How did Scotland Get its Borders: The Origin of Scotland
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- In How did Scotland Get its Borders: The Origin of Scotland Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey, takes you from pre-history to the modern borders of Scotland in 18 minutes It's history of Scotland beggining to end
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Fantastic videos love hearing about our history .
Love learning about my Birth Country. I was born in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland 💙🏴
Excellent stuff Bruce. We need to get your subscriber count up, this is way better and more entertaining and informative than BBC Scotlandshire's Scottish history output.
I want to get my subscriber count up as well. All help welcome. Spread the word far and wide
You’re fab. Hope the BBC come calling:)
p.s. haven’t ever subscribed to a history output on RUclips before. So, you’re doing something right
@@andrewjohnston4591 Christ that would be the end of him.
Hey 64 thousand isnt too bad. Thats still a decent number oviewers. It could always improved up of course.
I absolutly love the way you tell a story. Every kid needs a history teacher like you, none would be sleeping through history class.
Ah, you're too kind Maggie
I can’t agree more. Such a great guy! 🇨🇦
I love all of Bruce's videos
@@ScotlandHistoryTours great and very informative video you stay safe 👍
From Geordieland
This guy should be paid a fortune for his incredible delivery of history. I dropped the subject back when I was in school. If Bruce had been my teacher I'd have 100% stuck it out. Fast forward 16 years I'm enjoying learning from these videos. Keep them up! There's me been telling people Robert the Bruce saw the St Andrews cross. Didn't know it was Angus. Amazing stuff
Wow, thanks!
Everyone in Scotland watching this -"Ah can see ma hoose fi here!"
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I can't - they missed off Shetland (and Orkney)
"The documentary Braveheart"
"Changed hands more times than an ugly child in a custody battle"
PMSL
Braveheart?
that's the one about the welshman played by an australian and filmed in ireland isn't it?
@@davidcollishaw2771 Welshman? William Wallace was born in Elderslie, Renfrewshire.
@@djsteel56 welsh mum welsh dad. b y all the rules he was welsh, scot in name only. no blood.
if they we irish you could say he was a scot due to the scots mainly being irish colonists.
@@djsteel56 .... Ellerslie, Ayrshire
You should be teaching the full history of the British isles, and especially Scotland you are a legend
Er,,, That's what his channel is about... THE HISTORY OF SCOTLAND...
Greetings from a Canadian who grew up near a town called Perth and attended The Stewart School in an area called Lanark County, Ontario where the rivers Tay and Clyde cut through the rocky hills. I don't have much Scottish heritage personally but the culture I grew up with was extremely influenced by the Scottish and Irish pioneers who settled the Ottawa Valley and still make up the majority of the population in that region. Tons of connection between Scotland and Canada. Love your content, seem like a lad who would be fun to share a wee pint with. The humor is great.
Western Ontario is full of Scottish place names - I From Tobermory to Strathroy, from Fergus to Leith this area was initially laid out and settled by Gaelic speaking Scots! Are you kidding me? in the middle of this region is the town of Walkerton, the home of Canadian whisky!
You are a wonderful historian and story teller. Being a descendant of Scottish ancestors, I want to come to Scotland so badly. I'd love to have you as a tour guide. I've learned so much from you. Not only about Scotland, but about my American history as well.
I've been watching your videos and now I'm your fan. I'm a history teacher from Argentina, very interested in medieval history and I really loved the way you explain things. Thank you so much.
Ah wow! You know I'm not an actual historian, but I used to be a physics teacher
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Teaching is teaching. At least I can understand history, I lasted 3 weeks in Physics at school.
Para que expliques a los tuyos que en gran bretaña somos britanos y no anglosajones, como soléis denominarnos a todos. Y que por mucho que nos invadieran anglosajones,vikingos ,romanos y gaelicos seguimos siendo britanos, ya sean galeses,ingleses o escoceses. Igual ayudas a que ese calificativo anglosajón que usais cambie y que no siempre la historia es como creéis que es.
