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As an American I love these videos as it gives us a perspective into the framers' experience with their government.

When I bought my house (my first such undertaking), I wore a kilt to the "signing" (the meeting where all the papers are signed and the keys are handed over). Considering I'm in the US, I got a few looks, but it's legitimate- what do I care what other people think? I would do it again in a heart beat.

I'm an American with Irish and Scottish heritage and have recently grown fond of kilts. Ergo, I'll be wearin' a kilt!

Never had a suit, ever!! Always wore the kilt... Now I actually MAKE kilts ☺️

@rabby-u

2 жыл бұрын

My great Grandmother's family was Donaldson and settled in Saskatchewan Canada after WW1. I don't here that name often...

@henryhaven2223

2 жыл бұрын

What would it cost to have one made with both my MacDonald (Islay) and MacDuffie (Colonsay) colors/patterns ? 🤔😊

I'm Canadian, and when you said the British took away Highlanders culture, language, freedoms, and social structure, it reminded me of what was done here. They did the very same thing to First Nations people as soon as they could.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

😥

@63Baggies

2 жыл бұрын

The older I get; the more ashamed I am of being English. Don't get me wrong, I'm very proud of our servicemen and women; who are (arguably) the best trained and most respected the world over; and also some of the innovators this nation has produced in every field from the arts to inducstry. But the way the (people) of this country have been screwed over by our government, the Royal family and the Police is unpardonable and irreversible. The social contract has been broken and can NEVER EVER by restored.

@Bhilithinn

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly why I looked up videos on this topic! I'm from mostly Irish and Scottish (Highlanders) heritage. After observing the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day, it got me to thinking about things that would have happened to my ancestors.

@dustinavant2003

2 жыл бұрын

@@63Baggies there are few innocent people's in history, don't feel shame, learn from the past as to not repeat, in the end people will keep on mixing until we have both victims and oppressors in our ancestry (I suspect we do alreay)

@Arthagnou

2 жыл бұрын

all dominant cultures do that.....ALL of them....If your country was suddenly flooded with South Americans, your culture would become Latin American...Catholic, Spanish speaking etc etc etc...

You’re a master at making people think critically. I LOVE it!

Here in the states I've worn a kilt to work just to push buttons. Loved getting a reaction out of those who dont know anything about them. The first time I done it, they tried to send me home until Human Resources stop them. I like to wear a Great Kilt too. (But not at work)

@southernlady5085

2 жыл бұрын

Is that the traditional kilt- the one that’s longer w/ much more material?

@Voodoo_IC0N

2 жыл бұрын

@@southernlady5085 Yes, The Great Kilt (Feileadh Mòr) is the long piece of cloth.

@Voodoo_IC0N

2 жыл бұрын

@@southernlady5085 During the industrial age in England the Scotsman eventually made the Kilt and sash 2 separate pieces. This was so they could take the sash off when working around machinery so that it wouldn't get caught in the gears. Creating the Modern Kilt.

Great video! My grandmother's family, the MacNeils, left the island of Barra due to the Highland clearances (and poverty), settling on Cape Breton island in Canada. At least one of my ancestors was at Culloden, so the 45 rising' has always been a special topic of interest for me. Thanks for sharing this information!

@shanemccann5885

2 жыл бұрын

Love the Barr’s MacNeils,John Allan Cameron . My mom’s a MacIsaac from Inverness and is a cousin of Buddy MacMaster

@southernlady5085

2 жыл бұрын

LOVE Cape Breton. Use to vacation there, every summer for little over decade, when working in PA. Would drive to Maine and catch ferry over. I didn’t know my heritage was Scottish at the time but fell in love with the music, her people, food (planked salmon, oat cakes- yum!), scenery. Huge fan of Natalie MacMaster! Even attended fiddle competition as spectator. Love all that is Cape Breton!

@southernlady5085

2 жыл бұрын

In light of this history, what was the typical Scot’s reaction toward the Queen’s jubilee?

@southernlady5085

2 жыл бұрын

(I know “typical Scot” may be an oxymoron, lol. )

@southernlady5085

2 жыл бұрын

@@shanemccann5885 Love the fiddle playing of Buddy MacMaster. True pillar of the Celtic music movement in Nirrh America. Strangely, my husband and I settled at foot of Southern Appalachians, where the American versions of Celtic music exist. Used to be ceilidh kitchen get-togethers during winter months in a few homes outside of Asheville, and during summer, performances all over WNC w/ fiddle, step dancing, and other instruments of the southern Appalachians. (The people hosting the Appalachian music groups were elderly and may have passed by now.) Husband grew up in mtns outside of Asheville.

I appreciate this video so much... To learn of the systematic purge of the Highlander culture and rather anything that would bolster their heritage, I got right pissed off and began learning Gaelic. My husband asks why it’s so important to me- *this* is why. I want my family’s native tongue back. I want that history not only resurrected and preserved, but I want to have a hand in my little corner in assisting this. I want to know that what was buried finds it’s way to the surface. I greatly appreciate what you’re doing.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Is math a rinn shibh. Obair math

never felt under dressed wearing a Kilt. For both daughters' weddings, carried 2 x Sgean Dubhs. One to protect my honour, one to protect hers. After the speech, I presented one to my new son in law, passing that duty to him.

@ER-ql8ys

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful mate

@connor735

2 жыл бұрын

Class pal!

