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@Omni_Shambles

Жыл бұрын

Stop lying to the people of Scotland about their past.

@peterbudge6617

Жыл бұрын

Excellent

Dude as a person who has a life long love of history i really love how you explain Scottish history its always so easy to see history as made of impersonal forces when its always about human level stuff

@sharktomesmiles

Жыл бұрын

I love a good story teller.

@Omni_Shambles

Жыл бұрын

He is a liar who is making up his own history. A scotsman with dreadlocks. Fucking hilarious. talk about a false history xD

People always talk about history being brought to life through reenactment or storytelling. But it's something else entirely when you have a great storyteller at the location where it actually happened. Thanks, Bruce, for another compelling and insightful history lesson.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks

@Omni_Shambles

Жыл бұрын

It's something entirely different when you are being lied to. I get it. xD

I’ve done this trip as a young woman after meeting my Scottish family - I’ve never forgotten it and hope others have the experience- Skye is wonderful 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 thank you Bruce🥰

Do it every year on my bike, and more, love it. 🏍️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Fascinating history well told. Good stuff. Crying out beautiful country. Keep it up.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Bruce you are a true Scottish gem and a gifted storyteller

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Shane

As a McCrae, I am always interested in this area's history, Your great telling of it is delightful, along with the actual viewing of the sites, Oh how I want to walk there, and get the sense of it! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I visited Scotland back in September and took a similar trip. Wondered if my ancestors walked there or looked out across Loch Shiel. Bruce you really brought the place to life loved the story about Bonnie Prince Charlie waiting and coming out to the pipes playing. Thanks for another great history video.

"...we just call him Sandy." 😉 Thanks as always Bruce for a stirring story set in the actual surrounds of the events that took place. It's always a pleasure to watch you and the history of Scotland.

Am just back from.there, late last night Everything you could hope for - it never disappoints

That story of the Bonnie Prince hearing the pipes off in the distance actually gave me chills 😀. Love your videos!

Interesting to see and hear about the Jacobite uprising as the Hanoverian takeover happened. Speaks volumes about the fighting spirit of the Scottish people. I hope to visit those areas one day.

What a wonderful journey you have shared with us here Bruce, aye a most grand story indeed! Thank you!

Really love your videos. You explain the stories with such detail and passion that anyone can tell how much you love what you do and Scottish history. Thank you.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@mikhailabunidal9146

Жыл бұрын

@ Lisa Snuffer tha e glè mhath air na tha e a’ dèanamh

Ah, the road to the isles. Brings back happy memories of my first holiday when I lived in Scotland. We drove to Mallaig just to see that road, discovered there was a ferry just about to leave, and ended up going to Skye without ever setting out with that intention! That was back in the 1980s, before there was a bridge. We also had a very pleasant stay at the Duntulm Castle Hotel - I wonder if it's still there?

My favourite travel guide!

As a MacKenzie, I love to learn as much about the history of Eilean Donan Castle & Castle Leod as I can. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I visited many of these sites back in 2010 with my then 86 year old father after a week or two in the Hebrides . Kind of a required pilgrimage for MacIntyres, traditional pipers for Clan Ranald MacDonalds. It will always remain a most significant life experience as my father passed the torch of family history before his departure. Thanks for bringing me back and refreshing some great memories.

The disappointing thing about Bruce Fummey videos? When you’ve watched them ALL & have to wait for a new one... 😢 GREAT STORY-TELLING and History!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

8 ай бұрын

😂

ooooOOoooo a wee tour. Well thank you, Mr Fumey!! Can’t wait to visit my kiddo at university there next year. Will finally get to see all these things with my own eyes! 🖤 now, I settle up with my drink and watch with excitement!

You really are the best story teller Bruce 👌👏👏. Scotland is seriously stunning ❤🇦🇺

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

@leandabee

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours no wows about it, just plain truth 🥰. Saw you here in Tassie and you should have had a higher price on your tickets 😉

My wife and I just got back from seeing some of these very sites. Scotland was amazing! We took a lot of your advice on our travels. When we got back we watched the film The Lost King, and what do you know!! There's Bruce Fummey stealing the show! Great job on all fronts Sir! Keep up the great work!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

I'm going to need a week's worth of tours 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I advise on a tour with Timberland Bus tours. They start on George square in Glasgow and from Edinburgh. They’re truly a tour guide trough the highlands, after your own heart sir Fumey. Not to mistake with Scottish tours that start from Buchanen bus station, who I believe is an English company. They do talk from a English perspective on their tour. While Timberland wouldn’t leave a man stranded, Scottish tours does.