@@johnnypickles5256 aquí tenemos una expresión: "no se puede meter todo en una misma bolsa". Y no, la historia no se puede simplificar 👍
Found your story of how Scotland got it's flag and national flower most interesting. Love how you mix your history with humour. Keep up the good work.
Love this! All the early scottish history its so interesting. More about King Arthur would be really cool. Thanks again.
Steve
There's a mount in Holyrood Park, E'burgh called King Arthur's Seat. Also Merlin's final resting place is rumoured to near Moffat ( ? ) on a mount who's name I can't remember, right now. "The Quest for Merlin" , I believe was the name of the book that I gleaned that out of.
I love this! Fascinating information and witty Scottish humor, too. Thank you, Bruce! 🙌🙌🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a fabulous way to learn about our beloved country of Scotland.
I was born in Sussex 😢 but have ancestry back in Scotland (Elgin - Isle of Skye - Galloway), I’ve only just found out the our ancestors became part of the MacDonald clan 💪 and I’m still trying to learn more.
Unfortunately I will be the last to carry my surname forward following the death of our son nearly seven years ago.
Loved it when you said about the Romans retreating and the "up yours" remarks 🤣😂🤣 my wife is Italian and I showed here the video to wind her up but she just laughed and said 2good for Scotland".
Whenever we drive up into Scotland (from Cumbria) we both feel at home.
God bless and thank you for making these fantastic videos. Stay safe and well.
Oh my god.that's bloody amazing. I never knew the map existed. How brilliant is that. I'm sure Jan's story is worthy of a video in itself. That's just wonderful.
Speaking about the links between Scotland and Poland (like this map), there was significant Scottish immigration to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 16th and 17th centuries. Warsaw even had a Scottish Mayor, Alexander Chalmers (Polonized as 'Czamer'). It would be a great topic for a video.
Indeed
You so make me laugh and I learn a lot from you too. Such a delight. I'm going through all your videos. Love this! Thank you.
Thanks Okie, I hope you enjoy them all
The most delightful and knowledgeable guide on Scotland I could have imagined!
My people were from St. Donan's Isle. My grandpa, who came here in steerage with his mother, then went to work at 12 on the docks in New York harbor. His mother worked as a seamstress. Going to night school, he became rich as an accountant---"practicing the ancient ways of the clan " he said in an after dinner speech at the St. Andrews Society.
This is such a awesome video!! Such thought and planning! I am blown away by the massive amount to genius that went into the making (Am I gushing enough...?!) well done! Bravo!👏🏻👏🏻
Och, you're a sweetie
Very interesting about the thistles, and how they became the official flower of Scotland.In Stirling the wolf is the symbol of Stirling, when Stirling was under attack from the Vikings a pack of wolves raised the alarm and alerted the local population to their arrival.Enjoying these films so much keep them going❤️❤️
I just realised why the old boys rugby team was called The Wolfhounds. That's right isn't it?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours I think it is you have given me some homework,
Good luck figuring out how the unicorn became the national animal of Scotland.
Thought it was because thistle is prickly and hard to eradicate?
@@ianmacfarlane1241 I get your point! Mythical beast, not unlike Scottish Unity!?
Lots of interesting history! I really hope the story about how the thistle became the countrys flower is true. Thanks for sharing your top notch content my friend.
so Glad RUclips suggested this for me . Epic stuff ... thank you :-)
Hey, I'm so glad you clicked. There's loads more videos on my channel and more to come. Please keep watching and spread the word. Thanks again
Talking about Poles, took a few of ma mad Polish friends up to Hillswick in the Shetlands, plenty of bevy and fishing. One thing we all marvelled at was the Brochs, still wild in Hillswick, I do feel acquainted for some reason with my eastern Bros.
