History of Shetland in 10 Minutes... Plus 60% Extra FREE

Ah Shetland! There's no place quite like it. Vikings, Up Helly Aa, history, archaeology and culture. Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey, spent some time there to bring you the unique history of these islands. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did
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Scotland History Tours is here for people who want to learn about Scottish history and get ideas for Scottish history tours. I try to make videos which tell you tales from Scotland's past and give you information about key dates in Scottish history and historical places to visit in Scotland. Not all videos are tales from Scotland's history, some of them are about men from Scotland's past or women from Scotland's past. Basically the people who made Scotland. From April 2020 onward I've tried to give ideas for historic days out in Scotland. Essentially these are days out in Scotland for adults who are interested in historical places to visit in Scotland.
As a Scottish history tour guide people ask: Help me plan a Scottish holiday, or help me plan a Scottish vacation if your from the US. So I've tried to give a bit of history, but some places of interest in Scotland as well.

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  • @ScotlandHistoryTours
    @ScotlandHistoryTours Жыл бұрын

    More history from the islands here... kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2mC1aaThMbXqto.html Promote Shetland kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2mC1aaThMbXqto.htmlkzread.info

  • @martynneeson5668

    @martynneeson5668

    Жыл бұрын

    I was really excited about this video. Less excited now I'm seeing you working with promote Shetland ☹️ take what they have to say with a pinch of salt

  • @jonnyxs892

    @jonnyxs892

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice one big man hope it leads to more commissions for you. Quality videos great narrative and yer patters no bad Only downside bad dancing and some English blood😂😂👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @DOMiNOUKAE

    @DOMiNOUKAE

    Жыл бұрын

    ye gett bigger and bigger with each upload mate....😕 A wee bit focus on yr health aye?

  • @carolinepercy1216

    @carolinepercy1216

    Жыл бұрын

    ✌\m/🌞

  • @carolinepercy1216

    @carolinepercy1216

    Жыл бұрын

    @@martynneeson5668 ✌\m/🌞

  • @liam77877
    @liam77877 Жыл бұрын

    At this stage I’m questioning why Bruce hasn’t been snapped up by a TV channel to present a documentary. He’s a natural and so interesting to listen to. The accent makes it 10x better too! edit: I've seen the replies and I agree with the majority's opinion that if Bruce worked for a channel he would be under much more control and not have the freedom he does now to decide what topics he covers. It's great we have KZread to watch independent content from people like Bruce.

  • @stephaniemaloney4324

    @stephaniemaloney4324

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @carlossaraiva8213

    @carlossaraiva8213

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm falling in love with all scottish accents.

  • @GabrielForth

    @GabrielForth

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm kind of glad he hasn't, right now he can make whatever videos & edits he wants, with some control I assume give to groups who he's partnering with for individual videos such as the museums he films in. I doubt a channel would permit him the same level of control he has now, they'd be the ones calling the shots at the end of the day. That's my worry anyway.

  • @234cheech

    @234cheech

    Жыл бұрын

    who watches tv anymore

  • @jumbodoug

    @jumbodoug

    Жыл бұрын

    He has a genuine passion for our country and it's history, which is so obvious in his videos. But equally it's his way of putting it over, it's not a lecture, it's like he's chatting with you, personally, the "amateur" level, which you can't get if you have a film and production crew. I'd like to see him doing professional documentaries, I believe he'd be very popular, as long as he doesn't lose his own unique style. I do like Tony Robinson's programs on history, he has a similar relaxed style, despite the large professional crew that follows him, so it can be done

  • @coinneachreid8971
    @coinneachreid8971 Жыл бұрын

    Tunnock's caramel wafers on the flight that's class man

  • @martynneeson5668

    @martynneeson5668

    Жыл бұрын

    Used to get a full meal 25 years ago.

  • @tabriff3832

    @tabriff3832

    Жыл бұрын

    @@martynneeson5668 Swap the coffee for an Irn Bru, and you’ve got a square meal.

