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Me too, it's 5am here in NC when his videos come out, but most Saturdays I'm ready with my morning coffee in hand, waiting to hear "let me tell you a story" 💙🏴
I heard a quote from a black and white film earlier this year and I've never forgotten it. An American lady had come over to England on a visit with her father just before WW1. She fell in love and married a Lord of the Realm, who fought and later died in the war. They had a son who grew up and fought in WWll. His mother, who became a war nurse, managed to care for him as he lay dying. And he said words to the effect of the dead will lose faith with the living if war continued. That's about right, eh. What is the point of fighting in a war to stop a war, if monsters and tyrants just carry on! But of course it's not in the interest of governments, aka arms dealers, to stop warring because at the end the day there's money to be made. Human lives are so cheap now. 😔🙏🕊️🙏🇮🇪🏴
Must confess to goosebumps hearing you relate Danny Laidlaw's epic story Bruce. I'm a King's Own Scottish Borderer long retired, we never call ourselves Ex or Former Borderers as 'Once A Borderer Always A Borderer' is an unofficial motto of the old Regiment. My heart swells with pride at Danny's memory! XXV!
He should never had been 'misplaced'! It took a very brave man to pipe when and where he did and to be lost for a time was shameful. Respect from across The Pond. Mstrdiver - US Army 1973 - 1995 Beannaich Dia na h-Albannaich anns a ’Ghàidhlig! ~~ Seas gu cinnteach May the Lord God of the Scots Bless you! ~~ Stand Sure [Anderson family motto]
Good morning Bruce, thank you very much for another great story. My grandfather was KOSB and fought at Loos that day and told me about Piper Daniel Laidlow and about the gas attack that didn't work because of windshift. It was the 2nd battle of Ypre. If I remember correctly the KOSB survivors that came back from Gallipoli were back fighting there as well. My grandfather told me the bagpipes gave the lads strength to carry them out and "see them through". I am months younger than you Bruce and was a wee lad when my grandfather started revealing his ww1 stories and experiences in 1971 just months before he died. I wish I had it all down on a tape recorder so I could have fully memorized what my grampa said. And to hear his voice again. Thank you again Bruce for all your abilities and skills sharing Scottish History from across the pond. Hope to meet you and see you for a Tour before long. Best wishes my friend.
I hope so. My grandad, who fought with the Black Watch in that conflict passed a month after I was born, so never got to hear him, though strangers in the street told me to emulate him
A young Scottish lad moves to New York City to seek his fortune. Sometime later his mother writes him to inquire how he is getting on. Among other questions, she asks him how he is getting on with his neighbors in the building in which he rents an apartment. The lad replies, "my neighbors just don't seem to be very friendly. But I don't let it bother me. I just come home from work, go straight up to my apartment and practice my pipes."
Heh. We had Scots neighbours whose son, an army reservist, used to practice pipes in their backyard, right beside our house. Fortunately my mom and brother were ambivalent, and my dad and I genuinely liked the pipes and looked forward to hearing them!
What a great bit of history. Borderer`s are indeed stout men. In deep gratitude and sound memory we remember their bravery and sacrifice. Thanks for this Bruce.
Just before I watched your video, I watched one about the invention of the earlier "gas hood", invented by a Newfoundland (then a Dominion of Britain) doctor Cluny Macpherson, whose medical career started at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh. I just cannot imagine anyone playing bagpipes while surrounded by chlorine gas 😢 and then with shrapnel in his leg too!
