I read about the Black Dinner a few years ago when reading about my family ancestry… my family was allied to the Douglas clan. Scottish history is amazing! LOL
I used to inspect the gas pipes and meters in the castle. Been in every part of the castle. There's a spiral staircase that leads down to the extinct volcano beneath the castle. On the way down it, you can see the window the Douglas was threw out of. Below this is a wall from the oldest part of the castle. Amazing place to see wish I still done the inspections.
Game of Thrones cant hold a candle to real history! Thank you for a great telling and for the always great scenery! People didn’t mess around with obstacles or problems back then did they… just pull out a dirk or poleax! One of my favorite videos thus far, hope you don’t catch cold!
Thank you Robert! The best history lesson & very well said. Thanks for showing the places & the pictures. Great to see where all this happened. 👍🏼🏴♥️
Another brilliant video! Your delivery is wonderful.👏👏 I love the names: The Black Douglas, Archibald the Grim, James the Gross, King James the Unexpectedly Stabby… 😂😂😂
Dinner parties must have been very exciting in old Scotland! You don't have to pick a favorite but mine is definitely Stirling where I had 2 (not one but 2!) paranormal experiences while staying in nearby B&Bs. They were both a stone's throw from the castle and happened in different years. There are definitely some lively energies still there 400 years later. I can't wait to get back and see if I can have a third one ☺️ Thanks again for the great history lesson.
Dang it. My timing was off! I was just there two weeks ago. It was rainy, cold and windy like a tropical storm, but worth it! The four hour train ride from London was awesome!
a similar episode happened in 1502 in Italy, by Cesare Borgia "il Valentino", son of pope Borgia and brother of Lucrezia Borgia, when he invited two of his frenemies and killed them (Machiavelli wrote " Descrizione del modo tenuto dal Duca Valentino nello ammazzare Vitellozzo Vitelli, Oliverotto da Fermo, il Signor Pagolo e il duca di Gravina Orsini" in 1503 and the VII chapter of "the prince", "Il principe", about this).
Witches are huge fans of snakes! They symbolize wisdom. Plus they are gorgeous and give little kisses. What was a good reign? Good for him? Anthing for the little guy? Blessings!
Great story telling. Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't it Black Douglas who resided at Springwood, just outside Kelso. There is a Mausoleum there. 🙏👍👍👍🙏💛
😂 “Scotch Mist!” I have not heard that saying for years. I got asked “With what? Scotch Mist?” If I asked for something out shopping 😂 Ohhhh castle, Witches stories, classic foreboding weather and atmosphere! This vlog had it all ❤ Oh and FYI, the stories of Witches with long hooked noses and pointy chins, errrm those Jamses had some nose and chin game all of their own! 😮 As for dinner, never overcook the steak 😂
It’s a bit of a mash-up. I’m originally from Galloway, but spent a few years in Glasgow and then moved to Edinburgh 16 years ago. My wife’s from Edinburgh so I’ve probably picked a bit up from her. 😂
@@scotlandunplugged Thank you for answering. I myself am from Aberdeen but with an accent that leans more to Inverness -- my father and my mother from Fitty (Footdee Aberdeen) Scotlands first social housing I believe curtsey of BBC Our Streets documentary. However you certainly have a very pleasing accent.
"The dinner parties can get seriously out of hand." ROFL....
There's no place like Scotland! 💚💛💚💛💚
Partying in Scotland. Come for the life, stay for the afterlife.
Ah well politics and dinner have never gone together.
Excellent history bard, thank you.
Hi Robert. I guess if a dinner invitation came from Edinburgh, I would decline !! Unless of course I was dining with the "Brothers Parker," that is.
I love your way of telling history...
So, then - no dinner with the king...or the "nobles"... or pretty much anyone else with a castle! Great one! Thanks for sharing Scotland with us!
Thankyou
No half 😮 tae hell haeing dinner wae that lot😂 Fantastic video/history Robert ❤
What a cool story. Thanks so much for sharing.
Another success. Love the history.
I read about the Black Dinner a few years ago when reading about my family ancestry… my family was allied to the Douglas clan. Scottish history is amazing! LOL
I used to inspect the gas pipes and meters in the castle. Been in every part of the castle. There's a spiral staircase that leads down to the extinct volcano beneath the castle. On the way down it, you can see the window the Douglas was threw out of. Below this is a wall from the oldest part of the castle. Amazing place to see wish I still done the inspections.
Again, thank you for a bit of our hisory told in an enterta&ing and memorable way
Wow,what a story!Thank you Robert❤🤍💙
Was anything ever dull in Scotland! A good time was had by all! K.
Another great video, this one was really entertaining robert, keep up the amazing work 👊
No Robert... "SCOTTISH" dinner parties can get seriously out of hand! 😮😜 I knew you couldn't stay away from the gore for too long. 😉
😂 and weddings!
Game of Thrones cant hold a candle to real history! Thank you for a great telling and for the always great scenery! People didn’t mess around with obstacles or problems back then did they… just pull out a dirk or poleax! One of my favorite videos thus far, hope you don’t catch cold!
