I recently became a father of 2 boys and one thing I am looking forward too is road trips across Scotland to help them learn their heritage. You are very inspiring mate, keep up the amazing work!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

I'm nearly greetin'😥

@philiprufus4427

Жыл бұрын

Welcome ! you will be able to tell them and prove to them that 'a whole bunch' of the Redcoats were Scottish too especialy Scots from Edinburgh,Glasgow and Ayrshire.

@stephenlyon1358

Жыл бұрын

@@philiprufus4427 Wha will be a traitor knave? Wha can fill a coward's grave! Wha sae base as be a slave? Let him turn and flee!

Bruce as a Charles Murray (which you know) my family rests in the other church just along the road from Tullibardine at the Church at Tibbermore also used in Outlander season 1. Ep11. It is great to watch and learn about Scottish history and indeed my own family's history from yourself. Not only does Bruce teach us about Scottish history but he also wrote some of my own. At his 1st Comedy gig in Inverness I met my 2nd wife to him I'm indebted.... I now part own 121 pairs of ladies shoes.

I nominate Blackford Bruce as Scotland's best TRUE storyteller!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I don't even care if I win. It was just nice to be nominated

@vononymous8054

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that,friend. He's excellent, unique and Smart!!!👍🏾🤓👍🏻✌🏻✌🏾

Beautiful snowy landscape, that was entertaining, Lord George Murray is actually my great great ect. grandfather

Bruce, you’re the best storyteller on youtube. Thank you.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

😂Wow, thanks

@staceyrashkin2609

2 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best there is. I'm mesmerised everytime I watch them

Brucie your an excellent historian and story teller and narrator my man. I’m a big fan of your work

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Story teller yes, historian, no. Thanks for the compliment though

@helenswan705

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I do wish you'd stop saying that. Are you trying to preclude criticism? I would not criticise you for not having a history degree. Nor even for not having a history O-level. You study, you explain, you relate, you teach. Sounds like a historian to me. Here's a definition from Norwich uni: "Historians devote their careers to studying notable past events, such as military conflicts, political milestones, and social movements. These professionals work in universities and other educational settings, ***as well as for the various public, private and nonprofit organizations***."

I must be honest I love Outlander and true Scottish history.

@philiprufus4427

Жыл бұрын

Then why watch Outlander its Fantasy and Romantic Fiction,the S N P love it. I read the reality of the 'Campaighn' in 1974,the book even gave a list of the regiments on both sides. Some of the government units are today the oldest in the British Army,and wait for it, some of the are Scottish.

@janethollman7894

Жыл бұрын

@@philiprufus4427 isn’t it possible to understand the reality and still enjoy the series of Outlander. My father was Scottish and I know both sides had a mix of Irish, French Irish, Scots and English. I live not far from Culloden and some of the facts in Outlander are true. It also has brought a great deal of tourists to Scotland looking at the film sites etc. I also enjoyed Harry Potter and the Narnia books so I do understand the difference between fact and fiction. At seventy years of age I have also read the true history of Scotland. Also visited historic sites understanding exactly what the Scottish people lost.

Thank you so very much for adding the transcript and keeping captioning on these videos. I'm deaf and some KZread channels don't add either one of these

I actually wrote my BA thesis about Outlander and The Last Kingdom :)

LOL. The scenery is good in Outlander. Thank God at least hunky young actor who portrays Jamie is a Scot in real life. Hal my dNA and actual genealogy reveals Scotland was home at one time. I greatly enjoy you work. Thank you.

That telly show is a hook for my wife to be interested in Scots/Ulster Scots history.. I use it to my advantage

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

😜

Another terrific video Bruce.Should be shown in all schools.All the best.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Aye, I think they've got enough problems in schools without me involved😂

@brianquinn6014

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours You sir have downplayed yourself,keep it coming Bruce’s boy.Terrific Son !