Yet another MARVELOUS presentation, Bruce!😎👍 (I think few perhaps know that the instrument is, in fact, a certified "Instrument of War!") Pipers/pipe bands are in abundance over here🍁as well. (They certainly were for the better part of the 20th century, anyways!) Back in the late 90s, I had our boys all sit down to watch a video called "A Call to Blood," (as a way of 'inspiring' them all to pick up their chanters a lot more!)🤭 ... but it actually worked!😂👌 In one episode, a Canuck, by the name of Hector Turnbull, picked up the pipes of his regiment's piper (Who was just shot dead by a German sniper!) No one knew he could play, but as he said, "I'd never be able to face anyone back home, if I hadn't done it"😲(& ALL UNDER CONTINUED ENEMY FIRE!)😎👍 Such bravery, courage, & an unrelenting 'resolve' will likely NEVER be seen again! Many thanks for that, again, Bruce... ('PHENOMENAL!')👊😎👍
Amazing to hear the story of a war hero. My great uncle was one of the many Dundee Black Watch killed on the first day of the Battle Of Loos. Lest We Forget
Love learning about the non hollywood heroes of history. It is inspiring. The Scott's spirit gives me a sort of hope that any ordinary person can make a difference. Thank you Bruce!
Hi, Yet another great video. His medals are in fact on display in the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers street, Edinburgh. Think they are on the top floor, before you go on the roof terrace. There was at least one other Piper known as the Piper of Loos, he was David Simpson, from Fife. He served in the 2nd Battalion, the Black Watch. There was even a song composed about him! Sadly, he was killed during the battle.
What a terrible (and, unfortunately, not uncommon) situation for troops to find themselves in as a result of poor advice and inadequate planning--and what bravery! Mankind is a very mixed bag. Thank you for sharing this story.
Many years ago when I was on holidays in Scotland, on a daytrip to the Isle of Mull, during a brief visit at the toilet, some guy with a kilt on played the bagpipe - right next to the basins. It was very loud, only 2 or 3 metres away from him. For some reason, this is the first thing I had to think about when I read "piper of Loos".
How a man can play pipes in gas is mystifying but he did it as a grand son of a Jock (Gordons) on the 11th I stop and remember him and his comrades How much they suffered and still went on. A great story Bruce well done . We will remember them Lest we Forget
Thanks for this video, Bruce. Too often, over here in the US, the "great war to end all wars is forgotten". Keeping the memories alive remind us that great tragedies can occur over and over. It's also amazing how Scot Pipers played significant roles in both World Wars.
My own Grandfather was a soldier in the Great War. In late 1914 At 18 years of age he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary forces. Grandad was an Englishman, born and raised in East London. He went back to England and was sent to the front. The Front at that time was along the Somme. The Germans were stalled at the Somme, and it became a bloodbath for both sides. Granddad was in the Engineers Battalion, and he was a Sapper. A Sappers job was to dig and place explosives under the enemy positions. His unit was proximal to what is referred to as Hill 61, a bit West of the Belgian town of Ypres. Late November 1917 he was reported, in his units War Journal Diary, as being observed to be absconding towards the German lines. The diary reports that machine guns were fired on him to prevent his desertion. As he approached, the Germans began to shoot and throw bombs. The back of his right foot was destroyed, then he was captured. Grandad was interrogated and sent to a German Military hospital for treatment of his wounds. Granddad was interred in a POW camp in East Prussia, now a part of Poland, and was returned to English control in April 1919. How would anyone react when your job is to dig a pit for a half mile, dozens of feet underground and always fear that the enemy would find out and blow you up? Grandad, one night, decided that if he was going to be killed then he would take his chance of either to be killed by his own or the enemy. Eventually, he returned to Canada and the military never prosecuted him. The only service pin he had, says "In service to George, "V", King and Emperor". When I was a child, Grandad never said a thing to me about this. Today, I proudly possess that service pin that was found in my mother's things after she passed.
My grandfather was severely wounded on the first day in the charge of The Black Watch and died shortly after in a field hospital. There are many stories, which have been told of so many incidents in this battle. Thank you for bringing yet another to my attention. Thanks also for your tour information. Looking forward to seeing you in Sydney.
I love your channel and knowledge of Scottish history. I'm terrible at history favouring the sciences but I'd love to have a mind that could hold such incredible historical information
Aye, Bruce, another great yarn. The winter is cold around his stone now, one among so many. Another generation will wonder why so many millions were killed, maimed, and made mad just for the privilege of seeing their sons fight an even greater war. That is why we must remember them so that, in time, we learn to do this nevermore. Aroha.