Just found your channel today, loving the videos. Humerous, informative and fun. Learning a lot, not getting much work done but hey that's the price of learning I guess.
😂Aye, work'll still be there th'morra
I love your videos! Makes me miss my scotish grandparents especially my grandfather who told me so many tales of his childhood and the country he came from.
Im a proud Canadian but still have pride in my Scotish heritage!
You are no Canadian, you’re a Scot living incanada
I love listening to your stories, Bruce! Thanks so much!!! -tom
Great stuff Bruce , I am learning more from you than I got at school in Edinburgh as a kid 🏴🇨🇦
As a Kiwi who grew up with the humor of Billy Connoly, I love the subtle jokes you use in your videos.
Aye you've got to laugh
The big yin
I enjoy your video's on Scottish history. I've seen a lot of places you talk about when I traveled there for a month in 1999, I've also learnet a lot from my Grandmother when she was alive. Scotland has had it's ups and downs over the years,but hopefully she will cone into her own soon. I'd love to get back there to try and find my family's homes. I found where my dad was born in Irvine, the house was still there in 99. Greatest Country in the world. Just on the age topic I'm 73.
Pretty fun and educational video. Not the first time I've come across a video that's got a relatively small number of hits that's far better than ones with millions.
If you spread the word then little by little... Many a meikle maks a muckle
Thanks!
Thank YOU
If I had a teacher like you....History would have been worth learning.
Aye, until the exams came😂
I just am loving learning this history. Thank you Bruce and Bruce's wife holding the camera. 😁
A great way to study Scottish History
I used live on the edge of the biggest Roman marching camp in Scotland , it covered 144 acres at Logie Pitcaple near Inverurie . It is believed the battle of Mons Graupus was at the bottom of the Pictish hill fort of Benachie .
Aye I know, I've heard competing suggestions as well right enough, but I'm happy to go with you on that
A very clear and concise history Well presented and has explained a lot of my own family history and heritage Especially for my Stirling side
Well done Bruce. Keep up the good work.
Thank you kindly
I need to go there!
The map that is
I get the 3 legged joke .
I too suffered the bullying taunts of children over my third leg and me mam having to buy shoes in three`s.
Today, RUclips randomly added your channel to my feed, so glad they did. I have been watching as many as I can today. I was wondering if you can do a video on how and why is a Unicorn the national animal of Scotland. Thanks for the history and great videos!
Is it not because you need a unicorn to defeat an English lion?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours is it? I really don't know. Thanks for the reply!
Bruce, I just started watching your videos, and you have big "Favorite uncle at Christmas who always has dangerous and/or obnoxious gifts for the kids" energy. I love it.
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Absolutely brilliant..................Nooooooooo just genius......love your work...love your passion......My family 'history".Scottish /Irish....born in the US.....spent many years in Edinburgh....Perth....Dunkeld....Findhorn.....Loch Tay........I feel the "mystical power of Scotland"........You sir.....bring it to "The campfire"........Hope to meet some day
Another triumph, Bruce! Shared.
Let's spread the Gospel of Scotland
Missed an opportunity to slide in some lines from Trainspotting. Kidding aside, you do a great job.
Probably the best video I've watched yet. More info crammed in the better.
The Novantae - nobody ever mentions them. So many linguistics there tied in with the gaels/ foreigners.
Loved how you referenced the scots in the West. Old tale of the scots/picts dividing their lands by the midges eat/don't eat. Would love to see if there's any truth in that.
Also, Arthur being scottish. I was once working near a farm in the borders and an older gentleman told me the place was once Welsh! And that merlin was buried in a hill nearby!
Love your videos!!
"the documentary Braveheart" xD
Thank you I learned a lot about my home thank you 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴✊✊✊💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Get it up yay 🥰🥰🥰
Don,t hold back on the praise....nice flags....this fella Bruce does inspire great enthusiasm, in fact I think his stuff should be shown on the national curriculum....
