And here is an appropriate song by a mad Scotsman: ruclips.net/video/5nbH6gvvxYY/видео.html Mad because what you see him wearing is not his stage cloths but his everyday wear!
Bruce, I enjoy your channel. I have a friend whose last name is Hynds. He has a difficult time finding information about his Clan. Do you have any information about Clan Hynds
Great video. One of the unexpected things that touched me was the playing, yelling and screaming of off-camera children. It lent to the landscape and ruins behind you a hint of the vitality of life that fleshes out all of history. It helped root the politics of power into the annoying realities of everyday life. This was great. Thank you.
I just stumbled upon your site and am totally hooked ! if only my history teachers in Scotland had been like you. I left Scotland 40 years ago and have lived in a couple of former "colonies". Incredible how many people I have met who proudly claim Scottish Heritage. My children and grand children will no doubt do the same I hope. Best regards from Canada.
@@casperwallace9685 well said my Friend, yes tha women was right your Gran. Am a widower live in my Seventies not in Best of Health. Have Bus pass for years but not been on buss near two years or a pub. = workin men’s club member of. My younger Brother takes me Shopping wen am up to it. Also my younger sister 38 years a Nurse/ Staff Tha Boss In Family, well I have Woman Sister ta Sort me out at times I need. 🥃🍺🏴🍺✌️🇬🇧
Thank you Bruce for your Story times! I don't have a dog in the fight but being descendant of foreigners that took over you lovely land over a millennia ago, then the family came to the New World and threw off the yoke of English despotism (at that time anyway) I have the blood of warriors and Freemen running though my veins. I hope that even if the troublesome debate continues or is ever resolved, that the lovely people of Alba continue to pursue their own history. I they use that newly rediscovered glory for their own patriotism and sovereignty or just to have some proud history, I wish blessing upon all of Alba! I am very touched by your enlightening talks and I look forward to learning even more from you!
Ma Granny told me the Stone of destiny was the stone Jacob used as a pillow when he had his dream. You make me homesick man, I now live in Hampshire and have two sons who have English accents but call themselves Campbell, and are proud of it. We Scots come in all shapes and sizes and are scattered far and wide, two mottos, one Kennedy, Avise la fin, the other Campbell, Ne Oliviscaris are known to me and my two strapping lads.
What was left of Scotlands crown Jewels, and a lot including the historical documents of Scotland got destroyed by English invasion. They took all Scotland's documents and sent them back boat back to England, but the boat sank.....Hmmm So there is a huge hole in Scotlands documented history.
Rhyming slang, love it! Couldn't agree more. You crack me up Bruce, it's so great to see you prove that history can have a sense of humour. Much love from Ayrshire. x 😊
What an interesting and humorous program. As a American, of some Scottish descent, here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, my family moved, from Scotland to Northern Ireland, then here, as countless others did. But, back 40 or so years, you might ask us where were the Campbell's from? All I knew was that my family had been in American nearly forever, over 300 years and no better men walked the earth then my father and grandfather. It wasn't until the 1980's that we found out so much more about the the Campbells. I think now I have found out that not all Campbells in Scotland were some evil monsters, nor did all the other Clans always float two feet about the ground either. After walking this earth for a few years you meet all kinds of people. I'm just proud that my family came here, so long ago, amid trails and hardships, to give us a chance at a better life. God bless you all. Billy Hugh Campbell Jr.
Kay Matheson was my Gaelic teacher many moons ago. She wouldn't allow herself to be quizzed too far on the subject but she always left you feeling there was more to it all than what we'd been told. She was a lovely woman.
Because Scotland's history was sanitised, Education was stripped of telling the truth of Scotland's history by Westminster. It's now been re-introduced by SNP to education.
I really enjoy your videos and think your mix of humour and history facts are brilliant and I have never seen you live unfortunately and missed you when you did gigs in the Dunning Hotel I live in Dunning just down the road from you power on my brother like you said we are all Jock Tamson's bairns
I have personally seen a 'Stone of Destiny' hidden away in a store room in Arbroath Abbey. It was one of the Abbey's stone masons that let me see it. He assured me that copies had been made while it was stolen from Westminster Abbey and dispersed around the country along with the true Stone. He couldn't say for sure if the stone in Arbroath was the real Stone, but he was certain that the one returned to London was not the original.
I visited again some 8 years later with my wife, who, family tradition says is part Scots. So her early bucket list was to visit Scotland and so I took her to Perth and we drove to many other locations. 👍😉
So, I know that I've read that Clan Duff held the right to crown the King of Scotland as a perk (along with the title to Fife) for stepping away from a strong claim to the throne many years prior to the entrance of the Norman/Scots Kings. Supposedly King Robert was coronated twice in order to correct the shortcoming of doing so without the Duff Chieftain. I believe he was a teenaged boy held hostage at the time by Edward I but his sister made the trip to Scone to stand in. There is a sculpture in Edinburg Castle depicting the moment of her placing the crown. That Lady Duff was later captured along with Bruce's wife, daughter & sister. All were imprisoned by Edward I. That would be another fascinating & heart-wrenching story to review. I know there have been a few novels written around the facts and at least one old film made on the subject.
