Still loving all your videos. I wondered if you'd seen this one. My daughter's Great Grandfather and my beloved ex. Grand father in law was a Braw Lad (I don't know what year unfortunately) and I am sure he must have been in this video somewhere. player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-galashiels-and-braw-lads-gathering-1951-1951-online
Many, many of my ancestors were Scottish border men who were forced into Ulster before coming to America where they changed the world.I'm very, very proud of my bloodlines.
Ulster here myself, Mark's work is so good...my favorite historian. Sister I hear ya and the reason for this republic of America was founded on the backs of those who remembered the declaration of Arobroath in 1320. I hope this freedom our families died for are not in vain. Scot-Irish with pride.
Another great video Mark, thanks! The Battle of Ancrum Moor, 1545 was also where The Kerr's gained their motto, 'Late But in Earnest'. You are a natural commentator and I have recommended your video to some Kerr's.
My name is Scott Douglas and I’m 55 years old. I only heard of the Good James Douglas from my grandfather. Never in any history books. I’m glad are people like yourself put the history out there. Thanks again
Me , a Gordon , mine are from aberdeenshire. But I have a deep interest in scotland and its history. My Great grandFather and GrandFather both came from there , and I know lots of feuding went on but many battles fighting the Romans and English. Great video !
Slowly but surely I'm getting through your videos i must say that was loaded with emotion Our language washed away by a southern reign our lands baught and sold through greed and gain You hit the nail on the head we are not told , taught about anything really monolithic Neolithic Wallace Robert De Bruce Victorian world war 1 and 2 is essentially the entire school resources I'm going to stop my self short as it angers me greatly
I am very appreciative of your explorations Mark. I am reading up on and tracing my ancestors (Clan Armstrong) and find your footage and historical documentation valuable. Thank you!
Your video's are extremely well presented and very interesting. I come from a Border family myself, except from the English side in Northumberland, a small hamlet called Hebron, but I have plenty of Scot's blood, as is the case in the Borders for many people.
Thank you Mark for this little known fact of history. As you say, why could we not commemorate this victory of those brave Bordermen and women at Ancrum Moor against a powerful rampant tyrant.
I've just found you're videos of Borders history and you bring to life a people that aren't talked about in general history , i myself am a Ormiston and my ancestry is from Teviotdale , i recently visited Scotland and i stopped off at Ormiston Mains by the river teviot and looked up from the river at the site of Ormiston Castle which has been raised to the ground, unfortunately couldn't gain access due to electric cattle fence (misspelt Orminston castle of Google maps) such a tranquil place now. I discovered it was attacked by the English twice and was severely damaged in 1544 , the border people's were hardened by the violence brought upon this area and thus became Border reivers as a way of survival , that i have learned in recent months , great to see someone passionate about the history of the border people's who lived here.
Very much enjoy your videos Mark, it's to bad all this history is slipping away. I have recently learned through DNA testing that the Borders is where my family came from.
Sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me.
@Jace Eliseo thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Very True Mark.. Yet what people fail to realise to this day, that people in England and Scotland, particularly on the Borders, were much of the same Ilk, it was their leaders and their ideologies that brought them to fight against each other via the Elite such as Henry VIII etc etc. Have you done perhaps a video on Branxholme Castle and the Hanging Tree etc per chance? My folk stemmed from around those areas.. So it would certainly be of interest. The Bloody Burn, The Bonny Lass o' Branxholme etc. Not to mention Blind Wullie Craw who was considered to be 2nd to Thomas the Rhymer in his psychic abilities.
I have watched 2 of these videos and have enjoyed their dramatic style etc. However, I can’t help feeling they are very much slanted to England (bad) v Scotland (good). I’ve researched the Border Reivers a little bit and it is evident that they were from both sides of the border, both English and Scottish, but both sides never really showed any allegiance to either crown. In fact, they would often form alliances with each other not taking into account what nationality either one was, that wasn’t important to them. What was important was family (sometimes) but even more important land and property. I think some of the American searching for family history should know this. Indeed, Mark even points out that one family, the Kerr family, were more treacherous to Scotland than most and they were technically Scottish. Also, James VI/I was a Scot, a bit of balance maybe needed.