  • @James_BAlert

    @James_BAlert

    Жыл бұрын

    Required eating in the possibility of the aeroplane's engines cutting out!!🤯

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    @Coinneach Reid 😎

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    @Martyn On a trip to Shetland?

  • @BarneyLeith
    @BarneyLeith Жыл бұрын

    My wife and I lived in Shetland for 10 years from 1974-1984. The younger two of our three bairns were born in Shetland. It's an amazing place! We lived in Trondra, the small island just to the south of Scalloway harbour. I taught in Scalloway Junior High School and our bairns started school in the SJHS Primary department. It's all a long time ago, but Shetland still has a very important place in my heart!

  • @scottgall8383

    @scottgall8383

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool story, thanks for sharing!

  • @wetflannel6343

    @wetflannel6343

    11 ай бұрын

    Drugs over run it now anyone with sence got the fuck out about 10-15 years ago hahah

  • @user-pv8lp6ht3z
    @user-pv8lp6ht3z Жыл бұрын

    Please do a video on the Orkney isles, my home. So much history to cover! Knap of howar (possibly the oldest surviving stone settlement in Northern Europe), Skara brae, Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe, tomb of the Eagles, dozens of Iron Age Brochs, Pictish stone carvings, the legend about the Picts first settlement in Scotland, the arrival of the vikings, the earldom of Orkney, the Battle of Papdale, scapa flow in both world wars and loads more to discover aswell :) also loads of nice pubs and restaurants to sample some of our local food and whisky

  • @elendil7

    @elendil7

    Жыл бұрын

    I've got a soft spot in my heart for the Picts. Would love to visit Orkney isles.

  • @RealUlrichLeland

    @RealUlrichLeland

    Жыл бұрын

    They've closed the tomb of the eagles to visitors now 😕

  • @rose77778888

    @rose77778888

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes please! My late husbands however many greats grandfather was from the Orkneys

  • @okiejammer2736
    @okiejammer2736 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! SO interesting. Looking forward to more. Thanks to Promote Shetland and Scottish History Tours. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    More to come!

  • @wilfwatson9601
    @wilfwatson9601 Жыл бұрын

    I worked in Shetland for a year in the early 1980's. BP were building an oil and gas terminal at Sullom Voe. We use to go to Lerwick sometimes at the weekend. Found the locals very friendly and they don't like to be called Scottish but Shetlanders.

  • @hatchpool

    @hatchpool

    Жыл бұрын

    I similarly worked and lived in Shetland for 2 years in the early 80's. Fantastic place, wonderful people

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh that Scotland/Shetland thing was made clear to me right enough

  • @annemoncrieff3875

    @annemoncrieff3875

    Жыл бұрын

    It is also Shetland not the Shetlands. I'm amazed u weren't told that as well.

  • @liampaterson3424

    @liampaterson3424

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, and I got that with Orcadians as well. They have their own view of themselves and their history mostly through their shared Scandic roots..

  • @ChristophersMum

    @ChristophersMum

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye...history rankles on😁

  • @geowidman
    @geowidman Жыл бұрын

    History of Shetland in 10 Minutes? Impossible! I had to keep multiple browser tabs open to learn more about all the wonderful places you visited. Those Shetlanders got much more than their money's worth. Tech notes: So happy to see it in 4K; writing/camera/drone/editing/production work was best ever!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah you're kind George

  • @helenswan705

    @helenswan705

    Жыл бұрын

    That drone footage really adds something, doesn't it.

  • @fuimus5755
    @fuimus5755 Жыл бұрын

    There are 2 places in Scotland that awe and amaze me Rosslyn Chapel and Shetland. I cannot get enough of either. I have been to Shetland about 20 times and I find something new on every trip. It is not easy to get to Shetland, but well worth the effort.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye one trip's not enough

  • @BigRed-Operator
    @BigRed-Operator14 күн бұрын

    Ive been too Shetland visited my father's side of my family. Fell in love with the Shetland Isles. Toured Shetland on my old firestorm. Camped every night, it was incredible.