Hey Bruce great video as always. I know that's the official story of the stone of Destiny, but there is a lesser known legend of how the stone came to be in Scotland, i read in a book called "something like" Ephraim and Manasseh England & America in prophecy... Or something like that... But it stated that the stone was brought by Tia Tephi a princess of the house of Juda who excaped from Jerusalem when King Nebuchadnezzar conquerred & to make the long story short, the reason the stone is so important is because it is a confirmation of the covenant between God & David of an unbroken Royal line through to the end of days. That being said, which ever way it came to be in Scotland, it is one very important artifact.
And now work as taxi drivers in Edinburgh. 1st belly laugh if the day, so thank you. I'm up early to do farm chores, loins girded, during an epic heatwave in the great PNW. So I needed this!
@@ScotlandHistoryToursthere's a goat to milk in the herd still, and chickens & ducks too. Watering the potato beds is its own job, but need those spuds. I got 3 young girls to pick the ripe strawberries. They come to visit the youngest goats. Can't wait until we get back to our usual, perfectly delightful, clouds & rain.
Yes you can look at the funny side of that comment we laughed at ourselves too as we are still here robbed of our heritage and placed at the bottom of society with our nationality removed through the colouring of the law.
Man you are a Born, Me I,am of of Child of History of Clan of Scotland Name born in Lancashire England. You keep going Man I Enjoy. take Care. ✌️😇🏴🍺🇬🇧
Bruce has outdone his usual excellence here. Although there is another theory, concerning the Stone`s whereabouts, which says the Stone of Destiny now resides in the Nicholas Roerich Master Apartments Building in New York City. No doubt there are many theories though.
I am Dutch. For all I knew, the stone was still in London. 2day I thought: that stone really should be given back to the Scotts. I am pleasantly surprised! Scotland should get out of the UK! The Scots should form a federation with Ireland (and Wales, Cornwall and Bretagne). The last of the Celts should stick together.
I'm also dutch. The stone of scone that Edward I stole from scotland wasn't the real LIA FAIL, the scots were embarrassed when they got the stone back from England because it was just a lump of sandstone.
In 1983 I was privileged to be given the opportunity to go to Scone Palace as part of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy's Brigade. It was an incredible adventure for me although I was 17 at the time. It was my first trip to Scotland and we were given tents to share with Scottish lads who were also members of the Boy's Brigade. It was also my first 'shock' at the divide between lads from England and Scotland who, although wearing the same uniform and being part of the same organisation, our heritage came between us. For my part I didn't understand the issue, but the Scottish lads definitely, although friendly, explained to me that there was one. Even lads from Somoa were able to have better relations with the Scots lads than I was!! We share the same island!!!! Although I wanted to be a 'pen pal' with one of the Scots lads, it didn't last long. The impression I got in his last communication was, it wasn't right, for him to be friends with an Englishman. Thankfully, there are two Scotsman who I have met over the years who didn't think the same way. One was my boss Alan Ross from Perth, who was a huge man and a good man. Another is Gordon Harrow from Glasgow, a good, old friend.👍😉
I had a mate that was a MacDonald too, and I too tortured him. I made him watch all episodes of Happy Days. It was when we got to Joanie Loves Chachi that he cracked! Spilled his guts everywhere. It may have also been the Clan Campbell Whiskey, stout and beer.
"In the last few years in Scotland, we've endlessly debated whether paper clips would be cheaper in an independent Scotland. I'll be honest ..." I prefer the cold steel of staples. Insert Evil Emoticon Here.
Without any joke, voting today where it is considered to be free and democratic typically consists of voting for your job, your life style, and continuing or advancing your personal likes and prejudices. Isn't that how it has always been? Albeit, given that the voting majority was oh-so much smaller at any given time? I believe that's a description covers every political persuasion anyone can name on the history of the Earth.
what I find intersting is that the stone of destiny links in with Lia Fail the coronation stone of Irelamd , which is which , apparently the stone came from scotland to Ireland and vice versa
yeah my limited understanding is that it's the lia fail which was one of four treasures brought by the tuatha de dannan when they invaded/settled in Ireland.
@@jasonmendelli6023 might tuatha de dan-nan mean the old jewish tribe of dan? Wiki describes it as the folk of goddess Danu or tribe of the gods. And aren't the Jewish calling themselves the folks of God? Interesting stuff.
Hi Bruce, love your videos, they are informative with a cheeky sense of humour. I am from Blantyre originally. I was wondering if you could do a video about Dr David Livingstone Who was a Blantrye boy. he is in the hall of heroes in the Wallace monument gods sake! Also, just across the clyde is Bothwell castle. this just ooses with History. In the local church, there is Buried Archibald the grim, who played an important role in the second war of independence....Just a thought..Buy the way, i know where the lia fail is..but am no tellin ye!!
Lol, love it.....taxi drivers in Edinburgh . I love Scotland and l hope they don't leave the union. I am an Englishman, but it looks more an more as l do my family tree that my ancestors were Scots. I really don't have an answer but l am proud to have Scottish blood.
My great-grandfather came to America from Scotland, so I am three generations away from home. My father always said we were of John Comyn's people so I could never give Robert the Bruce a free pass on anything. Still, I have a kilt and my kit, and the local bagpipe band asks me to carry the Saltire when they march in parades. So I am happy. And my brother was born on the 25th of March, so there's that.
Hi I am a McCrae researching my proud Highland ancestors, I am more importantly a follower of Jesus Christ and my Jewish tribal roots of Dan. All this is incredibly interesting, thank you. I am a born and raised American but my heart has always been in the Highlands of Kintail.
