Prince William and Kate visit Strathearn (Created with @Ma
Prince William and Kate's visit to Strathearn. 29.5.2014
The Duchess of Cambridge talks to Scouts and Brownies in Strathearn
WILLIAM AND KATE VISIT STRATHEARN IN SCOTLAND
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, known as Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland, are currently carrying out a series of engagements in the heart of Scotland.
William and Kate started Thursday (29 MAY 2014), with a visit to Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff, where they met representatives of various local volunteer groups.
The Duchess wore a coral and red striped coat by Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders, a dress by Goat, and a celtic brooch which was given to her as a wedding present.
It is the couple's first joint engagement since they returned from a tour of Australia and New Zealand a month ago.
Their son Prince George did not accompany them on their visit.
Later today, the Duke and Duchess will tour of one of the country's oldest whisky distilleries, near Crieff in Perthshire.
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Dewar Gravestone Aberdalgie Strathearn Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the Dewar Gravestone in the churchyard on ancestry visit to Aberdalgie, Strathearn, Perthshire. John Dewar, 2nd Baron Forteviot was born on 17 March 1885. He was the son of John Alexander Dewar, 1st Baron Forteviot and Johann Todd. He married, firstly, Marjory Winton Isobel Heaton-Ellis, daughter of Lt.-Col. Sir Charles Henry Brabazon Heaton-Ellis and Marion Pringle McCarthy, on 27th November 1919. He married, secondly, Muriel Cecil Harriott Heaton-Ellis, daughter of Lt.-Col. Sir Charles Henry Brabazon Heaton-Ellis and Marion Pringle McCarthy, on 20th August 1946.3 He died on 24th October 1947 at age 62. He was educated at Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire, England. He was educated at New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He fought in the First World War, with the Scottish Horse. He was decorated with the award of Military Cross (M.C.) He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant of Perthshire. He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Perthshire. He succeeded to the title of 2nd Baronet Dewar, of Dupplin, on 23rd November 1929. He succeeded to the title of 2nd Baron Forteviot, of Dupplin on 23rd November 1929. He was charman of Distillers Company. He was Brigadier of the Royal Company of Archers. He gained the rank of Colonel in the service of the 6th and 7th Battalion, Black Watch.
Baron Forteviot, of Dupplin in the County of Perth, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1917 for the Scottish businessman and Liberal Member of Parliament, Sir John Dewar, 1st Baronet. Barons of Forteviot include John Alexander Dewar, 1st Baron Forteviot, 1856 to 1929, John Dewar, 2nd Baron Forteviot, 1885 to 1947, Henry Evelyn Alexander Dewar, 3rd Baron Forteviot, 1906 to 1993, John James Evelyn Dewar, 4th Baron Forteviot born 1938.
Big Tree Country
A stunning video featuring footage shot from a helicopter as it flies over beautiful scenery in the heart of Scotland. The area, known as Perthshire Big Tree Country - is divided into six distinct clusters: Aberfeldy & Kenmore; Blair Atholl; Crieff & Strathearn; Dunkeld & Birnam; Perth & Blairgowrie; Pitlochry & the Road to the Isles.
Perthshire Big Tree Country is famous for its heritage trees, several of which are featured in the video. Watch out for the Fortingall Yew, oldest living organism in Europe; the Birnam Oak, made famous in Shakespeares MacBeth; the record-breaking Meikleour Beech Hedge, tallest in the world; and Niel Gows Oak, named after the well-known fiddler.
Narrated by one of Scotlands most famous plant collectors, David Douglas, the video begins in the grounds of Scone Palace where Douglas served his apprenticeship as a gardener. Born in Scone, Douglas is responsible for introducing many plant and tree species including the Douglas fir, Sitka spruce Scotlands most prolific forestry tree and sunflowers.