Wow! My "like" was #1,000. Thanks for keeping these "little" histories alive. Can't wait to see you when you come to The Washington House's Sellersville Theatre. In Pennsylvania. 🙃
A'reyt Bruce. I enjoyed learning about this from your video. I commented before that I spent many happy hours in that area near Coldstream as a kid. The last bit made me think that the unknown warrior could be from any part of the UK and whatever is to come, both sides of the border were for centuries on the same side in times that mattered most.
@ScotlandHistoryTours It was meant to be respectful, it being the time of year for remembrance. I cannot say I will leave the politics to my university pal Sir Alok Sharma now that he retired, so this week I will leave it to folk in US, who decided to swap an "Irish" President for one from Scotland, whilst saying I am English.
@alicemilne1444 So it is not true that he loved his mother so much he wanted to turn her country into a golf theme park? Cheer up, it might never happen.
@alansmithee8831 Scotland is the home of golf. Almost every village has a golf course within easy reach. It doesn't need any more, let alone Trump's garish ones. Trump has already spoilt one existing golf resort and built another that is completely out of character with Scottish golf courses, destroying a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the process. He knows nothing about Scotland and is definitely persona non grata. Besides that, his golf courses in Scotland have been running at a loss for 15 years.
Love the great war stories, dont know why but perhaps its because i feel its the meeting point between people from the past meeting the modern military and industrial future... what a strange and horrendous time to have lived.... great job bud! 🇮🇪
So pleased to hear the story of this piper. Thank you! On a personal note, after the election here I'm wondering if ye happen to have room in a cupboard for this wee American?
Two of my (English!!!) great uncles served in WW I with the 4th Seaforths. One died at the Somme in 1916, the other at Arkangelisk in 1919, one of the very last killed in action, after the Armistice. I think these brave men could be forgiven for being Sassenachs, They were Scots at heart.
In one of those interwar parades (25 September 1932) he marched alongside pipe major George Findlater VC to commemorate the Battle of Loos. Findlater had a somewhat more successful life after his 1898 VC and, indeed, after the Great War.
When I was a weekend warrior back in the late seventies, we had a giant painting on the wall of the officers' mess: 'The Storming of the Heights at Dargai by the Gordon Highlanders' by Richard Caton Woodville. It shows the then Piper Findlater propped up against a rock (having been shot through both feet), reputedly playing 'The Haughs of Cromdale.'
The reason I got into Scottish heritage was reading Voltaire's Candide. He's in a tavern and meets 7 kings who lost a kingdom, and he mentioned Charles who let his whole kingdom of Scotland down when he fled. I always wondered what happened to Bonnie Prince Charlie after he rowed over the sea to Skye and back to Europe. The only thing I know is he became a drunk but I bet there's way more to the story.
For those also looking to hear the tunes he played that day- Blue Bonnets Over the Border: ruclips.net/video/I_MFgjFYlfA/видео.htmlsi=8kgrbaY_T9c1Qg9s The Standard on the Braes o' Mar: ruclips.net/video/C2Kwpskt_w8/видео.htmlsi=fpv5EWPdzvbHj73R
Hi Bruce my Grand Uncle Private Thomas Daley HLI killed at Loos 25 Sept 1915 (no known grave),I had a copy (longhand) of Lt Col Grahame’s report before and after the attack ,shocking numbers ,💔🏴🇩🇪🇧🇪also mentions the gas drifting back.
I forgot, to mention, this story is similar to that of the piper of Aras and the song sung by his relative many years later. ruclips.net/video/_y9IGELr5-I/видео.html I am right sad when I hear it, for I think of a graveyard in Chaumousey where lie my fathers crew. They flew the darkened skies together, only he survived. Never forget.