Interesting that you put this origin as when I proposed this at at Clan Morrison (Morrison, Morrisdon, Gillmor, Breive) page, it was shot down. Apart from it explaining why Scots are not fond of pork also explains off spell as Morrisdon is not Mac anything.
The one, rather prosaic, thing that we do know about the stone which sits in Edinburgh Castle is that it is of the sandstone local to Scone, so very unlikely to have been Jacob's Pillow, or to have been brought from Ireland, or even from Iona! Either it is not the original stone, or the "original" was made in imitation of one of the legends ascribed to it.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours even at our lowest moments there is a place where we can find comfort and wisdom, sometimes learning that things apparently buried a hundred episodes ago can can bubbling to surface. Tis a truly iconic and mysterious place. But be warned for its silent, all-hearing sentinels are the ghosts of Arfur, Wilmott-Brahhhn and Rolly.
Is the stone of destiny not the Clach Dearg of Ardvolich that the Stuarts had hold off ? They used it to heal and cure and the nearby villagers used to cue up to be blessed for good help of this relic, the family said there ancestors brought it back from the crusades.
Apologies Bruce for my outburst. What I meant to say was that all who find a home and solace here in Scotland are welcome as fellow Scots, regardless of creed ,colour, religion or origin. Further, got to question THE UNION. Strange that said UNION has turned out to be not so. Lived in York and discovered Scots are still revered as foreign. Best , I think we pursue our own path... Scottish independence, a member of the E.U. and powerhouse of international ports, trade and investment. Used to be unconvinced, remember the Daren scheme , Boy was that a bust. Look forward to more of your deft and inciteful banter. P.S. when will people learn the Scottish kilt is a tartan toga and not the George the fourth skirt. Slante Mhath my fellow Scot !!
I’m of Scottish English Descent. I do wonder about people who traveled to Scotland in early history from far away places that made an affect on their ability to come up with so many great ideas. Somethings been going on here because Nessie didn’t do it.
No people, so few in number, have scored so deep a mark in the world’s history as the Scots have done” J A Froude English Historian -- What would England be without the Scots thinking for them ..… .George Bernard Shaw.
There You go. _Balanced_ introduction to the hot topic of Scottish independence - with a priceless conclusion of the _legendary_ Caledonian migration from the Middle East (which is likely accurate in case of the _Irish_ , according to genetic sampling). If the Slavic Czechs were as balanced, we Germans could have more land in the East... ...seriously, *the reason why empires **_cyclically_** disintegrate into smaller princepalities like the kingdoms of Scotland and England after the Norman invasion - or the Roman Empire into the Euroepan monarchies - is simply that it becomes practically impossible to hold on to the territory with sustainable administration* - and I'd argue that there's 'divine wisdom' in that.
Personal comment by Laura Botten: I mention this just because of the way you phrased it and religious fighting has been so much a part of Scottish history. "Don't be smug, you're just as bad," is pretty much how Paul phrased it in Romans. Smugness has created an awful lot of religious, and other kinds, of suffering. I find it ironic, and really sad, that so many are incapable of reading and understanding what they claim to believe.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours No call for boasting, professors have their place. 😉 Seriously, though, the only issue I see is whether or not YOU would come across in print as you do through video. Bruce, tell me a story!
I think the original stone was made from black granite and was carved with ogham writing on it, The monks switched the real stone and buried it on Dunsinnane Hill Fort where it was discovered in about 1875 and was removed to the British Museum in London where it still is :)
Or a meteriorite, apparently described as metallic stone, sent to a scientific expert in London but then the story was denied in the press after being reported.
I watched a video a very long time ago, so forgive me if this is confusing, but the video was about the stone and about it possibly have been buried under a church or on church grounds. In the video they Uncovered this stone.
Ok, that's an entertaining history lesson. A yank that lived in England & visited Alba a few times, & supposedly an amateur history fiend, I can never completely track Scottish, English, Irish, Welsh, et al, history. Complex & goofy names confuse but the sheer volume & complexity are too much for people with only 300 years or so of known history to try to remember.
Pillaging and killing for centuries was a way of life to hold onto power. This stone is a perfect example. Whether or not the real one is in England or not, it signifies to me the greed of nations to steal from God and his people.
Scots and jews are definitely similarities and probably have a common ancestor. ?They have had very similar farming methods (didn't farm pig).Scotland does clearly need independence though. Not because it's anti english but because we need to start taking a lead again like we always have.
History is indeed a complex subject and the further back you go the more complex it gets, the good guys can sometimes be hard to identify. That said I thing it's time you got off the fence, or in your case the stone on the subject of Scottish independent's lol.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours I know that.just joking. On a different subject there is a Christian saint Coulmkill who is revered in both Scotland and Ireland but is regarded as the devil incarnate up in Iceland though they spell his name with a k. Discovered that a few years back while on holiday and reading a book by an Icelandic writer. Kind of figured out why that might be so, but funnely enough the same reason should have applied to Scotland's but for some reason didn't Ireland of course would be a different story, so you can probably guess the reason.
Hi Bruce Im back tracking to prove I really really want to know. I had a dream that you still leave hanging for us to guess. But mostly to sell the Book about the Stone of Destiny. What was that tile again? I love the new vid about the King Stone!!! You meow man Meow. Hey Bruce Im looking forward to your60th birthday party!!! Im going to be the green wisp that dances with you!!! I will see you than, my firend!!! Hugs kisses to Family and Crew too!!! Oh, Im still waiting to know your colors you mostly plan on wearing at your birthday party? I want to wear something that blends in. Yes I know Im not planning to physically. I did say as a green Wisp!! But still a girl would like to match some what Eh?
