Who WAS Robert Burns? On the hunt for Scotland's Bard

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  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2025

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  • @LoveSaidNo
    @LoveSaidNo 10 дней назад +19

    We need more farmers reciting poems, if all are as brilliant as this one! Another great, very educating and also entertaining episode

    • @77bountiful
      @77bountiful 10 дней назад +5

      Cammy Wilson has a blog he does every week called Fed by Farmers. If you type that into YT followed by The Hoof GP (Roberts brother) you'll see Cammy is 'normally' as enthusiastic as he is reciting Burns. Sorry if you already know this but just didn't want you to miss out if you liked Cammy's style x

    • @KSilverlode
      @KSilverlode 10 дней назад +5

      Fed by Farmers is his podcast channel. His farming vlog channel is The Sheep Game. Both are well worth checking out!

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад +5

      I think Cammy’s a one- off. Maybe an idea for a channel though. 🤔

  • @DarylShires
    @DarylShires 10 дней назад +23

    “O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us; To see oursels as ithers see us!” This was my late (Glaswegian) Mum’s most beloved quote. Seeing and hearing Cammy’s Burns’ recitation has moved me more than I can say here💜 Thank you, a heart-felt thank you indeed 🙏🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺🦘🌹

    • @aboy6236
      @aboy6236 8 дней назад +1

      A favorite line in our family here in the US, too.

  • @TX-biker
    @TX-biker 10 дней назад +16

    Full confession from here in The States - hats off to the performance of the “local”.
    The accent and dialect were very hard to follow, but the expressions and animation were wonderful and helpful 🤠

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад +3

      Cammy’s recitals are becoming legendary. You can see more on The Sheep Game. 🙂

  • @margielewis6009
    @margielewis6009 10 дней назад +15

    Cami, that was wonderful, and I did not understand any of it but the was your facial expression mad a great one

    • @QUARTERMASTEREMI6
      @QUARTERMASTEREMI6 10 дней назад +1

      Yeah, I maybe got like 60-80% of it… but that was quite hilarious really! 🤭😆

  • @bethotoole6569
    @bethotoole6569 10 дней назад +11

    It had death, it had some religion... IT HAD CAMMY!!!
    Great video Bob!!

  • @BadHairdayKimmie
    @BadHairdayKimmie 10 дней назад +11

    When I saw the title of this episode I thought Cammy would love this... and then there he appeared! Brilliant.

  • @herstoryswitness
    @herstoryswitness 10 дней назад +7

    Liked your farmer friend and great tour. New Years Eve always requires singing Auld Lang Syne. Thanks 👍😊

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад +1

      Absolutely - although I’m usually half asleep when the bells go 😂

  • @77bountiful
    @77bountiful 10 дней назад +5

    Another pearler Robert. Fantastic combination of you telling us Burns history, and Cammy reciting one of his poems. I had to laugh when the sheep coughed not wanting to miss out on a bit of the limelight though😊Have a fantastic Burns Night to all who celebrate and thank you Robert. Keep them coming and looking forward to reading the book 📚

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад

      Thank you! I’m looking forward to getting the book out there!

  • @Allie-x4t
    @Allie-x4t 10 дней назад +7

    2:40- Students were carving on the wooden doors even then😂

  • @jameshutson7246
    @jameshutson7246 10 дней назад +4

    This was my favorite video of yours

  • @cruztj1
    @cruztj1 10 дней назад +4

    Great video Bob! Thanks for taking us on this journey

  • @alicegamble6145
    @alicegamble6145 10 дней назад +6

    Great seeing Cammy & listening to his recitation of Robby Burns. My dad was a big fan of Rooby Burns & he passed it down to me. Thanks for another great video.

  • @michellevv46
    @michellevv46 10 дней назад +6

    Loved seeing Cammy!

  • @DesireeReeves-c7x
    @DesireeReeves-c7x 10 дней назад +2

    I got excited when you said Brigadoon. One of my favorite movies. Cammy did awesome. No idea what he said but damn it sounded good!

  • @catherinesikora8397
    @catherinesikora8397 10 дней назад +3

    Robert, this was such a fantastic, amazing, and awesome video! I absolutely loved every second of it! I often host Burns Suppers here in Austin Texas and am not able to do one this year. I plan to share your video with all my friends as it is such a nice treat since we can't celebrate Rabbie together this year! I have told Rabbie's story quite often but your presentation and insights are quite phenomenal and really help bring him to life so beautifully. Your friend's recitation of that poem was outstanding and the commentary delightful. Thanks so much for all your hard work! You really are one of my favorite channels and I eagerly await your videos.