@@anthonyhiggins8604 At least he seems to have some recognition of the actual origins of the Scots (from the Germanic tribes), which is a step in the right direction. I'm far more bothered by Scots' lack of cogent national self-identity (i.e. not supplanted by the Highland Celtic mythos) than I am by a degree of somewhat inevitable hostility towards the English.
Great stuff Mark really enjoyed that. so much history in that video and some of the editing was superb. that camera of yours has some zoom as well. keep them coming.
I am not Neil , from Ontario , Great video , glad you are teaching this history so we can know and remember them with honour , and understand what our ancestors where faced with , and why they moved . On RUclips Tony Robinson published a video indicating that King Henry VII ancestor Edward IV was illegitimate making King Henry VII illegitimate , if only they followed the laws of inheritance then many lives would likely not have been lost . Your videos are well done , thank you
Dude I was brought up that big things can come out from small packages , again you never fail to surprise and the wonder you give , I hope you get a medal or award for your passions in remembering and showing us folk not to forget and to bring strength from history, after it all , it’s what has made us alllll whomever we are , fella really I hope you are recognised by our peers for tha sheer leg work you have put in over the years , not for money or fame , jus simply for tha love and passions of what’s made us all and documenting for our future generations to hopefully have even a little of your pride and see those sights in person , I jus not ever had tha finances to travel up there to tha heartlands , it’s in me though after all my names Andrew lol but not that twit at tha house of York thank tha gods , nor a Patron , never tha less a lover of history and knowledge as daft as I am I’m still loving being educated , jus simply great content again from you and wonders never cease
It amazes me how much the Scottish borders looks like where my ancestors settled in North America. I once fell asleep on a bus between Edinburgh and Peebles. I awoke suddenly and thought I was at an intersection on the road between West Liberty, West Virginia and West Alexander, PA. The topography and even the trees looked familiar.
My family tower of Linton, Roxburghshire was destroyed in 1544 during the "Rough Wooing". Our family were "planted" in Ulster in later years. But we were borderers from around 1170. Then also gained land in Lanarkshire (Carnwath, Quothquan, Newbigging etc.).
rita rae yeah I do basically even though when England and Scotland unified most border clans were deported to Ulster, our family was deported to Yorkshire, and we’ve lived here ever since.
You do some great work Mark.....if you have paetreon or other ways to collect funds I would love to help with your research and history of this beautiful country.
@@MarkNicol123 absolutely let me know, and no need to thank me. You deserve the thanks for stringing up the boots and seeking it out. Much respect to you.
Lest we forget oor kinsman o the Borders (or the other 150 million victims o Westminster),November(samhain) the spirits of yesterday are with us forever!
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Thank you again for yet another history lesson we were never taught in Scottish schools!
Barbara Clark thanks again for watching Barbara!!
Still loving all your videos. I wondered if you'd seen this one. My daughter's Great Grandfather and my beloved ex. Grand father in law was a Braw Lad (I don't know what year unfortunately) and I am sure he must have been in this video somewhere. player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-galashiels-and-braw-lads-gathering-1951-1951-online
Many, many of my ancestors were Scottish border men who were forced into Ulster before coming to America where they changed the world.I'm very, very proud of my bloodlines.
Ulster here myself, Mark's work is so good...my favorite historian. Sister I hear ya and the reason for this republic of America was founded on the backs of those who remembered the declaration of Arobroath in 1320. I hope this freedom our families died for are not in vain. Scot-Irish with pride.
@@silassilas1578 Wouldnae really matter, Lowlands folk and English are almost indistinguishable anyway.
Another great video Mark, thanks! The Battle of Ancrum Moor, 1545 was also where The Kerr's gained their motto, 'Late But in Earnest'. You are a natural commentator and I have recommended your video to some Kerr's.
Robert Kerr thanks Robert!!
This is another forgotten piece of history that I feel needs brought to life!!
My name is Scott Douglas and I’m 55 years old. I only heard of the Good James Douglas from my grandfather. Never in any history books. I’m glad are people like yourself put the history out there. Thanks again
Me , a Gordon , mine are from aberdeenshire.
But I have a deep interest in scotland and its history.
My Great grandFather and GrandFather both came from there , and
I know lots of feuding went on but many battles fighting the Romans and English.
Great video !