My knowledge of the Scottish borders is significantly expanded. I love it " At least for now." you cheeky so and so. Good on yer!! But...The adoption of the Thistle as of the National Flower, I never knew, now I do. Thank you!
Somebody has made the point that it's the national emblem, The bluebell is the flower. Apologies for the slip
@@ScotlandHistoryTours - Too true. On second thought, even I knew that. I need to concentrate more. Thanks Bruce.
Always fun and interesting!
Glad you think so!😁
thank you so much for the history lesson 😀
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant stuff! As it happens I'm passionate about history, despite having had some poor history teachers at school, and I have a degree in the history of my own specialist subject. But if I had never been passionate about history, I certainly would have been after watching your videos. Do you teach in mainstream education? I certainly hope secondary level history teacher are using your videos in class! Already subscribed, and will be sharing your links!
I was a physics teacher. I have no history qualifications or experience
@@ScotlandHistoryTours physics loss, history gained
Complicated story. Thank you for the research and the video.
Thank you. Playing ball is a civilized way to mark a border. Such a beautiful country. I visited a while back and I love Scotland. I haven't seen all your videos but I will try to catch up. I would be interested to find out why a Laird would leave and go to America to be a cowboy .
that is amazing i did not know how Scotland got its flag but that is a cool way for sure
Tremendous videos. Subscribed 👍
Thanks
Great work mannie.
Cheers Patrick
The Scottish Adam Duritz?? Great videos sir. From your Celtic cousin across the waves in Eireannn. Alba Agus Éire go brea!
I don't know about the Anglo-Saxon Wipeout theory in light of Professor Stephen Oppenheimer's book A History of the British. Their contribution to the modern British gene's pool is miniscule.
I have mentioned to Americans if they want to build walls they should talk to us we got the romans to build two and the English paid for them
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Nah that was the Picts, not the Scots. Nice try though. And we English didnt pay for anything. 😉👍
You are right. When the Romans built the walls the Scots were in Ireland and the Saxons still in Germany.
@@Crusty_Camper No. Some Saxons served as auxiallaries in the Roman Army. And Scots were still in Northern Ireland. 🤪
@@carlwoods4564 A relatively small proportion of the Roman auxiliaries did come from Saxony, as well as all points east as far as Syria. But the big Saxon settlement didn't happen until around the end of the Empire. They certainly would not have been classed as English.
LOVE your work Bruce. I am a big fan. I am also a huge football fan. I know it is not your usual topic but could you do a video on the history of Scottish football? Or football in Scotland? Or maybe some interesting figure from Scotlands football past? Like Andrew Watson the first black captain? or perhaps about the Scotch Professors?
Wow! I actually thought about doing the Hearts team that went off to WW1, but haven't got round to it
@@ScotlandHistoryTours yeah that would awesome!! Looking forward to it ;)
Hey Brucey, could you start a series on the fascinating origins of Scottish surnames? As a descendant of the McDonalds, MacRandalls, Tyers's (McIntyres), Campbells, and likely other clans lost to the sands of time, it would be fun to learn about the dramas and subsequent tributes of the Scottish clans.
Like who were the original Donald, Gregor, Randall of the surname fame, and why do some surnames have the prefix "Mac", "Mc", or "O", while others don't?
Son of! Mc, Mac, O!
You do a great job! Have you ever thought about doing one on breeds of livestock from Scotland that have spread world wide Spell check is killing me but here goes Aberdeen Angus,Ayrshire,Clydesdale,Shetland sheep and ponies to name but a few?
I always ask folk to send ideas to requests@scotlandhistorytours.co.uk That way they're all in the same place
As a Scot, living in Canada, I just love your videos. Oh, I grew up in Elderslie, let me talk to you about William Wallace. 🤭
Come to one of my live shows in Canada in 2024. Shows in Halifax, Annapolis, New Glasgow, Moncton, Montreal, Perth , Ottawa, Toronto, Fergus, Seaforth, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. Most of the details are here. www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx
lolololol "Murdered by your son at the start of Gladiator..."