Isn't there a story that the Germans didn't shoot Scottish Pipers was because they thought they were mad, and so it wasn't morally justified to kill them. The organisation of this attack sounds very familiar in today's Britain unfortunately.
Tut Tut Double Yellows, naughty boy, write out one hundred lines, (I must not park on double yellow lines.) I am sure you didn’t learn law breaking at the High.😂😂😂😂
@ I really appreciate that. My grandfather fought in the first war (the one to end all wars) he tried to join the second but was declined due to injuries sustained. I just find it incredibly sad that a man awarded the VC ended in an unmarked grave.
I wonder if the German gunners thought the same as the gunners on D-day who would not shoot at Bill Milne because they thought it unlucky to shoot a madman.
Find the oldest documented use of the word “boaby” or “willy” in Scotland, or its equivalent slang and do an episode about it. Dinnae baws it up big yin 😉😂
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It’s 4am Saturday morning here in the middle of the US. This is always my first check. I so look forward to hearing Let me tell you a story.
Brilliant
Me too!❤
Crikey, mate! Did you get up to milk the bloody cows? 🤣 🦘 🍺
Me too, it's 5am here in NC when his videos come out, but most Saturdays I'm ready with my morning coffee in hand, waiting to hear "let me tell you a story" 💙🏴
@ hope you and yours are doing ok down there in NC. Coffee absolutely lol
The debt of gratitude we owe to the men who fought for us in both world wars knows no bounds. Heroes all. L'est we forget.
I heard a quote from a black and white film earlier this year and I've never forgotten it. An American lady had come over to England on a visit with her father just before WW1. She fell in love and married a Lord of the Realm, who fought and later died in the war. They had a son who grew up and fought in WWll. His mother, who became a war nurse, managed to care for him as he lay dying. And he said words to the effect of the dead will lose faith with the living if war continued. That's about right, eh. What is the point of fighting in a war to stop a war, if monsters and tyrants just carry on! But of course it's not in the interest of governments, aka arms dealers, to stop warring because at the end the day there's money to be made. Human lives are so cheap now. 😔🙏🕊️🙏🇮🇪🏴
Must confess to goosebumps hearing you relate Danny Laidlaw's epic story Bruce. I'm a King's Own Scottish Borderer long retired, we never call ourselves Ex or Former Borderers as 'Once A Borderer Always A Borderer' is an unofficial motto of the old Regiment. My heart swells with pride at Danny's memory! XXV!
He should never had been 'misplaced'! It took a very brave man to pipe when and where he did and to be lost for a time was shameful. Respect from across The Pond.
Mstrdiver - US Army
1973 - 1995
Beannaich Dia na h-Albannaich anns a ’Ghàidhlig! ~~ Seas gu cinnteach
May the Lord God of the Scots Bless you! ~~ Stand Sure [Anderson family motto]
Good morning Bruce, thank you very much for another great story. My grandfather was KOSB and fought at Loos that day and told me about Piper Daniel Laidlow and about the gas attack that didn't work because of windshift. It was the 2nd battle of Ypre. If I remember correctly the KOSB survivors that came back from Gallipoli were back fighting there as well. My grandfather told me the bagpipes gave the lads strength to carry them out and "see them through". I am months younger than you Bruce and was a wee lad when my grandfather started revealing his ww1 stories and experiences in 1971 just months before he died. I wish I had it all down on a tape recorder so I could have fully memorized what my grampa said. And to hear his voice again. Thank you again Bruce for all your abilities and skills sharing Scottish History from across the pond. Hope to meet you and see you for a Tour before long. Best wishes my friend.
I hope so. My grandad, who fought with the Black Watch in that conflict passed a month after I was born, so never got to hear him, though strangers in the street told me to emulate him
A young Scottish lad moves to New York City to seek his fortune. Sometime later his mother writes him to inquire how he is getting on. Among other questions, she asks him how he is getting on with his neighbors in the building in which he rents an apartment.
The lad replies, "my neighbors just don't seem to be very friendly. But I don't let it bother me. I just come home from work, go straight up to my apartment and practice my pipes."
