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Culloden - Only The Innocent Suffer
The Battle of Culloden, 16th April 1746
To tell the tale of Culloden is extremely important and for me a huge pressure to not let the men down who were there. I'm not saying that I know everything about the politics of the battle and nobody ever will, but when I research history I can only put myself in my ancestors shoes. These men who gave their lives were innocent men and boys whose lives were meaningless to the powers that be and those that survived would never live in peace again. I also never mentioned the brutality of the aftermath of Culloden but I guess that all deserves a video of its own.
I hope to see many of you at the memorial next year!
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The Last Clan Battle - The Battle of Mulroy
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The Battle of Mulroy is seen by some as the last clan battle of Scotland, but in fact the Mackintoshes were supported by the government. The opposition was the Macdonalds of Keppoch over disputed land. Whether you regard this as the finale to the clan battles or not, it's an incredible tale of how life was for the Highlanders. If you fancy supporting my work: www.buymeacoffee.com/ArranofAlba Mu...
Spring Sunset over the Kessock Bridge! (My Garden)
Просмотров 3442 года назад
Sometimes she comes up and sometimes she goes down!
The Kingdom of the Fairies - Glenmore
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 года назад
The Fairy lore of Scotland is quite endless, quite literally every area of the country has tales of the sìth/sìdh or the fairy folk! If you don't believe me, I challenge you to have a look into your local tales and I'm pretty sure they'll come up at some point. Glenmore is quite an incredible place to visit if you love nature and the magic that she offers. Just remember to respect their Kingdom...
Castle Tioram - Clanranald The Brave
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Castle Tioram, (meaning "dry castle)" sits upon a tidal island on Loch Moidart. Once the seat of the Clan Macdonald of Clanranald, Castle Tioram truly is a masterpiece of the Scottish castle builders! Today we attempt what no one has done in 10 years since the current owners locked the castle gates! If you fancy supporting my work: www.buymeacoffee.com/ArranofAlba Musical Legend: Don't forget t...
A Place To Tell A Tale - Torridon - Am Ploc
Просмотров 7342 года назад
Scotland is a country rich in folklore, tales of the Giants, Fairies, Witches, Elves and so many other fascinating beings. Am Ploc in Torridon is the most perfect of all locations to tell such tales which were told by our ancestors. I'm very sorry if this video is not smooth, I've been trying for hours to try and get it perfect but I think my camcorder really didn't appreciate the rain and wind...
The Auld Defence of Loch Broom
Просмотров 4612 года назад
I like Brochs, Duns and old hillforts! I really am attracted to them like a moth to a flame! So sometimes you guys are gonna be offered the chance to come along and see these ancient sites, well complete ruins that are not exactly tourist attractions! These two wee beauties are situated on the southside of Loch Broom in the West Highlands! Dun An Ruigh Ruadh (Rhiroy) and Dun Lagaidh, the later ...
The Underworld Of Culsh Earth House
Просмотров 6012 года назад
Culsh Earth House is a fantastic example of an underground chamber or souterrain which many believe were used as storage for the grains and goods of the ancient people. For me i think these chambers were used as a way to connect with the ancestors and the underworld. I hope you enjoy this wee video If you fancy supporting my work: www.buymeacoffee.com/ArranofAlba Musical Legend: Don't forget to...
Cave to the underworld can't be entered - Dropping Cave Cromarty
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The Dropping Cave at Cromarty on the Black isle has far too many tales to tell. But can it be entered by a full grown man? Well you kinda see that it's pretty hard in this video! I'm already planning a trip back in the near future so don't miss out! If you fancy supporting my work: www.buymeacoffee.com/ArranofAlba Musical Legend: Ma good friend the Menace at MSR Don't forget to support ruclips....
Inveravon Pictish Stones
Просмотров 6282 года назад
On todays wee trip I went to check out the Pictish symbol stones in the small church in Inveravon. On the way I stopped off to show you guys the should be world famous Suenos Stone, a local said it was pronounced sweeno so I'll go with that! I have plans to show Suenos stone in another future video so this is just a short intro. The Inveravon Pictish stones are breathtaking to think that they w...
St Gilbert - The Dragon Slaying Bishop
Просмотров 5022 года назад
St Gilbert was the Bishop of Caithness in the 1200s and he left an incredible legacy, as a master builder and probably a mason he was able to construct cathedrals/churches, palaces and castles all over the area. Today I go to check out Skelbo Castle and the Dornoch Cathedral which is the second smallest Cathedral in Scotland. Although he has clearly had a massive influence in the town nothing c...
The Pirates Graveyard - Cromarty
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On the coast of the Black Isle sits a beautiful wee town called Cromarty. Cromarty is a really incredible steeped in history! Today i went exploring St Regulus Graveyard which is also known locally as the Pirates Graveyard! Cromarty House is across the street from the graveyard and houses an incredible tunnel which I'm pretty certain outdates the current house! If you fancy supporting my work: ...
The Winter Solstice - Clava Cairns
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The Winter Solstice is truly part of natures magic. The Sun has now made its furthest South position and begins its journey back to the Summer Sun! Our ancient ancestors created monuments all over the country to celerate this remarkable time of year, the Clava Cairns are some of the most spectacular examples of these ancient structures. Dating back 4000 years! I hope you enjoy my video! Musical...
Disarming The Brave - Ruthven Barracks & The 1716 Disarming Act
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Disarming The Brave - Ruthven Barracks & The 1716 Disarming Act
Camping In The Bone Caves - Inchnadamph North West Highlands
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Camping In The Bone Caves - Inchnadamph North West Highlands
Munlochy Clootie Well - When Cultures Collide
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Munlochy Clootie Well - When Cultures Collide
A Wee Man-Made Broch - Ousdale Broch
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A Wee Man-Made Broch - Ousdale Broch
Scotlands Deepest Gorge - Corrieshalloch
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Scotlands Deepest Gorge - Corrieshalloch
Corrimony Cairn - The Ancient Lunar Calendar
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Corrimony Cairn - The Ancient Lunar Calendar
The Haunted Tower of Rait Castle
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The Haunted Tower of Rait Castle
The Granny Trees of Glen Affric
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The Granny Trees of Glen Affric
An Epic Scottish Castle - Fionn Leitir Castle
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An Epic Scottish Castle - Fionn Leitir Castle
Cave of the Dead - Sculptors Cave
Просмотров 9653 года назад
Cave of the Dead - Sculptors Cave
Slioch - The Mighty Mountain
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Slioch - The Mighty Mountain
The Oak & The Druid
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The Oak & The Druid
The Giants Broch of Glenelg
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The Giants Broch of Glenelg
Christian Authority - The Knights of St John in Scotland
Просмотров 7733 года назад
Christian Authority - The Knights of St John in Scotland
Historic Scotland Doesn't Care - Leckie Broch
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Historic Scotland Doesn't Care - Leckie Broch
The Great Stone Circles of Perthshire
Просмотров 7013 года назад
The Great Stone Circles of Perthshire
The Birks - Natural Waterfall Park in Perthshire
Просмотров 4823 года назад
The Birks - Natural Waterfall Park in Perthshire