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад +1

      Thank you! That’s fantastic to hear. 🙂

    • @shalacarter6658
      @shalacarter6658 9 дней назад +1

      Stay safe driving in the snow, if you are getting it there.

    • @catherinesikora8397
      @catherinesikora8397 9 дней назад +1

      @@shalacarter6658 SO kind! The snow was brief and already gone! xo

    • @shalacarter6658
      @shalacarter6658 8 дней назад

      @ That's good to hear unless you are in a drought? We are here in most of Nebraska.
      Did you hear about the mini-tornado in and around Newquay, Cornwall?

  • @DawnaLeigh
    @DawnaLeigh 10 дней назад +3

    Cammy you missed your calling! Excellent recitation! 👏 Great video Bob. Where is your Búrns recitation?

  • @rebeccachristians2506
    @rebeccachristians2506 10 дней назад +5

    I just love all these videos. You do such a great job of telling the history of everything. It's so good to see you!

  • @bobuncle8704
    @bobuncle8704 10 дней назад +2

    Well done, once again.
    I have, as of yet,
    not watched an episode you’ve beget,
    where a stint o school I’ve not gotten
    of the lovely land and folks of Scotland

  • @lorifromtemeculaca426
    @lorifromtemeculaca426 10 дней назад +4

    Hello & thank you for this!

  • @avrilconacher
    @avrilconacher 10 дней назад +2

    A very enjoyable and informative video. Cheers.

  • @janetmackinnon3411
    @janetmackinnon3411 10 дней назад +2

    "To a Louse" so well recited! Thank you both.

  • @Jyn58
    @Jyn58 10 дней назад +1

    Very interesting. I never got into his poems even though our literature teacher pushed his works all through high school.

  • @salchipapa5843
    @salchipapa5843 10 дней назад +2

    Another fantastic video, Robert. Many thanks for sharing.

  • @giannabarrow7764
    @giannabarrow7764 10 дней назад +1

    Very nice!

  • @Feline_Frenzy53
    @Feline_Frenzy53 10 дней назад +2

    Robert, I loved the story and barely understood a word of your friend's poem, but his animations were wonderful !! Great video, thanks very much !

  • @classicambo9781
    @classicambo9781 10 дней назад +1

    Well done to Cammy for another great recitation of Burns. Thanks for the video 😊

  • @curtwright4740
    @curtwright4740 9 дней назад +2

    Kind Sir, you mentioned Brigadoon.
    Made me think of the American movie by the name and that movie got me started with a love for Scotland.
    Love your movies! So informative.
    Also helps me see more or less, what it’s like to be Scottish!
    Please continue. 😊

    • @curtwright4740
      @curtwright4740 9 дней назад

      In the foothills of Oklahoma USA.
      P.S. Camy just almost breaks into Scottish Celtic language . Very Cool!

  • @phylliscook-se7mx
    @phylliscook-se7mx 10 дней назад +1

    Great video 😉

  • @cheryl4811
    @cheryl4811 10 дней назад +1

    What an awesome job Cammy did. Thank you for that!

  • @shirleylaboy603
    @shirleylaboy603 10 дней назад +1

    Thank you Robert. I love the poem. 🙂❤️

  • @Serenity07-10
    @Serenity07-10 День назад

    This was absolutely brilliant.. loved it.. wonderfully told❤

  • @stephenoran2019
    @stephenoran2019 9 дней назад +1

    Excellent presentation, sir! Including Cammy was also a gift! I have seen his video of "Tam O' Shanter" and it is epic, as well! Having not grown up in Scotland, I find the traditional pronunciations fascinating, barely grasping the meaning of the words before they flow past! Thank you for this!

  • @kathleenmuller306
    @kathleenmuller306 10 дней назад +1

    This was wonderful Robert! If only we all could have learned history told us this way! Well done again! K.

  • @NancyVanEvera
    @NancyVanEvera 9 дней назад

    Another enjoyable, informative tour of Scotland! Thank you!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @lindastreet-ely9780
    @lindastreet-ely9780 10 дней назад +2

    Outstanding! Love this episode!

