Who invented the telephone? kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXiWmrJvXZivpJs.html Upcoming live shows www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx Buy me coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/ScottishBruce

@johnmaclagan2263

Жыл бұрын

Antonio Meucci 😂

My Harley Davidson, a 1993 1200 sportster was built in the US for the US market. At some point in its history it ended up in Scotland. This is where I got it from and it has lived in Staffordshire for the last few years. Shout out to its seller, Alex, top bloke. I still have it mate 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@robertdaley1194

Жыл бұрын

I also had a 1200 Sportster (A Dark Blue ) chain driven, registered in Maryland .How it got here I don’t know,now have a Heritage .❤

As one of those many descendants of Scottish emigrants, thank you once again for helping me visualize my own family's journeys. The context you provide adds much to our understanding of our ancestors and ourselves. Keep the videos coming, please.

@tracyover50naturally

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same…my ancestors emigrated around 1840 from Ayrshire to Ontario, Canada. I’m pretty sure the draw was owning land. They did acquire property and then built quite a bit a wealth in flour milling in Guelph. I’m 7 generations descended from the original immigrants and live in Texas (and own a Harley Road King).

@lspthrattan

Жыл бұрын

@@tracyover50naturally mine came from the same area, but earlier. Hi there cousin! ;)

@ScotlandHistoryTours

7 ай бұрын

@tracycarnes7513 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

As someone who lives in Milwaukee, and was only loosely familiar with the origins of Harley Davidson, this was an extremely enjoyable video! Thank you Bruce!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I lived in a town called Timaru on the South Island of New Zealand for 2 years, it has an odd Andrew Carnegie link as the Town Hall was built using money he donated to them. Not quite Carnegie Hall in New York (or even the Dunfermline version) but there is a plaque in the town hall commemorating the fact

@davidarchibald50

Жыл бұрын

Aye I remember Timaru, and the pub crawl, well some of it, in 1972. That main street was the end of many a stout young fella, too many pubs, and too far to go to Christchurch. There was a train stop just a wee bit south of there; Te Muka, "Last stop for refreshments" I was never sure where the first stop was but we all hopped off the train and got our pies and tea.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

I stopped off in Timaru driving between Christchurch and Dunedin. No beers though

Have owned many of these Iron Horses in my life. Still do at 70. My family connection to Scotland...John Macbean, a Jacobite captured, put in chains and sent to America where he did Quite Well for himself. Perhaps you've heard of LL Bean? Cousins!

Another great video. One of Harley-Davidson’s manufacturing plants is in York, PA. I wasn’t aware of the company’s history or of the Scottish connection. I’m beginning to believe that Scotsmen largely invented the modern age. Keep up the good work! Safe Journeys!

My first bike was a 1975 Ironhead. I did the generator/alternator conversion myself. Then I got a 1997 Soft tail, chopped it, lowered it and raked it out. I love the older ones but any HD is ok with me. Great story Bruce you really struck a cord with me, I've been riding for a long long time. Cheers and good morning from America! Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

@timnewman1172

Жыл бұрын

I still have my 1972 Ironhead... it was a bastard, but I learned everything I need to know about motorcycle maintenance from it!

@fearthekilt

Жыл бұрын

@@timnewman1172 I called mine the jackhammer. 😂

My sister is a biker. When she was living in a wee village in rural Hertfordshire she was in her local when one of the guys asked if he could bring his bike into the public bar, out of the rain. The pub landlord said that would be fine, thinking it was a bicycle they were talking about, not a beloved old classic hardtail. Poor guy got barred for his cheek

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@kavemanthewoodbutcher

Жыл бұрын

Round here, he'd be complimented on his bike and his style. Northern Arizona is great like that.

@crashgorilla

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I love it . Even tho I ride Indian.

This was great! I love Harley's and ofcourse it was a Scot who created it. Great story as always. ☮️🌹🦋❤️🕯️🇺🇸

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

I miss my Harleys. Sure I like Honda, Indian, Suzuki and more, but Harley speaks to my soul. Thank you Bruce.

On two wheels or four. Just reading about David Dunbar Buick from Arbroath. We get everywhere.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Aye, maybe a future video

@sweatymrkim4578

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I look forward to it.