@crazyjane6570

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm…could this channel be a legal form of homeschooling? That would be awesome.x

Bless you for filming this for us in the snow....burrrrrr!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

I know right. To be honest the one I filmed after this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJ2DucGsmd2WfMo.html was even colder if you can ii

Bruce!! Lol. Spat my iced tea out @ 2:08! Wasn't prepared for it lol. If I had a dollar for every hour I've spent with my nose in a Gabaldon novel, I could take us all on a small vacation! You've a wonderful wit. Keep it up!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

😂

As a last corner of the family, still cousins to the royals, still in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦… not exactly exile, I was born and grew up here. Love ❤️ the Stuart tales.

@frautulpenstengel

Жыл бұрын

that is where Joni Mitchell comes from. How funny that my love for Scotland and for Joni is combined on one page. :-)

You should have your kilt on the day you were making that one , chilly up the glen !

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

It was freezing

Brilliant Bruce X

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

i love the show and honestly i got into it because it was set in scotland, but then i found the history so interesting. yes i do love the romance but i loved learning scottish history, and im glad i found your channel to learn, as yes im american

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 ай бұрын

Actually I passed Sam Heughan in Glasgow last night. He's a big old unit isn't he?

That looks so cold, Bruce!! The things you do for art!! Hope you got a hot toddy after ☕️

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Aye it disnae even have to be hot!😜

Thanks for the history lesson. Wanted to travel to the Athol castle one day after covid. Not sire we will be able to anymore. Next best thing to being there. Cousins in England too.

I admire your dedication. Hope it wasn't too cold, and that you were wearing your wellies.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

It was pro-per cold

@crazyjane6570

3 жыл бұрын

Baltic ?,🤣🙈❄️

Excellent. Felt like clapping.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't feel anything🥶😳🥶

Thank you. Just seeing this show now. Great job. Thank you 😊

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Monroe

Magnificent Story!

I love this video. Thank you

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth

Another cracking story.

"Nothin' to do but more rogerin' " #accurate

@Perthshire

3 жыл бұрын

Story of my life #lockdown

I love you Bruce!!!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

I love you too Taffy😁

There is a memorial to Charles Stuart and the occupation of the city, next to Derby Cathederal.

So, you've watched Outlander! This was the best description of the plot 😉

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

That's what we're here for Irene😁

@stonemarten1400

3 жыл бұрын

What poor Jamie had to go through towards the end of the first series for the sake of female, sexual fantasy!

Hi there Bruce. Very much enjoying your Scottish history videos - subscribed. I'd like to ask you about the Steeleye Span track, "Cam ye O'er Frae France". Assuming it does have a basis in traditional Scottish music, I would be very interested to know the story behind it, and who the people referred to were. Maybe you could make reference in one of your videos, even if you didn't think it warranted one of its own. Keep up the good work.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

I'll be honest it doesn't sound like a linear narrative to me

Bruce did you ever make it to Ardnamurchan and if so what video did you make? Love all your videos and being from Ardnamurchan myself I’d really love to hear if you made the trip.

love your video's mate outstand work

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Fuckin' FREEZIN' work🥶🥶🥶

@drghostboy8319

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours you love it

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

It's the first one where I've used the first take, even where I've stuttered. I don't care, it's staying in! Genuinely the coldest I remember for a while

@drghostboy8319

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours a hot toddy and your favourite slippers await

@finfogel.382

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours HAHAHAHA looks it mate glad we jist get rain doon here in east ayrshire.

After watching Outlander all I want from my visit to Scotland is a masculine, rugged but soft and hunky Scottish dude to take home with me 🥰😍

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😂 Good luck with the hunt. You've probably got a better chance of having tea with Nessie though

Morag of loch Morar, do you have a tale for her?! That would be interesting. (Nessie's Sister?)

I cackled so much watching this that my husband came out of the bedroom and wanted to know what the hell was going on! "Oh, that stupid television show!" hahahahahehehehelollollolgigglegigglegiggle Love your synopsis!

Murray was at Ruthven Barracks after Culloden with the remaining Jacobite army and Prince Charles just abandoned them and fled back to Europe.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2yelJmIodfQmco.html

Id only known the movie which was a favwith my dad. Oh there wasnt that much "rogering" but id been unawares to the t.v. series

@ScotlandHistoryTours

10 ай бұрын

There was a movie?