Thanks Poland
Fascinating, my family left after The '45 and since I found out I have been researching Scottish History trying to learn the why's and wherefore of what happened
I have learned more from you than in many years of research.
I really love your informative videos about the scottish history. I am a Hungarian, I live in England (Sunderland) and I like the British history. I just realized I don't know the real scottish history. Thank you for open my mind.
As a Cumbrian Graham one of the great Reiver families and subject of the Kingdom of Strathclota ( Cumberland was part of Scotland when William the Conquerer took over), hence no mention of Cumberland in the Domesday Book, i was interested in your take on the formation of Scotland. The only point I would take issue with is King Arthur being Scottish. Some US professors reckon he was Cumbrian and there is a grave in Arthuret Church in Longtown which is purported to be Arthurs. Also, take into account the Isle of Man being Avalon and the legend certainly takes on a Cumbrian hue ! Thanks, aas garn yam noo !
Dude you’re killing me with the jokes! Now if you’ll pardon me, I have to go clean the coffee I’ve just spit all over my windscreen.
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Now this is how you teach history 😇. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your passion.
Thanks Phillip
I really enjoyed your synopsis of Scottish history and after that I was linked to your video about a person who stated a prejudicial remark to you. My views are similar to yours but came about from different experiences. My parents were born in Scotland and emigrated to Canada after my dad finished his service in the RAF but ended up getting his next job in in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. That’s where I was born. I’ve had 12 visits back to Scotland during my lifetime. Shortly after I was born, my Dad’s job transferred him to Japan for 4 years. I was able to speak a little Japanese then , but at age 4, we had my first visit to Scotland on the way back to live outside of Philadelphia. I was already exposed to people who didn’t look like me, and when I went to primary school, I made friends American kids, many of whom did not look like me. Most of the students didn’t sound like me, because my mum’s accent is a very educated version of Edinburgh accent and that was my primary exposure to English in Japan. My high school was only 10% black, but I had friends who’s parents were a variety of places from around the world. Fast forward to University and I had a roommate from a party of Philadelphia that was almost 100% Black. Fast forward through undergraduate in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work and 30 years of observing people, I have my own thoughts on self definition and prejudice. My life experiences showed me that people and cultures are different from mine. I was lucky to be taught to be curious and accepting of differences. And early on I learned that archeological evidence showed that humans evolved from East Africa and I thought it a fully validated scientific theory when genetic research showed the exact same thing. I had role models in my life who showed acceptance and a diplomatic way of interacting with others. You made the point that you believe that you are Scottish and I agree with you. One bit of propaganda taught fervently and enthusiastically by my grandmother has also led me to support the SNP. But role models and experience has not only allowed me to have open mindedness about people, it has also exposed me to people who are closed minded, concrete thinking and highly prejudicial. Because I understand psychology, I know humans have the capacity for language (in science there’s always a small percentage of exceptions) but language is learned, therefore the content ( thoughts and beliefs) are also learned. So prejudicial ideas are learned and it is possible to open mindedness in some cases as well. But you have to have the capacity to learn ( some people are too concrete and dichotomous in their thinking and may not have the capacity or motivation to change). You have to have the motivation to learn. Prejudicial thinking is very closely related to people’s self esteem. If someone is prejudiced, my view of Socratic response is: So if you are saying that you are superior to others, why would you have a need to tell others they aren’t ( put prejudicial definition). Because my view is that we need to solve problems. Most prejudicial thinking in concrete thinkers was learned like a tape recorder ( oops showing my age). And they don’t have the capacity or motivation to change. Interesting observations of Marines, soldiers, sailors, police and firefighters who changed when they observed a person doing heroic actions saving their lives while risking their own ( and often getting wounded, injured or killed) in order to save them. I’ve seen that change perceptions of prejudice. It also goes to the power of the negative thoughts needing powerful thoughts to teach people to shift their beliefs. Mainly because many cultures teach people that for you to be “good” others need to be in a bad category. Having had family serve in both World Wars and growing up in the 1960’s, I had thought we, as a species, were making some strides in the right direction but then we get con men politicians using hate to divide and I see that we have a long way to go. Peace, love and togetherness was a 1960’s slogan. We need more leaders who have these morals and at every level of society. Sorry, we both got on our soapbox to preach a bit, I miss a lot about Scotland but I really miss the sense of humour! That’s another way of healing. Cheers the now
I wore thistle in my hair and in my bridal bouquet when I was married ❤️
Super Bruce, great video and informative. True to form the Scots are still fighting amongst themselves, they should make a movie about it?
