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Subtle revenge on the MacDonalds, and not a word out of place---congratulations.

Bruce I’m advocating for you to write and narrate a formal audiobook of Scottish stories and tales. Please. I think we’d all love that!!!

My granny believed in the fair folk. She would leave out offerings (shortbread and whisky) for them, never stand in a fairy ring, and she wouldn't go near the standing stone that we had in the garden of our house in Culross.

Bruce is the Alton Brown for Scottish History. His videos are like an Scottish History version of Good Eats.

So well written and told by a natural story teller. I love listening to you, Bruce. 🌞

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you

I recall being told a version of the story when I was a kid that the McLeod's were warned to only wave the flag in times of great danger or else a terrible doom would occur and eventually a chief who did not believe in fairies waved it and sure enough they lost their land. This may have been an Irish version of the story since any deals with the fae pretty much always backfires in Irish stories.

@manuellubian5709

6 ай бұрын

Here, here. Your recollection of the story / fairytale 'jives' w/ the version of the story I was told here in America, as well.

@blindknitter

6 ай бұрын

Well, that explains much of our history.

@blindknitter

6 ай бұрын

Ah, you looked so hurt when told to get on with it! 😂❤

Wonderful! As a wee bairn, I heard the tale of the Fairy Flag from my mother. When I got engaged, I and my dearie went to Skye and, yes, visited the Fairy Flag. I took my wee niece there years ago and her face to see a real Fairy Flag! Some things are worth the story. I like the possibility that it is an ancient Eastern pennant. Who knows but that the Fairy Woman was really a lady from overseas. It works for me too as a gift from the Fairies.

If only Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod had used it, there can be only one.

Thank you so much for doing this video! I have always been fascinated with the way folklore and history blend together. The story of the Fairy Flag has been one of my favorites ever since I saw it in the late 80s while visiting family on Skye. You do great history work, Mr. Fummey. Thank you!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

The Skye Stories of Scotland was fantastic! I urge anyone to try and catch Bruce’s show at all good venues near you, or even in a candle store. 🕯️

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Well said

Hardrada and the faerie flag in one video?! I couldn't have custom ordered a better one! This was GREAT!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Since seeing your live show in Stirling I can't get enough of your videos. I always feel a little bit more knowledgeable after gaining interesting facts. Can not wait to see you back in Stirling again.

as ive said before on my mothers side my ancestors were shipped off the ilse of skye to go to prince edward island to be replaced with sheep, that was 1750s(the french from prince edward island wer shipped off to louisiana) and my fathers side most of the records were lost during the war 2 even though there is a town named after my last name cowndenbeath, so if you meet anyone named cowden in scotland they are related to me

@sheronasims6783

6 ай бұрын

Haha I used to live in Cowdenbeath. 30 odd years ago. Was a carbuncle of a town lol

@julianshepherd2038

6 ай бұрын

Nobody shipped them off. You had to pay.

Just cam doon fae the isle o' Skye its packed wi tourists stacked heed high , great video very informative ...all the best .

Fascinating tales! As you spoke I couldn't help remembering my time in Alberta Canada where there are lots of towns with Scottish names, like Airdrie, Dunvegan and Calgary -- all because of some McLeods. I'm having a great time learning from this channel and seeing and hearing about the places that inspired these namesakes.

Thank you!!! I really appreciate you doing this ✊ You're a national treasure

I can't wait to back on Skye. It's absolutely magical. ❤. Funny and interesting video as always.

This was good storytelling, Bruce. I have been binge-watching all your videos since I stumbled upon your Scottish History Tours thanks to another KZreadr, Max Miller of tasting history. Please keep it coming! Here in North Carolina, we learn about Flora MacDonald as part of our state history classes in school. As a man with Scottish, Irish, French, and Native American roots, learning about the history of some of my ancestral lineage is fantastic.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Yay, thanks to Max

I hope you have good day too Bruce! Love your shirt!