Комментарии

  • @donhathaway3234
    @donhathaway3234 14 часов назад

    Visited there 8 years ago when I was a young man of 63. Amazing to know that you are stepping in the footsteps of our ancestors! To touch a stone almost 1,000 years old lain by a cousin, uncle or even a grandfather! Thanks for bringing that feeling back to an old man from America!❤️

  • @molecatcher3383
    @molecatcher3383 6 дней назад

    I have been there and there is an old smell from all of the rotting cloots.

  • @ButterflyHummingbird
    @ButterflyHummingbird 14 дней назад

    Grandfather Oak is my birth tree according to the Celtic tree calendar. Thank you for sharing such a sacred experience with us. Great camera 🎥 moves, too. It achieved its intention with me, feeling as though I was passing thru a portal 🏵️💫. Blessed be! 🎉🥳🎊🍀💥🙏

  • @urgumskurgum7570
    @urgumskurgum7570 15 дней назад

    None of these wall carvings are ancient.

  • @stormfallen323
    @stormfallen323 25 дней назад

    Thanks for this Arran. Appreciate it lad. I'm on a mission to find out the medicine of the Yew. You've pointed to it in this video. I've sat with the Brazilian medicines a few times, but I feel more drawn to work with the Gaelic plant teachers. I know there's more than just mushrooms to sit with.🤔 From what I can tell, my name means small Yew in old Irish.

  • @Hanmablood
    @Hanmablood Месяц назад

    Its funny how this guy is trying to sound tough .... .. he'll be easy prey for 3 finger

  • @Weasel-vp8zk
    @Weasel-vp8zk Месяц назад

    I wouldn’t call the Jacobite clansmen innocent…. they mercilessly slaughtered retreating and surrendering government soldiers at multiple battles, like at Prestonpans in 1745. They caused a huge amount of unrest and strife in their unjust attempt to put a Catholic on the throne of an overwhelmingly Protestant kingdom. Of course, the women and children who suffered because of the reprisals were innocent. However, in the 18th century, brutality was common.

