Excellent, fascinating and really informative. Gotta find more ways to get subscribers and loads more shares, these history tours are too good not for every Scottish history lover to enjoy 😊
Just listening, interesting what ifs. I'm descended on both parents' sides from Scots-Irish who immigrated to the Appalachian Mountain area. What if indeed?!
7:52 The transition to Bruce addressing the throng on the other side of the river was so well executed. 🤩🤩🤩 11:42 What a waste of brandy! 13:54 I'm glad to hear that James had ears. As ever, this is an interesting tale, very well told. Scottish History appears to be pretty crazy.
Bruce, I could listen to you for days if not months or years! I discovered you on another channel called Tastiing History. I'm a history fan. Real history that is. Steve in Canada.
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I have found this channel and fallen in love with it! Love learning and soaking in the information. Your such a good teacher ! And very entertaining! Thank you so much !!
Another great video Bruce, nice surprise sitting here and seeing it shot in my hometown of Falkland. I also see Huntingtower on my way to work in Perth everyday and always thought it is a great building.
James was so grateful that he was saved at Gowrie House at the trial he announced a August holiday in perpetuity to his subjects, his promise extended with him to England. This is the reason why we have an August Bank Holiday each year in the UK.
Bruce, an idea for a video if you haven't done it already. I have looked and couldn't find it. The subject is 'When did St John's Town change its name to Perth, why 'Perth' and why the change?' Towns don't change names very often so there must have been a good reason. Just an idea.
let me say one thing to you Bruce my brother, you have single-handedly peaked my interest in learning about my own history. I was born in Edinburgh. last name Mitchell my dad was born in Aberdeen and lived most of his life in Huntley. the old black and white tourist book about Huntley has my aunt in it as the Girl Guides troop leader. on my dad's side is Allardice Ewan. on my mother's side (Gay) is Gemmell and Shearer. Couldn't be more at least british. as you I probably have a great % of english in me. 😶. wish now I could find out more. great cedit to you my black compatriot 👊
Thank you for this video. I have William Ruthven on my ancestry tree. But the validity of my research I don't really trust. But it is fun to think I might be related to this historic figure.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours i have heard o' it but for some reason i didnt "join the dots" ie, it seemed nothing more than the usual machinations of the 1600's in scotland. i missed the point aboot this and guy fox and folks lack of knowledge of the former
Many years ago I rowed my four year old daughter across to visit the island fortress where Mary whas held captive. The Stewarts left a lot of descendents in Scotland.
Gotta have one comment: I bet the Appalachians would have been settled, by some one....but there definitely would have been no bluegrass music and that would have been a travesty. Well done! And thank you....again!
@@elendil7 I know Elizabeth. Don't worry, I'm with you sister, but that's a much bigger issue that a single sentence in a video that was already running overtime would allow. Sometimes compromises have to be made
James, The Wisest Fool in Christendom, knew how to survive and he was nae mug! He succeeded in England because of his Scottish training. Pity his son did not have it!
After doing some more research on this a ancestor of mine was named in this conspiracy like Ten Years After the actual events and 3 years after the death of Robert Logan and they literally dug up his bones and put them on trial In 1609, Logan (who was dead) was summoned to appear in court and his body exhumed and laid before the court. With Logan in no position to defend himself, he was found guilty on the flimsiest of evidence and his estates were forfeit. The Logan's were stripped of all their property and many were banished to Ireland and then like eight years later he was exonerated and that the evidence against him was a forgery none of their lands titles or riches were returned
One would have to drink several wee drams of whisky to come up with a tall tale such as this one about the hooded guy with the pot of gold and the treason. Must be true then. The world could have been a much different place today had it not happened.
The truth as in most cases is follow the money. The Stuart's/James owed the Ruthvens a large sum of money. All borrowed lent lent to James with expectations of repayment. This was an easy way to avoid ever having to repay it. In the killing of the Ruthvens he was rid of the debt and enriched by their assets. In doing so the remaining Ruthven heirs fled the country according to my families oral history. Had they not done so the entire line would have been terminated by James.
My ancestor is John Ruthven-Trotter 1619, took on his wife's name after the Ruthven name was abolished. I have read that Clan Ruthven was founded by Sweyn the Viking who is a descendant of Ragnar Lodbrok.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Yes, that would be an amazing topic to cover possibly? My whole family just loves listening to you tell the tales! You keep it so lively and fun!