  • @suemackenzie7491
    @suemackenzie7491 Жыл бұрын

    I have travelled vicariously this year to: England, Germany, Edinburgh, Orkney, Shetland, Glasgow. I can't wait to see more of this world! Thanks Bruce for being an informative tour guide.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @mattdragonrider7888
    @mattdragonrider7888 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to more on Shetland ,the Orkneys are well worth a video or three as well

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll await their call😁

  • @annemoncrieff3875

    @annemoncrieff3875

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not the Orkneys it is Orkney.

  • @fayelawless2625
    @fayelawless2625 Жыл бұрын

    Shetland looks so fuzzy like you could pet it and the stones of the communal area are so worn they're about round. simply beautiful , wow

  • @tintinmike
    @tintinmike Жыл бұрын

    A great intro video to one of my favourite places. I spent over a month visiting the historical sites in the Shetlands and didn't even scratch the surface. How about an episode about the Shetland Bus of WW2 an heroic campaign that deserves a wider audience? That's after you've done the Mousa broch and the Jarlshof sites, of course. Too much for one lifetime? Well, maybe.

  • @janetmackinnon3411

    @janetmackinnon3411

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the Shetland Bus, please!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm already home, so I'm afraid you're getting what's already in the can😜

  • @Nastyswimmer

    @Nastyswimmer

    Жыл бұрын

    "Shetland" - not "the Shetlands" if you don't want to upset Shetlanders :p

  • @KismetLizard

    @KismetLizard

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Nastyswimmer Thank you XD I haven't been back in a decade or so and it still gets me!

  • @josephatthecoop
    @josephatthecoop Жыл бұрын

    My bucket list just got so much longer I had to staple another sheet of paper to the bottom of it to make more room. Brilliant video. Your excitement is palpable, and completely justified!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 Fill that bucket

  • @gilmoyes2590
    @gilmoyes2590 Жыл бұрын

    I am proud to say my father was a Shetlander, born in Voe. Spent a number of Summers as a child, absolutely love the Isles.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    They were lovely when we were up

  • @peadarmacconnmhaigh4337
    @peadarmacconnmhaigh4337 Жыл бұрын

    Another great episode.Thank you for making it and sharing it. I have an Irish background but am very interested in all the Celtic history of Britain and Ireland and the Isle of Man. Your channel is the best for Scottish history and your style of presenting the history is perfect.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks Peadar

  • @davidgreen6490

    @davidgreen6490

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you interested in England's Celtic history?

  • @peadarmacconnmhaigh4337

    @peadarmacconnmhaigh4337

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidgreen6490 yes indeed. But in all honesty I don't know much about the Celtic peoples of Britain and Ireland. Any information is exciting to me. Are there any books about this or websites? I didn't mention England because I was referring to the Celtic peoples and the English people had different origins but I do realise that Celtic people lived all over Britain but I thought they were forced away or moved from what we know as England or were assimilated into the new arrivals into England. So yes, I would love to know about the Celts in England. Boudicca was a Celt and has such an interesting story. I live in England on the Midlands so Celtic history from there would be particularly of interest to me. As you can tell I don't know much about the Celts in Britain and Ireland which is why I love this KZread channel about Scottish history. History in general interests me.

  • @LynxChan
    @LynxChan Жыл бұрын

    Would love to visit someday. I think far too little attention is paid to our earliest history, which is also our longest, and it looks like the Shetland's has it in spades.