Hi, I have no idea what I'll be wearing. It still feels a long way away. I have two kilts, so probably reddish or blackish. Here' is the link to David's book tippermuirbooks.co.uk/product/the-mysterious-case-of-the-stone-of-destiny/
Yes I knew, it wasn't the end of it though, one of our young family ancestors got hung by the supporter's James ( pretty much the lords of the congregation) for carrying a letter for the Marians (supporter's of Mary queen of scots) in the civil war that started again (reformation) in 1568 -73. I think near Lesmahagow, ironic because a hundred or so years later they were being hung for being covenanters in the killing times. back to the siege, there's also a nice map of Leith at the time of the siege with the fortification's you can find on the net, at least 1000 English died in one day trying to assault the walls, they were 70 feet high, they were demolished as part of the treaty, but Cromwell built more fortifications there when he occupied Scotland after 1650.
Unfortunately thanks to mrTranter there are doubts as to the authenticity of both lumps of once according to workers at Dunsinane Maines found something where it ended up God knows but.
Like others w ho already wrote, I have no dog in the fight. Just a Yank who spent 16 months in Scotland about '80-81. But I believe Scotland should be free of UK and EU. And any election had about it should *not* count votes from any decendants of the occupiers. "May the road rise up to meet you!"
My wife is a Cunningham I've heard they played a significant roll in keeping records for the Kings the Stuart's. Is there any truth to that story? and do you think the Stone of Destiny that's in Edinburgh castle is the real one?
Taxi drivers in Edinburgh! I nearly choked. Lol. The only inaccuracy I've heard in this teller of stories videos is when he said he isn't an historian.
Don't know if its true or not. But some of the bums that where on that rock. It is told to me. Where my ancestors. Can tell if it true or not. But it makes for a good store.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Well you know its got nothing to do with the Stone of Destiny. But it might have had something to do with the decision of 1707. But then maybe I'm just stupid.
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And here is an appropriate song by a mad Scotsman: ruclips.net/video/5nbH6gvvxYY/видео.html
Mad because what you see him wearing is not his stage cloths but his everyday wear!
Bruce, I enjoy your channel. I have a friend whose last name is Hynds. He has a difficult time finding information about his Clan. Do you have any information about Clan Hynds
One of those Bishops being William de Lamberton I believe but I don't know (who coronated Robert).
Great video. One of the unexpected things that touched me was the playing, yelling and screaming of off-camera children. It lent to the landscape and ruins behind you a hint of the vitality of life that fleshes out all of history. It helped root the politics of power into the annoying realities of everyday life. This was great. Thank you.
I just stumbled upon your site and am totally hooked ! if only my history teachers in Scotland had been like you. I left Scotland 40 years ago and have lived in a couple of former "colonies". Incredible how many people I have met who proudly claim Scottish Heritage. My children and grand children will no doubt do the same I hope. Best regards from Canada.
Good to meet you David
I have family in Canada, Scots and I have been over there. Enjoy the history of Scotland
One here man in Lancashire England, Mind you been around tha world, work hard played hard. But now only memories 🥃✌️🍺😇🇬🇧
@@robertmaceanruig6291 As my gran used to say " make your memories while your young, you have to live on them while your old" It stuck......lol
@@casperwallace9685 well said my Friend, yes tha women was right your Gran. Am a widower live in my Seventies not in Best of Health. Have Bus pass for years but not been on buss near two years or a pub. = workin men’s club member of. My younger Brother takes me Shopping wen am up to it. Also my younger sister 38 years a Nurse/ Staff Tha Boss In Family, well I have Woman Sister ta Sort me out at times I need. 🥃🍺🏴🍺✌️🇬🇧
In addition to being a fascinating story, this was the inspiration for one of my favorite episodes of Highlander.
Absolutely brilliant.
You're very kind. Stroke that ego😘
Thank you Bruce for your Story times! I don't have a dog in the fight but being descendant of foreigners that took over you lovely land over a millennia ago, then the family came to the New World and threw off the yoke of English despotism (at that time anyway) I have the blood of warriors and Freemen running though my veins. I hope that even if the troublesome debate continues or is ever resolved, that the lovely people of Alba continue to pursue their own history. I they use that newly rediscovered glory for their own patriotism and sovereignty or just to have some proud history, I wish blessing upon all of Alba!
I am very touched by your enlightening talks and I look forward to learning even more from you!
Fascinating and a great history lesson on the Scottish kings and Robert the Bruce. 🏴💙👑
Ma Granny told me the Stone of destiny was the stone Jacob used as a pillow when he had his dream. You make me homesick man, I now live in Hampshire and have two sons who have English accents but call themselves Campbell, and are proud of it. We Scots come in all shapes and sizes and are scattered far and wide, two mottos, one Kennedy, Avise la fin, the other Campbell, Ne Oliviscaris are known to me and my two strapping lads.
Saw the Stone in 2019 in Edinburg Castle along with the crown jewels.. glad its home again..
What was left of Scotlands crown Jewels, and a lot including the historical documents of Scotland got destroyed by English invasion. They took all Scotland's documents and sent them back boat back to England, but the boat sank.....Hmmm So there is a huge hole in Scotlands documented history.
