The Best Castle in Scotland
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- Which is the best castle in Scotland? Scottish history tour guide Bruce Fummey takes you on a Scottish castle tour to give an insight into what makes Stirling Castle special for a day out in Scotland.
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Scotland History Tours is here for people who want to learn about Scottish history and get ideas for Scottish history tours. I try to make videos which tell you tales from Scotland's past and give you information about key dates in Scottish history and historical places to visit in Scotland. Not all videos are tales from Scotland's history, some of them are about men from Scotland's past or women from Scotland's past. Basically the people who made Scotland. From April 2020 onward I've tried to give ideas for historic days out in Scotland. Essentially these are days out in Scotland for adults who are interested in historical places to visit in Scotland.
As a Scottish history tour guide people ask: Help me plan a Scottish holiday, or help me plan a Scottish vacation if your from the US. So I've tried to give a bit of history, but some places of interest in Scotland as well.
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I'm about 20 mins away from the castle, me and my pals would drink in the graveyard and on the walls of said castle, even the drunken youth are usually respectful to it.
Growing up in Bannockburn, we learn a lot about our history at a very young age, the way you capitulate the kings and queens of our past is exactly the way we should have been taught at school....ya know...not boring.
Anyways, thanks for the content Bruce.
Do you have anything on John Blair
Turn or burn, naw yer awryt Mary we will burn
Please read my comment about the Isle of mull, I'd love to know what you think?
Sorry
I often wonder if the people wandering in the background realize they’re extras in one of the best RUclips channels around
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Watching BBC 2 last week I wondered if people realised they were watching one of the best RUclipsrs around!!
I watch Scotland History Tours while I relax and have a smoke. One of the best ways to unwind after a hectic day at work.
as a relatively proud Stirlinger ive long maintained that we had the best castle. Glad to see it get the recognition !
I agree, Dean. We do have a great castle.
@@jackdubz4247 Indeed we do!
@@Strength-in-Union Yep, THG. I was up there this afternoon. It was bloody roasting but I enjoyed the view.
@@jackdubz4247 LONG LIVE DUNSCAITH!!
He's got an incredible RUclips channel, give this man his own TV series!! History, especially Scottish history is awesome and this legend packs some good laughs a long the way! Keep it up man 💙🏴
Yes!! Better and more authentic than the stuff Neil Oliver pumps out
I’m standing on a ladder picking our grapes in Croatia as an English/Irish-American ex-pat somewhere in the Adriatic region of Europe listening to every one of your amazing stories, Bruce!
I was born in airthrey castle. Bridge of Allan and somehow I have always had a great love for Stirling castle. It's by far my favourite castle with astoundingly interesting history. Add the romantic bravery of Wallace and Bruce and this whole area of Scotland has a fascinating, hypnotic sense of Drawing you into the past. You can almost imagine hearing the cries of the men, the clashes of weapons , and the hooves of the horses. I just love this area.⚔️⚔️🛡️🛡️🗡️🗡️
Watching from Germany at 2 am drinking a wee dram after spending a great evening catching up with an old friend. Stirling castle is a great place.
You make a strong case for Stirling’s importance. To answer your question about how I watch - Usually at lunch accompanied by a beer or ale.
There's something strangely nostalgic about hearing someone with a Scottish accent using onions as a metaphor for layers.
The moment I saw the outer wall I instantly knew what great site you were at. Great visit. My grandfather also spent several parades there with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Edit: I watch your videos whenever I get the notification and have the time. You do the video's incredibly well. It doesn't have animations or reinactments other documentaries have, but you take time to actually go there in person.
Keep up the good work mate.
my grandfather was also an argyll
Watching from my home in West Texas, waiting to plan my 4th trip to Scotland with my wife. Thanks for the videos.
Love watching your lessons on this incredible country’s history late at night when everything finally quiet.
Thankyou for another great bit of Scotland's incredible history Bruce! Watching in my camper in Sunny Florida! Can't miss these gems no matter where I am😃😃
I drove past the castle about 8 hours ago heading back to Glasgow, stunnin' in the sunshine. Cheers for yet another quality vid Bruce!
Hey bud this is honestly the best channel I've come across on the history of Scotland. Plus I love your ability to put the image of whatever you talk about in clear and clourful description. Plus you don't candy coat anything. This channel is a gem and though I am a American I love history. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏
Hey, thanks so much!
Watching from Florida, while sitting at my desk eating my lunch. Great entertainment, and excellent stories! Makes my retirement all the better.