Great video! I am one of artists who's work is displayed in the kitchen/lounge next to the cottage.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Love it!

Thx Bruce fer another great Scottish history good story, Hopefully someone picks up on your show fer the media. Av relatives in Australia and have shared , hopefully the see your act. And shared wa ma biker friends too...

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Guid lad

I enjoy all of your videos, but this was an extra special one. As an HD fan I could relate to it. Next time one of my friends refers to HD as American I will educate them on HD's Scot roots, as you just did for me.

Love your channel - I'm from Scotland but you choose such interesting topics I'm always learning something new!

Nice to see you supporting the legacy, its a cool wee place to visit

Its GREAT to learn so much in just a few minutes. the world needs more TEACHERS like you.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Please come to Sydney Absolutely love your videos. My late mum was a weaver from Lochee, Dundee. Your videos keep my mums memories alive for me. Thank you

This was very cool. Thank you for the content!

Bruce, you looked great on the Harley! Thanks for the story, wonderful as always.

Were you tempted to pull on the throttle while doing vroom vroom noises??

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

🤣Aye that's why we had to loose the first six tskes

Such an interesting video as always! ❤

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Another great video from my favorite content creator to watch! Thanks for that Bruce, now I gotta go tell my father all about it, since he's both a proud Scot & a life long "biker". As am I. Awesome but of trivia... Hell ironically he & his dad & his 2 brothers also all retired from "NewJersey Bell" which is now Verizon, but I thought you might see the humor in that as well since the video you give the link to is your Alexander Graham Bell video... Can't wait for your next video...

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Big thanks😘

My grandfather came to America from Barhead Scotland and, I'm a proud Scottish American.

Auckland needs a Bruce gig ! we've got a spare room that you and Mrs Columbo are welcome to use and I can get you access to the Auckland Irish Society as a gig venue

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Can you email me at info@scotlandhistorytours.co.uk about that Irish Society location?

Lord Bruce! Great story! Impressive filming and even a sunny day! To boot, have never seen you run so fast when there’s no free beer around!! Thanks!!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Look forward to seeing you down here Bruce

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Roll up, roll up. Get your tickets here www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx

Come to Wellington, NZ! The comedy festival or Cuba dupa springs to mind depending on when you plan to be here .

You are so full of so much knowledge! Your videos are chocked full of beautiful, timeless treasures! Thank you for all you do! 🙏🏼🕊♥️🌹📿✨✨👑👑♾🎶 #thankYouFather #believeitanditwillbe

Hiya Bruce. My Grandmother left Alloa, and fled with her two youngest to Launceston in Tasmania never met her but heard its braw over there.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

I might be coming to Tasmania to do a show

Great video! If you’re taking requests I’d love to hear any stories you have involving Borthwick - I heard Mary went there a couple times, and it’s where my family was until just after Cromwell hit the castle.

My great-grandparents, Robert Davidson and Annie Galloway emigrated to the San Diego area in 1911. They came with 3 of their 4 sons, following Robert’s eldest brother, John. They were all gardeners and rebuilt the gardens of the Hotel Del Coronado when Spreckels purchase the 25-yr old hotel. My mother, M. Davidson married my father, Harley in 1945 after his return from the ETO. So in jest I can claim to be a Harley-Davidson. The 4th son stayed in Scotland, was a gardener in Auchterarder and in two Highland unit during WWI. His living descendants are well-known in SNP circles.

Most excellent video Bruce!!!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

What a clever bunch we are. I really hope you come to Sydney as my son has promised to buy me a ticket. It's gonna be hot Bruce so make sure to pack your shorts👍🙋

My late husband would have so enjoyed this!

There's a ride rideout every year from brechin Castle that goes past the house and back into Brechin, Harley Davidson in the city it's called. Would highly reccomend it if you haven't been.

Will come and see you in Perth. I've been here 20 years now.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Yay Tickets here fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/stories-of-scotland-fw2023

Lovely video, another great story

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Bruce, you have to come to nsw on your travels if you have a chance. You should see the blue mountains if you can. What am I saying you could spend a lifetime here and not see everything to see. So much good stuff. But be careful I fell in love with this country on the plane before I ever touched it. Cheers

I stayed in the cottage on my 58th birthday, Thanks for this story!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Wow

@PatSavage

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours that's what I said!