Good man! 😉😄😂
Heh. We had Scots neighbours whose son, an army reservist, used to practice pipes in their backyard, right beside our house. Fortunately my mom and brother were ambivalent, and my dad and I genuinely liked the pipes and looked forward to hearing them!
Thanks for sharing David Laidlaw's story Bruce. May he rest in peace. God bless, Rob
2 30 in the Pacific North West. Good morning, Scotland! ❤
Morning!
What a great bit of history. Borderer`s are indeed stout men. In deep gratitude and sound memory we remember their bravery and sacrifice. Thanks for this Bruce.
Excellent remembrance, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
So Audie Murphy WASN'T the only soldier to play themselves in a movie!? Pub-quiz gold!
Amazing story. Thank you.
"Only the dead have seen the end of war." ~ Plato~
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Love your stuff
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Thanks Bruce, sat bulling my shoes for parade tomorrow with my pipe band
Only 3 pipers have been awarded the Victoria Cross. You’ve hit on 2 and the third is George Findlater, Gordon Highlanders, at the Heights of Dargai.
I love Saturday mornings! Thank you Mr Bruce 🖤
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Me too! I look forward to it all week long. 💙🏴
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Just before I watched your video, I watched one about the invention of the earlier "gas hood", invented by a Newfoundland (then a Dominion of Britain) doctor Cluny Macpherson, whose medical career started at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh.
I just cannot imagine anyone playing bagpipes while surrounded by chlorine gas 😢 and then with shrapnel in his leg too!
I know, right
Yet another MARVELOUS presentation, Bruce!😎👍
(I think few perhaps know that the instrument is, in fact, a certified "Instrument of War!")
Pipers/pipe bands are in abundance over here🍁as well. (They certainly were for the better part of the 20th century, anyways!)
Back in the late 90s, I had our boys all sit down to watch a video called "A Call to Blood," (as a way of 'inspiring' them all to pick up their chanters a lot more!)🤭
... but it actually worked!😂👌
In one episode, a Canuck, by the name of Hector Turnbull, picked up the pipes of his regiment's piper (Who was just shot dead by a German sniper!)
No one knew he could play, but as he said, "I'd never be able to face anyone back home, if I hadn't done it"😲(& ALL UNDER CONTINUED ENEMY FIRE!)😎👍
Such bravery, courage, & an unrelenting 'resolve' will likely NEVER be seen again!
Many thanks for that, again, Bruce...
('PHENOMENAL!')👊😎👍
Evening big man , left to become a sudjar brilliant 😂👊🏼
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You brought tears to my eyes.
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Bloody outstanding, from the 🇺🇸 USA
Amazing to hear the story of a war hero. My great uncle was one of the many Dundee Black Watch killed on the first day of the Battle Of Loos. Lest We Forget
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Love learning about the non hollywood heroes of history. It is inspiring. The Scott's spirit gives me a sort of hope that any ordinary person can make a difference. Thank you Bruce!
You're welcome
Hi,
Yet another great video. His medals are in fact on display in the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers street, Edinburgh. Think they are on the top floor, before you go on the roof terrace.
There was at least one other Piper known as the Piper of Loos, he was David Simpson, from Fife. He served in the 2nd Battalion, the Black Watch. There was even a song composed about him! Sadly, he was killed during the battle.
What a terrible (and, unfortunately, not uncommon) situation for troops to find themselves in as a result of poor advice and inadequate planning--and what bravery! Mankind is a very mixed bag. Thank you for sharing this story.
Thank you!
You're welcome
I just recently learned I'm significantly Scottish, and this channel is a blessing! Learning lots.
Many years ago when I was on holidays in Scotland, on a daytrip to the Isle of Mull, during a brief visit at the toilet, some guy with a kilt on played the bagpipe - right next to the basins. It was very loud, only 2 or 3 metres away from him.
For some reason, this is the first thing I had to think about when I read "piper of Loos".
