monster.
Tour Scotland Castle Urquhart Video
Tour Scotland Castle Urquhart Video. Ruined castle on the banks of Loch Ness.
Tour Scotland Loch of the Lowes Video
Tour Scotland Loch of the Lowes Video. Bird sanctuary near to Dunkeld. Famous for Ospreys.
Tour Scotland Balmoral Video
Tour Scotland Balmoral Video. Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside has been the Scottish
home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852.
Tour Scotland St Andrews Video
Tour Scotland St Andrews Video. It is almost unnecessary to say that the Royal and Ancient Golf Club is the premier golf club in the world. Tour St Andrews.
Tour Scotland Blair Video
Tour Scotland Blair Castle Garden Video. Blair Castle has been the ancient home and fortress of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl for over 725 years.
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