We'd love to see your show in Canada too.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Maybe one day

@ScotlandHistoryTours

7 ай бұрын

@SheilaTheGrate 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

Mr Fummey did I just see you in a trailer for The Lost King? Nice 👍🏻

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man

@benduston

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours that was cool. I thought hey I know that guy! (Or at least the genetic background of his immediate family🤪. Love it! Looks really interesting too. I heard the story of where he was found but not the how. I’ll have to watch it!

That’s the one motorcycle 🏍 that I would LOVE to own!

Great video, it was very interesting even though I am to disabled to ride anymore

Man! This was awesome.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

Personal comment of Laura Botten: Scottish descended right here! Immigrant Stewart Burns invented Buckley's Cough Syrup in Sydney, Nova Scotia :) The Scots really do invent everything ;)

An interesting video about the genesis of the Harley/Davidson motorcycle company but what you didn't say is that William Sylvester Harley Sr came from a small village in Cambridgeshire, England called Littleport. I live on the same street as his family once did although I can't remember which house his family lived in at that time (the house may have been long gone, replaced by a modern one). There is a memorial to the English half of the iconic company opposite St.George's Church here in Littleport as I walk past it every day. During the summer months, we get hordes of bikers making their way down Victoria Street where W.S Harley Sr once lived on and gather at the memorial. This is ground zero for the English half of the dynamic duo! You could say that the company is more Scottish/English than American as this island of ours is the genesis of that famous partnership.... Keep up the good work!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

The guy on England History Torus talks about William Harley in more detail. I don't want to step on his toes

Hi my name is Dave Jackson, I want to say I love your videos, I watch one almost every day,I have a question, where can I find more information on my family the Campbells?

Vah-ROOOOOOM-BOOM-BOOM-BOOM! ✌ Nothing quite like that sound. Another fine Scottish tale, and Thank You!

Great bit of history as always Bruce. Any chance of you coming to the US, specifically Utah?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

I don't have plans. Who knows what the future holds?

Hi Bruce, I'm not quite down under but I live in Singapore, so it might be on your travel itinerary en-route to Aus. It would be great for you to do a show here about Scottish influence on this island as there is an amazing legacy from some of the great Scots who have lived here over the years. The real founder of Singapore and first resident, William Farquhar, has a great story to tell about how he founded Singapore despite Raffles who is credited with doing so (read Nadia Wright's excellent book on the topic). Farquhar is a direct ancestor of Justin Trudeau via his local 'wife' Antoinette Clement. Also Dr John Crawford, the Scottish Second Resident of Singapore who settled the treaty to place Singapore under British control. The famous MacRitchie reservoir built by Scottish municipal engineer James MacRitchie. The oldest bridge in Singapore is a beautiful cast iron suspension design built in Glasgow and assembled across the Singapore river. We also have the famous Fullerton Hotel, Anderson bridge (that forms part of the F1 circuit), Thomson Road, the Elgin Bridge, Scott's Road, Claymore road, Gleneagles Hospital, Saint Andrews Cathedral, MacPherson Road named after Ronald MacPherson from my native Skye. The most famous building here were all built by Scottish architectural firm, Swan MacLaren. There is even a headstone to "Our Willie" at the European cemetery in Fort Canning. It would be amazing for you to do a show here and a video on this, there is so much material and great stories to tell.

I thought most of our inventions were from Scotsman. Make sense that Harley- Davidson, would be by a Scotsman. I have been riding Harley's for 46 years, and at 62 years of age I don't plan to stop anytime soon. As always great story Bruce, and you look good on Harley. I won't tell you what model suits you best.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😜

Really enjoyed the video, just a shame that William Harley father of William Harley the co founder of Harley Davidson wasn’t mentioned, as he and his family emigrated from Littleport, England, we are the small country just down the road. Thanks again

@jackdubz4247

Жыл бұрын

As your people tend to say to us, your neighbours to the north, there's no need to get chippy. It's not "English History Tours" is it?