Don't let it put you off your dinner (sorry lunch)
I’m watching this relaxing on my bed. Remembering back years ago when I was stayed at Airth Castle. Had a crazy late night tour of the Stirling Castle in the dark with my husband and a gentleman from Airth Castle showing us around. My heart ❤️ belongs to Scotland 🏴. Thank you for these outstanding videos.
Hope to go back next year to meet up with two very dear friends that live in the UK.
Honestly I would love to sit down with you and just lesson to the stories and your amazing “ accent” . I’m in love with. Thank you again🙏
When I lived in Stirling, I still remember the stooshie when the Great Hall was painted. I'm Scottish, however, I'm currently living in exile in the middle of Norway. Stirling castle has always been my favourite castle. Many years ago I was there with my mum and dad when we saw the actor Jack Lemon pass us talking to his young (and very bored looking) daughter.. he was telling her to look around, as this castle is a lot older than her country.. Stirling is remarkable, wherever you're walking it feels like you're going uphill.
Lemmon died 22 years ago so it must have been many many years ago
@Sean McVeigh I was being kind to my ancient, decrepit self.😄
@@kennethmacgregor-Gregorach I feel your pain.
@Sean McVeigh Nice to know i'm not alone my friend😄
I generally watch your videos on my morning and/or afternoon break. I always enjoy a good "story".
Awesome, thank you!
Listening to a good speaker and oration of complex scottish history whilst at home working, and then with kids from our little hoose in NW Aberdeenshire in the Cabrach
Watching on my TV in Tucson Arizona- my grandfather was from Glasgow so I like to learn as much about Scotland has possible
Thank you Bruce!
Hello fellow Tucsonion
@@judyspeckin5950 hello!
Howaya from South Wales, UK.
Hello from Brooklyn, NY🙋♀️
I watch in the evenings, after work. Your enetaining yet educational videos never leave me wanting. From "Big Sky Montana" a hearty thank you for what you do.
Wow, thanks!
I love your delivery, it makes me want to live in Scotland. Truely.
As you asked: watching this on a laptop, on a table, at home in Manchester, after a long hard day and with appreciation for the craftsman behind my entertainment.
Cheers fella.
Sitting at home on my lunch break learning Scottish history!
I absolutely love Stirling Castle. I've taken everyone I love to visit this place because it was such an important place when growing up in the area.
Watching from Montreal, Canada... I like History stuff from all around the world
I’m relaxing in my house eating lunch and drinking my tea. I needed to relax soooo, I am watching your video. I LOVE your accent and I am learning something new. I live on Long Island New York USA.
Your channel is so amazing. Thank you for doing this series.
Excellent video as always Bruce! If I ever get my one bucket wish fulfilled I'll visit there for sure! So much cool history! To answer your question, I usually sit down and watch your videos after I get home from work. It's late at night here and watching my favorite story teller is the best way to unwind!
Ah Nancy, you're so kind
I’m watching this to wind down after a long day. I love the history and your story telling skills.
My mother’s line are Armstrongs and my wife comes from MacGregor and Macfarlane stock. We’re watching from near the most eastern point of Australia, connecting to ancestral heritage.
Watching just across the water in Northern Ireland in a small village called Gleno just outside of Larne. Scotland feels like home as it's so similar to here. I tend to watch in the evening when unwinding as I could listen to these videos all day long!
G'Day from Australia. I am learning so much from these videos .I enjoy watching them with my morning coffee.
Been there a few times over the years always stunning when the young actors in costume interact with the tourists on the slope leading up to the castle watching on 50 inch 4k tv and loving it.
Home early and sitting in my kitchen. Another top quality production better than anything I’ve watched on the mainstream. Thank you.
Wow, thanks!
What blew me away was the The Regimental Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Watching from my Bar room, “The Queens Arms” thank you Bruce.
New Zealander currently working in Papua new Guinea. Love your content. As a Sanderson about five generations back my ancestors came from Scotland.
While stuck in lockdown in Melbourne, Australia, I watch these videos over my lunch break while working from home. Stirling Castle has long been on my list of castles to visit, ever since I fought the Battle of Stirling Bridge in Age of Empires 2 as a wee lad.
edit: Spelling cos I'm a numpty
Stirling ma Ozzy brotha
@@markdavis8430 Gah my mistake!
sitting relaxing at home in the historic village/township of Eastriggs and thoroughly enjoying every minute.