Good morning, Lord Fummey.
Good morning to you
What a fine story of the power of the pipes in a brave man's hands. Thank you, Bruce
You're welcome
Wonderful remembrance day video
Thanks for being part of it
How a man can play pipes in gas is mystifying but he did it as a grand son of a Jock (Gordons) on the 11th I stop and remember him and his comrades How much they suffered and still went on. A great story Bruce well done . We will remember them Lest we Forget
Cheers to the Hero
Long May His Memory Live
Lovely story and nice to see he was finally commemorated in a proper manner.
Thanks for this video, Bruce. Too often, over here in the US, the "great war to end all wars is forgotten". Keeping the memories alive remind us that great tragedies can occur over and over. It's also amazing how Scot Pipers played significant roles in both World Wars.
My own Grandfather was a soldier in the Great War. In late 1914 At 18 years of age he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary forces. Grandad was an Englishman, born and raised in East London. He went back to England and was sent to the front. The Front at that time was along the Somme. The Germans were stalled at the Somme, and it became a bloodbath for both sides. Granddad was in the Engineers Battalion, and he was a Sapper. A Sappers job was to dig and place explosives under the enemy positions. His unit was proximal to what is referred to as Hill 61, a bit West of the Belgian town of Ypres. Late November 1917 he was reported, in his units War Journal Diary, as being observed to be absconding towards the German lines. The diary reports that machine guns were fired on him to prevent his desertion. As he approached, the Germans began to shoot and throw bombs. The back of his right foot was destroyed, then he was captured. Grandad was interrogated and sent to a German Military hospital for treatment of his wounds. Granddad was interred in a POW camp in East Prussia, now a part of Poland, and was returned to English control in April 1919. How would anyone react when your job is to dig a pit for a half mile, dozens of feet underground and always fear that the enemy would find out and blow you up? Grandad, one night, decided that if he was going to be killed then he would take his chance of either to be killed by his own or the enemy. Eventually, he returned to Canada and the military never prosecuted him. The only service pin he had, says "In service to George, "V", King and Emperor". When I was a child, Grandad never said a thing to me about this. Today, I proudly possess that service pin that was found in my mother's things after she passed.
My grandfather was severely wounded on the first day in the charge of The Black Watch and died shortly after in a field hospital. There are many stories, which have been told of so many incidents in this battle. Thank you for bringing yet another to my attention. Thanks also for your tour information. Looking forward to seeing you in Sydney.
Thank you for teaching us about the man behind the legend!
Our pleasure!
Another moving story well told; and my Geordie father often used the term ‘head bummer’. Thank you, Bruce. Enjoy the rest of your weekend 🌞
😜 Telling jokes tonight. Living the dream mate
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I love your channel and knowledge of Scottish history. I'm terrible at history favouring the sciences but I'd love to have a mind that could hold such incredible historical information
Hoi! I'm a physics teacher
Great story as usal . Thank you.
Lest we forget ❤
Coffee is on me. Keep up the good stories Bruce look forward to your adventures.
I love your videos, Bruce. You make everything so interesting.
Ah thanks
Why not Fergus Ontario Canada I would love to meet you in person God bless from Canada eh! Great video as always brother
I did a show in Fergus in June
Aye, Bruce, another great yarn. The winter is cold around his stone now, one among so many. Another generation will wonder why so many millions were killed, maimed, and made mad just for the privilege of seeing their sons fight an even greater war. That is why we must remember them so that, in time, we learn to do this nevermore. Aroha.
Wow! My "like" was #1,000. Thanks for keeping these "little" histories alive. Can't wait to see you when you come to The Washington House's Sellersville Theatre. In Pennsylvania. 🙃
I'm afraid that's out of my territory. Maybe across the border to the north though in 2026
@@ScotlandHistoryTours i'll save up my pennies... all the best to you!
My Grandfather was at the battle of Loos, he was only 17 years old. He was shot in the hand, he was badly affected all his life.