I've often thought that
Im new here, i've watched your videos on utube & im subscribed. Love watching & learning more. Im scotch/ irish, my oldest sister worked on our geneology for years. I would love to know more about the jacobites, evidently; we are direct descendants of Kenneth-Mac Alpin & the "Jacobites ". She was able to trace from my 4th great grandfather to Keneth Mac Alpin. I would like to know and learn more, im in the US. Maiden name- McConnell. Of course you have a lot of folks saying that their this or that, but one of my great, great grand mothers was Matilda. I know that for fact. If you could point me in the right direction to research more, i would be very greatful.
Hey Christine you're talking about very different periods there. There are several videos on this channel about The Jacobites. There's a playlist. Matilda gets a mention on the Scottish Town that Belongs to England and Kenneth MacAlpin gets a mention in a few as well: Last Celtic King of Scots and Heart of Scotland videos I think
Excellent video big fella👏
"..and the trees shouted 'IMMIGRANTS'!!"😆 Greetings from a history loving new subscriber from Danmark🇩🇰
Welcome
@@ScotlandHistoryTours thank you very much🖖
Another fascinating video, and very enjoyable to watch.
I wonder if you have any stories of Dunmail, and perhaps the history of Strathclyde.
Just as a disclaimer I'm Cumbrian and I'm sometimes asked about the area. I usually say that the English think we're Scottish, and the Scottish think we're English and they're both bloody wrong.
I'd love to hear what you think.
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I have Scottish blood in me and during my genealogical research found out that I have Baillie's from Scotland. Does that mean I am a part of Clan Baillie? I also have roots to Clan Hamilton and Clan Fraser of Saltoun. Does it matter which family I use for my clan heritage?
Folk here in Scotland don't really think or talk in terms of clans, so I'm not the person to ask. Clint at Scottish Clans Podcasts is a proper clan guru
Tree hugger here!
This chap should be in paired up with Neil Oliver. That would make an interesting telly programme and worth watching.
Two men enter. One man leaves! 😜😁
@DONT be offended on my behalf Nah! Neil Oliver is a GBeebies hired conspiracy nut these days.
I heard Scotland was once part of North American something about rocks along Loch Ness that are only found in those two places I just thought it was interesting and would share.
Aye, rocks and fossils
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Yes you got it that other science lol
Can’t believe I’ve never come across this channel before. I’ve only watched a few videos but I’m liking it already 🏴
Welcome aboard!
The story of the source of the thistle to scottish heritage is one i have heard and researched slightly differently. The year was 980 and the place was Luncarty, near Perth. Essentially the same outcome with a Danish foot soldier treading on a thistle and alerting the Picts, who subsequently defeated the Danes.
Also of note, is the nearby existance of the Denmarkfield / Kings Stone. A standing stone thought to mark the burial site of the defeated Danish king.
Bite sized history........much more enjoyable than the detailed documentaries. So, thank you.
🐂🇪🇦🇲🇽 woow ... It Is interesting 😮 ... I ❤🏴
Had a great day out down there last year. Its very impressive. Mind you, had to hold my breath crossing the wee bridge with the water wheel beneath it.