  • @pamelaadam9207

    @pamelaadam9207

    Жыл бұрын

    Do the double get the ferry have a few days on Orkney then head up to Shetland you trip over history at every 100 steps up there

  • @mrmervinjminky1536

    @mrmervinjminky1536

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pamelaadam9207 Do the treble, get a ferry to the Faeroes too 👍

  • @beinz589

    @beinz589

    Жыл бұрын

    Nah skip Orkney. Why would I want to stay in a like of shot for two days when I could go straight to the important stuff

  • @zaccllewellyn8950

    @zaccllewellyn8950

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not the Shetlands ITS SHETLAND

  • @stacielent5882
    @stacielent5882 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching his videos. I have learned more about Scotland watch his tours then I ever have reading books or watching the history channel. Plus I just love his voice, how excited he is when he talks about the history of Scotland.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks Stacie

  • @chlalew
    @chlalew Жыл бұрын

    I grew up in Shetland, I can't imagine that I'd have had a better childhood anywhere else. Of course there's more to Shetland than history, archeology and tradition. Stunning landscape, secluded beaches with crystal clear water and wildlife, mainly marine and birds can be amazing.

  • @ladyliberty417
    @ladyliberty417 Жыл бұрын

    Love this history, ah Shetland❣️ My family in Lossiiemouth are convinced they are Viking related and have Shetland often on their minds, thanks ❗️

  • @pamelaadam9207

    @pamelaadam9207

    Жыл бұрын

    A lot of us on the east coast highlands are viking stock

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    True

  • @robwalker7575
    @robwalker7575 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant that you've been Commissioned, they know class when they see it. 👍

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    😎😎😎

  • @Trollberg60north
    @Trollberg60north Жыл бұрын

    Although there are remnants and some impressive remains like Mousa Broch, the arrival of our Nordic ancestors swamped and smothered Shetland like a wave. Some so-called experts speak about the "Norse era" but the reality is we're still here(btw Up-Helly-Aa is a joke). My first ancestor is a man from Unst in 1450 called Hendrich Hendrichsson and hundreds of other Shetlanders can trace their family trees back to Norse ancestors. I'm glad you spoke about the oppression we suffered at the hands of a certain class of obnoxious scots as they clawed our land into their hands because it was truly a dark, dark chapter. The Old Norse name for Shetland is Hjaltland and there's a fjord that leads into Bergen called Hjeltefjorden. It simply means "the fjord to Shetland" or "the Shetland fjord".

  • @KismetLizard

    @KismetLizard

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends on what you mean with Up Helly Aa as a joke. Is it 'a tractional Viking ceremony'? No, it's a Victorian fancy, but it has become a cultural facet. Is is a joke in that people hold so preciously to all the jarls being male and basically needing to be related o someone to get in? Yeah, that's a joke.

  • @Trollberg60north

    @Trollberg60north

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KismetLizard It's held up as a celebration of our viking heritage but I find it an embarrassment when I look around at our Nordic neighbours. Just a few weeks ago a Lerwick Jarl-to-be thought Tórshavn was in Norway.......

  • @rolloakagaryr1527
    @rolloakagaryr1527 Жыл бұрын

    A great informative video as always. Shetland and Orkney are 2 of the most interesting places on our great islands I want to visit

  • @naturalwoman48
    @naturalwoman487 ай бұрын

    Went with my dad in July. He worked in Sulom Voe when me and sis were little. Dad was my personal tour guide. Saw loads of it. What an amazing place. We also went to Unst. It was great. Usually head south. What an experience x

  • @emmalouise7837
    @emmalouise7837 Жыл бұрын

    Funnily enough I was going to ask you to do a video about Shetland. Great timing! I've been watching the tv show and I've been trying to learn more about this island.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @davepearce6359
    @davepearce6359 Жыл бұрын

    Such a thoroughly interesting subject, Exquisitely presented and produced film Bruce, riveted to my armchair with a brew and also a tunnocks. 😊. Love the humour too. Thank you. Excited for the next. 👍🏻

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave

  • @claytonbrown4760
    @claytonbrown4760 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Love learning Scottish history. 5:36 am in North Carolina watching you. Have a blessed day!!

  • @drgrandma1
    @drgrandma16 ай бұрын

    I was in the Shetland Isles in 2013. Lovely amazing place with wonderful people ❤️

  • @davesky538
    @davesky5387 ай бұрын

    For sure I'll spend many days visiting all of Shetland! Thank you!