I managed to stay pretty dry. Good raincoat and waterproof boots were a must though 😂
@@scotlandunplugged
Waterproof sun lotion can be a solution too. The rain can bead off then. 😁
HI Robbie
I am so glad this video dropped during breakfast.
Scotland is rich with history, even if some of it is gory. Thank you, Robert, for sharing. 🙂♥️
Thank you Robert! The best history lesson & very well said. Thanks for showing the places & the pictures. Great to see where all this happened. 👍🏼🏴♥️
waiter~"so no charcuterie then?"😋
Another brilliant video! Your delivery is wonderful.👏👏 I love the names: The Black Douglas, Archibald the Grim, James the Gross, King James the Unexpectedly Stabby… 😂😂😂
What an interesting story Robert. Thanks for standing out in the rain to tell it.
Another good video and you got soaked in the process.
He's dedicated to this channel and not, as some have said, not enough sense to come in out of the rain. 😰
Another great tale told well!
Dinner parties must have been very exciting in old Scotland! You don't have to pick a favorite but mine is definitely Stirling where I had 2 (not one but 2!) paranormal experiences while staying in nearby B&Bs. They were both a stone's throw from the castle and happened in different years. There are definitely some lively energies still there 400 years later. I can't wait to get back and see if I can have a third one ☺️ Thanks again for the great history lesson.
Haha. You’re keen! I’d be hiding under the pillow 😂
@@scotlandunplugged I was!
What were they?
Wow! Let’s all have a Scottish breakfast then? Love the history, stories and presentations Robert. Thank you. ❤️🇦🇺🏴
Let's all have a Scottish breakfast then. It's not like there'll be an argument about the best way to make porridge, would there.😮
Did they eat Black Cow for dinner ! 👍😎🇺🇸!
Dang it. My timing was off! I was just there two weeks ago. It was rainy, cold and windy like a tropical storm, but worth it! The four hour train ride from London was awesome!
Another great story. ❤
Who NU? Scottish history could be so fascinating
I think we all did
Soooo, you’re telling us that you Scot’s get stabby from time to time😜
a similar episode happened in 1502 in Italy, by Cesare Borgia "il Valentino", son of pope Borgia and brother of Lucrezia Borgia, when he invited two of his frenemies and killed them (Machiavelli wrote " Descrizione del modo tenuto dal Duca Valentino nello ammazzare Vitellozzo Vitelli, Oliverotto da Fermo, il Signor Pagolo e il duca di Gravina Orsini" in 1503 and the VII chapter of "the prince", "Il principe", about this).
Interesting! Those Borgias 😳
Well hello you 👋🇦🇺
Grateful I found your channel.
Scotland is my wish list land.
Add another sub.
Witches are huge fans of snakes! They symbolize wisdom. Plus they are gorgeous and give little kisses.
What was a good reign? Good for him? Anthing for the little guy?
Blessings!
Scotland's history is never dull. Love the way you tell it.❤❤❤
Glad your brother mentioned your channel. Love it!
You are so good at this. Could listen to your stories all day! Thank you. 👏
Great information Well Told!!
Another interesting and informative video
Thanks for sharing 😊
Morgs Jo and Boo 🐕 ❤
THOSE BUILDINGS ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL N WELL BUILT
So now I know why my Scottish grandmother always used to say ‘keep your head on’. Lol. They really liked beheading each other. Lol❤❤
Just discovered your channel in my feed. This is a great video to watch with my bowl of home made veggie beef soup ❤️
Great story telling. Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't it Black Douglas who resided at Springwood, just outside Kelso. There is a Mausoleum there. 🙏👍👍👍🙏💛
❤ this content Thank-you 😊
😂 “Scotch Mist!” I have not heard that saying for years. I got asked “With what? Scotch Mist?” If I asked for something out shopping 😂
Ohhhh castle, Witches stories, classic foreboding weather and atmosphere! This vlog had it all ❤
Oh and FYI, the stories of Witches with long hooked noses and pointy chins, errrm those Jamses had some nose and chin game all of their own! 😮
As for dinner, never overcook the steak 😂
Another Braw video as allows pal!
Please tell me where your accent is from? to myself it sounds Highland around Inverness, but I could be so wrong! Anyhow great storytelling.
It’s a bit of a mash-up. I’m originally from Galloway, but spent a few years in Glasgow and then moved to Edinburgh 16 years ago. My wife’s from Edinburgh so I’ve probably picked a bit up from her. 😂
@@scotlandunplugged Thank you for answering. I myself am from Aberdeen but with an accent that leans more to Inverness -- my father and my mother from Fitty (Footdee Aberdeen) Scotlands first social housing I believe curtsey of BBC Our Streets documentary. However you certainly have a very pleasing accent.
Do you know how many years it took to build those 2 castles? And how many people?
Cullodon !!
Could you please include your own, (not computer generated), captions? Sometimes you are a bit difficult to comprehend.
Those should be my own captions
Hmmmmmm....Was there alcohol involved?