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I was stood at the Cenotaph yesterday, Bruce! I could not believe what I saw on it.
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A'reyt Bruce. I enjoyed learning about this from your video. I commented before that I spent many happy hours in that area near Coldstream as a kid. The last bit made me think that the unknown warrior could be from any part of the UK and whatever is to come, both sides of the border were for centuries on the same side in times that mattered most.
Ooooh, that sounds political😜
@ScotlandHistoryTours It was meant to be respectful, it being the time of year for remembrance. I cannot say I will leave the politics to my university pal Sir Alok Sharma now that he retired, so this week I will leave it to folk in US, who decided to swap an "Irish" President for one from Scotland, whilst saying I am English.
@@alansmithee8831That man is not from Scotland and is loathed in Scotland.
@alicemilne1444 So it is not true that he loved his mother so much he wanted to turn her country into a golf theme park? Cheer up, it might never happen.
@alansmithee8831 Scotland is the home of golf. Almost every village has a golf course within easy reach. It doesn't need any more, let alone Trump's garish ones. Trump has already spoilt one existing golf resort and built another that is completely out of character with Scottish golf courses, destroying a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the process.
He knows nothing about Scotland and is definitely persona non grata. Besides that, his golf courses in Scotland have been running at a loss for 15 years.
I love the “brucey fumey” show thanks fella ❤
Thank YOU
Love the great war stories, dont know why but perhaps its because i feel its the meeting point between people from the past meeting the modern military and industrial future... what a strange and horrendous time to have lived.... great job bud! 🇮🇪
Thanks!
So pleased to hear the story of this piper. Thank you! On a personal note, after the election here I'm wondering if ye happen to have room in a cupboard for this wee American?
They tell me many of your countrymen have been Googling that very question. God help us all
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Sounds like a typical battle; SNAFU deteriorating into FUBAR
WW1 in a nutshell.
Love the hoodie ! I’m from Canada. Looks good on you !
Very pointant watching this on the 11th day of the 11th month. ❤ 🏴
Exactly
New to your page and absolutely loving your videos especially the history of perth my home town 💓 and surrounding areas ❤
Loads of Perth stuff on here
Two of my (English!!!) great uncles served in WW I with the 4th Seaforths. One died at the Somme in 1916, the other at Arkangelisk in 1919, one of the very last killed in action, after the Armistice. I think these brave men could be forgiven for being Sassenachs, They were Scots at heart.
Nice foggy day in Berwick there 😂. Great story about a hero from the great war.
What a great story--thanks for posting.
Our pleasure!
Thanks, Bruce 😊
Thank you
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So nice of you
In one of those interwar parades (25 September 1932) he marched alongside pipe major George Findlater VC to commemorate the Battle of Loos. Findlater had a somewhat more successful life after his 1898 VC and, indeed, after the Great War.
When I was a weekend warrior back in the late seventies, we had a giant painting on the wall of the officers' mess: 'The Storming of the Heights at Dargai by the Gordon Highlanders' by Richard Caton Woodville. It shows the then Piper Findlater propped up against a rock (having been shot through both feet), reputedly playing 'The Haughs of Cromdale.'
I really like your posts on famous Scotsmen, I would love to see you do a video about a true Scottish Hero. The forgotten Highlander Alistair Urqhart
Loos rhymes with "close" as in "close enough". In Dutch/Flemish double vowels function like adding an e to the end of an english word.
Thanks
Huge thanks
I was at school with one of his descendants, he was an expert fiddler (definately not a violinist!). Music definately ran in the family.
I like your new Electric car! 🚙🚙
I do too
The reason I got into Scottish heritage was reading Voltaire's Candide. He's in a tavern and meets 7 kings who lost a kingdom, and he mentioned Charles who let his whole kingdom of Scotland down when he fled. I always wondered what happened to Bonnie Prince Charlie after he rowed over the sea to Skye and back to Europe. The only thing I know is he became a drunk but I bet there's way more to the story.