  • @makinitsch9113
    @makinitsch9113 Жыл бұрын

    I love this channel!!! It's like having a conversation with that Aunt, who teaches you something new, with each conversation.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Stick with Auntie Brucie

  • @SpaceHCowboy

    @SpaceHCowboy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScotlandHistoryTours 😅 you're awesome.

  • @badboybillybear
    @badboybillybear Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bruce, still the best purveyor of Scottish history in the short form. Did I spy an Otago Highlander's t-shirt? Good man yourself!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye, hope to get down to Dunedin and watch them again in 2023

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Rob, here's the link for Dunedin live shows. I'd be really grateful if you'd help by spreading the word far and wide Let's fill this place www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/stories-of-scotland

  • @kurtvanderweg9147
    @kurtvanderweg9147 Жыл бұрын

    It's like time traveling listening and watching you make histiry come alive

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    That's what we try to do

  • @connor735
    @connor735 Жыл бұрын

    Class mate as always 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks Connor

  • @carlossaraiva8213
    @carlossaraiva8213 Жыл бұрын

    The timing of this video is suberb as soon i'll be visiting Shetland. And something already tells me i'll regreat only chosing 3 days for the visit.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye, it's not enough

  • @sarimento1
    @sarimento1 Жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful video, Lord Bruce! The Shetlanders should rightly be pleased! Thanks!!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @hadleighclark664
    @hadleighclark6642 ай бұрын

    You’re a bloody legend mate!

  • @seangeppi1839
    @seangeppi18396 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all your videos. I get to tour Scottland through your eyes. Wonderful❤

  • @richardcameron8759
    @richardcameron8759 Жыл бұрын

    Been hoping you’d get to Shetland. Great presentation! My 3xgreat grandfather John Nisbet was from Unst. In fact, if you get back there you can stay in the croft he was born in, Hannigarth. It’s now a holiday let!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    A whole episode filmed in Unst coming later

  • @stephaniemaloney4324
    @stephaniemaloney4324 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Bruce, for this wee tour! I would love to see and learn more. I've been to Orkney, but haven't made it all the way to Shetland... yet!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    There are more Shetland videos to come

  • @hannahtattoo
    @hannahtattoo6 ай бұрын

    I just moved here with my family. Best decision ever.

  • @rdouthwaite

    @rdouthwaite

    27 күн бұрын

    I've been here 12 years, nowhere beats it.

  • @nomadicnorseisle750
    @nomadicnorseisle750 Жыл бұрын

    Was there back in august of 2021. Working on moving there. Freakin love it. My Norwegian heritage settled there on their way to the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴.

  • @martinferguson4679
    @martinferguson4679 Жыл бұрын

    Double English Bruce I just love it when one of your videos drops, they are always entertaining and informative.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks Martin... and fuck off, I'm Scottish

  • @martinferguson4679

    @martinferguson4679

    Жыл бұрын

    Hing on! We awe seen the evidence 🤣🤣🤣

  • @KismetLizard
    @KismetLizard Жыл бұрын

    I was born in Shetland so I had to watch! So glad you showed St. Ninian's, it's a place where my Sooth-Moother come Shetlander Gran always said "was the closest place to heaven on Earth"

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye bonny

  • @briangarrow448
    @briangarrow448 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this interesting video. From a friend in the forests of the Pacific Northwest coast- much appreciated!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @adriandunn6039
    @adriandunn6039 Жыл бұрын

    My family is from Shetland I lived in Shetland as a child and worked in Shetland sadly I was in Shetland in May for my uncles funeral it is an amazing place and go back every year pretty much I’ll probably go back to shetland to live when I retire at some point anyone reading this go to Shetland it is amazing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @janeburton7647
    @janeburton76475 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your interesting and fun video! Slainte! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

  • @susanhering4032
    @susanhering4032 Жыл бұрын

    I have been to Shetland twice and can’t wait to be able to get back.