Thank you. Happy Easter. God bless you sincerely Everett Washington State USA 🇺🇸👍🙏❤️
Thank you too
Rhyming slang, love it! Couldn't agree more. You crack me up Bruce, it's so great to see you prove that history can have a sense of humour. Much love from Ayrshire. x 😊
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My descendants are from Ayreshire Barr is there name
@@ruthromero2559 Do you know where in Ayrshire they’re from? 🙂
Yes there is a village called Barr village that is where they come from
the stone spent a couple of nights at the McGregor Farm in the hills above Kilsyth it was placed under a bed in the farmhouse.
Would that be the-one, abin Queenzieburn?
I’m from there.I never knew that..
What an interesting and humorous program. As a American, of some Scottish descent, here in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, my family moved, from Scotland to Northern Ireland, then here, as countless others did. But, back 40 or so years, you might ask us where were the Campbell's from? All I knew was that my family had been in American nearly forever, over 300 years and no better men walked the earth then my father and grandfather. It wasn't until the 1980's that we found out so much more about the the Campbells. I think now I have found out that not all Campbells in Scotland were some evil monsters, nor did all the other Clans always float two feet about the ground either. After walking this earth for a few years you meet all kinds of people. I'm just proud that my family came here, so long ago, amid trails and hardships, to give us a chance at a better life. God bless you all.
Billy Hugh Campbell Jr.
People are people
Thank you for this educational but lively version of history!
Keep up the good work, love your sarcastic humor it is great. Lang may your lum reek auld son. Peter
Love the fact that my birthday has such historical significance for my country. Brilliant.
Historical and humorous Bruce. Thanks again!
Awesome. There was an episode of highlander all about this stone.
Enjoyed all stories
Thanks so much. Please spread the word.
Great show Bruce ,
Thank you kindly
Kay Matheson was my Gaelic teacher many moons ago. She wouldn't allow herself to be quizzed too far on the subject but she always left you feeling there was more to it all than what we'd been told. She was a lovely woman.
Because Scotland's history was sanitised, Education was stripped of telling the truth of Scotland's history by Westminster. It's now been re-introduced by SNP to education.
She taught my sister too up in 1970s Ullapool!..x
All hail replica King Bruce. I love your stories keep it going please
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Bruce: great job, as usual.
Thank you kindly
thanks again.
Always welcome
Aye Bruce...first time I've heard your standup mate...your humor...keep it up being you!
Great video!
I really enjoy your videos and think your mix of humour and history facts are brilliant and I have never seen you live unfortunately and missed you when you did gigs in the Dunning Hotel I live in Dunning just down the road from you power on my brother like you said we are all Jock Tamson's bairns
Very interesting.
Thankyou
Scottish legend!
Thank you. Of course your name is Bruce!❤
Of course
I have personally seen a 'Stone of Destiny' hidden away in a store room in Arbroath Abbey. It was one of the Abbey's stone masons that let me see it. He assured me that copies had been made while it was stolen from Westminster Abbey and dispersed around the country along with the true Stone. He couldn't say for sure if the stone in Arbroath was the real Stone, but he was certain that the one returned to London was not the original.
Ooooo, now there's a thing
Very happy that the Stone of Scone is where it should be nestled.
The legend of the Stone of Destiny is true.
I visited again some 8 years later with my wife, who, family tradition says is part Scots. So her early bucket list was to visit Scotland and so I took her to Perth and we drove to many other locations. 👍😉
Truly an awesome speach.
Treaty of Leith??? I want to know more
U would be an awesome school teacher
...until the exams😂
So, I know that I've read that Clan Duff held the right to crown the King of Scotland as a perk (along with the title to Fife) for stepping away from a strong claim to the throne many years prior to the entrance of the Norman/Scots Kings. Supposedly King Robert was coronated twice in order to correct the shortcoming of doing so without the Duff Chieftain. I believe he was a teenaged boy held hostage at the time by Edward I but his sister made the trip to Scone to stand in. There is a sculpture in Edinburg Castle depicting the moment of her placing the crown. That Lady Duff was later captured along with Bruce's wife, daughter & sister. All were imprisoned by Edward I. That would be another fascinating & heart-wrenching story to review. I know there have been a few novels written around the facts and at least one old film made on the subject.
Hey Bruce great video as always. I know that's the official story of the stone of Destiny, but there is a lesser known legend of how the stone came to be in Scotland, i read in a book called "something like" Ephraim and Manasseh England & America in prophecy... Or something like that... But it stated that the stone was brought by Tia Tephi a princess of the house of Juda who excaped from Jerusalem when King Nebuchadnezzar conquerred & to make the long story short, the reason the stone is so important is because it is a confirmation of the covenant between God & David of an unbroken Royal line through to the end of days. That being said, which ever way it came to be in Scotland, it is one very important artifact.
And now work as taxi drivers in Edinburgh. 1st belly laugh if the day, so thank you. I'm up early to do farm chores, loins girded, during an epic heatwave in the great PNW. So I needed this!
Get thae kye tended everybody needs milt... or beef... or whatever it is that you're farming
@@ScotlandHistoryToursthere's a goat to milk in the herd still, and chickens & ducks too. Watering the potato beds is its own job, but need those spuds. I got 3 young girls to pick the ripe strawberries. They come to visit the youngest goats. Can't wait until we get back to our usual, perfectly delightful, clouds & rain.