Perth looks magnificent. Year Covid started was to be our Summer tour of Scotland in our motorhome. Watching these videos has given me so many routes to plan, it has taken the sting out of not being able to travel whilst we wait for normality to resume (I know, that's the least of all our worries).
you munching on chewing gum? slapping your lips continuously, i would watch it but its too off putting. I've watched a few videos and commented on a few times on your videos. so i wont be subscribed anymore
@@ScotlandHistoryTours nah slapping your lips as if your at a wine taster after almost every sentence isn't very nice to, especially with sensitive ears
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Honestly, it’s criminal that this channel doesn’t have more subscribers! Fantastic content, keep up the good work!!!
If you shave and tell then they shave and tell then we'll get there
Scotland History Tours woah woah why do we have to shave?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours 4.78k subscribers. More shavers. LOL
Absolutely.
@@fearnpol4938 I think he means share!
Love learning about Scottish history from a great storyteller!
With Scottish History Tours, every day is a Schoolday. Another fascinating and informative video.
Keep them coming Bruce ❤🏴
Aye, maybe no every day, but certainly a Tuesday and Saturday eh?
I was more than ecstatic when I came across Bruce's site
That was awesome! The drone footage along with the story was an excellent addition. Of course, I always enjoy your storytelling style!
I agree. This was one of my all time favourites. Big up to Liam NcNamara who did the drone footage
Excellent, fascinating and really informative. Gotta find more ways to get subscribers and loads more shares, these history tours are too good not for every Scottish history lover to enjoy 😊
You're RIGHT!
Just listening, interesting what ifs. I'm descended on both parents' sides from Scots-Irish who immigrated to the Appalachian Mountain area. What if indeed?!
7:52 The transition to Bruce addressing the throng on the other side of the river was so well executed. 🤩🤩🤩
11:42 What a waste of brandy!
13:54 I'm glad to hear that James had ears.
As ever, this is an interesting tale, very well told. Scottish History appears to be pretty crazy.
What an amazing tale, stunning camera work too
Isn't it just
I should say Big up to Liam McNamara
Bruce, I could listen to you for days if not months or years! I discovered you on another channel called Tastiing History. I'm a history fan. Real history that is. Steve in Canada.
Yes, Max is The MAN
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
Sharing this in an American FB group i am in. Love your bard qualities friend.
Soar Alba 2021.
Please do. I have some specifically Scottish American videos like:
The American Jacobite ruclips.net/video/yPanDYEoYhA/видео.html
Two Scots in American History ruclips.net/video/bxrcAzeV4Cg/видео.html
John Paul Jones: Scottish American Hero ruclips.net/video/H3rMtMJfewU/видео.html
Scots in the American Civil War ruclips.net/video/h0KRTtanfXE/видео.html
Brothers in teh American Civil War ruclips.net/video/j5bY5v_8tKU/видео.html
Great history lesson Bruce of all the years I have been in Perth and never new of such happenings.
Have a great week.
Very best regards Gordon.🙏👍👌
Aye, if ye subscribe and keep watchin there'll be mair tales tae come
@@ScotlandHistoryTours already done 🙏👍👌cheers again Bruce.
Great Great Great content, Thank You.
Yikes. I have been researching my Ruthven ancestors for years and this was soooo much more than I ever knew. Amazing channel. Great presentation!
Yay! Another cool video I overlooked. Thank you for this lesson! "sod off mate im going huntin" lol
😜
Food for thought. Another genuinely fascinating piece of history I had no idea about. Thanks.
There ye go noo
I have found this channel and fallen in love with it! Love learning and soaking in the information. Your such a good teacher ! And very entertaining! Thank you so much !!
An education fit for a king! Thanks Bruce.
You are very welcome
Another great video Bruce, nice surprise sitting here and seeing it shot in my hometown of Falkland.
I also see Huntingtower on my way to work in Perth everyday and always thought it is a great building.
What about the Tay shots?
We love this video, and appreciate the detail. Looking forward to our next visit to Scotland.
😘
Breathtaking Bruce. well done.
Glad you enjoyed it
Really interesting, and beautifully shot.
I'll be honest, I like it masel
Really interesting videos. This is a bizarre story, reminds me of Mrs Fergusons tea set that enabled the fall of Singapore in WW2.
This channel is such a pleasure to listen to and to learn more about Scottish history. I wonder if Bruce has other history channels he enjoys.