  • @kariannecrysler640
    @kariannecrysler640 Жыл бұрын

    I think this is my #1 video 👍. What an exciting and adventurous opportunity for you and the Shetlands! Such historical gems every where you turn.💗

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    It's an incredible place

  • @paulcannell7188
    @paulcannell7188 Жыл бұрын

    Love Shetland. Stayed in Lerwick twice. Music is awesome.

  • @67Stu
    @67Stu Жыл бұрын

    Love it ❣️Thank you❣️Tell us more about The Shetlands🙏🏻

  • @marynorman3701

    @marynorman3701

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes thank you thank you 👍

  • @mrjonnylowes
    @mrjonnylowes Жыл бұрын

    Yes Bruce, I’ve been to Shetland. Lived there in fact, worked on the infamous “White Hoose” building for SIC. Lived there happily for 18 months first on Commercial Street in Lerwick, then moved in to board with friends in Bressay. A veteran of 3 Up Helly Aa’s now and have climbed all round the island (mainly sea cliffs). Not been back in about 10 years, but the place and it’s people have a special place in my heart. I’m from Newcastle upon Tyne and loved every minute of living and working there.

  • @isobelpirie1823
    @isobelpirie1823 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Canada but my roots are in Scotland. Could you do a documentary on Aberdeenshire? There are lots of ancient hill forts, standing stones, and ancient castles. I'd love to see that. You do an amazing job. I love every story

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    I think I've made a few up that way

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    5 ай бұрын

    @isobelpirie1823 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

  • @syncrosimon
    @syncrosimon Жыл бұрын

    Love Shetland, have visited twice. Leaves an impression on the soul.

  • @katiemoyer8679
    @katiemoyer8679 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You. ❣️🕊💓🕊

  • @KingEdwardtheTurbulentNeill26
    @KingEdwardtheTurbulentNeill266 ай бұрын

    I have a ring that was made in Shetland based on a treasure trove find that the local people hid from the Vikings before they conquered the island, I would like to visit Shetland one day and go to the Viking festival.

  • @craigrobertson4994
    @craigrobertson49946 ай бұрын

    Great video mate what an incredible place! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @KevinHell
    @KevinHell Жыл бұрын

    I was in Shetland for work during tight COVID restrictions and was surprised by how flat it was, having been to Skye. It was still striking though, and the light is different and more changeable than anywhere else I’ve been.I also had a wonderful curry in a Nepalese restaurant in Lerwick. Why was there one hat on a shelf in the car hire office and nothing else? Do they also do heid attire hire?

  • @pamelaadam9207

    @pamelaadam9207

    Жыл бұрын

    The olso have crew buses 17 seaters for hire if you go up with a few of you

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    @kevinhand 😂😂

  • @salamanderface-ache
    @salamanderface-ache5 ай бұрын

    Been in Shetland since I’ve been a bairn only 12 years ago but… I don’t think I’m ever going to leave 🤩🤩

  • @andrewdrummond1244
    @andrewdrummond1244 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this posting Bruce. Still waiting for Henry St Claire. A century before Columbus.

  • @junestewart5098
    @junestewart5098 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to those next Shetland videos, that was a cracker Bruce 😊

  • @simone50mm
    @simone50mm Жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant story.. thank you..

  • @johngraham8893
    @johngraham8893 Жыл бұрын

    Kiwi here.My dad is from Scotland.I like learning little and different snippets of history as apposed to great long lectures and old mate here is just the ticket. I never considered the Highland clearances took hold on the island too so thats something I'd like to learn more about now

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    There are several videos on Highland Clearances on the channel. In fact there's one back in the day that I recorded in Dunedin. Hopefully heading back down your way next year

  • @johngraham8893

    @johngraham8893

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScotlandHistoryTours Wrapped to hear from you :) I live in the South of nz. Scottish people always immigrate to the coldest wettest part of any new country they move to! Hopefully I can find the doco you filmed in Dunedin.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope to be down there again in April