Good Saturday morning from 🇺🇸; Sir you brought me to tears at the mention of the bagpipes at the end of your journey... Thank you for the virtual tour as always and teaching me more of the history of my ancestors. Yours truly; J. L. Skeen 💖🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@gordonmackenzie4512

Жыл бұрын

Lovely comment Jenny. All the best from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@jennyskeen3826

Жыл бұрын

@@gordonmackenzie4512 Thank you kind Sir. Have a very happy father's day and I raise my mug and toast you. ☕ Be blessed 😇

Nice trip to do , but not in a motorhome ! There public enemy No 1 on the NW coast 😮

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

I am in awe how these place names etc just roll off your tongue effortless. I stopped this video many many times to hear how to pronounce these names...I have to have the sub titles on so I can hear and see the words ......I listen to you say these place names and am amazed. Listening to and watching your videos is like taking a college class for just this one sub topic of Scottish history. Wow, my brain hurts Thank you

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😂😂Everybody lives someplace

Will never forget these places. While planning for my honeymoon my mrs asked me where do I wanna go, I immediately said Scotland even though I already visited it few years back with My mates. Hence the honeymoon adventure across the highlands especially Skye. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄

A particularly good episode this one Bruce. So good in fact, I'm glad I got to see it before I watch it again with my wife tomorrow. It'll give me a chance to hide our suitcases. 😉

Brilliant Bruce looking for history of this area

Stopped at Glen Shiel at 5am one Summers morning, the mist was rolling down the hills, the air was thick with patriotic fever. I was infused with more Scottishness than I have ever felt.

My first non-work visit to Scotland, my goal was Eileen Donnan - I LOVED it!! We also went across the bridge (!) to Skye, but onlly drove through to the ferry and back across. Still... wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful sites (and the history around them). I am so enjoying all your videos.

You travel through the most beautiful countryside and present an absolutely amazing video on the history of Scotland thank you very much for your time and trouble

Thanks for the wonderful tour Bruce! The scenery was incredible but the history was even better! I didn't know about the battle at the bridge. I'm very appreciative of the 'extra' history that you always come up with. It makes the events and people in them become very real to me! I'm glad that your shows are gathering steam as well! I hope you come to do some shows in the US someday. I will do all I can to get to one if you do!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Aye Nancy the US may be a while off yet. the plan is to do Canada if I can next year. Who knows, maybe 2025

that's a cairn?? wow! this part of the land is so craggy underneath all that green and then it just gets even more beautiful at the Lakes!! OOOH GLENGARRY HAS ONE HOT CASTLE DAMN!

You had me at Glen Shiel! When I'm finally able to visit this is where I plan to start. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💜

Did most of that trip with my parents as a wean, only thing was the bridge wasn't built back then. Lovely part of the world.

Outstanding informational video for Scotland. Keep up the good work. Being lucky enough to have have seen them all you have done an incredible job

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Thank you for your time and willingness to share history.

If Bruce ever comes to the US, I'd love to see the guys at USA Kilts and Celtic Traditions interview him!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

When visas are easier to get and guns are harder to get I'll be there😂😂

@petermccool9396

Жыл бұрын

​@@ScotlandHistoryTours Disappointed you think that way about guns. Many 'patriot' gun owners have saved many lives with their guns.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

@Peter McCool 😂😂😂 Don't waste your disappointment on me Peter, there are far more deserving destinations for it. Do you think if I got a big gun they'd give me a wee visa?😜

@petermccool9396

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Some men's guns are bigger than others! 😜

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

You know it!

The un-reconsructed ruins of a castle at the head of Loch Awe are also worth a peep. Left by the Victorian's as a romantic ruin. Down-stream from the Brae of Orchy, I believe. Spent a night and part of 2 days there in '90. Magical time.

Sandy. A typical Scottish name. A typical Scottish lad. 😆

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😜

Brings back good memories, love these places and the Jacobite connection, unfortunately I can’t go back since Joan MacCormack broke my heart, too painful. Brilliant Video 👍

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Aye that Joan

Thx Bruce 🌿 My family were Mathesons, founders of Eilean Donan.

What a fun video. Your ability to tell the tale is awesome. Keep up the great work.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

speeeed bonnie boooooaat....

My fathers family castle is Eilean Donan, and my mothers family is from Lewis and Skye. Thanks for the virtual road trip!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

When I'm "retired" I'd llove to book on one of these trips.. meanwhile.. booked to see your show at Stirling !