Slowly but surely I'm getting through your videos i must say that was loaded with emotion
Our language washed away by a southern reign our lands baught and sold through greed and gain
You hit the nail on the head we are not told , taught about anything really monolithic Neolithic Wallace Robert De Bruce Victorian world war 1 and 2 is essentially the entire school resources I'm going to stop my self short as it angers me greatly
Colin Hart not only should the kids know this stuff, but they might also be interested not like current history curriculum.
I am very appreciative of your explorations Mark. I am reading up on and tracing my ancestors (Clan Armstrong) and find your footage and historical documentation valuable. Thank you!
thanks joaqtara, good luck. You should visit the Scottish Borders, Armstrong history is everywhere.
My maiden name is Elliott. Border revier, Elliotts, Armstrongs, Kerrs and I think he said Grimms also.
We are probably related.....Visited Gilnockie and Carlenrig.
An American Armstrong here...how has your clan research progressed? Do you have ties to Ulster? Invictus Maneo!
Another smashing video Mark, loaded with your passion and knowledge of the place.
tracey spark cheers Tracey!!
Thanks so much for this wonderful video, I enjoyed it & learned so much!!!
Betsy MacBrayer thanks Betsy!
Your video's are extremely well presented and very interesting. I come from a Border family myself, except from the English side in Northumberland, a small hamlet called Hebron, but I have plenty of Scot's blood, as is the case in the Borders for many people.
This video is beautifully made i am also from a border clan the taits of pirn who were allied to the kerrs of cessford
Another great history lesson. Thank you Mark.
Another great one Mark, I certainly appreciate all your videos. Thank you, Craig.
Thank you Mark for this little known fact of history. As you say, why could we not commemorate this victory of those brave Bordermen and women at Ancrum Moor against a powerful rampant tyrant.
I've just found you're videos of Borders history and you bring to life a people that aren't talked about in general history , i myself am a Ormiston and my ancestry is from Teviotdale , i recently visited Scotland and i stopped off at Ormiston Mains by the river teviot and looked up from the river at the site of Ormiston Castle which has been raised to the ground, unfortunately couldn't gain access due to electric cattle fence (misspelt Orminston castle of Google maps) such a tranquil place now. I discovered it was attacked by the English twice and was severely damaged in 1544 , the border people's were hardened by the violence brought upon this area and thus became Border reivers as a way of survival , that i have learned in recent months , great to see someone passionate about the history of the border people's who lived here.
Thank you so much.
Very much enjoy your videos Mark, it's to bad all this history is slipping away. I have recently learned through DNA testing that the Borders is where my family came from.
Sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me.
@Cyrus Khalid Instablaster ;)
@Jace Eliseo thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Jace Eliseo It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much, you saved my ass!
@Cyrus Khalid happy to help xD
I’m proud to be descended from these people.
Very True Mark.. Yet what people fail to realise to this day, that people in England and Scotland, particularly on the Borders, were much of the same Ilk, it was their leaders and their ideologies that brought them to fight against each other via the Elite such as Henry VIII etc etc. Have you done perhaps a video on Branxholme Castle and the Hanging Tree etc per chance? My folk stemmed from around those areas.. So it would certainly be of interest. The Bloody Burn, The Bonny Lass o' Branxholme etc. Not to mention Blind Wullie Craw who was considered to be 2nd to Thomas the Rhymer in his psychic abilities.
I have watched 2 of these videos and have enjoyed their dramatic style etc. However, I can’t help feeling they are very much slanted to England (bad) v Scotland (good). I’ve researched the Border Reivers a little bit and it is evident that they were from both sides of the border, both English and Scottish, but both sides never really showed any allegiance to either crown. In fact, they would often form alliances with each other not taking into account what nationality either one was, that wasn’t important to them. What was important was family (sometimes) but even more important land and property. I think some of the American searching for family history should know this. Indeed, Mark even points out that one family, the Kerr family, were more treacherous to Scotland than most and they were technically Scottish. Also, James VI/I was a Scot, a bit of balance maybe needed.
@@anthonyhiggins8604 At least he seems to have some recognition of the actual origins of the Scots (from the Germanic tribes), which is a step in the right direction. I'm far more bothered by Scots' lack of cogent national self-identity (i.e. not supplanted by the Highland Celtic mythos) than I am by a degree of somewhat inevitable hostility towards the English.