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    John, here's the link for Dunedin live shows. I'd be really grateful if you'd help by spreading the word far and wide Let's fill this place www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/stories-of-scotland I'm also doing gigs in Christchurch this weekend and Auckland at the end of the month

  • @johngraham8893

    @johngraham8893

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScotlandHistoryTours Hey,sure. I'll try and make it to see you.I live 2 hours away on the South coast,though around when your show is I may be working 3 hours north in Ashburton.Thanks for the heads up

  • @ianpaton5893
    @ianpaton5893 Жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for a video like this about Shetland! 10 points man

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @leedonnelly6217
    @leedonnelly6217 Жыл бұрын

    I pitched my tent in Staneydale Temple last year for a night or two. Very good spot indeed!

  • @nancyfarmer1269
    @nancyfarmer1269 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery, and national treasure! ❤️

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    It really is!

  • @grahamfleming8139
    @grahamfleming8139Ай бұрын

    Shetlaun is a lot more than 600 hundred years of viking occupation. Innse Cat has an Irish hermitage culture too , much of Scotland can claim a Scandinavian heritage, we all have a varied heritage! The video helped in that.

  • @pollyduron674
    @pollyduron674 Жыл бұрын

    I'm looking forward to more videos about Shetland. Amazing storytelling as always. On my bucket list to visit for sure.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    More to come!

  • @thelastdruidofscotland
    @thelastdruidofscotland Жыл бұрын

    "but partrick, he was still a bastard".....true in form, true in nature as ma granny would say.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    😜

  • @egregius9314
    @egregius9314 Жыл бұрын

    Bruce Fummey is an amazing story teller! He has some wonderful stories on his channel, wish there was more of him in the vid. BTW hearing Scottish kingmaking explained gave me such Crusader Kings II (PC game) vibes; pretty accurate with how it works in the game!

  • @rajanagalaut2647
    @rajanagalaut2647 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Bruce on landing the Shetland gig...

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Great trip

  • @benitasteffan7404
    @benitasteffan7404 Жыл бұрын

    You are beyond amazing. Never a dull moment. You make history come alive. Thank you🙏❤️👍

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you Benita

  • @1988Dme
    @1988Dme Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Australia, and after watching this and Shetland. I would like to visit more. My friend keep asking when I visit Scotland again and Possibly Shetland.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @ren-singing-baby-catcher
    @ren-singing-baby-catcher Жыл бұрын

    i have not lived there, but my Dad used to do a monthly Ear, Nose and Throat clinic there when we lived in Aberdeen.

  • @elendil7
    @elendil7 Жыл бұрын

    This is fabulous💚 Thank you, Bruce! I can't wait to visit Shetland and look forward to more of your tour videos.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @robertmatchett8351
    @robertmatchett8351 Жыл бұрын

    Well done for all you do, Bruce you are easy to listen to but most importantly you are not afraid to take criticism if you’re not exactly right I applaud you

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh shit who's criticising ?

  • @lisanetgark415
    @lisanetgark415 Жыл бұрын

    I want to go!!! I really enjoyed the TV murder mystery series set in Shetland called Shetland. My sister and I think that the area is quite pretty! Now with you explaining the history of the place!!! It is a quite an inviting idea!!!! Thank you!

  • @shibatron5392
    @shibatron5392 Жыл бұрын

    Always wanted to visit Shetland, I am almost 40 so I plan on going soon

  • @deemecklin4864
    @deemecklin486410 ай бұрын

    Such interesting history!! Thank you so much for bringing these stories to life!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    10 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @jimmycburfield5997
    @jimmycburfield5997 Жыл бұрын

    You know watching this, I am gonna start a bucket list. I am going to put Up Helly Aa on. I saw it on Blue Peter, as a kid. My six year old self couldn’t see why we all didn’t do this! So far, it’s to visit all the SPL and SFL grounds and Up Helly Aa

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @cennethadameveson3715
    @cennethadameveson3715 Жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic commission! Shetland is on the list to do.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @photohighlands8347
    @photohighlands8347 Жыл бұрын

    great place and lovely people ..