I knew it would be Camerons first! I was so absorbed in that bit (loved it all, your stories and tours are great and I thank you for them but that bit was transporting). I wrote about the Camerons coming down from the hills in one of my historical novels. I love how you told that part, it was like hearing my character (another Hugh Cameron who was in those ranks) proudly, and sadly, telling it to his nephew away in North Carolina decades later. Also very chuffed to see the place. I do hope you visit Skye again. I'm writing some scenes there from the 1730s, including the drovers swimming the cattle across Kyle Rhea. I'd so like to see that. At least the spot where they did it.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Keep watching. It might just be that we filmed other road trips when we were up that way😜

@loribenton5975

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Oh that sounds promising!

A truly beautiful area. Visited it a few times on my Vespa, in the 80s, 90s. Stunning.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

11 ай бұрын

Here come the mods

I spent two glorious weeks in Scotland last fall, and this video reminds me that it was not enough. Not anywhere near enough. Thank you, Bruce. Wonderful, fascinating, beautiful. As usual, for your videos.❤

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Haste ye back

@lisamckay5058

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours oh, don't tempt me. Don't threaten me with a good time!

@MaryMartens-hp1zm

9 ай бұрын

That's great. So funny

Amazing history of the Jacobite rising! Always enjoy how you put history in a wonderful story ! Makes you feel your there with the Jacobites fighting the hanoverians forces freeing Scotland

@johnbaird4912

Жыл бұрын

Scotland was free

You're getting awfully good at this stuff, Bruce. *Hat tip* I looked up the Skye Bridge Controversy -- good fun, the most Scottish thing imaginable. Well done. It's ultimate resolution shows the advantages of SP administration. Just imagine the further projects you could realize now if Westminster weren't bleeding you dry.

I made this journey awhile ago, loved Glen Shiel, climbed Glenfinnan, enjoyed Eilean Donan, Armadale, and will always remember this trek now through the lens of your marvelous historic storytelling. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙♥️

Driven to the ferry at Uig via FW many times, and it's one of the most beautiful road trips I've done

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

The inhabitants of the village in Wales where my maternal family are from are called Jackos for thier Jacobite sympathise! This is because those around them were Hanoverians. Which makes some of my ancestors "Welsh Geordies"?

We love your videos 🎉❤ Thank you!

Great video!! My father’s family have deep roots in Scotland and the biggest part of the family were MacDonalds of the Isles.

Good stuff Bruce. It was my great grandfather that told them where to build that cairn.

Brilliant video Bruce...been on some of these road's and places. Happy memories ❤ thank you for sharing the journey 😊 ❤❤💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ScotlandHistoryTours

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

One of the best Guerilla Misdirection Tactics stories ever. Keppoch's convincing the crown they were overrun with only 13 men, is as worthy of a Movie as all the stunts the Allies pulled on the Axis in WW 2.

I just toured this area last week. Lovely landscape and history.

Growing up my Dad always had a framed photo of Eilean Donan hanging up on the wall. On a trip "back hame" a couple years back I finally made it to Dornie and the castle. Beautiful and full of history. Thank you for the reminder of a glorious trip. So glad I found your channel. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

That’s a great wee circuit. Been on all those roads, but never done the Mallaig-Armadale ferry crossing.

I make this trip every week to and from Glencoe. I always drive there and usually get the ferry to Mallaig back but sometimes the turntable ferry to Glenelg. This weeks journey will be much more intresting.

Hello Bruce, very nice telling of a particularly fantastic time in history. I have been to a few of the spots but we missed Skye because of bad weather. I love your storytelling with a twist.

Fantastic trip, Bruce. I wish I’d seen this video 30 years ago when we visited the island. Here’s an idea - let’s take another journey there 🌞

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Great idea

"We just call him Sandy." "Hanovarian lobsters." Comedy gold. I will do this drive next time.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😜

Another good story Bruce, have been to a few of those sights myself. Maybe you should have taken Sandy on that road trip 😂

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Next time!

As you say Bruce, it's sad how they all flock to see the Harry Potter stuff and don't see what was , as you say, one of the most significant events in recent British history

We are headed to Scotland in October. We will be driving this same road and coming back, after a few days in Skye, via the ferry. Thanks for all the information and the knowledge. Love the channel.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Oh if only I could, I would be on one of your tours!