Better to watch your feet than hold your breath I'd say eh?😜
So enjoy your history talks. My daughter did a DNA test, surprisingly our family is 98% from all over Britain, Wales, Ireland and of cause the country of Scotland. So pleased to share your great lands. ❤ from Canada
I'll be coming to do live shows in Canada in 2024
I'm doing live shows in Canada in 2024. Shows in Halifax, Annapolis, New Glasgow, Moncton, Montreal, Perth , Ottawa, Toronto, Fergus, Seaforth, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. Most of the details are here www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx
King Arthur's scottish ...dam a just learned sumthing new again ..well done bruce ..great channel 👍🍻
Every day's a school day
I think he was more than likely a Syrian Roman Soldier if he existed
I only just recently found your videos and have thoroughly enjoyed them!! Fun way to learn history!
We love your enthusiastic videos! Your absolutely brilliant, informative and funny! How your wife keeps the camera steady is a mystery. lmao. Please keep up the great work and just a thought...why aren't you on the history channel? sheesh!
Hi Bruce
I originally hail from Doncaster but have lived in Scotland since 1980. My (Scottish) wife and I heard a story last week that suggested that Doncaster was once part of Scotland. It seems that it still is never having been formally reclaimed by England. A recent Westminster petition highlighted this and the government response didn't refute the claim. Would that story be one of interest to you?
I believe that King David was allowed to retain Doncaster as part of a settlement with the English King Stephen.
I live in the Scottish borders .in hawick
"Thistle" ! Shouted the goddess of national flowers. "The Thistle ! ..... anyone ? Please."
"Oh aye ! We'll have that." !
"You sure Scotty ? It may not fit in too well with your kilts. Running through the Glen. Full of thistles, your kilts flapping in the wind. Painful."
"Occh no ... till b' fine. Any discomfort around the wedding tackle will be compensated for by the saving we make by not having to buy flowers for the misses on t' way home from the pub."
"Right there Rab ... no woman wants a bunch of thistles brought home at two in the mornin' after a session. It'll costs the English a fortune for those Roses every time they go on pish."
Great video again Bruce!
Didn't know about the relief map but it looks well worth a visit, and would be very useful in acquainting my foreign bride and children with the land they now call home!
It was about the time of the withdrawal from the Antonine Wall that the 9th Legion disappeared somewhere in the mists of Scotland... but I bet Marcus Aurelius was as stoic about that as he was about his early demise in Gladiator! :-P
Isn't Cornish a Brythonic language too?
How could you miss the Battle of Nechtansmere (or Dunnichen Hill as it's sometimes called) in 685!?!
Speak to any Shetlander and they still think of themselves as separate from Scotland. When I was at uni I shared a room with a Shetlander and it took me about a month to figure out what the hell he was saying. Great guy though, and he could drink like a fish, as could pretty much all of the Shetlanders I used to know!
(it's the 1st of August 2021) I just found ya, a little over an hour ago, and I've been soakin' up your vids, ever since. I'm an American, (from South Carolina), and I consider myself an Anglophile, for sure. Actually any accurate history is totally cool, for me. You're grand dude, truly! I just wanted to say *thank ya sugar* for sharing your Scottish history, and your obvious passion for that history ... lovely to see. Cheers
Thanks for turning me on to the Polish sculpture! You're the soul of Scotland homie.
So glad I found your channel today! Lord Bless you!
Regards from the Polish Historical Club from Scotland :) !!!
You forgot Septimius Severus, good job though can you make a video of him?
I didn't forget. The video was already waaaay longer than the 10 mins they're supposed to be
I'm amused by your anti-Englush ranting. My father's family comes from Cornwall and emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony prior to 1635. My mother's family are MacFarlanes...
Ugh! You’ve just made my day man. It’s great to hear about historical events delivered with such naturalism. Will you hand fast me some day? Love it!