Do you have any stories of the Blair's or Hendersons

I vaguely remember Highlander from the 80s but not Outlander! Maybe I'd got rid of the telly by then. 🙂

@ScotlandHistoryTours

4 ай бұрын

It was an American thing

LOL. They should let you narrate Outlander. It would be funnier. Love your videos! What does your shirt say?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Aha, this is my way to lure you into my shop. Folk often ask what I say at the end, so I made a shop with mugs, T-shirts and hoodies like this. There's a translation on each product page. See what I did?

@khumphrey2231

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I love it! You're a very smart man!!! I shall visit that shop post haste and thanks for the lessons ☺️

@khumphrey2231

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours How do I access the shop?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Aha, you've just found the flaw in my genius plan😂 teespring.com/stores/scotland-history-tours

@philiprufus4427

Жыл бұрын

They coudnae he'd tell the facts. They wouldnae suit the narrative !

A friend had a bit part in one episode of Outlander. It was supposedly set in Paris

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

...but really Hopeton House I guess

@fifelad55

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Possibly - I used to live a few miles from Hopetoun House for a few years

Hi Bruce, Love your vid's You obviously have a prodigous memory; Grreat stuff, I just thought to let you know, Kelpie's are a real phenomonen ; about 8 yrs ago I was one of a 5 man band of Photographers on a photo trek on Isle o'Skye, up North not far from Old Man Of Storr. Near the sea, & nearby inland small lakes. I won't mention the Hotel but around 3:30-4:0 am, I suddenly woke up & had the most frightening experience. It took me 2/3 days to shake it off & get it out of my mind. I could elaborate , if of interest. Regards..

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Ooooooooh. Send me the story to info@scotlandhistorytours.co.uk They're no lakes, they're lochs

@helenswan705

2 жыл бұрын

I am interested.

Probably some regret , but being a Jacobite is either in your blood or not, when it is then there’s usually no other option than to follow your heart. I’m sure he would have done it all again had the chance ever arose.

Great video. Can I please ask what is the gaelic translation into english at the end of your videos?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Aha, I lured you into my trap! 😈 This is my way to lure you into my shop. Folk often ask what I say at the end, so I made a shop with mugs, T-shirts and hoodies like this. There's a translation on each product page. See what I did? You'll get it at teespring.com/stores/scotland-history-tours

@Datalore74

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours looks like I'm gonna buy something then. Lol. Winter is coming in the next few months so hopefully the hoodie will be warm.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

It kept me warm during that cold filming anyway🥶🥶🥶

@Datalore74

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours once covid is done and dusted I will visit. Take me on one of your tours. I have family in scotland. If you are ever in melbourne and need a tour. Reach out to me. Happy to show you my city and talk about it's rich and small history

@davidjohnston7512

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours A true canny scot.

More Rogering!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Yet to convince the wife of this as a solution

@marykatherinegoode2773

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Dye your hair red, start working out, ditch wearing pants and pay a blacksmith to make you a claymore. Make yourself IMPOSSIBLE to ignore-"I mean business, lass. I won't be leavin' this room until I have conquered!"

I added Dunnottar castle to the zombie plan after a visit last time I was up.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Have you got the zombie plan?

@OldNavajoTricks

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Doesn't everyone have an apocalypse plan? :-D

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

I've got a drinks cabinet if that helps😁 I should have a zombie plan, but I'm too disorganised

@OldNavajoTricks

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Weel, a mon can hae a wee nip afore thon Deid yins try tae have a bite at least :-D

Bloody Hell, you look frozen!.

I wonder how many Americans know what a rogering is.It means the same here in Australia as it does in Scotland.

@fletcherbullock7291

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not used over here but context clues help translate it

@bartstarr100

3 жыл бұрын

Since my name is Roger it is not unfamiliar to me

Where did they park the police phone box?