Wow! Amazing & mind blowing! Ta Bruce. :-)
Glad you enjoyed it
I like how you tell this and the other historical parts. 👏🏻
Thanks Stuart
Yes I like your channel sir.🏴⚖️
You present it very well.🎼
What an amazing drone shot!! Great story!!! Who would have been the heir to Elizabeth without James?? A civil war?
There were other options
I just love this channel!❤️
Ahh. This is so 'What If'... thought provoking.
few lassies there as well Brucie old boy!
James was so grateful that he was saved at Gowrie House at the trial he announced a August holiday in perpetuity to his subjects, his promise extended with him to England. This is the reason why we have an August Bank Holiday each year in the UK.
Now THAT I did not know
Hi Bruce - thanks for the information - concise and clear as ever. Recall The Warehouse in Lossiemouth sadly Derek Laing has passed away. Slainte!
Ah no. None of us last
@@ScotlandHistoryTours the best we can do is leave a mark.
I'm a Ruthven and never knew any of this!
Love your posts even got a brummie into it he's hooked like me keep em coming mate
Yay😎
Bruce, an idea for a video if you haven't done it already. I have looked and couldn't find it. The subject is 'When did St John's Town change its name to Perth, why 'Perth' and why the change?' Towns don't change names very often so there must have been a good reason. Just an idea.
Next time I'm in the UK, I'm gonna get me a Bruce Fummey. Never seems to rain where ever you've got one.
😂
Wow . Great story . Never knew a thing about this
There ye go
This one of my favorites
Me too
A wee suggestion to you St Johnstone ‘colours’ there 😎
let me say one thing to you Bruce my brother, you have single-handedly peaked my interest in learning about my own history. I was born in Edinburgh. last name Mitchell my dad was born in Aberdeen and lived most of his life in Huntley. the old black and white tourist book about Huntley has my aunt in it as the Girl Guides troop leader. on my dad's side is Allardice Ewan. on my mother's side (Gay) is Gemmell and Shearer. Couldn't be more at least british. as you I probably have a great % of english in me. 😶. wish now I could find out more. great cedit to you my black compatriot 👊
Lol I am a Ruthven we are the same family as David Ruffin from the temptations
Very nice shirt, where can I get one?
I wish I had you as a college professor!
Aye, until the exams came 😆
Thank you for this video. I have William Ruthven on my ancestry tree. But the validity of my research I don't really trust. But it is fun to think I might be related to this historic figure.
I was born and bred in a wee village in East Lothian called Dirleton. There is a Ruthven Road there (and an amazing castle). Any connection?
Yes
Seeing as Neil Oliver as gone over to the dark side, I nominate Bruce as our future go to Scottish historian 🙌
To be fair I'm not an actual historian
There is no dark side. We are all Scots except of course the pretendy Scots from Republican Ireland.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours neither is Oliver
THANKS DES CREAN,BELFAST...IRELAND
great story bruce :)
Ah ken, and maist fowk in Perth havnae even heard o it
@@ScotlandHistoryTours i have heard o' it but for some reason i didnt "join the dots" ie, it seemed nothing more than the usual machinations of the 1600's in scotland. i missed the point aboot this and guy fox and folks lack of knowledge of the former
>A much-needed telling!
"a sing-song....." lol
shared
See me, ah feckin luv these videos
😄😆😅😂🤣
Should have a tv chanel tbh
Are you on Twitter Bruce?
Aye, thought I don't really use it much
there is a slightly different side of the story where there was money lent to the king that was not repaid
Da was born Brigton o'Ruthven
Aye - we're far Ru'ven Dell ;)
Many years ago I rowed my four year old daughter across to visit the island fortress where Mary whas held captive. The Stewarts left a lot of descendents in Scotland.
Apparently the man in armour in James’s account was Andrew Henderson. But I’m still not telling yous what I was up to that day 🤫
Gotta have one comment: I bet the Appalachians would have been settled, by some one....but there definitely would have been no bluegrass music and that would have been a travesty. Well done! And thank you....again!
Aye, but that doesn't make for such a good story. I suppose, in truth, the continent was already settled, but that's another story.
The Appalachians were already settled by Native Americans.
@@elendil7 I know Elizabeth. Don't worry, I'm with you sister, but that's a much bigger issue that a single sentence in a video that was already running overtime would allow. Sometimes compromises have to be made
So there was more than one gun powder plot against James VI
Exactement
Barbecue in America would never have been the same
Anyone up for a cheeky bit a time travel?
I'm getting a fuel delivery next week so the 1.21Gigawatts shouldn't be a problem
Damn the luck.