All those are different versions of the origin of the fairy flag to the ones I’ve heard. The version I have heard or read most often. The Chief of Clan McLeod. Went for a walk with his wife, the fairies stole her her and left behind her handkerchief, which is the fairy flag. This was apparently an acceptable story when your wife disappeared back in the 15th century. Of course if this happens today, you might get arrested.

🟦Thank you so much for this. As a McLeod I want to visit Skye some day soon.

@kevinmacleod6761

6 ай бұрын

As a Macleod living in the northern Highlands I can highly recommend visiting Skye. It's not too far away from me so I've been many times.😊

As a late player of music I can tell the that the Queen of the Fay are doing well, and that she accepts the offer of mead I give her. As for the clan and their protection, I don't know. But I'm still alive! :-D

You mix real history and folklore seamlessly. Excellent job

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

Excellent bit of history, and I hope you have a good day too

Thanks for this great video! I have a souvenir copy of the fairy flag in my house. Your telling of its history was compelling. Much appreciated 😀🧚🏻

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

I learnt about fairies when I was researching Biddy Early, a 18century clairvoyant for my literary studies in 2005/6. I also read about a Hawthorn tree that was supposed to have been protected when roadworks were taking place in Ireland at the time, but that a couple of rogues cut it down in the night! Just like the Tree near Hadrian's Wall! Very sad! There'll be no luck for these people now. 😞🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙏

The song sung by the McCleod on the Fairy Bridge, 🎶"Sídhe may be the face I can't forget A trace of pleasure or regret May be my treasure or the price I have to pay Sídhe may be the song that summer sings May be the chill that autumn brings May be a hundred different things Within the measure of a day"🎶

@PadmeP

6 ай бұрын

interesting, that's not the words I have for the lullaby, perhaps it is a different song.

Nice to hear about the place the McCrummen bagpipers came from...thanks from Los Angeles.

As soon as you mentioned the fairy flag a couple of vids ago, I was hoping it'd get its own video! ✨🧚‍♀

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

Coming to New Zealand ! Best news I've had in a while. I'll be there with bells on !!

Proud to say this is my clan. Just came bk from there awhile ago. Great content 🫂

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Clan surely? 😵

@jenpeace3763

6 ай бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours of course 🤔

Wonderful tale, Bruce! Thank you!

Hi from Alness in the Highlands. Great video about my clan.😊

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Hello there!

Excellent one Bruce.

with as many "some say" possibilities, I was somewhat expecting the child's name to be "the stig"

Another totally great video🌟🌠💯

It's amazing that so much mythology has grown up just to explain how a square of silk got from the Middle East to Scotland. Likely the real answer is that, even a thousand years ago, the world was more connected and less parochial than some would have you believe. A few people did regularly travel from Scotland to the Mediterranean, and powerful people would pay good money for curiosities from far-off lands in order to flaunt their wealth and status. Still, the world's a more interesting place for all the legends and tall tales.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Aye, dinnae be a damp squib

Soooo good.!

Very interesting video, Sir

I love this one so much. Thank you, Bruce.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

I hope you also have a good day, dear. I’m a confused Murray. Stories handed down told me we were once in the service of a Scottish king. Records place them as having come from County Cork, Ireland during the potato blight. My cousins still practice at being Catholic. Idk how to sort it out just yet. I’m learning. The family crest has 3 stars on it. Maybe a knights helmet on top? I forget. I love your voice. Great channel. ✌️❤️🇺🇸

Morning from Canada

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

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

I love our historic Fairy Flag. They also say Tolkien, was inspired by Macleod 's history. 😊

Watched all your videos fantastic and fascinating as always

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Great video about my clan MacLeod. Would really love to go see isle of skye. Enjoying the videos on scotland mate, 🍻cheers from down under.

Really interesting video, as always. Looking forward to seeing you in Perth next week.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Can't wait!

Great video. Thank you..

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This was surely interesting.

Thanks!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Thank YOU

I sort of feel like you did this one just for me. "Let the faerie flag never be unfurled."