@Bruce, you forgot to put in the Disclaimer at the Beginning of the Video ''Today we are on Location filming In England"😂👍
Berwick still belongs to us!
In Dungeons & Dragons bards can inspire, and i guess they can IRL too
Surprised i never heard the skirl of the pipes once in this video
If only we had bigger budgets and production time.
For those also looking to hear the tunes he played that day-
Blue Bonnets Over the Border: ruclips.net/video/I_MFgjFYlfA/видео.htmlsi=8kgrbaY_T9c1Qg9s
The Standard on the Braes o' Mar: ruclips.net/video/C2Kwpskt_w8/видео.htmlsi=fpv5EWPdzvbHj73R
Thanks! copy
Huge thanks
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Does anyone know what microphone Bruce uses? So crisp sounding aye
Still Laidlaw families in Northumberland.
I'm sure
Hi Bruce my Grand Uncle Private Thomas Daley HLI killed at Loos 25 Sept 1915 (no known grave),I had a copy (longhand) of Lt Col Grahame’s report before and after the attack ,shocking numbers ,💔🏴🇩🇪🇧🇪also mentions the gas drifting back.
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I forgot, to mention, this story is similar to that of the piper of Aras and the song sung by his relative many years later. ruclips.net/video/_y9IGELr5-I/видео.html I am right sad when I hear it, for I think of a graveyard in Chaumousey where lie my fathers crew. They flew the darkened skies together, only he survived. Never forget.
and now for the story of Piper Richardson who didn't live to see his medal.
Isn't there a story that the Germans didn't shoot Scottish Pipers was because they thought they were mad, and so it wasn't morally justified to kill them.
The organisation of this attack sounds very familiar in today's Britain unfortunately.
There's a D Day story about that
@@ScotlandHistoryToursBill Millin?
Unmarked grave?! How soon they forgot.
Wars, wars, wars.
Tut Tut Double Yellows, naughty boy, write out one hundred lines, (I must not park on double yellow lines.) I am sure you didn’t learn law breaking at the High.😂😂😂😂
Do you know who I am?😂😂
are you still looking for an Auckland venue? let me know if I can help
Drop me a line on bruce@brucefummey.co.uk
My question is about your last but one statement, “why was he buried in an unmarked grave ?”
I only report the facts
@ I really appreciate that. My grandfather fought in the first war (the one to end all wars) he tried to join the second but was declined due to injuries sustained. I just find it incredibly sad that a man awarded the VC ended in an unmarked grave.
My great grandad was KOSB and was sent over in 1915 I wonder if he was there
Surely
Hey I thought you weren’t supposed to park on double yellow lines in your country 😆
I wann't in my country, I was in England
@ 😆
I wonder if the German gunners thought the same as the gunners on D-day who would not shoot at Bill Milne because they thought it unlucky to shoot a madman.
Hi Bruce is it true you taught at Breadalbane academy?
Some would question whether it was 'teaching'
Who started the tradition of the lone piper walking away at funerals??
Daniel laidlaw. My partner is descended from the family.
I fail to see and understand why on God's green Earth was his grave unmarked in the first place. This is devoid of sense to me.
Sometimes that's real life and the way it is. But that it eventually gets corrected is the important thing 😊
Find the oldest documented use of the word “boaby” or “willy” in Scotland, or its equivalent slang and do an episode about it.
Dinnae baws it up big yin 😉😂
When a scot plays the pipes the Devil get scared when an Irishman plays the pipes the Angels come to land
As good a narrator as I’ve err come across…
dèidheil air a’ bhidio seo
madainn mhath bho Tampa!
12:38 thoir an aire dhut fhèin Brus agus faigh tlachd às an deireadh-sheachdain agad
Could say that the Planning for the Battle of Loos was a bit of a sh1tshow, pun intended.
leig dhomh sgeul innseadh dhuit.
Why do SNP Supporters not wear a Poppy. Or choose to wear white poppies
Is that true? I'm not sure it is
@ Very true.