@gregorysmith1984

Жыл бұрын

@@jackdubz4247 didn’t mean to sound chippy, but our history together is intertwined just like Harley and the Davidsons

Hope you can bring your show to Canberra, probably Smith's Alternative would be a good venue. This video was interesting, but it's too bad Harley Davidson haven't made a good motorcycle since the 1940s

I live in Ballarat, But I would recommend Camperdown, Victoria

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Ooooh, interesting

Numb bum machines😂 as per opening scene. Great video Bruce Tapadh leat

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dunc

Going to comment on this video, before i see it. My great uncle is Ivan Stretten who was the third of group, and wrote the first manual , we call it the red book and yes his is Scottish/irish but thats another story

Hi Bruce! Great video buddy. Gidday from Australia.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Hello there! Are you coming to one of the shows over there?

@adamobrien4088

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I surely am. It’s in February wasn’t it mate?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man, details here www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx

@adamobrien4088

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours awesome will see ya in Brisbane. Best time for weather in Brissy too, not too warm, not too cold … just right.

I cant wait to see you in Dunedin, if they ever get round to selling tickets. Please keep us posted so we can hunt for them because at the moment we have more chance of finding a Haggis Hunting Dog than tickets

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry, when the Fringe brochure comes out I'm sure it will be publicised

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Here's the link for Dunedin life 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

@Coz-I-Can

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Thank you. I have booked for thursday. Safe travels and see you then

brilliant bruce. I will make my HD riding mates aware of this though they are canny, smart bunch, they probably ken! well done on telling the prime shambles to stick his Burns night invite. you have much better things to do. see you at Stirling castle.

I see a comment from N.Z. about the Carnegie Trust building a hall in the town. I went to work in South Africa in '88 and was quite staggered to find the local town hall and local library were erected thanks to Carnegie. On the wall of the library, it told of Carnegie trusts efforts to assist development and above the door it said 'slegs blankes'...whites only. Didn't have that at the library back home and it was Carnegie.Huge place that one... So, although the town was a real 'boer dorp'...farmers town...in the '30's, it sought and received a big grant to build quite a splendid town hall with an well sized library. Plenty of brits in town, even in the old days apparently. With regard to Davidson, I thought 'thats a big cottage'...then you say "its got a family AND 2 single men occupying it", I thocht 'no much room in that hoose' Nae wonder they emmigrated.

I have a picture of my grandpa with his Harley on his Texas farm before he and his brothers were shipped off to WW2......I got my first Harley some years ago.

I'll come see you if you come to the Gold Coast in Queensland.

🤣 The beginning - you limping off at your best clip and the biker (who won't run) getting his lass to chase you off 🤣

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😜

Hello great movie very nice mounted ;)

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

Come to Sydney Bruce!!!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Still trying to get something sorted in Sydney. Do you know of a small theatre in a good location that I should approach?

@maryannedouglas

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours i'll certainly have a look for you Bruce, gladly! I happen to work in hospitality in town, so I'll ask around and be in touch. About time i bought you a coffee too, or perhaps a dram and a pint :)

I recently came across your videos and have now been bitten by the Scottish history bug. I found you after watching some KZread videos regarding history of 16th and 17th centuries. Can you recommend any books covering this period.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Ah wow Adam. Firstly welcome on board. I'm pretty hap hazard. I use JSTOR to get little snippets of stuff that interest me at the time. I get History Scotland, and tend to search and dip in and out of things in a disorganised way

@adamsboringvids

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours thanks for your reply. You have a great knack for spinning a yarn and coming at well known stories in new and interesting ways, your take on Culloden was really interesting to me. Let me just say if you ever did write a book on Scottish history I’d buy it for sure! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the story Bruce!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

Could you do a video on Scottish men who were used in the battle of 1812

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

I'll make a note

There's a really good episode of South Park which is all about the people who ride Harleys. Track it down - it's really good! South Park S13E12.

please come to brisbane

@duncmcinnes8569

Жыл бұрын

He has a show in Brisbane on 30th March Me and the wife are going . Link posted below 👇

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Aye www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bruce-fummey-stories-of-scotland-tickets-483604192157

use to have a flathead years ago, but still have a soft spot for bsa, and still think British engineering was always class, we did invent the industrial revolution, 49 springer panhead

@kopynd1

Жыл бұрын

board track racing was british idea

Brechin had a Harley Davidson tribute some years back.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

No doubt there'll be more

@robertdaley1194

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Hope to be going through Brechin tomorrow (on my Hog).Love your histories Bruce .❤️

Well, well!