What counties in Scotland were involved in the Jacobite rising? My reason for asking is a 4xggf, Hugh Wasson was born in Craigie by Kilmarnock in 1749, 3 years after Culodden. Would his family in Ayrshire been involved at all?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

It was way messier than counties taking a stand. People were split, it was a civil war

@philiprufus4427

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Good Man Yersel,if the guy was from Ayrshire and in any way involved. He was probably in The North British Fusilers or Gardeners Dragoons,both along with many other better known Scottish Regiments were units of the British Army. The late Prince had to plunder his own pockets to buy shoes for his army in GLasgow. The Glasgow Merchants were not fans apparently. Sodjers havin a fight is probably bad for buisness.

is that how its pronounced in scotland, sa-ven? ive heard it pronounced sow-wen in ireland

Do you know if those oaths they swear in Outlander to their Laird by offering them their Dirk are the actual ones they took in real life?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don’t know

I don't believe the Jacobites ever had a serious chance of winning in 1745 despite their martial prowess, just not enough public support outside of the Highlands.

@georgefuters7411

2 жыл бұрын

According to Nigel Tranter, the city of London was ready and waiting for his triumphal entry. Course it may be that his research was supplemented by a supply of uisge beath 🥴😜

@philiprufus4427

Жыл бұрын

@@georgefuters7411 The city of London might have been,the British Army many of whom were also Scots, WERE NOT !

@georgefuters7411

Жыл бұрын

@@philiprufus4427 having already been fêted in Liverpool and Manchester, there was no British army between him and London when he turned back , allowing Cumberland to return from the continent and follow the Jacobite army to Culloden... the rest is history. Charles Edward Stewart was failed by his "advisors" and lack of respect for the Highlanders. Putting broadswords and targ against cannon and musket with spiggotless bayonet was never going to end well.

Great video, now go home, it's the snowstorm. :)

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@MT-yd4of

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I watched the 1st episodes, the landscapes and forests are wonderful.

I don’t like rodgering. I have retired from it. You did well in the snow……

Great summary of Outlander! I got tired of it after a few seasons. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for rogering but it sure got predictable that all their rogering was the cause of their woes.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@bilbo1778

2 жыл бұрын

This here Yank had to look up "Rogering" on Urban Dictionary - LOL. I initially thought you meant the character Roger who's a pretty annoying dude (at least his earlier episodes) 😂

I'm actually surprised at the number of men who really enjoy Outlander. Must be all the swords and dirks. 😁

@antidoteify

2 жыл бұрын

In my mind the appeal is not only the female character but more that it's a very manly and virile tv show. The men are virile, honorable, capable and the women as well capable and very feminine and committed. I think it shows that there is more than duality. Outlander shows healty values that are lost and maybe worth to pick up again. And then its just a beauty to watch. Contemporary life looks dull and without freedom in comparison. Well that is my take, rading the comments by men under this kind of video.

@westaussie965

10 ай бұрын

Or all the rooting scenes🤷🏼‍♀️

You look soooo cold in this.....

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Bloody freezing

I know this video is 3 years old, but I never knew that the English government banned Outlander in Scotland!!! Jesus H Roosevelt, it's filmed in Scotland. Just going to show humans don't learn from history sadly.

🤪😂😂🤣🤣

No disrespect intended...

What happened to George’s Wife? Did she get buried next to her daughter? Did she stay with the Hanoverians? No good choice for the Scots at all!

Bahahahahahahah!!!....Fiction sux whilst blowing

Outlander is rather odd, all that husband and wife bonking.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@marykatherinegoode2773

2 жыл бұрын

What do you expect in a nation where the men traditionally don't wear pants?!

Read the books!!! The show doesn’t tell the right story

You would have been a better actor for the main male role. Let's face it, you're better looking!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

When is more rodgering not a great option, think how many problems would have been solved.Gorby and bigMaggie,the Donald and every other world leader except Kim hes an even bigger jobby than Trump

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Ah no! I had to read that!

@bigh9809

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours sorry B, hope I didnt put you off your supper

@georgefuters7411

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours me too I'm severely traumatised at the thought of my old pal Mikael being rogered by the Milk Snatcher 😥🤢🙉🙈🙊

I couldn’t get into that show. It’s was sooo boring

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😂