Great story telling Bruce, in a great series of locations. It's a beautiful road out to Skye, we had our honeymoon on Skye in 1977. My favourite view that I've ever seen with my own eyes is from Elgol, stunning looking back to the mountains or towards the The Small Isles. I've been trying to persuade my wife that when she's had her knee(s) replaced we should go across to Skye then to North Uist using the Glenelg ferry in at least one direction. She's not keen on the ferry to Lochmaddy far less a little turntable job.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

It just so happens that we filmed a trip ending at the Glenelg ferry when we did this

5:05 View of the path I have cycled between Fort William and Fort Augustus numerous times. Happy memories.

Good idea to start from Glen finnan, somewhere accessible by rail. Not only accessible but really worth a visit! One day when I have some money . . .

That path down to the High Bridge itself is trecherous! I did it not long after it had rained and the wooden walkway (as well as being half missing) had no traction on it whatsoever. Doon I went like a sack o' spuds - right on my Tir nan Dris! Was worth it though.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Aye scary

I’m going to try that route Bruce 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I just came back from a visit south of your tour, missing the cool stuff you describe. Now I have to go back!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Yay

OH MY GOD! I’m watching _The Lost King_ and YOU ARE IN IT! Holy crap! Now I feel even _more_ cool for getting a reply from the channel haha Very late congratulations lol I’m sitting here like “damn where do I know that voice from?!”

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣Brilliant! Glad to have brought a smile

I'm still fascinated that Shetlanders don't give a shite about Scotland. Reciprocated, I'm sure. It's weird, and wonderful!

I visited the High Bridge last month - I walked in from the Commando Memorial side, using a waymarked path. Very atmospheric and historic site. Good views, and only a few feet from the bridge itself.

Thanks again Bruce, fantastic as always. I had sat down to listen and watch you when i had time but sods law, well. 😅 I did try again and managed it this time round. 😂 well done another outstanding job done. Would love to go on your day trip Unfortunately, I only have one good leg, half good on my left and half good on the right. If you see what i mean. 😊 my wee dog would have enjoyed it to. She loves a day trip.

Grand

Would enjoy a collaboration on the history of highland strength and the Stoltman Brothers from Invergordon. I think it would be really interesting having the current delve in to the history

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Who knows?

@The-Strong-Rabbit

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I do enjoy your content. My mother was Scottish and we scattered her ashes in Loch Lochy where you drove past and it was nice to hear more of its history- thank you

I’m American, In our American Revolution in which we won and defeated King George.Did you know that many Scots here remained loyal to the Crown or simply remained neutral. This is because they remember the suffering inflicted upon the people after the Jacobite defeat. On the other hand the Scots/Irish or Irish were more likely to join up and Fight against King George, because they already disliked King George. Many of Washington’s best soldiers were Ulster Scots.

Thanks

Love this Bruce. You,re teaching us what very few, if any, of us were taught before. I went to school in Fort William in the early 70s and this was very much off the agenda. It was the same with the Cleraances. Moran taing a bhalaich.

Always great to see places I’ve been & your added history does add greatly to the guide books. Fantastic job , well done.

Hey, Bruce! I have a bit of a favor to ask. Do you think you could look up some stuff on the Fergusons? I only know what my grandmother told me, which was pretty limited, given that she married IN to the family (and she was, let's call her 'VERY' Irish). I don't know a great deal about my familial history, but one of the things that I know is that the crest that was on the wall in her home had three boars heads on it. It might be a good series that you could investigate... Family Histories. Just a thought. Great video, brother! Be safe! -Vic

great stuff

Thanks really good video.

Been to Scotland last month and absolutely loved the Highlands and Skye area one of my top favourite places to visit. Only been to Eileen donon out of your quick tour around the coast of highland which wasn't a disappointment to say at least.

Thank you.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

giving me ideas for a road trip ...thank you

I love your history show. I even shard it with my family in Scotland. I'm curious, what do you know of the McNabs?

Oh Yes please I would love a drive n a Ferry, Oh my Goddess!!! The Scottish train, yeah harry blah blah blah. I will be looking up that sweet bit. I love trains!!! You had me at ferry!!! Oh my this is the dream trip of of Scotland to a T!!! Thank you! Oh, so deeply Bruce and Crew that was Beautiful. I will be looking up that train line. Hello Fummeys'

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Have fun when you come!

Interesting that you chose the monument at Glen Sheil for your backdrop at the end. Are you aware of the actual site of the raising of the standard, on a small knoll a short distance away? There's an inscription carved into the rock.

I just love your videos, Bruce. They really help me plan my trips there. Thank you.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Planning to go to MacNicol clan gathering Oct '24 in Portree.