  • @xtramail4909
    @xtramail4909 Месяц назад

    The Celtic cross is actually pre-Christian

    • @urgumskurgum7570
      @urgumskurgum7570 15 дней назад

      None of the wall carvings are ancient. All are fairly recently carved.

    • @xtramail4909
      @xtramail4909 15 дней назад

      @@urgumskurgum7570 what is your proof? The face carving to me looks slightly worn down. But I wasn’t talking about the carvings. I am talking about how the Celtic cross isn’t Christian originally, it represented the solar cycle first.

  • @pauljames9711
    @pauljames9711 Месяц назад

    Great work. Thanks

  • @Lava-nu3bd
    @Lava-nu3bd 2 месяца назад

    You should camp there overnight

  • @McConnachy
    @McConnachy 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for the video. Am away to climb Slioch soon. Interesting with the goats, in Gaelic Gobhar, or Gaibhre (in the south and eastern Highlands). There are a lot of place names in the mountains with Gobhar in the title, indicating goats were very common in Scotland. I wonder if this is a wild goat herd left over after the clearances?

  • @ioio-n7o
    @ioio-n7o 2 месяца назад

    I am sorry, but I think that political maneuvering has always been a part of Roman history. Agricola, for example, was recalled by Emperor Domitian because his successes in Britain (including Caledonia) outshone the emperor’s own modest victories. Similarly, Germanicus faced political setbacks despite his triumphs against the Germanic tribes in revenge for Teutoburg. The Romans were a clever and pragmatic civilization, prioritizing stability and economic flow over expanding into territories like Caledonia, which they deemed strategically unimportant. Tacitus may have portrayed their actions in Britain with epic flair, but it’s clear that the Romans focused on showcasing their supremacy effectively. Ultimately, they fortified their position with a wall, acknowledging that some regions were not worth the resources. Even today, southern Britain (London...)remains more developed, reflecting these historical choices. While nationalistic sentiments endure, history reveals the Romans' calculated decisions regarding their empire's boundaries.

  • @adriansmith6993
    @adriansmith6993 2 месяца назад

    Respect to Clanranald! It is a really special place. Love the music you chose ❤

  • @sb6370
    @sb6370 2 месяца назад

    Imagine an existence without the need for any god/s embracing an even older belief in animism…the very root of all religions! #AgnosticAnimist

  • @giuseppersa2391
    @giuseppersa2391 2 месяца назад

    The Goddesses and Gods of old survive and thrive. 2024 🌹😎🇿🇦✌️

  • @alexmontrose8971
    @alexmontrose8971 3 месяца назад

    what a lot of pish.

  • @red88ization
    @red88ization 3 месяца назад

    welsh history

  • @junfa8686
    @junfa8686 3 месяца назад

    He's not wrong, when you learn the history, it changes things.

  • @folksurvival
    @folksurvival 3 месяца назад

    You ok?

  • @bennuttall1589
    @bennuttall1589 3 месяца назад

    Gaelic is Q celtic welsh/ old byrthonic is P celtic i thought. Good poem im reading now. (a brigante)

  • @carolmalcolm8205
    @carolmalcolm8205 3 месяца назад

    Love these videos of our ancestors castle and caves

  • @Michael-fl1tm
    @Michael-fl1tm 4 месяца назад

    This would have been a great video if that guy wasn't such a dork

    • @ArranOfAlba
      @ArranOfAlba 3 месяца назад

      Imagine the man who wrote this comment! Some Gent sorry Wank 😆

    • @Michael-fl1tm
      @Michael-fl1tm 3 месяца назад

      @@ArranOfAlba your mama

    • @ArranOfAlba
      @ArranOfAlba 3 месяца назад

      Imagine you met me in the glens lad! Fucking skitting doon yer leg ya dirty wee sasanach prick. Send me your info if you wanna go! 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @user-jb6vk6xq8c
    @user-jb6vk6xq8c 4 месяца назад

    Need to talk

  • @user-jb6vk6xq8c
    @user-jb6vk6xq8c 4 месяца назад

    You're my future 😮

  • @user-jb6vk6xq8c
    @user-jb6vk6xq8c 4 месяца назад

    Hey love your guts! But I'm off to find it soon

  • @biggernumber1
    @biggernumber1 4 месяца назад

    Didn't John St. John, Grand Prior of the order of St. John fall at Flodden fighting for the Scots?