  • @annebell7274
    @annebell7274 8 дней назад

    Excellent. Very informative. Thoroughly enjoyed. 💛💯💯💯💯💛

  • @EmeraldVideosNL
    @EmeraldVideosNL 10 дней назад +1

    Only at a mature age do we appreciate what our elders taught us young ones, the traditions that make a people, it requires a ripened mind.
    That farmer man did a great job reciting, I couldn't understand a lot of it, so I'll have to look it up in my Burns collected works later, but his delivery and expression were a pleasure to watch! 👍
    History should never be cancelled, and inconvenient or uncomfortable truths should not be forgotten, lest we repeat the mistakes of the past.

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад

      You can see more recitals on Cammy’s The Sheep Game channel as well. 🙂

    • @EmeraldVideosNL
      @EmeraldVideosNL 10 дней назад

      @@scotlandunplugged Thanks for the tip, I'll check him out.

  • @lindaarmstrongjackman9788
    @lindaarmstrongjackman9788 10 дней назад +1

    Thank you Robert and Cammy. 😊❤️

  • @karelcindrich1975
    @karelcindrich1975 10 дней назад +2

    Cammy, that was wonderful!! Your expressions and hand gestures just added to the poem!! My question to Cammy is: was that recited entirely in Scots or was some slang? 😊 Bob, that was great bringing on Cammy. Loved this video, might be one of my favorites! Would like to hear you recite a poem!! Thanks for that beautiful view 😮 Look forward to your next adventure! ❤

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад +2

      Haha. I’m not following Cammy’s recital. 😂

  • @pattyannbeaven9287
    @pattyannbeaven9287 10 дней назад +2

    Great video Bob, Cammy also recited Tam o shanter ( I hope that’s right) last year on his Sheep Game channel. It’s definitely worth a look with all the expression of this rendition. It also has subtitles!

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад +1

      I remember it well. No way I’m trying to follow that! 😂

    • @pattyannbeaven9287
      @pattyannbeaven9287 10 дней назад

      @ Just watched Cammy’s rendition of Tam O Shanter again, it’s even better than I remembered from last year!

  • @helenlizzystewart4908
    @helenlizzystewart4908 10 дней назад +1

    Gosh been there so many times, and what a wonderful rendition Cammy

  • @shalacarter6658
    @shalacarter6658 9 дней назад

    Hi Robbie!
    Thanks for this wonderful video. I especially liked the farmer reciting Burns since I was a farmer.
    Cancel him? What a ridiculous notion!
    Blessings!

  • @debraruffindesign
    @debraruffindesign 10 дней назад +1

    Thank you! Well done Cammy! I loved it!

  • @the-chillian
    @the-chillian 10 дней назад +2

    I once attended a Burns Night dinner, hosted in America by an Eastern Orthodox priest -- a 5th generation Californian -- one of whose guests was his bishop, and we ate a haggis prepared by his Greek wife. All of us were in Highland costume, yet I think I was the only one there with significant Scottish Highlands ancestry. (I recited his, "To a Mouse".)
    If that's not a sign of Robert Burns' influence on the world stage, I don't know what is.

  • @kathleenmuller306
    @kathleenmuller306 10 дней назад +1

    P.S. Cammie was fantastic❤!

  • @cynthiabruns7178
    @cynthiabruns7178 9 дней назад

    My dad was from the Dumfries area, and a farmers son. He got me to memorize To a Mouse, when I was a kid. Loved your video, thanks

  • @sharonm3677
    @sharonm3677 7 дней назад

    Bravo….very well done!❤❤

  • @camerongibson6342
    @camerongibson6342 10 дней назад +1

    Great video Robbie and all about the bard very good of you to get Cammy from the sheep game to say a poem of the bard’s.

  • @robertamity3563
    @robertamity3563 10 дней назад +1

    What did he wright🔥’s ? I❤Scotland Unplugged Story’s, 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿/🇺🇸 ! Was he speaking Gaelic !

  • @grahamhill2267
    @grahamhill2267 10 дней назад +1

    Really interesting story and video. I understood about three words of the poem! lol 😂

  • @lorrainebedson7261
    @lorrainebedson7261 9 дней назад

    Loved the recitation I have heard and read some of Burns poems but they are always better when recited by a Scot especially one with passion x

  • @libraryanne2392
    @libraryanne2392 8 дней назад +1

    My heart's in the Highlands my heart is not here,
    My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer;
    Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe,
    My heart's in the Highlands, wherev'r I go.
    Happy Burns Day!