Watching from Southern California, at the kitchen table with my morning coffee. I recently found out I’m of Scottish heritage and found your channel which explains the Scottish history I’m learning about and how it relates to me.
thank you again Bruce for another wonderful presentation of Scottish History. I wish that I would have had you for a guide when I was there at Stirling Castle. as it was, I walked around sort of aimlessly from location to location not knowing what I was looking at.
I tend to watch your videos when I'm relaxed and curious about the subject matter of the particular video. your presentations are never boring. thank you for that. you'd make a great History professor.
Most of my childhood was spent in Stirling castle. It truly is a great castle to visit
I watch everyone before sharing them on my history page not to censor but to gain personal knowledge!
@@nollem41 Speak friend and enter.
@@deltanovember1672 aha! Lord of the rings!
@@happybee7725 Yes. Mellon is the Elvish word for friend, as you no doubt know, my friend.
I have lived in Scotland my whole life and I still haven’t visited Stirling Castle yet…
Yay! My home castle. I see the bloody thing every day on my way to work.
that's my favorite Castle, too!! To answer your question, I live in the northeast U.S. and usually watch your videos in the evening as a way to unwind and learn something .... and dream of a return tip to Scotland (have been 5 or 6 times in my life but still so much to see. My Dad was from Paisley so still have a few contacts).
Absolutely LOVED the Rohan golden hall comparison! Brilliant videos! Watched with a coffee in my living room!
I visited Stirling Castle 40 years ago when the great hall was a barracks still. Would love to see the restored version. Next visit.
It's fab
On a rig in the North Sea!. We've actually met before Bruce, back when I was on the Scottish comedy circuit a few years ago, recently came across your videos in my recommendations and I have thoroughly enjoyed them. Keep them coming!
Hey man, now ye telling jokes oot on the rig?
Currently in Lossiemouth enjoying a fantastic view of the Moray Firth and listing to well-told stories of our nation's past
Absolutely wonderful video, as always. I’m late to the party, but I’m sitting in my recliner, watching on my tablet, in southern Arizona, fondly remembering my visit to Stirling. As good as our guide was then, I wish we’d had you as our guide.
Watching on my sofa in Florida between household chores. I was at Stirling Castle several years ago and hope to return. Your tour gave me more info than the tour guide did then.
Get that hoover out! Do you call them hoovers over there?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Vacuum cleaners are rarely called hoovers over here, although I do, at times. Funny that you should mention hoovering as I was debating whether or not I felt energetic enough for that today.
Sitting in my living room at night in my house in Gourock. Choose to watch this over tv , netflix , Amazon prime or any of my favourite starwars stuff on Disney plus. This history lesson is my entertainment tonight. If only my history teacher back in high school could make his history lessons as interesting or fun to listen too.
Stirling Castle is one of my favourite places to visit (I was there last week), so really enjoyed this video. By the way I tend to watch while I'm cooking dinner or cracking on with some work.
Being disabled & basically house bound I watch these vids on my TV in the afternoons. With that said, Thank you for all of your hard work, travel, & very interesting topics & vids. You my good sir are greatly appreciated.
Ah, I'm feeling a bit jaded just now, but reading this first comment in an evening session of responding makes me realise I should get off my backside and keep at it.
I had a feeling you were going to say that. (I’ve visited quite a few castles, from Dunadd to Fort George, and they were all different. But, if I were to rank Scottish castles I’ve visited, Stirling would probably also be my top one.)
I love Edzell castle. Lived there at different times for 7 years while I was in the US Navy.
I lived in Brechin. Probably around the same time. Late 80s
I lived there in 63-65, 74-75 and 80-83.
Good videos I usually watch before work, great way to relax and learn about the best part of the UK. Scotland clearly the better half 😉👍
Stirling Castle has long been on my "go-to" list of places to visit (if I ever get to Scotland), and for some of the same reasons Bruce already listed.
As for where/how I watch these videos, it's usually just at my desktop, often while I'm doing "busy work". However, I also play them on my phone while putting away the dishes, groceries, etc.
Sitting and relaxing with in my own home and getting to know the true real history.
If you're perched on the "throne" long enough to watch these videos, you need a bit more fruit and fiber in your diet! .... Me? I watch while I am procrastinating over a design decision at work . Bruce gives my mind a wonderful diversion! thank you!
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I watch you 3 times a day, every day. You're my go-to historian. Please do more content. We love you in the U.S.!