Mr. Fummey, Could you do a video showing actual Scottish period clothing? I am wanting to put together Highland clothing for every day use and I would be happy if you would go over this in a video. Because well you know the internet is full of false information and I think you may know the truth behind my request. Thank you!

@PadmeP

6 ай бұрын

www.youtube.com/@FandabiDozi has some good videos on it, perhaps FandabiDozi and Mr Fummey could do a collaboration.

Nice!

Love love love the jokes Bruce!

Quality video fella Coyp

Your voice was exactly what I was hoping it would sound like! 😂 A great video, great narration!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

It's the way God meant us to sound like😜

Scottish history is totally fascinating. An amazing country.

I really love you programmes and delivery , I can tell you a story about Druids and the meaning behind the Façade You know the before Roman Slavers meant there needed to be a façade

This story of the Mcleods is more interesting than the “Highlander” movies/TV series😉👍

ooh I've been waiting for you to talk about the fairy flag :) finally

I am a Descendant of Clan McLeod

Thank you as always Cousin Bruce. Why isn't the outro salutation subtitled?

Good stuff.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I'm recently trying to research my Scottish history, as I'm a Aboriginal Australian with Scottish ancestry from my grate grate grandfather, He's name was James Jim Clark, I believe he was a cousin to the Macpherson clan. It's hard to find out how far my Aboriginal ancestry gose because it is not written, only told through stories.

You are a natural storyteller

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

Clannadh nan gael! Love yer clips as they lack the "tartan myth jingo"... Been a (german) piper since 1985 & reenactor 1689 - 1865 (79 th NYSM Camerons) and 79th Camerons up to 1914... I thouroughly appreciate your VERY informed and educational approach to highland history, especially on account of having studied history and archeology myself, trying to make people understand the interlocked currencies of cultural exchange between peoples and times... We could have far better inter-cultural communication if people (us!) were not divded by "special interest"... (in German " die Waffen liefern die Reichen, die Armen liefern die Leichen" ) Aa' the best fae Germany & keep up yer guid wark!!! Alba gu brath!!!

The polka dots remind me of Anna Russell's bagpipe skit with the Mcpimple tartan. She knew?

I will go, I will go, when the fighting is over tae the land o' MacLeod which I left to be a soldier, I will go, I will go...

I'd give up a body part just to be able to have an all expenses paid vacation to Scotland again.

Bruce we have had our tickets cancelled for Lossiemouth. We are so disappointed hopefully we can find another venue. X

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Already done it. Same date and time in Lossiemouth Social Club. Plus, because Breakneck don’t get cut, tickets are cheaper. I don’t have contact details for people who bought tickets because Breakneck, who messed things up have them. Please help spread the word so we can hopefully find all the original ticket holders. Here’s the new link for tickets www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/48652

@janethollman7894

6 ай бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours thank you Bruce we will re buy our tickets. Have put it on my FB page. X

@janethollman7894

6 ай бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Tickets rebooked x

Best use of a girdle, EVER!!!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

🤣

Love the history. Unfortunately l'm taking a break from KZread because of too many commercials

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

I pay a subscription to avoid commercials

The red spots on the flag seemed very familiar. I flipped the image of the flag right to left and noted that those red spots matched the positions of the stars in the constellation Cassiopeia. This may be coincidental, but I thought I’d share this observation.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Ooooooooh

💚

Helpful hermits for the win

My ancestors too ....

I went to Dunvegan. there isn't a lot left of that flag, I actually walked past it.

You got the cheap, roof repair right… lol so many castles are roofless!

its uncanny, as you pull these stories together the more you shine a light on things such as fairies. I think that all these fairy stories play well on the imagination of certain people and always have done, I have read about magic mushrooms giving people hallucinations ( visions) well smart people would have found this may be a way of earning money out of some people who want to believe there we could have 2 types of people those who want to take and those who want to give. ect ect..... let peoples imaginations do the rest. love your interesting stories Bruce.