James, The Wisest Fool in Christendom, knew how to survive and he was nae mug! He succeeded in England because of his Scottish training. Pity his son did not have it!
After doing some more research on this a ancestor of mine was named in this conspiracy like Ten Years After the actual events and 3 years after the death of Robert Logan and they literally dug up his bones and put them on trial In 1609, Logan (who was dead) was summoned to appear in court and his body exhumed and laid before the court. With Logan in no position to defend himself, he was found guilty on the flimsiest of evidence and his estates were forfeit. The Logan's were stripped of all their property and many were banished to Ireland and then like eight years later he was exonerated and that the evidence against him was a forgery none of their lands titles or riches were returned
This doesn't surprise me
Perhaps a 9 year old Henry would have been an ideal King for an English court to bend to their own desires..
Juice up the Delorian and let's find out
I’m a descendant of the Ruthvens
One would have to drink several wee drams of whisky to come up with a tall tale such as this one about the hooded guy with the pot of gold and the treason. Must be true then. The world could have been a much different place today had it not happened.
I understand why you left out the scandalous version of this story. They were children in the audience it seemed.
One never knows
The truth as in most cases is follow the money. The Stuart's/James owed the Ruthvens a large sum of money. All borrowed lent lent to James with expectations of repayment. This was an easy way to avoid ever having to repay it. In the killing of the Ruthvens he was rid of the debt and enriched by their assets. In doing so the remaining Ruthven heirs fled the country according to my families oral history. Had they not done so the entire line would have been terminated by James.
Exactement
You are telling us about the man who had his room searched every night ... For witches .... I think he had bigger fish to worry about ...
What there's FISH in there as well?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours It wouldn't surprise me at all LOL. I'm certain London occasionally gets what we call "walleye weather" in Ohio ...
I'm a Ruthven.
If the UK never happened I'd probably argue we would all still be at war today lol. And I wouldn't have been born. 😂🇬🇧✌️
Crazy like the Scots……..
seems like without king james the world and Scotland may have been a better place. cheers
My ancestor is John Ruthven-Trotter 1619, took on his wife's name after the Ruthven name was abolished. I have read that Clan Ruthven was founded by Sweyn the Viking who is a descendant of Ragnar Lodbrok.
I have no idea, but that's an interesting question Viking clans
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Yes, that would be an amazing topic to cover possibly? My whole family just loves listening to you tell the tales! You keep it so lively and fun!
Shame that it did happen.
Wish it hadn't happened myself
Perth looks magnificent. Year Covid started was to be our Summer tour of Scotland in our motorhome. Watching these videos has given me so many routes to plan, it has taken the sting out of not being able to travel whilst we wait for normality to resume (I know, that's the least of all our worries).
Delighted to be of service
Allegedly one of my ancestors was involved in this I think his name was Alexander Logan or something
Robert Logan was named in the conspiracy
Just got to the end of the video John Logan's properties was forfeited as well and from what I understand they either fled or were banished to Ireland
The messed up part is Robert Logan died in 1608 and the trial was done in 1610 to strip his heirs of land and titles
Sometimes I wish Scottish wasn't in a Union with England and Wales,but what do I know,I'm just a poor Irish Immigrant with the wrong religion!
Scotland*
...and a vote presumably
@@ScotlandHistoryTours that's very true and I cherish my right to vote.another great video, Scotland has some great looking wee toons!
@SANDWICH BHOY, you only have the wrong religion in Ireland, we have many religions in the UK, because we're more tolerant of others..
@@leekelly9639 I was messing around, although I shouldn't have mentioned religion.
This channel might as well be called ‘Justification for Unionism’
🤣🤣🤣
Bruce is very much a ‘nationalist’ in the independence vain. And severe union in a heartbeat if he could.
@@Funnybriton I see
you munching on chewing gum? slapping your lips continuously, i would watch it but its too off putting. I've watched a few videos and commented on a few times on your videos. so i wont be subscribed anymore
😂😂😂 I don't chew gum. I did notice you comment on the subject before, but it seemed such a weird comment I didn't reply. Anyway, onwards and upwards
@@ScotlandHistoryTours nah slapping your lips as if your at a wine taster after almost every sentence isn't very nice to, especially with sensitive ears
😂🤣 Are you still here?
brother if you ever make it to Jamaica please look me up or message me ahead of time. it would be an honor to meet you and have a drink. no scoth but good rum😅 that I make