I watch in the evenings after work and weekends. I feel entertained and educated equally. Love these videos.
Another awesome history lesson from out teacher.
Watched on Patreon, and really liked the "extra" content on Stirling Castle. Both excellent videos.
Watching over my morning coffee in New Zealand. I visited Stirling Castle a couple of years back, amazing place!
Another enjoyable video! I usually watch from my kitchen table whilst having a meal or tea.
Watching near Dublin at my home office desk while I'm doing some data entry.
I really enjoyed visiting that area of Scotland. Robert the Bruce, William Wallace monument.
Hi , Bruce love your videos .I am watching from Kingston,Jamaica.In the 1500s my Erskine ancestor John, was Warden of the Castle and guardian to Mary Queen of Scots son James V1. Keep them coming please.
Stirling Castle is my favourite too. I used to work in Stirling and sometimes walk around the castle in my lunch break. I'm very fond of the slow bus from Stirling to Aloa. Taking in the University campus, The Wallace Monument and the impressive Hillfoots. On the way back the castle keeps popping up to remind us of its presence. The gold wash they used on the restoration of the Great Hall was controversial at the time, imagine what the whole thing would have looked like in gold.
Indeed
A beautiful castle!❤️
In answer to your question to your viewers Bruce, I'm watching this video in my flat in a wee northeast England mining village, a bit half cut (I don't drink much and I'm a bit of a lightweight) sipping on a glass of cider and about to serve up my dinner :-)
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I'm learning so much from this guy!!
I've been all over England & Wales but not yet to Scotland.
I would have been there for a month last summer with my wife but......
Anyway I'm glad I found this because when I do get there next summer (God willing) I'll know so much more about where I am!!
I'm in the Texas Coastal Bend area - Corpus Christi Texas.
Watching on my iPad, on my couch, drinking a cuppa, not only loving the history, the castles but love hearing that gorgeous Scottish accent...I'm an Aussie..
Welcome on board
Any chance on the history of the Scottish breaching the town walls at Newcastle including the battle of Newburn Ford etc? Thanks from a big Geordie fan 👍🏻
Ooh this sounds really interesting.
Noted. I'll need to do a bit of research and will be expecting refreshments when I get there
@@ScotlandHistoryTours you let me know when and where and it’s a deal 👍🏻
I play the videos in the background while I'm working away on the west coast of Canada. I have to admit I often just listen and don't actually watch.
IT's the facial expressions that matter 🤪
I love history. I look forward to your videos and I watch them as a treat to myself shortly after you post them. My Dad was in the Air Force and we lived in Scotland from the time I was 5 til I was 7...I started school at Bruntsfield in Edinburgh and I spent lots of Sunday afternoons at the Princess Street Gardens, I sang God Save the Queen, and the little safety song of "Look right, then left and again to the right and you'll never ever get run over" And my little sister was born in Edinburgh...this was back in 1957. We went swimming at the baths. I was so young when I lived there that I think some of the culture Imprinted in my memory and I have always had an emotional connection to Scotland and a bit to England as I lived there for 4yrs when I was 11-14 I have referred your videos to my younger sister who was born there and she loves you too. Thanks for what you do.
When I see you look round, Bruce, I can't quite figure out where my barrack room was. I was a A&SH NS recruit and lived there 3 months in 1955. I transferred to the Paras and was glad to leave it. I have not been back since.
Wow
you hear of last week's siege to Edinburgh Castle?They cited the Magna Carta LOL
Complete muppets
I was at Stirling Castle recently and there were three police vans expecting a similar thing there, but it was just one guy on a motor bike with saltires flying out the back. Then I passed him on the way north with the flags wrapped up and just a big pole sticking up fae the back o his bike
@@ScotlandHistoryTours you know Halloween is coming up , great excuse to do tam o'shanter
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Watching this evening on the pc, as per usual, with my feet up and a pint. What's the best way to work one's way through your series? In the order you made them? Or is there another way you've mapped out?
Go to the playlists probably. Then they're chunked together by subject. I need to keep them up to date though
Love your videos, very informative and the way you tell the stories keeps it intriguing. I often wonder why at school they were more interested in teaching us shit about the Romans and not our own heritage and what made us who we are today. I'm sitting here watching your video in the living room before I head to bed , that's the norm 👍
Watching from my kitchen table in Canberra, Australia. Certainly, the best castle to visit in Scotland, fantastic location.