As it swoops over Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park (Scotlands first) and its iconic tower, the video provides a birds eye view of other historical buildings such as Scone Palace, the former crowning place of Scottish kings; Blair Castle; and the Hermitage. It also passes over the most famous view in Scotland, Queens View. Allegedly a favourite of Queen Victoria, the view is actually named after the wife of Robert the Bruce.
In addition to the famous names already mentioned, Perthshire Big Tree Country played host to Robert Rabbie Burns on his tour of the Highlands. The Birks of Aberfeldy takes its name from a song penned by Scotlands national bard. Rabbie is also believed to be responsible encouraging the then Duke of Atholl for the planting of the area around the Falls of Bruar following a petition to the duke in one of his poems.
But it isnt all about the trees. The River Tay runs through Big Tree Country, providing fantastic salmon fishing opportunities and a playground for the more adventurous white water rafters or canoeists. Equally the forests offer great mountain and trail biking runs and tracks suitable for all levels of walking criss cross many of the woodland sites and hills.
Finally, a host of wildlife calls Perthshire Big Tree Country home. Peregrine falcons, buzzards, kestrels and ospreys soar through the sky. During the autumn the roar of red deer stags can be heard during rutting season and roe deer are often spotted dashing through the woods. Red squirrels are shyer residents but are easy to see in Cluny House Gardens and occasionally rarer species such as black grouse and capercaillie are spotted.
The video was produced by Speakeasy - for Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust
Turlem Hill, Crieff, Scotland
View from top of Turlem Hill (394m I think) near Crieff. It's a fairly easy walk taking less than an hour to the top. From top you can see Comrie, Crieff, Muthill, T in the Park location at Strathallan, Drummond Castle and beyond. There's also great views to Ben Chonzie and Glen Lednock. There were a lot of black flies that do make an appearance in a couple of frames!
Spring Drive To Glenturret Whisky Distillery Crieff Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of a mist Spring road trip drive on the narrow road from Fowlis Wester, then West on the A85 road through Gilmerton and Crieff to The Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Whisky distillery in Perthshire. The distillery was officially established in 1775, but the distillery had previously been under the control of illicit distillers, who sought to avoid paying taxes to England, since 1717. This early history has led to claims that Glenturret is the oldest distillery in Scotland. The distillery was originally known as “ Hosh ” and was originally owned by the Drummond family. It was taken over by John McCallum in 1845 till 1875 when Thomas Stewart took it over and renamed it Glenturret in its centenary year. The First World War saw the closure of the distillery, but following the war it reopened again under the Mitchell Brothers until 1921 when the great depression and prohibition in America saw it closed again. The buildings during this period were kept as storage by the Murrays of Ochtertyre. It did not reopen again to production till 1957 when it was revitalised by James Fairlie. Fairlie was a whisky enthusiast and his intention was to create a malt whisky created in traditional fashion and to preserve the craft of distilling. The distillery was bought by Cointreau in 1981 and from there passed to Highland Distillers in 1990.
Man From Crieff Singing For Scottish Independence Perth Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of a man from Crieff singing for Scottish Independence in the city centre on visit to Perth, Perthshire
Spring Drive From Dunkeld To Blair Athol Distillery Pitlochry Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of a Spring Drive from Dunkeld North on the A9 road to visit the Blair Athol Whisky Distillery in Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire. Blair Athol Distillery distills Blair Athol single malt whisky. It is used in Bell's whisky. The distillery was founded in 1798 by John Steward and Robert Robertson, originally named Aldour, after the Allt Dour burn the distillery draws it water from, but closed soon after opening. The distillery opened again and changed ownership to John Robertson in 1825. The distillery closed down in 1932. The mothballed distillery was bought by Arthur Bell and Sons, but didn't open again until it was rebuilt in 1949.
April Drive To Tullibardine Whisky Distillery Blackford Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland April video of a drive West on the A9 road to Tullibardine Whisky Distillery on ancestry visit to Blackford, Perthshire. This Scottish distillery has been in operation since 1949, producing a single malt whisky. The whisky distillery is located in Blackford, close to the Ochil Hills and the Danny Burn, their main water source. The distillery produces several types of single malt whisky, including Aged Oak Edition Single Malt Whisky and Sherry Finish Malt Whisky, and related liqueurs
Sunny Winter Drive To Tullibardine Whisky Distillery Blackford Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of a sunny Winter road trip drive East on the A9 road to Tullibardine Whisky Distillery on ancestry visit to Blackford, Perthshire. This Scottish distillery has been in operation since 1949, producing a single malt whisky. The whisky distillery is located in Blackford, close to the Ochil Hills and the Danny Burn, their main water source. The distillery produces several types of single malt whisky, including Aged Oak Edition Single Malt Whisky and Sherry Finish Malt Whisky, and related liqueurs
A whisky for William and Kate - the Royals are given a taste of Scotland on a tour of Perth
It was one a series of engagements in an area with a special connection to the royal couple.
Summer Drive To Glenturret Whisky Distillery Crieff Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of a Summer drive West on the A85 road through Crieff to The Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Whisky distillery in Perthshire. The distillery was officially established in 1775, but the distillery had previously been under the control of illicit distillers, who sought to avoid paying taxes to England, since 1717. This early history has led to claims that Glenturret is the oldest distillery in Scotland. The distillery was originally known as “ Hosh ” and was originally owned by the Drummond family. It was taken over by John McCallum in 1845 till 1875 when Thomas Stewart took it over and renamed it Glenturret in its centenary year. The First World War saw the closure of the distillery, but following the war it reopened again under the Mitchell Brothers until 1921 when the great depression and prohibition in America saw it closed again. The buildings during this period were kept as storage by the Murrays of Ochtertyre. It did not reopen again to production till 1957 when it was revitalised by James Fairlie. Fairlie was a whisky enthusiast and his intention was to create a malt whisky created in traditional fashion and to preserve the craft of distilling. The distillery was bought by Cointreau in 1981 and from there passed to Highland Distillers in 1990.
Crieff, Laggan Hill
Laggan Hill is part of the Crieff Waymarked walks network. Crieff is the main town of Strathearn lying on the southern edge of the Scottish Highlands. It has been a holiday town since Victorian times and is the second largest town in Perthshire. Once and ancient cattle market and Scottish 'frontier town' where Highlanders would come for the great cattle trysts. Cattle were driven from all over the North of Scotland to be sold to lowland buyers. Powerful local families fought each other. In 1511 in the old church of Monzievaird just west of the town, many Murrays along with their families were burnt when Drummonds and Campbells set the building alight. In 1716 Jacobites burnt the town on their way back from the battle of Sheriffmuir.
Kate Middleton Crieff visit
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit whisky distillery; Prince Harry at farm show
DUKE AND DUCHESS VISIT WHISKY DISTILLERY IN SCOTLAND
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Thursday (29MAY14) visited the Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff in Scotland.
The visit was part of a series of engagements the royal couple has in this area, which has a special connection to them.
The royal couple is also known in Scotland as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn.
They were greeted by crowds of hundreds of excited locals, including many schoolchildren, who waved Saltires and Union flags.
The royals also had a chance to learn more about Scotland's national drink, whisky, during their visit at the Glenturret distillery, just outside Crieff.
Also on Thursday, Prince Harry praised the people of Suffolk for putting up with his day and night Apache helicopter flights as he visited the county's agricultural show.
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Towser Cat The Famous Grouse Experience Glenturret Whisky Distillery Crieff Perthshire Scotland
Old Tour Scotland video of the Towser The Cat statue at Glenturret Whisky Distillery on visit to Crieff, Perthshire.
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Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, crystal shop,
A marvelous shop selling crystals, geodes, books, joss sticks, pendulums, fossils
William and Kate visit whisky distillery
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had a chance to learn more about Scotland's national drink, whisky, when they visited the Glenturret distillery on Thursday. #LocalHeroes