  • @cathyagain5841
    @cathyagain5841 9 дней назад

    I always enjoy your videos, but this I would say has become my favourite. Thank you.

  • @Hailstonepie
    @Hailstonepie 5 дней назад

    Cammy can look on himself, he needs to watch his own clips 😊. Thanks Bob, another good one. 🌹

  • @johnperry5102
    @johnperry5102 10 дней назад

    very interesting, entertaining, and educational, in other words, it was great

  • @maryk3458
    @maryk3458 10 дней назад +1

    My live is like a red red rose, that is newly sprung in JUne!

  • @sn4rff
    @sn4rff 10 дней назад +1

    💙💙💙

  • @Staggo_L
    @Staggo_L 10 дней назад +1

    I love Burns’ robust poetry.

  • @KLG777
    @KLG777 10 дней назад +1

    I share a January 25th birthday, i use to also write poetry when i was younger.

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад +1

      My sister too. 🙂

    • @shalacarter6658
      @shalacarter6658 9 дней назад

      @@scotlandunplugged Your whole family is talented in one way or another.

  • @catherinespencer-mills1928
    @catherinespencer-mills1928 10 дней назад +1

    Your videos are always interesting. I am not Scots, so when I tried to read his poetry I was never as good at it as Cammy. (What did you bribe him with?) I understand not being thrilled having to read something in school. I still hate some of the books we had to read in high school.

  • @elainewoodard2970
    @elainewoodard2970 10 дней назад +15

    I am so happy watching your video on Robbie Burns! Been missing your show. We in the US need something to take our minds off the terrible felon in our White House. Thanks for the great channel!!

  • @lindamcgough3645
    @lindamcgough3645 10 дней назад

    Cami is the man!👍

  • @disneyboy3097
    @disneyboy3097 5 дней назад

    Hoping you are all ok after storm Eowyn!

  • @eileenbass952
    @eileenbass952 10 дней назад +1

    Hello Robert, could the poem of Cammys" recital not have had sub titles?

    • @marksieving7925
      @marksieving7925 10 дней назад

      Turn on closed captions.

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  10 дней назад +1

      I left the captions in Scot’s this time as it just seemed to fit, but here’s a translation. shsjdyer.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/52084477/to

    • @shalacarter6658
      @shalacarter6658 9 дней назад

      @@scotlandunplugged Thanks so much for this; but I am not doing the work sheet.

    • @sharonm3677
      @sharonm3677 7 дней назад

      @@scotlandunpluggedOMG I understood the entire thing with out difficulty. Must be my Scot bloodline coming through🤣😂. Plus I also adore Cammy! Great video Robert! You always give us your best. ❤❤

  • @marymactavish
    @marymactavish 10 дней назад +1

    It's good the family moved out of that cottage when he was still a little boy because I'm sure all the cars on the road would have been dangerous when he was out playing.

  • @Hailstonepie
    @Hailstonepie 5 дней назад

    Have you done one on Brig'o'doon ?

  • @craigsinclair7864
    @craigsinclair7864 10 дней назад +3

    Hurt my arm this mornin and had to go to hospital for an x-ray, as I was sitting waiting to be seen, the lad next to me says," Fair fae yer honest sonsieface! Great chieftain o' the puddin race!!" I was like, eh?!?!., I turned my head round to the the lady sat on my other side, she said, " ! Wee, sleekit, cow'rin, tim'rous beastie, O, what a panic's in thy breastie!" , As I grabbed the next doc walking past I said, "here mate is this the psychiatric ward?" He says," no this is the burns unit!

  • @gaylaaustin7468
    @gaylaaustin7468 9 дней назад

    My family is the Houstons-they are from Ayrshire

  • @lyamainu
    @lyamainu 9 дней назад

    My English teacher used to make us read Burns out loud for her own amusement. A bunch of Texas teenagers trying to stumble their way through To A Mouse was probably hilarious, but very traumatic to my memory.

  • @CynthiaEvans-i2f
    @CynthiaEvans-i2f 10 дней назад +1

  • @a.butler1778
    @a.butler1778 2 дня назад

    Kind of off your subject here, but I have to know, does Scotland really have a pyramid?

    • @scotlandunplugged
      @scotlandunplugged  2 часа назад

      There’s the Balmoral Pyramid - Prince Albert’s Cairn.

  • @EnigmaStar153
    @EnigmaStar153 8 дней назад

    An alcoholic