Yes you can look at the funny side of that comment we laughed at ourselves too as we are still here robbed of our heritage and placed at the bottom of society with our nationality removed through the colouring of the law.
Man you are a Born, Me I,am of of Child of History of Clan of Scotland Name born in Lancashire England. You keep going Man I Enjoy. take Care. ✌️😇🏴🍺🇬🇧
Bruce has outdone his usual excellence here. Although there is another theory, concerning the Stone`s whereabouts, which says the Stone of Destiny now resides in the Nicholas Roerich Master Apartments Building in New York City. No doubt there are many theories though.
I am Dutch. For all I knew, the stone was still in London. 2day I thought: that stone really should be given back to the Scotts. I am pleasantly surprised! Scotland should get out of the UK! The Scots should form a federation with Ireland (and Wales, Cornwall and Bretagne). The last of the Celts should stick together.
The 'real' Lia Fáil is in Ireland.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lia_Fáil
Scott's is a surname. Its Scots. lol
Lowland Scots aren't Celts.
Why on earth should it leave the UK? What does some Dutch person know about this?
I'm also dutch. The stone of scone that Edward I stole from scotland wasn't the real LIA FAIL, the scots were embarrassed when they got the stone back from England because it was just a lump of sandstone.
Love listening to the history u teach. Whst bout the mytholigy of the stone, that is interesting. Have you said anything about that.
In 1983 I was privileged to be given the opportunity to go to Scone Palace as part of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy's Brigade. It was an incredible adventure for me although I was 17 at the time. It was my first trip to Scotland and we were given tents to share with Scottish lads who were also members of the Boy's Brigade. It was also my first 'shock' at the divide between lads from England and Scotland who, although wearing the same uniform and being part of the same organisation, our heritage came between us. For my part I didn't understand the issue, but the Scottish lads definitely, although friendly, explained to me that there was one. Even lads from Somoa were able to have better relations with the Scots lads than I was!! We share the same island!!!! Although I wanted to be a 'pen pal' with one of the Scots lads, it didn't last long. The impression I got in his last communication was, it wasn't right, for him to be friends with an Englishman. Thankfully, there are two Scotsman who I have met over the years who didn't think the same way. One was my boss Alan Ross from Perth, who was a huge man and a good man. Another is Gordon Harrow from Glasgow, a good, old friend.👍😉
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I had a mate that was a MacDonald too, and I too tortured him. I made him watch all episodes of Happy Days. It was when we got to Joanie Loves Chachi that he cracked! Spilled his guts everywhere. It may have also been the Clan Campbell Whiskey, stout and beer.
"In the last few years in Scotland, we've endlessly debated whether paper clips would be cheaper in an independent Scotland. I'll be honest ..." I prefer the cold steel of staples. Insert Evil Emoticon Here.
Without any joke, voting today where it is considered to be free and democratic typically consists of voting for your job, your life style, and continuing or advancing your personal likes and prejudices. Isn't that how it has always been? Albeit, given that the voting majority was oh-so much smaller at any given time? I believe that's a description covers every political persuasion anyone can name on the history of the Earth.
what I find intersting is that the stone of destiny links in with Lia Fail the coronation stone of Irelamd , which is which , apparently the stone came from scotland to Ireland and vice versa
Was about to say the same..
yeah my limited understanding is that it's the lia fail which was one of four treasures brought by the tuatha de dannan when they invaded/settled in Ireland.
@@jasonmendelli6023 might tuatha de dan-nan mean the old jewish tribe of dan? Wiki describes it as the folk of goddess Danu or tribe of the gods. And aren't the Jewish calling themselves the folks of God? Interesting stuff.
Hi Bruce, love your videos, they are informative with a cheeky sense of humour. I am from Blantyre originally. I was wondering if you could do a video about Dr David Livingstone Who was a Blantrye boy. he is in the hall of heroes in the Wallace monument gods sake! Also, just across the clyde is Bothwell castle. this just ooses with History. In the local church, there is Buried Archibald the grim, who played an important role in the second war of independence....Just a thought..Buy the way, i know where the lia fail is..but am no tellin ye!!
I know. I'll get round to them
Ok I watched this vid again, The two new vids.
Lol, love it.....taxi drivers in Edinburgh .
I love Scotland and l hope they don't leave the union. I am an Englishman, but it looks more an more as l do my family tree that my ancestors were Scots. I really don't have an answer but l am proud to have Scottish blood.
Quite right fella
To protect Scotland from the intentional damage of Westminster, Scotland MUST govern herself.
@@casperwallace9685 Lol
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My great-grandfather came to America from Scotland, so I am three generations away from home. My father always said we were of John Comyn's people so I could never give Robert the Bruce a free pass on anything. Still, I have a kilt and my kit, and the local bagpipe band asks me to carry the Saltire when they march in parades. So I am happy. And my brother was born on the 25th of March, so there's that.
Hi I am a McCrae researching my proud Highland ancestors, I am more importantly a follower of Jesus Christ and my Jewish tribal roots of Dan. All this is incredibly interesting, thank you. I am a born and raised American but my heart has always been in the Highlands of Kintail.
Is that not an Irish name 🤔the ones from Kintail are MacRae
I was reading a Woman's story from USA, she feels her soul is in Scotland and she can't understand it. But she has to travel here every few years.