  • @barbaralavoie1045
    @barbaralavoie1045 Жыл бұрын

    I am so looking forward to yet another vlog of Shetland. A very interesting place to visit. I’ve never been to Europe, Bruce, but would love to visit all of Scotland, including Shetland. The history in your areas is so interesting as actually that is where a lot of Americans stem from, when you think of it. all over Europe, especially the eastern parts of Europe, from the far south up to far north.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    You should come

  • @raibeartthehairypict4696
    @raibeartthehairypict4696 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! I'll need to get a weekend away to Shetland. Aye and I might just bring the family, and a fishing rod.🎣 👌

  • @mrmervinjminky1536
    @mrmervinjminky1536 Жыл бұрын

    About time Brucie, surprised you’ve not been snapped up already by some of the big hitters like the BBC. Best channel on Scottish history, you’re the antithesis of the likes of Neil Oliver (which probably answers my previous question) Keep up the great work comrade! 🙂👍

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 Aye mibbye

  • @jackdubz4247

    @jackdubz4247

    Жыл бұрын

    Neil Oliver lives in my hometown. He's a right miserable git.

  • @andrewduke1489
    @andrewduke1489 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for this series 🤩

  • @lauriejones4507
    @lauriejones4507 Жыл бұрын

    This was very interesting as usual.

  • @janethadley9162
    @janethadley9162 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is brilliant I love history and you've brought it to life thank for all the hard work that you put into it

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah that's brilliant Janet

  • @AngryPict
    @AngryPict Жыл бұрын

    As a student nurse I was on placement with a district nurse based in Brae, covering up to Yell and Unst. She drove like a Finnish rally champion. Great craic.

  • @Badger1776
    @Badger1776 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite guy makes another one! I’ll get there one day. Hope to die there if I’m being honest. But that’s (hopefully) decades away!

  • @amandabowman00aa
    @amandabowman00aa Жыл бұрын

    i love watching Bruce! So animated and makes me excited to learn!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Yaaaaaay

  • @kerrydevlin
    @kerrydevlin Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bruce.i found the whole video fascinating and I feel bad that I have seen so little of my own country,it looked absolutely stunning.❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @Mike-gd4zd
    @Mike-gd4zd Жыл бұрын

    I saw you walking past st giles cathedral with your crew yesterday, Bruce! Looking forward to seeing what history you cover in the capital city. All the best. Michael. 👋

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a video about Edinburgh Fringe coming out on Saturday

  • @silverbullet6436
    @silverbullet6436 Жыл бұрын

    Aye Bruce ye are a gentleman and scholar. Appreciate your shows as always. I'm always learning something from you. An that's awesome. Slainte dearthair

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah that's great to hear.... keep watching out for those werewolves

  • @downhilltwofour0082
    @downhilltwofour0082 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your marvelous knowledge in such an interesting way! Your way of telling me a Story truly holds my attention throughout! I believe you should be recognized to a greater degree for your works.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @celtichistorydecoded
    @celtichistorydecoded Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Bruce, great video and Shetland looks incredible. Cheers.

  • @cyankirkpatrick5194
    @cyankirkpatrick5194 Жыл бұрын

    I always look forward to seeing your uploads.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Here to help

  • @cyankirkpatrick5194

    @cyankirkpatrick5194

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScotlandHistoryTours Aye that you are.

  • @peterscrafton5212
    @peterscrafton5212 Жыл бұрын

    Just - magnificent. Thank you!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks

  • @RannDamm
    @RannDamm Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video of my home islands, I’m looking forward to your future videos. Keep up the good work, I thoroughly enjoy your videos

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Johno143
    @Johno143 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Bruce. Always great to watch your stuff .

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul