For What They Don't Say About The Battle of Culloden click kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2Gi08aDabu6g6g.html OR The Scotsman Who Fought for George Washington AND Bonnie Prince Charlie at kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4SV0KaSddK_mKQ.html

@kentait66

2 жыл бұрын

..fully intend to catch up with these later on (Many thanks, Bruce)🙏👏👏

@ayethein7681

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Though an Englishman, I found your story so compelling, I was almost rooting for the plan to succeed.

@justtruth5855

2 жыл бұрын

@@danisdphoto think the entries were small one to keep the heat in, and 2nd if they were being attacked then the invaders would have to bend down.

Back in 1979, while clearing ditches at Inveruglas for the Forestry Commission, I dredged up some unexpected debris one dark Winter's afternoon. Closer examination revealed it to be what looked like a pair of leather slippers. Tentatively establishing there was nothing more sinister attached to them I carefully placed them in my piece-bag and marked the site where they were unearthed. At the time my (now late) mother worked in the Highland Folk Museum (then located in Kingussie) and after handing in my find to her, the items were duly sent to Edinburgh where they were carbon-dated. Much to the chagrin of my skeptical fellow workers, and my quiet satisfaction, it was confirmed that the items were indeed Jacobean 'dress shoes', thought to have been dropped by a clansman heading for Ruthven Barracks following their defeat at Culloden. My mother later went on to accept an MBE for her long term voluntary work at the museum and the experience of finding the shoes further instilled a never-ending fascination for Scottish history in me.

@julianndavis9415

2 жыл бұрын

American here. Even I know what an MBE is. What an amazing story. If I ever get to travel, I want to go see those shoes for myself. I hope there’s a little card posted with the story!

@jumbodoug

11 ай бұрын

That's the great thing about historians and archeologists today. It used to be searching for valuables, for gold, silver or jewellery artifacts. But today there's as much interest in a pair of shoes. The everyday items that the ordinary person used. Wonder if historians will be interested in our Nike or addidas trainers a few centuries from now, lol. Good find btw and well done for handing them in to the museum where others can view them

One of the few people who can confidently rock sunglasses in scottish weather while educating us peasants with epic storytelling skills. Another 15 minutes of my life well spent.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Thank you so much for your video! I am Hungarian, but I have been a fan of Scottish history since I was a child. A few months ago I did a DNA test, and it turns out I'm 54% Scottish. :D A couple of my cousins and I started to investigate and found out that our family had fled to France and from there to Hungary after the Battle of Culloden. Unfortunately, not much is taught about Scottish history in schools in Hungary, which is why I am so grateful for your videos.Watching them, I feel I can learn a part of my family's history that I haven't had much chance to see before. Thanks Bruce.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

I've been to Budapest twice. Quite a city

@donaldmurchison7549

7 ай бұрын

I am of Scottish ancestry but I live here in Hungary. I am interested in the Jacobite period.

@nadiamurchie1949

15 күн бұрын

is it true hungary laugh at us for being not very generous? because the working and poorest of us will give you the shirt off our backs and buy you so much beverage ( beer) i would love to see hungary and buy you all a beer xxx

Good morning from America! The Venerable Bruce has once again told us a wonderful story. I have never heard that little piece of history before and I was captivated for 14 minutes and 33 seconds. Entertaining and educational, my Saturday can't be a bad one when it starts like that. Thanks Bruce, looking forward to your next installment.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, you're too nice

I know nothing of Scotland nor do I have Scottish ancestry nor will Scotland ever probably affect my life in anyway but i love watching this guy talk about it

Fascinating, as ever. As an Anglo Canadian I always "cheered for" the British in my history classes in elementary school. Later I realised that, as a highland descendant and in view of the auld alliance my sympathies really should have lain with the French. Life is complicated. You make history fun.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Aye, it's no straight forward

@julianndavis9415

2 жыл бұрын

However, it does make clear why someone is a ‘war hero’ to one country and a ‘barbarian murderer’ to another country. Depends who you relate to as ‘one of us’.

@andrewdrummond8576

2 жыл бұрын

The Auld Alliance effectively ended in 1560 when Scotland became a protestant state.

@jumbodoug

Жыл бұрын

@@julianndavis9415 one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. It frequently depends on what side you are looking at it from

@kellyprice1024

Жыл бұрын

The Victors write the history.

I found an original Jacobite book at a yard sale. The people had no idea what it was. I bought it for 50 cents. LOL

Fascinating as always Bruce. I watch a number of historical channels, and alongside The History Guy and Mark Felton this is amongst the best of the bunch. (Some might argue that it's not much of a compliment to rate it alongside other channels, but while they're very different in content and style, they are all outstanding channels.)

My dads great grandfather came to Nova Scotia from Scotland, and my grandfather of my mother's side of the family was Breton from Brittany. I'm really proud of my celtic heritage on both sides.

I found your channel I admit by mistake. As a lover of all things historical and British I will admit that I've focused way to much on English history. I can name all the English kings but only a handful of Scottish kings. Thank you for showing another side of British history keep up the good work!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@billycaspersghost7528

2 жыл бұрын

The last "English King" died on October 14th 1066 . How many English Kings can you name upto his demise?

@BarryHWhite

2 жыл бұрын

Don't you worry yer wee heed aboot it m8... I'm Scottish, and cant name allot of Scotland's King's !.

@williamharwood6139

2 жыл бұрын

​@@billycaspersghost7528 Not true. If the kings after King Harold can't be considered English because of French influence then the English language shouldn't be called English for the same reason

@billycaspersghost7528

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamharwood6139 Not my point really Just commented on the idea that Scotland's Kings are solely the ones ignored to some extent in the curriculum. I was never taught about those before William I. Oh! apart from a disjointed appearance by that Great bake off failure ,Alfred Aethelwulfsson. History seemed to start with William 1st. From William it is Norman Angevin Welsh Scots Dutch Scots Hanoverian Saxe Coburg (Windsor) An interesting but little known fact is how the Saxe-Coburg Gotha`s became Windsor. Facing rising anti German feeling in Britain ,the S-C dynasty looked to change the name to something quintessentially British. They chose the name of a popular beef soup they loved. Windsor soup. Imagine if Cock- a- Leekie had been their favourite!!!

A true Scotsman you are. This story builds on your other Jacobite videos remarkably. It definitely opens the eyes to a part of history that most do not know are linked together. I new vaguely that Culloden was not the actual end, but did not know the breadth and scope of how far it went in history. Great video.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Thanks Bruce for another glittery nugget of Scottish history... Brightens up a dreich Scottish Saturday... Love to you 💕💕

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Aye, dreich here an a'

The Dad's Army reference was golden! Well played, Sir.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😜

Interesting that Ruthven Barracks featured in such a pivotal time in Scottish history. I reckon it was also the site of the battle of Nechtansmere, the original Dun Nachton, before the later one a few miles up the road.

Another great video. I didn’t know about this aspect of the Seven Years’ War. The French plan to invade Britain and the weakened condition of the French Navy solves the mystery of France’s inability to adequately defend its Canadian colonies. Had the planned two-pronged invasion of Britain been staged successfully the North American map would most likely be very different (not to mention the rest of the world).

@josephwalukonis9934

Жыл бұрын

The weakness of the French Navy was also due to a plague that hit French coastal cities and towns in 1755-1756. Britain was hit as well but to a lesser extent.

As a Sassenach may I say how much I enjoy Scotland History Tours, only just found this site and I find it amazing, you should be on the telly

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard

I consider myself well read in History, but this is new information to me. You’re a gem 👍

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help😎

@jumbodoug

8 ай бұрын

History is written by the victor. Bruce looks at history from many different angles, different sources, and gives us a more balanced view. History isn't black and white, Bruce gives us the many shades of grey that's often left out

Fascinating when you step back and take in the bigger picture. I was blissfully unaware of the sea battles, and arm wrestling twixt England and France and the political fallout on Scotland. Thanks!

This channel keeps getting better and better

Thank you for this , as a history teacher , I love your style .

Great job you are truly a great teacher or professor. I truly love these clips. Keep up the good work.

Cant believe I'm 3 days late to another great video! i usually catch these with in the first day!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

This is the first day. You've gained two days somewhere. Lucky git

I used to hate school that’s for sure but history I could not get enough and this channel reminds of the lessons brilliant channel

Great again Bruce wonderful listening

@ScotlandHistoryTours Thank you for telling herstory and theirstory. For so long we have only ever heard "his story"

Superb Info and Location,yes i love this Location!!

Just recently found yer channel big man absolute class storytelling and insights into our wee country's amazing history. Subscribed and look forward to more videos.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

fantastic as always.

An elegant and succinct analytical summary of what most of us only recall as a list of dates and places. Thanks, Bruce!

Always informative and interesting. Thank you.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great show. Ambassador you are spoiling us with sound effects and TV references. Keep up the good work. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😜

Thanks for these videos! These are great!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thank you Bruce for getting our foot off the brake at Culloden 🤔, sewing together the following events in sane perspective. Nice to see that pile of stones and the horses at Kingussie once again!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Cool. Just found your channel. Watched Outlander THREE times!

Superb mate, love these... love a bit of history and I love your delivery of it even more.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Bruce, this vlog is very interesting. Thank you🥰 I really like seeing these old ruins.👍

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

Bruce, that was so interesting. I had never heard of Quiberon before, although I have travelled in Brittany several times before. So, onto Google Earth it was! What a fabulous place it looks and the history of the place is there in abundance. Please continue to educate us and give us a laugh at the same time, Captain Mainwaring indeed 😂.

Brilliant story telling as usual thanks.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

Getting woke up by drums and flutes at 8:30am today makes us all Jacobites

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

I can imagine

Amazing how things can change with a few daring commanders and victories which change the course of history. Thanks for another great story

@ScotlandHistoryTours

7 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Been watching have learned an amazing lot. Keep up the great work. Slainte!

@johncartwright6395

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bruce

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

I'm delighted

Another great video just love Saturday morning

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted

Morning All Fummies. Now to the highlight of my weekend. Thank you Bruce as per.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😜

Your simply the best there Bruce. Each week of "Let me tell ye a story" never gets old.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks

Once again you surprised me with a little piece of Scottish history that I didn't know. Very interesting and as entertaining as always. Thanks a lot, Bruce. 😁

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@byronofrothdale

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Enjoy it? No, love it. 😁 Unha aperta (a hug) from Galicia.

I continue to be impressed both by your brilliant grasp of the narrative, and the production quality of your videos. All power to you.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

Fascinating as usual ...Thanks

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Watched 2x as it was very enjoyable, and informative. As usual, I was able to gain even more clarity on American Colonial history. Thanks.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

BRILLIANT VIDEOS BROTHER , AND THE NEW EXCAVATIONS OF CULLODEN TO GET A MORE ACCURATE HISTORY OF THE BATTLE ON THE MOORE , MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BRUCE TAKE CARE ☃️🎄☃️🎄🎅

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

You'll have a busy time over Christmas with all the modelling work you get on the cards, so don't overdo it

Another great video bruce, thanks👍

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

As a Youngster growing up in Newtonmore. Myself and my Brother and our parents went to Ruthven Barracks for the day, and I found a cannonball on the side 9f the Barracks. And handed it into the local Highland Folk Museum when it was based in Kingussie , there was never a reported incident of Cannon fire on Ruthven Barracks. To this day I have never heard anymore abt the cannonball I found.

I love it when you discuss Culloden. I've had so many discussions with friends about 'why it happened' and 'what happened after'. But I'm just a nobody who knows nothin. Your expertise is appreciated. And you make it enjoyable to listen to !

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

You should buy Murray's book

Thanks, Bruce! I just started Murray Pittock's "Culloden."

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Yay

Superb. Viewer from Ireland.

Great video as usual , during the seven years was the French troops landed in Carrickfergus and started the battle of Carrickfergus

Fascinating story. Bravo.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Well done, Bruce! Your retelling of the naval battle was as witty and concise as Drachinifel!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😜

Thank goodness!

Your video was very informative and enjoyable! On the topic of the Jacobites, if you're interested, I just overhauled the Wikipedia page for Prince Joseph Wenzel of Liechtenstein, who is currently the third (?) in line to the Jacobite claim after his mother: Sophie, Duchess in Bavaria. Due to his mother's Scottish ancestry and Jacobite claim, there was talk in 2019 by "The Daily Mail" and other Scottish and UK outlets of Prince Joseph "becoming the King of an independent Scotland". Through his mother, Prince Joseph Wenzel is a descendant of the Scottish Clan Douglas, as well as King Charles I of England of the House of Stuart (Clan Stewart). The current holder of the claim, his maternal grand-uncle Franz, Duke of Bavaria, has no children. Upon his death, the Jacobite claim will pass to Prince Max-Emanuel, Duke in Bavaria, the maternal grandfather of Prince Joseph Wenzel. Upon the passing of Prince Max-Emanuel, Duke in Bavaria, the claim will pass to his eldest child and daughter, Sophie, Duchess in Bavaria; and from her, to Prince Joseph Wenzel, his grandson. His Clan Douglas ancestry comes from Robert Douglas, Count of Skenninge (17 March 1611 - 28 May 1662), a Scottish cavalry general during the Thirty Years' War who rose to the rank of Field Marshal (1657-1662) in the Swedish-Polish wars. He founded the Swedish branch of Clan Douglas. If you're wondering "How did a Scotsman end up becoming a noble in Sweden?", a branch of the Clan Bruce in Scotland - relatives of Robert the Bruce - also emigrated from Scotland to Russia to 1647. Many families of Scottish origin were also part of the Russian Empire's landed aristocracy, including descendants of Clan Ramsay, Clan Leslie, Clan Drummond, and Clan Hamilton. If you go back further into the Scottish ancestry of Prince Joseph Wenzel of Liechtenstein, he also descends from Clans Borthwick, Crichton, Crawford, and the Earls of Dunbar and March.

Another great lesson from the master.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😘

The sarcasm is greatly appreciated 🥰😏

@ScotlandHistoryTours

9 ай бұрын

😜

great insight and information! have you done a history video on Clan Donnachaidh yet? I just found your channel. thanks!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

I've tended to avoid clan histories

@theheartsoulhealing1621

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours appreciate the response keep up the good work!

Loved the Dad's Army reference!

This was almost all new to me. Top vid

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian

This is new to me. Awesome!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Billiant

Another great Video, thank you. You are a superb orator and an absolute pleasure to listen to. You mentioned a 'double agent' persuading the Jacobites at Derby to return to Scotland. Have you made a Video about their march south? If so i have missed it. Was the 'double agent' likely to have been Lord George Murray?

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

No is the answer to both questions. Hopefully I'll be making enough videos in future that I'll get round to this

Got my Higher History Prelim tomorrow. I’ve been rewatching all your videos to get in the correct mindset. Not sure how I’ll do on the American paper though, however I’m feeling very confident with Scotland.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Oh God, don't use anything I say😂😂😂

@hazbojangles2681

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I’ve heard that the SQA markers are a pain so unfortunately I have to use things that are taught in the course. The videos are still getting me in a good mindset though.

You taught my kids a few years back in the wee toon that has a famous golf course with the "War of the Worlds"?ornament on the roundabout (circle). They certainly looked up to you as they still think you were their best teacher. Thanks for their memories. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure. I can't work out what the town was. Could it be another devastatingly handsome fat Afro Celtic guy?

@whir4us

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours sure was 👍

Excellent

A nice appraisal of Quiberon Bay in context.

Luv these m8t as a cockney Irish jock lol..took a mate there on way to Inverness once he knew nothing about history, stopping at Urquhart Castle..he felt very uneasy but couldn't think why..I told him when back in England lol

Great series. I'm glad you used the term capsized rather than 'overturned'. That just sounds illiterate. Keep them coming please.

Love your content a loved the highlands one of my great grandfathers was black watch

Love the Dads Army analogy. Imagine what the French would have made of the Novelty Rock Emporium.. and that epic tale that would have been "The Battle of Godfrey's Chateau".