Lord Minto! We have a Minto Street in Edinburgh and a Minto hotel.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Of course

Glad to hear you're coming to Perth. My wife is a Gunn. Any hints on taming her?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

I'm still trying to tame my own mate. Perth tickets here. Don't miss it fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/stories-of-scotland-fw2023

@pholland6643

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours done

@pholland6643

Жыл бұрын

You do know it could be 40 + celsius that time of year?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

I know maate, I've been before. Thanks for getting tickets. I'll see you as I sweat

"Statistically, some of your children won't survive" I cannot imagine a more terrifying thing to tell a parent And I cannot imagine knowing that you have to take that chance for the sake of ANY of your children having a future worth living in

Hell yeah! Scots created or discovered many of the world's best inventions 💪🏼 I just discovered famous genus Maclura pomefera (Osage orange tree) was named in honor of William Maclure and first mentioned by Scottish explorer William Dunbar. This tree was very important in early america for making bows, war clubs, hedge fence, pioneer fence post.. Now I'm trying to prove my uncle Ferris (Ferris Wheel) was Scottish side 🎡

As a Scottish biker who loves Italian bikes, ,I apologize to the world for Scotland's role in developing the two wheel tractors of the motorcycling 😉

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 Shame

Gee I don't know. Is Milwaukee in Scotland?

Do ya think you could ever do a story on Lok Lomond and the song? ☮️🌹🦋❤️🕯️

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Ooooooh you break my heart girl Lok Lomond?😲

@annasaylor3566

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours yes please? My mom used to sing the song to me when I was little and it haunts me. I just turned 70 yesterday. She past 3 years back.

@annasaylor3566

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I'm 70 but refuse to get old lol. 😊

I would say HD is an American brand 100% the parents of the founders may have been from Scotland and England, but the brand was born in America, so the sons would have been 'cultured' in America and raised there. Triumph is a English brand (prefer to call it British), but the founder was German.

I can easily imagine you as a Hog Father Bruce 🛵🤭

Hi Bruce, you should go to Auckland, visit Waipu where the Barks full of scots migrants arrived in New Zealand, many districts of Auckland are named after scots towns and people

My dad courted mum on a motorbike (not a Harley Davidson). When they retired and were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, someone heard about the courting story and hired a Harley Davidson trike for them to be driven for a ride. They were absolutely stoked. My brother often thought dad’s bike was an Indian, but just before she died, mum asked me right out of the blue if a Norton was a motorbike!!! @BruceFummey on your trip to Australia you must come to Brisbane. There is much Scottish history linked to it and Queensland state in general. Brisbane is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, Governor of New South Wales, born in Largs, Ayrshire. While doing deliveries to the city hall, I found myself in the Lord Mayor’s office. In there was a large thick wooden door. I was told it was from his ancestral home. South of Brisbane is Logan City named after Captain Patrick Logan born in East Renton, Berwickshire. He was the commandant of the Moreton Bay Penal Colony and was not liked due to his harsh treatment of his charges.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Here's the details of my live show in Brisbane www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bruce-fummey-stories-of-scotland-tickets-483604192157

@covenantor663

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours thanks Bruce!

don't think I've ever been this early to a story. which has to do with me being later to bed than average.

In 1976 my son was born 12 hrs post motorcycle accident ( Harley Davidson Pan Head) A drunk driver ran into us.

I'm an American with predominately Scottish ancestry. I'm proud of my Scottish ancestry, but I never self-identify as "Scottish", *except* as a shortcut when I'm talking to a group that consists exclusively of other Americans and where it is understood by everyone involved that I'm talking about my ancestry, and not my nationality. Many Scots ridicule diaspora members in general, and Americans in particular, if they self-identify as "Scottish". And every time I hear an another American make that mistake in an international forum, I cringe and sit back and wait for the inevitable fireworks to start. *However* I find it funny that the same Scots who disown millions of diaspora members claim famous diaspora members as "Scottish". WTF! The founders of Harley-Davidson were Americans, Americans with Scottish ancestry, yes, but they were no more "Scottish" than I am. If anonymous members of the diaspora aren't "Scottish", then neither are famous diaspora members.

