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19 The Lord by wisdom
founded the earth; - Proverbs 3:19-20 (ESV) Scottsdale is the largest town in north-east Tasmania, Australia, serving as the administrative and economic centre of the Dorset Council region. Located on the Tasman Highway, it connects Launceston to the east coast and acts as a key service hub for surrounding agricultural areas. The town has a strong historical association with potato and dairy farming, forestry, and poppy cultivation, industries that continue to support its economy. In recent years, Scottsdale has expanded into tourism, with attractions such as Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links and the Bridestowe Lavender Estate farm drawing visitors. It is also home to the Defence Science and Technology Group's nutrition research facility. Scottsdale is part of the federal Division of Bass and the state electoral division of the same name. According to the 2021 Australian census, Scottsdale had a population of 2,408 residents. [PHOTO SOURCE: https://share.google/images/AVjfGdJMhOffyjLak ...... https://www.anabelsofscottsdale.com.au/location] |
Scottsdale is the largest town in north-east Tasmania, Australia, serving as the administrative and economic centre of the Dorset Council region. Located on the Tasman Highway, it connects Launceston to the east coast and acts as a key service hub for surrounding agricultural areas. The town has a strong historical association with potato and dairy farming, forestry, and poppy cultivation, industries that continue to support its economy. In recent years, Scottsdale has expanded into tourism, with attractions such as Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links and the Bridestowe Lavender Estate farm drawing visitors. It is also home to the Defence Science and Technology Group's nutrition research facility. Scottsdale is part of the federal Division of Bass and the state electoral division of the same name. According to the 2021 Australian census, Scottsdale had a population of 2,408 residents.
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Tasmania is already being chosen by mainlanders for its scenic landscape and relaxed lifestyle. (Supplied: Dorset Council) [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-30/tasmania-among-best-places-to-survive-global-collapse/100333892] |
Having been to both Tasmania and Switzerland, I feel that Northern Tasmania reminds me of Schweizer Mittelland also known as the Swiss Plateau, as Tasmania is nicknamed ‘The Switzerland of the South’. As Southern Tasmania, I nicknamed it the Black Forest of Tasmania.
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The McCallums head into town, Scottsdale in their buggy, pulled by one of their horses, Terry. Credit: Meredith O'Shea The family that works together, eats together, and prays together, stays together. – Amish Proverb Meet the McCallums, one of Australia's few Amish families Ever wanted to not just slow down, but jump off the grid? A family leaves behind the trappings of the 21st century to lead a simple, pious life in rural Tasmania. BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-mccallums-one-of-australias-few.html BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-mccallums-and-their-community.html BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-mccallum-family-musical-group.html BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/08/springfield-farm-fresh-produce-mccallum.html |
Scottsdale is also 8km away from Springfield where the Amish-Mennonite family, the McCallums live.
I will post photos of Scottsdale together with parts of Northeast Tasmania and drone videos of Scottsdale Tasmania. I will also post photos of the Schweizer Mittelland.
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"I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." - Psalm 121:1-2 (ESV) Mount Scott the view from the McCallum Farmhouse in Springfield, Tasmania |
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14 You cause the grass to
grow for the livestock - Psalm 104:14-15 (ESV) Blumont Dairy Tasmania [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=350089677409158&set=pcb.350089747409151] |
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O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. – Psalm 104:24 (ESV) There's something
special about capturing the beauty of Tasmania's landscape — in North Scottsdale, TAS. - This Bella Idea [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122239336532186554&set=a.122103929570186554] |
I was driving to North
Scottdale when I stumbled upon these gorgeous horses grazing in the field with
Bass Strait view in the background
Sometimes it's the
unexpected moments that take a great photo 
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19 The Lord by wisdom
founded the earth; - Proverbs 3:19-20 (ESV) Scottsdale Tasmania [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2330988313708267&set=gm.4483868348380348&idorvanity=316929281740963] |
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A view of Mt Barrow from Minstone Road on the outskirts of Scottsdale in North East Tasmania |
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Tasman Highway from Scottsdale [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=832482162213084&set=a.509721251155845] https://www.domain.com.au/news/escape-to-scottsdale-tasmania-891738/ |
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This photo is from a postcard, perhaps 1970s, labelled 'Aerial view of Scottsdale, Tasmania'. We can only assume that Scottsdale is the cluster at the top of the photo. The unflattering postcard description says of Scottsdale 'Largest town in the relatively undeveloped north-east corner of Tasmania'. Today's question is, what is the aspect of this image, what road are we looking down to get to Scottsdale? [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=832482162213084&set=a.509721251155845] https://www.domain.com.au/news/escape-to-scottsdale-tasmania-891738/ |
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Outskirts of Scottsdale, Tasmania |
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Farmland in North East Tasmania [PHOTO SOURCE: https://andygock.com.au/landscapes/photo/NEW-228-tasmanian-farmland/] |
VIDEOS OF SCOTTSDALE TASMANIA:
DISCLAIMER: These videos belong to Jeff Jennings and Matthew Slager and not from me. They both did an excellent job and I recommend you to subscribe to their YouTube channel.
UHD Mt Stronach
Mar 15, 2018
A flight over Mt Stronach near Scottsdale Tasmania. With the recent road upgrade by the Dorset Council it is easy to access the walking track that takes you to the summit cairn on Mt Stronach. Spectacular panoramic views of the countryside and surrounding mountains. On a clear day you can see as far as Flinders Island.
VIDEO SOURCE: https://youtu.be/UtSDfZoly8E?si=Br_hicQunDcYxOrJ
Mini Ellesmere flight 11 04 2023
Apr 15, 2023
I am doing some research on the Village of Ellesmere, the first settlement in what is now Scottsdale. I flew over the Ellesmere location, out to the cemetery and past one of the oldest buildings in the district "Morningside" before returning.
VIDEO SOURCE: https://youtu.be/eIfqwhQeK3Y?si=eInDO7KzF0nEGAzT
Scottsdale 30th October 2024
Nov 3, 2024
Scottsdale always looks it's best during showtime.
VIDEO SOURCE: https://youtu.be/ivaARr21CQE?si=BXD_M_InJ1gooEK2
My New Home - Scottsdale Tasmania
Jul 20, 2024
Just a quick lap of my new home. Music by me.
VIDEO SOURCE: https://youtu.be/JK9grFMwCNU?si=lc2v6Uvph5GOBV1M
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Stechelberg is a small village in Switzerland located at the base of the Schwarzmönch mountain in the Bernese Alps, part of the district of Lauterbrunnen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stechelberg [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=145082858567677&set=gm.1341113869783184&idorvanity=1072392063322034] |
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Lake Lucerne (German: Vierwaldstättersee, literally 'Lake of the four forested settlements' (in English usually translated as forest cantons); French: lac des Quatre-Cantons; Italian: lago dei Quattro Cantoni) is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Lucerne [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=777170702024896&set=a.130520860023220] |
NORTHEAST TASMANIA LINKS:
https://www.domain.com.au/news/escape-to-scottsdale-tasmania-891738/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottsdale,_Tasmania
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorset_Council_(Australia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Plateau
Alpabzug is a traditional Swiss autumn festival where herds of decorated cows are led down from the mountain pastures to the valleys for winter. This event celebrates the end of the summer grazing season and involves a festive parade with the cows adorned in flowers and bells, often accompanied by traditional music, food, and crafts. It is also known as "Alpabfahrt" or "désalpe" and is a significant cultural event in Switzerland.
“Let every nation know... whether it wishes us well or ill... that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” - John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address (20 January 1961).
PA Amish families moving farther west as their populations hit record high
https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/11/pa-amish-families-moving-farther-west.html
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Four Core Values of the Anabaptist: Faith, Family, Community and Simple Living Schwarzwaldhaus Kathi, Todtmoos, Baden-Württemberg, Germany [PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.booking.com/hotel/de/schwarzwaldhaus-marion.de.html] https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2023/04/schwarzwaldhaus-black-forest-house.html |
THE MCCALLUM AMISH-MENNONITE FAMILY LINKS:
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. - J. R. R. Tolkien
The McCallums – One of Australia’s few Amish families
https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-mccallums-one-of-australias-few.html
The Church At Springfield
https://thechurchatspringfield.com.au/
True community arises out of transformation, and only transformation can make real community. – Eberhard Arnold
The McCallums and their community
https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-mccallums-and-their-community.html
“I make music to touch the souls of people as it’s a language we all can speak.” — Andre Rieu
The McCallum Family Musical Group
https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-mccallum-family-musical-group.html
Love Is Work Working together with others is the best way to test our faith, to find out whether or not we are ready to live a life of Christian fellowship. Work is the crucial test of faith because such a life can come into being only where people work for love. Love demands action, and the only really valid action is work. Christian fellowship means fellowship in work. – Eberhard Arnold
Springfield Farm Fresh Produce - McCallum Family
https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/08/springfield-farm-fresh-produce-mccallum.html
“I wish you music to help with the burdens of life, and to help you release your happiness to others.” - Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Tuner Compass
From an Amish family in Tasmania, to a Chinese Australian widow in Darwin, piano tuner Martin Tucker encounters people across Australia. Through his craft the audience is introduced to a network of community, soul connection and listening, bound together by the vanishing skill of a piano tuner committed to his calling.
(ABC, Compass, 2021)
See 4:22 to 8:25 of video for the McCallum Amish Mennonite Family
BLOG:
https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-mccallums-one-of-australias-few.html
BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-mccallums-and-their-community.html
BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-mccallum-family-musical-group.html
BLOG: https://blackforestproject421.blogspot.com/2025/08/springfield-farm-fresh-produce-mccallum.html
VIMEO SOURCE: https://vimeo.com/539429269/5a910346a1
RUMBLE VIDEO: https://rumble.com/v705yag-piano-tuner-compass.html
BITCHUTE VIDEO: https://www.bitchute.com/video/iuvkk7OjQpWM
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