Interesting that you put this origin as when I proposed this at at Clan Morrison (Morrison, Morrisdon, Gillmor, Breive) page, it was shot down. Apart from it explaining why Scots are not fond of pork also explains off spell as Morrisdon is not Mac anything.
Yeah. I knew about Leith
The one, rather prosaic, thing that we do know about the stone which sits in Edinburgh Castle is that it is of the sandstone local to Scone, so very unlikely to have been Jacob's Pillow, or to have been brought from Ireland, or even from Iona! Either it is not the original stone, or the "original" was made in imitation of one of the legends ascribed to it.
I asked that the scone be returned. Don't disappoint me.
I think we ate the scone🙄Sorry
Brownie points for keeping your focus amidst those screaming weans in the background. 👏
😂 It's not always managed successfully
Can you can do a vid about the Eastenders' "bench of tears" ?
What's that?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours even at our lowest moments there is a place where we can find comfort and wisdom, sometimes learning that things apparently buried a hundred episodes ago can can bubbling to surface. Tis a truly iconic and mysterious place. But be warned for its silent, all-hearing sentinels are the ghosts of Arfur, Wilmott-Brahhhn and Rolly.
Is the stone of destiny not the Clach Dearg of Ardvolich that the Stuarts had hold off ? They used it to heal and cure and the nearby villagers used to cue up to be blessed for good help of this relic, the family said there ancestors brought it back from the crusades.
some also say those students patched the stone at the arlington and sit there to this day, right next to pints
Apologies Bruce for my outburst. What I meant to say was that all who find a home and solace here in Scotland are welcome as fellow Scots, regardless of creed ,colour, religion or origin. Further, got to question THE UNION. Strange that said UNION has turned out to be not so. Lived in York and discovered Scots are still revered as foreign. Best , I think we pursue our own path... Scottish independence, a member of the E.U. and powerhouse of international ports, trade and investment. Used to be unconvinced, remember the Daren scheme , Boy was that a bust. Look forward to more of your deft and inciteful banter. P.S. when will people learn the Scottish kilt is a tartan toga and not the George the fourth skirt. Slante Mhath my fellow Scot !!
Hope you have the history correct. I would be proud to be descended from the tribe of Dan. And love the story of the stone of destiny.
I’m of Scottish English Descent. I do wonder about people who traveled to Scotland in early history from far away places that made an affect on their ability to come up with so many great ideas. Somethings been going on here because Nessie didn’t do it.
No people, so few in number, have scored so deep a mark in the world’s history as the Scots have done”
J A Froude English Historian
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What would England be without the Scots thinking for them ..…
.George Bernard Shaw.
There You go.
_Balanced_ introduction to the hot topic of Scottish independence - with a priceless conclusion of the _legendary_ Caledonian migration from the Middle East (which is likely accurate in case of the _Irish_ , according to genetic sampling).
If the Slavic Czechs were as balanced, we Germans could have more land in the East...
...seriously, *the reason why empires **_cyclically_** disintegrate into smaller princepalities like the kingdoms of Scotland and England after the Norman invasion - or the Roman Empire into the Euroepan monarchies - is simply that it becomes practically impossible to hold on to the territory with sustainable administration* - and I'd argue that there's 'divine wisdom' in that.
"Trust me - I torture him for information" -- yay! way to go!
Personal comment by Laura Botten: I mention this just because of the way you phrased it and religious fighting has been so much a part of Scottish history. "Don't be smug, you're just as bad," is pretty much how Paul phrased it in Romans. Smugness has created an awful lot of religious, and other kinds, of suffering. I find it ironic, and really sad, that so many are incapable of reading and understanding what they claim to believe.
that was some craic! I can't believe they did it. No... Yes I can...
Have you written any books I can buy?
Now I did have a conversation with a publisher a couple of weeks ago, but that's about it. You know I'm not an academic historian, right?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours No call for boasting, professors have their place.
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Seriously, though, the only issue I see is whether or not YOU would come across in print as you do through video.
Bruce, tell me a story!
Saor Alba Gu Brath 🏴🏴🏴
By rejoining the EU?
If that’s the choice of the Scottish people 62% voted to remain the last time 🏴🏴🏴
I think the original stone was made from black granite and was carved with ogham writing on it, The monks switched the real stone and buried it on Dunsinnane Hill Fort where it was discovered in about 1875 and was removed to the British Museum in London where it still is :)
I'm not sure a black granite stone would come from the Middle East? The sandstone stone in Edenborough is more believable.
Or a meteriorite, apparently described as metallic stone, sent to a scientific expert in London but then the story was denied in the press after being reported.
I watched a video a very long time ago, so forgive me if this is confusing, but the video was about the stone and about it possibly have been buried under a church or on church grounds. In the video they Uncovered this stone.
Sorry, I didn't see it. You know it's bollocks though eh?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Honestly, I take it all with a grain of salt. Fact is none of us know what the truth and reality is anymore.
Every other word is like dropping another bomb of a google rabbit hole. Thank you.
[Insert Tim and Eric Mind Blown Gif]
The Legend of the Stone of Destiny reads more like An Indiana Jones story.
True. We invented Indiana Jones
Ok, that's an entertaining history lesson. A yank that lived in England & visited Alba a few times, & supposedly an amateur history fiend, I can never completely track Scottish, English, Irish, Welsh, et al, history. Complex & goofy names confuse but the sheer volume & complexity are too much for people with only 300 years or so of known history to try to remember.