@FATBOY692011

Жыл бұрын

As a Scot it baffles me that other Scots claim that HD was started by a Scot. Geography not their strong point. HD is an American company through and through.

@Pixieshade

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Just trying to steal American industrial heritage one post at a time. Funny how folk will claim the "inventions" of famous American entrepreneur immigrants but if an modern day American tries to connect to their Scottish roots were are told to bugger off. We will forever to be outcasts without a ancesteral homeland and reminded about it at every chance as they tell us we no true Americans either living on stolen land. We're all just mutts in this world. I'm convinced they just want Americans tourists dollars 💸 💵.

What would our world be without oor Scottish influence and engineering. If ye get to the Gold Coast of Australia I will be in the front row (I can just see you out surfing 🏄‍♀️). You will love Dunedin, I lived there for 30 years.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

I've been to Dunedin several times and always love going back to watch the Highlanders. Is Brisbane not close enough to The Gold Coast?

@parisreid5792

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours That it is. The state capital Brisbane has the Gold Coast to the south, and the Sunshine Coast to the north, both would be 1 hour away.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

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If you still know anyone in Dunedin can I ask you to spread the word? Here's the link for Dunedin life 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

@parisreid5792

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@@ScotlandHistoryTours Not a problem at all Bruce, anything for a fine young man like yourself. I have just sent off an email to my mate Peter Donaldson (aye his family is from the auld country) who is one of the editors of the Otago Daily Times. I feel sure he will be of help. I will also do the same to my friend Sonya Fraser who sells radio advertising and knows just about everyone in Dunedin. All the best Bruce, don’t let a good story get in your way. Les

@🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿cotland History Tours w/Bruce Fummey 0:49🏍️تسلم تمك ع ذكر مدينة سابقة تبعتي (شيكاغو) tapadh leat airson iomradh a thoirt air an t-seann bhaile dachaigh agam (Chicago) Bruce

Good luck with the tour. You have no idea how huge Ozzie is, or even NZ, you can easy get worn out, not to mention depleted of funds. Take the vitamins and the glucose tablets.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

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Oh I have. I've been several times

For a big lad you can fair move, very impressed (and jealous) 🤣

@ScotlandHistoryTours

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🤣🤣🤣 A mobile prop forward

I’ve got a great idea for you pal, why not cover the origins of scottish freemasonry ? I believe the knights Templar’s fled to Scotland and started it but would be super interesting

@ScotlandHistoryTours

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A few folk have mentioned that. I'm not entirely sure about the accuracy of the knights templar thing though

@rFuzzyBearX

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@@ScotlandHistoryTours that’s why a video onnit would be good but from my knowledge some the knights Templar’s did flee and find refuge in Scotland, the Norman invasion was the first crusade aswel, when they come over in 1066, they were sent by the Merovingian Jews to capture England, hence the Stewart bloodline being Jewish etc but after the king and pope turned on them they founded a secret brotherhood ie freemasonry ie the Scottish right.

I cant wait for Bruce to post a video called like "Is the moon really Scottish?" and it's like five seconds long and he just says "no" and then the video ends

Hi Bruce. I’m here stealing ideas to improve my channel. I think you’ve hit on a winner in this one. What’s he writing on that slate? You need to add a Gaelic subscribe button. All the best.

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Where was his partner (Bill) William Harley’s ancestors from? Many people probably don’t know that Harley Davidson wasn’t one person but partners.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

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His dad was English. We don't talk about that😜

@aikidragonpiper71

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@@ScotlandHistoryTours Oh well maybe he had Scots on his mom's side. Lot's of people have Scots back in there family tree somewhere. My Dad had a Scottish name and my mom had an English name but we found there was several Scottish names and ancestors on her side.

Harley sells a lot of bikes, but they're extremely heavy and parts are expensive. As a final comment I don't recall any Harley's ever being competitive int he TT.

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