Very interesting, Bruce. Real life is so much more complicated than the Hollywood version of those times. Happy Christmas to you and your family. Pete.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Very true! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year

English Jacobites? I learn something every day from this man.

Don't tell him Pike! LOLZ! Another great video. Thanks

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😜

Another great and interesting story. Just one thing Derby to London is a hell of a long spit! In the mid seventies I worked in Derby in a building which had (allegedly) been occupied by some of the Jacobite retenue.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Was there saliva?

get away Bruce , I never knew that . Brilliant

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😜

Beautiful horses❤️

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

That was my wife's reaction as well

@elendil7

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours 😂👍 Please tell your wife, great minds...

I read that Bonnie Prince Charlie renounced the Catholic faith at St Mary le Strand church in London and became an Anglican on a secret visit in 1750.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard that said

So as a Canadian, I'm curious, was the bit that ended with a disembodied voice a "Dad's Army" reference? Great vid btw.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Of course

Love ya Bruce!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😘

Can you do a video on William Wallace Anderson? A Jacobite who fled to America and fought alongside George Washington.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

No, but here's one kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4SV0KaSddK_mKQ.html

hi bruce, i spoke about my grand ma, the greatest scot, she would say as i walked onto her driveway "hello my ruben and how have you been" i guess that means she was pleased to see me. keep up the good work one day i will let you know my middle name. tks m8

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh the anticipation😜

A'reyt Bruce. You make the story so entertaining. This usually gets overshadowed by the later Trafalgar. Rule Bruce Fummey. Bruce Fummey the waves (Poseidon like picture).

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😜

I think Culloden was the last Jacobite hurrah, 1759 was barely a whimper. Great video as always. Well done.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!

I’m not sure that Derby was ‘in spitting distance of London’ but another excellent production

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Depends where you started and how far you can spit I suppose

@stephenargent4010

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours haha! Good answer

@steveosborne2297

Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I think I know the genuine reason for them to have turned back . You forgot to mention that the small stone monument to the limit of the Scottish advance is actually in a pub beer garden . Knowing as many Scots as I do , I think once they drunk the pub dry it was time to go home for a decent pint of 80/-

All that history and a joke with a rimshot. 😅 You are the best Bruce.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😜

As always your post was very enriching .I am fascinated by Scotland and her History , (particularly her pre-Christian history which seems to be difficult to find information on. Maybe you could help me ? Maybe tell me a story or two?) Oh and cool cat but he doesn't look much like a Jacobite.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Try the Peoples who made Scotland series kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZZ7u9utlJubmJM.html

@raymonddavis1370

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandHistoryTours TY

My ancestor left from Campbelltown in 1770 and sailed to the east coast of Canada. While off ship in PEI, the ship he travelled on, Annabella, sank off shore with all the belongings of the passengers. There is a monument in PEI to commemorate this disaster with the names and my ancestors name is there.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

😥

@ScotlandHistoryTours

6 ай бұрын

Come to one of my 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 felt a bit like Jenkins myself as I had to keep adjusting the volume. p.s. I "liked" the video, btw. 8-)

Another beauty Bruce. I honestly thought I was well up on our history but I’m a baby compared to you

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😎

A natural in front of the camera

I shall be at ruthven well walking past on Thursday

In my opinion, the Jacobite case was lost in 1688 when King James V11 abandoned the throne on hearing that William of Orange was approaching London with an army.

Sitting here with my mother, I can’t help but think that instead of physics maybe history at university or touring lectures would have been cool to see.

Bruce. I hope you don't mind a recommendation. What about history past but out the door. New Lanark, Robert Owen, the educational set up. The living standards. The basic pathway that many a man, country and their dog followed. Also a world heritage site. I'm sure you must have been. I just think it's another story untold from our past. The good and the bad. If you see me down there one day then you can add the ugly to that. Thanks for any consideration. Even a fleeting moment, as long as it registers for a cycle will do.

My ancestor John McClurg immigrated from Newton Stewart Scotland to the America in 1752 and from what I gathered in the research the loss at Culloden was the reason. Also his father James McClurg and Barbara Vance were married at the Penningham House in 1708. Would there have been a reason for them to get married there?