Great stuff Mark really enjoyed that. so much history in that video and some of the editing was superb. that camera of yours has some zoom as well. keep them coming.
Cheers Out and About!
Glad you liked the film.
It's a Canon bridge camera with a 65x zoom if you're interested, very easy to get stable too.
Thanks for.that Mark defently one of your best, educational.👍👍👌👌
I am not Neil , from Ontario , Great video , glad you are teaching this history so we can know and remember them with honour , and understand what our ancestors where faced with , and why they moved .
On RUclips Tony Robinson published a video indicating that King Henry VII ancestor Edward IV was illegitimate making King Henry VII illegitimate , if only they followed the laws of inheritance then many lives would likely not have been lost .
Your videos are well done , thank you
Neil S cheers for watching man!!😁
I’ve only just discovered your channel, but I can’t stop watching. I’m just over the border in Cumbria. Keep up the good work, it’s fascinating stuff.
Educational and emotive as usual. Love your style 😡
Thank you!!
Great stuff !
Dude I was brought up that big things can come out from small packages , again you never fail to surprise and the wonder you give , I hope you get a medal or award for your passions in remembering and showing us folk not to forget and to bring strength from history, after it all , it’s what has made us alllll whomever we are , fella really I hope you are recognised by our peers for tha sheer leg work you have put in over the years , not for money or fame , jus simply for tha love and passions of what’s made us all and documenting for our future generations to hopefully have even a little of your pride and see those sights in person , I jus not ever had tha finances to travel up there to tha heartlands , it’s in me though after all my names Andrew lol but not that twit at tha house of York thank tha gods , nor a Patron , never tha less a lover of history and knowledge as daft as I am I’m still loving being educated , jus simply great content again from you and wonders never cease
It amazes me how much the Scottish borders looks like where my ancestors settled in North America. I once fell asleep on a bus between Edinburgh and Peebles. I awoke suddenly and thought I was at an intersection on the road between West Liberty, West Virginia and West Alexander, PA. The topography and even the trees looked familiar.
I would love to see this area in person...maybe if my ship ever comes in...
Harold Kerr II ha ha!
Get over Harold!!
Where do u live?
its very bleak, wild and beautiful ..if you ever get the chance, it will lift your soul .. Hermitage will blow you away..
My family tower of Linton, Roxburghshire was destroyed in 1544 during the "Rough Wooing". Our family were "planted" in Ulster in later years. But we were borderers from around 1170. Then also gained land in Lanarkshire (Carnwath, Quothquan, Newbigging etc.).
Mark is like a primary school kid that found a secret cave or something , the facial expression & tone of voice , first class keep it up Mark 👍.
It's a beautiful site.
A big portion of my ancestors were from Reivers from clan Elliott who got deported to England. I’m very proud of my border ancestry.
I am from clan Elliott and I now live in Australia, emigrated from the NE of England. I would like to know if you have any history of our family clan
rita rae yeah I do basically even though when England and Scotland unified most border clans were deported to Ulster, our family was deported to Yorkshire, and we’ve lived here ever since.
@@arandomyorkshireman9678 well that makes sense as my Grandfather was Irish and he married a Geordie lass which I am and now my daughter is an Aussie.
You do some great work Mark.....if you have paetreon or other ways to collect funds I would love to help with your research and history of this beautiful country.
Argonaut no I don’t have any income from this yet, might look at paetreon.
Where are you based?
@@MarkNicol123 I'm in the States, so this history of my forefathers is appreciated. Your passion is Nobel and worth support.
Thank you very much, appreciate that!
Might try the paetreon thing soon.
@@MarkNicol123 absolutely let me know, and no need to thank me. You deserve the thanks for stringing up the boots and seeking it out. Much respect to you.
Lest we forget oor kinsman o the Borders (or the other
150 million victims o Westminster),November(samhain) the spirits of yesterday are with us forever!
A fascinating history, and personal for me. But the music is distraction.
.. and the women of the Borders..
Clan Johnston ruled these lands end of
I married a Johnston, lovely girl, but Johnston couldn't even pass unless they were told to!
Piss
Get yourself down Glenrath and st gordians chapel. Nice one pal.
Been meaning to get up to that area for a while, a hot-bed of history I believe?
Posting this one...