I loved the Helpful Hermit bit. (Tell the voiceover to stop interrupting the funny parts. :-P )

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 ай бұрын

😂😂

As a StJohnstone fan living in Derby, just as heathen a place as Dundee, I should mention that the Bayeux Tapestry is thought to have been embroidered in England by Anglo-Saxon women. It's quite possible that MacLeods in the 51st Highland Division might have had a better fate had Churchill taken up the offer earlier.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

It's worse than that, the tapestry hadn't been made at The Battle of Stanford Bridge

"The women of Bayeux"? I was under the impression it was thought most likely to have been made by English women, who were reputed to be the best embroiderers.

The enemy probably looked at the flag and tried to join the dots , only to make a picture of someone ugly “ eff this we’re aff “

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

🤣

I directly descend from Hugh Crawford of the Crawford clan of Scotland and Wales, so therefore William Wallace also is bloodline connection with me. We've been here in the United States since the revolutionary war....we escaped the British Royalty.

Talismans carried by aircrew in WWII was very common. Brave people, but I’d imagine fear of a very high chance of death might enhance religion or superstition.

@orraman5427

6 ай бұрын

As an old friend used to say, "there aren't many atheists in a lifeboat".

@resourcedragon

6 ай бұрын

Where it gets even more interesting is if you survey modern air force pilots: a significant number would, once they trusted the surveyor enough, admit that they believed that they had been pilots killed in world war 2 and they were using their reincarnation to finish their business as pilots. (I heard this about 20 years ago, so the most recent pilots may represent a different cohort.)

@kaivannoy837

6 ай бұрын

Air crews and sailors are a superstitious lot. It is not an uncommon thing to find some sort of token or lucky charm in or on their person or aircraft and boats.

@lenabreijer1311

6 ай бұрын

It is not real superstition but a way to trick your mind so you can function under stress.

I dont think that is Landøyðan. The land waster I recently studied the historical sources around it and they are not many. It is mentioned in his saga. Some think Landøyðan had the symbol of the crow or raven.

Dont see any shows in canada would love to come and see you

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

I'll be doing shows in Halifax, New Glasgow, Annapolis, Perth, Montreal, Toronto, Fergus, Calgary and possibly Moncton and BC

@bmcdermid100

6 ай бұрын

@ScotlandHistoryTours cool will see you in toronto On a side note did you know that there are 4.8 million people of scottish descent in Canada. My family has been here since the 1700,s

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Here's the Toronto show www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stories-of-scotland-tickets-749602530347?aff=oddtdtcreator

2.40. You dont end up in charge without being a right blankety blank.

Also sorry for a lot of comments, but do u do videos on clan names? My closest one is great great grandparents McDonald's from Armagh Ireland

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 ай бұрын

I don't really understand the question

@invadertifxiii

2 ай бұрын

Sorry. Clan name origins and where they might have migrated to

I'm a MacLeod thank you for the history lessons

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome

Am guessing werewolves too so. Tho ive been wrong before 😂 great to be watching you again. Slainte bruce

I was born and raised in the US. I found out that my Fathers side is from Scotland. This is where we get our red hair and other things we do. I am so sad i only founf this out in my 50,s.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

26 күн бұрын

Never mind, you know it now

That's where my ancestors are from

When you’ve mentioned faeries & Skye I thought you were off to The Fairypools.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Ah well you see

Totally off topic Bruce but any chance of an out take compilation video? You must have recorded some belters over the years.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Aye, I've often thought I should keep stuff, but never do

Yetanthafummeymarvel thank you.

I'm speculating that the number of days of any given year on which sunglasses are obligatory in Skye are, let's say, limited.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

I have no idea. I let the chromatic sensors decide

Mon the wee fairies 🫶

I think I'm going to need to make a faerie flag to put in my car since it's on it's last leg. Hope it helps!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

5 ай бұрын

😂

@sarahcarnithan6771

5 ай бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours not joking seriously made one on yellow paper with red marker. I hope I put the dots in the right places.

Was it The Highlander, Connor hahaha

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

😜