  • @SpencerSmith-hj1km
    @SpencerSmith-hj1km 4 месяца назад

    Someone please tell me how to learn about druids and becoming one without having to shell out money, as I'm very suspicious of that.

    • @KateEileen
      @KateEileen 2 месяца назад

      (1) Find a Grove that doesn’t require membership in a formal Order. (2) Hang out with them.

  • @blobrana8515
    @blobrana8515 4 месяца назад

    The two main contenders for the site of the battle are Dunning near Perth, and Bennachie inland from Aberdeen.

  • @mariecampbell8118
    @mariecampbell8118 5 месяцев назад

    I lived in Temple for many years. The skull and crossbones, along with the "egg timer" signifies the passage of time, as does the winged figurehead on some headstones. The village only became known as Temple in the 1500s. Prior to this its name was Baile nan Trodach which translates from Scots Gaelic as Town of the Warriors. A set square and compass engraved on headstones denoted a mason. There is a similar carving above the front door of the old schoolhouse.

  • @wmr9019
    @wmr9019 5 месяцев назад

    AHH , The Bruce ❤ my 22nd maternal GGF ❤❤❤

  • @BrandonRoss
    @BrandonRoss 5 месяцев назад

    I will be traveling to Inverness in September and I’m most excited to be in the wilderness. I’m obsessed with the Picts and I will be in awe when I finally see the stones in person.

  • @tonydee9850
    @tonydee9850 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome buildings,history teacher was telling porkies me thinks.😮 subbed.

  • @paulgunn2677
    @paulgunn2677 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing you should have a look at sinclair and girnigoe castle in caithness

  • @lianeheffernan8474
    @lianeheffernan8474 5 месяцев назад

    Love your channel keep making videos For scotland ❤ also love the kilt.

  • @user-hj4lv1jf9p
    @user-hj4lv1jf9p 5 месяцев назад

    My GGG uncle, John Craig is in the aulk kirk churchyard!

  • @kristyperez621
    @kristyperez621 5 месяцев назад

    If I'd caught ya live id've never shut up!!!

  • @kristyperez621
    @kristyperez621 5 месяцев назад

    👍👍👍

  • @kristyperez621
    @kristyperez621 5 месяцев назад

    Lovin the music!!!!!!👍👍👍

  • @kristyperez621
    @kristyperez621 5 месяцев назад

    An old Roman bath house? Thats what I think

  • @kristyperez621
    @kristyperez621 5 месяцев назад

    I'm wondering if you ever experienced anything paranormal doing any of your videos???

  • @kristyperez621
    @kristyperez621 5 месяцев назад

    Maiden name is Galloway!!!

  • @kristyperez621
    @kristyperez621 5 месяцев назад

    I think alot about mine too!!! Makiden name

  • @kristyperez621
    @kristyperez621 5 месяцев назад

    I would love to experience what I know you are!!! 👍👍👍

  • @catherinetaylor982
    @catherinetaylor982 5 месяцев назад

    We have just completed this walk today. We walked the wrong way and had to go back again so took us more than 3 hours. River was full and turbulent. We enjoyed seeing the broch very much.

  • @user-ru3ql6ji4p
    @user-ru3ql6ji4p 5 месяцев назад

    What an amazing place...

  • @stevezodiac491
    @stevezodiac491 5 месяцев назад

    If you are Scottish and you won't obey the rules, where do you get the temerity to demand that tourists do, but like my Scottish wife, you must be entitled and special ?

  • @MrSPECTRUM7
    @MrSPECTRUM7 6 месяцев назад

    It was The Red Comyn & Simon Fraser who led the Scots at The Battle of Roslin 24th February 1303. Wallace had lost the leadership of The Scottish army after The Battle of Falkirk 1298 & Bruce was not at this battle please get your facts right. You present very well too bad there are so many historical errors.

  • @viclightning173
    @viclightning173 6 месяцев назад

    Just found this channel, love your content man! I see it's been a year since your last post, I hope you are not done. Thanks for what you have given us either way 👍👍👍

  • @davidmuir6849
    @davidmuir6849 6 месяцев назад

    Brilliant I’ve been there in the 80s but to be honest I didn’t get the full story . Your portrayal of what happened is down to earth and easy to understand . Thanks you’ve done a great job Cheers Dave fi Cupar

  • @davidmuir6849
    @davidmuir6849 6 месяцев назад

    Great clip ,didn’t know it existed Thanks for sharing ,I’ll be up to record with my drone Cheers Dave from Cupar