I have read that King Robert the Bruce only wounded John Comyn and that it was his friends that finished John off .
Indeed
Il mak siccur. It became a clan motto.
Pillaging and killing for centuries was a way of life to hold onto power. This stone is a perfect example. Whether or not the real one is in England or not, it signifies to me the greed of nations to steal from God and his people.
Do you have a contact or blog...
Sorry, I don’t have a blog. My website is www.scotlandhistorytours.co.uk
I heard that the stone was in irland 1st..☘️💚 We have to share...I dont believe the real stone will get to were its ment to be
I knew Bruce was going to take the piss out of The Rock
Scots and jews are definitely similarities and probably have a common ancestor. ?They have had very similar farming methods (didn't farm pig).Scotland does clearly need independence though. Not because it's anti english but because we need to start taking a lead again like we always have.
Tribe of Dan....does that explain a lot?
History is indeed a complex subject and the further back you go the more complex it gets, the good guys can sometimes be hard to identify. That said I thing it's time you got off the fence, or in your case the stone on the subject of Scottish independent's lol.
It wouldn't take much to work out my views, but I don't want each video to be a slanging match
@@ScotlandHistoryTours I know that.just joking. On a different subject there is a Christian saint Coulmkill who is revered in both Scotland and Ireland but is regarded as the devil incarnate up in Iceland though they spell his name with a k. Discovered that a few years back while on holiday and reading a book by an Icelandic writer. Kind of figured out why that might be so, but funnely enough the same reason should have applied to Scotland's but for some reason didn't Ireland of course would be a different story, so you can probably guess the reason.
Hi Bruce Im back tracking to prove I really really want to know. I had a dream that you still leave hanging for us to guess. But mostly to sell the Book about the Stone of Destiny. What was that tile again? I love the new vid about the King Stone!!! You meow man Meow. Hey Bruce Im looking forward to your60th birthday party!!! Im going to be the green wisp that dances with you!!! I will see you than, my firend!!! Hugs kisses to Family and Crew too!!! Oh, Im still waiting to know your colors you mostly plan on wearing at your birthday party? I want to wear something that blends in. Yes I know Im not planning to physically. I did say as a green Wisp!! But still a girl would like to match some what Eh?
Hi, I have no idea what I'll be wearing. It still feels a long way away. I have two kilts, so probably reddish or blackish. Here' is the link to David's book tippermuirbooks.co.uk/product/the-mysterious-case-of-the-stone-of-destiny/
Yes I knew, it wasn't the end of it though, one of our young family ancestors got hung by the supporter's James ( pretty much the lords of the congregation) for carrying a letter for the Marians (supporter's of Mary queen of scots) in the civil war that started again (reformation) in 1568 -73.
I think near Lesmahagow, ironic because a hundred or so years later they were being hung for being covenanters in the killing times. back to the siege, there's also a nice map of Leith at the time of the siege with the fortification's you can find on the net, at least 1000 English died in one day trying to assault the walls, they were 70 feet high, they were demolished as part of the treaty, but Cromwell built more fortifications there when he occupied Scotland after 1650.
Remember the peacocks at that place. Nasty birds, pecking the paint of a guys car. Some damage he got there haha.
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Unfortunately thanks to mrTranter there are doubts as to the authenticity of both lumps of once according to workers at Dunsinane Maines found something where it ended up God knows but.
Who would've known that your words would ring true a mere 3 years later.
Like others w ho already wrote, I have no dog in the fight. Just a Yank who spent 16 months in Scotland about '80-81. But I believe Scotland should be free of UK and EU. And any election had about it should *not* count votes from any decendants of the occupiers.
"May the road rise up to meet you!"
Your right 3 years on what a mess
My wife is a Cunningham I've heard they played a significant roll in keeping records for the Kings the Stuart's. Is there any truth to that story? and do you think the Stone of Destiny that's in Edinburgh castle is the real one?
Hero or Villain, it's all about context! But then, perhaps I'm a wee bit late to comment
Aye right enough
Taxi drivers in Edinburgh! I nearly choked. Lol. The only inaccuracy I've heard in this teller of stories videos is when he said he isn't an historian.
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Don't know if its true or not. But some of the bums that where on that rock. It is told to me. Where my ancestors. Can tell if it true or not. But it makes for a good store.
Next time I stop by McDonald’s for something to eat, I’ll ask if they know anything about the stone.
I've tried it mate. They just asked if I wanted it large
I liked this video but you did not mention the Darien Scheme.
Why would I?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Now I really don't have to tell you that, Bruce.
Of course. I just don't see what it's got to do with the Stone of Destiny. Maybe I'm just stupid, but I can't see it
@@par576 pray tell
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Well you know its got nothing to do with the Stone of Destiny. But it might have had something to do with the decision of 1707. But then maybe I'm just stupid.
What are the chances i just happened upon this video on the exact day 4 years later? Weird
What's meant fir ye'll no go bye ye
@@ScotlandHistoryTours true true.
The real stane of destiny is buried in the past. Way before long shanks did what he did. Found a good replica though.
A replica of a stone? I’ve got loads of them.
The stone is in the church on the top of the hill
The stone is in Edinburgh Castle till it comes home
Just found this channel. Going to work my way through the vids. Looking good so far 👍
If it helps I've tried to create a bit of oder with playlists
The English kindly gave the stone back …
What a nice bunch
That’s nothing like the real stone
IT's an open air tourist attraction John😂