In my office as I write Horror novels, deep in the heart of Texas
My favourite so far
@@ScotlandHistoryTours thank you, may want to check out my books its vampires, werewolves, and castles. James D. Lee The Stines.
As always I'm watching from the end of Hadrians Hadrians Wall.
Hadrian's Hadrian's ? So good they names it twice😎
@@ScotlandHistoryTours hahaha! I have no explanation as to how I managed managed that. 😂
That was a big Sinatra hit.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours My mother was born and brought up right beside Hadrian's Wall. She gave me my middle name Adrian. So I guess I'm Hadrian Adrian! 😃
We visited Stirling in February 2016. It was the one day of our two week trip that the weather frowned on us - the rain that day was epic! We still enjoyed the castle, but you definitely had to sprint from building to building and you could only barely see the monument.
It was a bit like that today as well
Watching on my lunch break at my desk in Houston, TX.
Born n bred in The Lang Toon though!
Yay!
I am watching this video on a Tuesday morning in my sitting room as my wife is teaching students in our converted church to make artisan bread, I have just finished some pancakes and coffee made for breakfast. I just love your videos.
I'm from the US and had the good fortune to visit this castle and your country this past July. I got into all the rooms that you showed us from the exterior and I always watch your videos from my easy chair in the living room.
It’s 9 at night, sitting’ wae ma partner, drinkin’ tea and watchin’ this. Jist bliss!
Watching from Connecticut - family in the US via England grandmother from Edinburgh other side Greenock. Old, retired and enjoying lying on the sofa watching. Great channel, rewarding viewing.
I'm delighted
Greetings from Northern California-Manchester United have won & now I am rolling through Scottish history with a dread dude-top cat ruler!!! Cheers&thank you!
Well..I’m watching this video from my bed @2:30am in Baltimore, MD, USA. I try to watch a few of your videos every day Bruce. You tend to grow on people because your style is whimsical, entertaining, and the knowledge and enthusiasm you bring is first rate. I’m also getting closer to the source of the warm feelings I have whenever I hear a Scottish tune, hymn, or read about poor Mary Queen of Scotts.
Jump on board my friend
I watch these videos, whilst completing ‘paperwork’ out of hours in my role as a Community mental health nurse in an early intervention in psychosis service
I need something interesting, funny and compelling to keep up my own morale!
I also find post work or post exercise lying on a sofa is great!
I also like to get my kids watching as people who can tell a story, speak with confidence and humour are excellent role models and examples!
BRUCE ! its Bruce Fraser here in Victoria BC Canada . Because you wanted to know ; I ,am watching this video at home after work on Monday evening . I did some work today at Knox Presbyterian Church ,here in Victoria and I wanted to refresh my memory about their name sake . so when I got home I goggled John Knox and your beautiful mug jumped out o the screen . Thanks for your contributions to keeping our amazing history fresh and entertaining .
Hey Bruce, I'm planning a live show in Victoria in July. I hope you'll come along
Here you go. The listing for the Victoria show is now up. Get your tickets at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stories-of-scotland-tickets-777976928937
I watch sporadically through the day, but my favorite time is bedtime. It's like reading a great book and has the same effect. They soothe the chaos that's my brain while feeding it amazing stories out craves. Thank you, Bruce. Oh, and I live in New Jersey, a stones throw from Philadelphia..
I have just bought my ticket for the 15th September at the MacRoberts. Just hours later this video pops up at the top of youtube. Ive only lived in Stirling over 3 years and so proud to be able to visit the Castle regularly and ways learn new facts.
I am watching on my computer at my home in Pekin, Illinois USA. both my grandparents on my father side of the family were born and raised in Scotland. they came to the USA when they were young but they never forgot where they came from. I was raised with great pride in my Scottish heritage. I have a interest in learning more about Scotland
Watching while we sit in front of our wood stove on a chilly morning along the Bonnechere River in Ontario Canada 🍁. We’ve been to Stirling Castle a few times while visiting my Uncle who lived in Muirhead. 100% Scottish and I Love your stories.
Can't wait till you get your own TV channel mate would be the dream! My favourite time to watch your episodes is when I wake up first thing in with that morning coffee and relaxing and waking up.
i'm watching from Canada. my wife and i visited Stirling on our honeymoon, The history was palpable. ty
Feet up and unwinding in the evening, Whanganui, New Zealand.
Love learning our past and giving a starting point to further reading and learning. Thank you Bruce.
David
Been there. Love New Zealand