@josephmarzullo

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a waste of time

@fcgeil

Жыл бұрын

Absolute class, mate!

@cadileigh9948

Жыл бұрын

why not to her ? Or is it now seconded to her husband

I love your nonjudgmental and thought provoking look at Scots history. Thank you.

Kilt for sure. Loving your videos by the way. Discovered you yesterday and working my way through the lot. Please keep them coming. 👍❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Good man

Recently discovered I’m mostly Scottish in ancestry. I never knew these things about Scotland. The history I knew was based on the classroom fiction that leaned heavily British as well as Outlander. Well, that is changing. I am now reading a proper history, and learning about the country and her people. I consider myself, although separated by years, distance and country, proudly one historically. Your message is one the US, of which I’m a citizen, needs to hear as gun laws are being debated. I wouldn’t want those things that represent my identity to be ripped away as were the experiences of the Scots, nor would I want to feel such pressure as my Jacobite family did after Culloden to send a 13 year old boy as an indentured servant to the wilds of Upstate New York. Thank you for the superb video. I hope someday to visit my ancestral homeland of Scotland. Sláinte!

I'm proud to be an American! I'm also proud to be of Scottish decent. My great-great grandfather, James Smart immigrated here from Scotland. That's my dad's side. My mom's people are Weems.

@smartbecauseiam864

3 жыл бұрын

I also meant to mention that we are very strong supporters of the 2nd amendment. Don't mess with our guns!

I'm glad you mentioned Americans and weapons. Many Scots were sent to America both pre and post the 45. Many thrived in America and became people of prominence and some became influential in politics. This influence includes the continental continental and the drafting of the US constitution. From my experience with Scots and Scots-Irish relatives, both their memories and their grudges are long held. The US Constitutions 2nd Amendment ensures citizens the right to bear arms. Where do you think the need to ensure that right so strongly came from? The long arm of the aftermath of Culloden reached all the way to America.

@lythgoec

Жыл бұрын

Well said

Hi and thanks for great videos. I am Norwegian, but have lines to clan Lockhart. My choice of tartan for my kilt is Norwegian Night tartan ( registered in the Scottish register of tartans) I wear it together with a Argyle jacket and vest. I wear it proudly as often as I can.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Norwegian Night tartan. Wow, that sounds proper Viking. So glad to have you on board my friend

As a southern Englishman living in the north I wear my kilt most everyday . I’m saving now for a wool 8yrd in Cornish national tartan

As a polish national with a wee bit knowledge of polish history and understanding of politics I can relate to this. Good job mate, love your stories. Tapadh leibh ❤️

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Dziękuję Ci

Excellent video. Folks here in the US either do not understand the reasons behind the 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution, or they willfully ignore the reasonings, but you summed it up rather well. Oh, and I would wear the kilt.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Aye, but to be fair one school shooting was enough for us to move on. I'm glad we did

Thank you!!! As a gun toting an American I appreciate your point of view

I'm wearing a kilt to whatever function i go to, weddings, dinners, or even outing to Walmart. North Carolina, united states here and very proud of my Scottish heritage. i love your videos Bruce I've learned so much of Scotland's history from your videos. keep up the great work!!!

I’d much rather see a man in a kilt than a suit. So much classier.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Now you got it...the 2nd amendment has nothing to do with hunting.

@elizabethlyons8539

2 жыл бұрын

Thank God for our 2nd Amendment.

I. You are a master of helping us think Critically. No one can Steal my heritage if I don't Allow it. My Grandfather was Robert James Nicolson. His sister worked at Dunvegan Castle in Skye. My Grandfather was born in Skye and came to the US after serving in the Black Watch in WW1. I have the heritage of the Nicolsons back to the 1800"s in the family Bible. They can kill history but they can't kill the Truth.

Love that you brought up bagpipes as a "weapon of war". As a symbol of Scottish Nationalism, the use of bagpipes is well documented and have seen these very words in historical documents: "The English feared the stirring effect of the pipes on Scottish emotions. Piper James Reid of Prince Charlie’s army was executed by hanging at York on November 15, 1746 as a rebel. At his trial it was argued in his defence that he had “not carried arms,” however, Lord Chief Baron observed that, “a Highland Regiment never marched without a piper… therefore, his bagpipe, in the eyes of the law was an instrument of war.” Yes, he's one of my ancestors. Aye!

Wow, history and a political broadcast ! It just keeps getting better and better, thanks Bruce. Always entertaining and knowledgable 😊

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

☺☺I don't want them to be political broadcasts. I'd really like people from all sides. I'm always trying to find ways to get folk to grasp how strongly emotions would have been felt at the time though.

I know I'm late to the club and this video is better than one year old already, but this video has to be called out as one of, if not the greatest that I have seen yet. It reminds me that even though I was told dozens of Celtic myths and legends as well as raised on the assurance that we would attend the Portland Highland Games every year, no one in my immediate family as a child spoke Gaelic. We all speak very clear Northwest American English. I, today still lack a second language. Then I think on about how I am not only descended from the Celts, but also people of a handful of disparate African nations and how language and culture was stolen on both sides of my family. Beyond the personal I always have to recognize that I was born on the hill in Portland, Oregon. I have lived within forty miles of where I was born most of my life. Places with the county names Willamette, Clackamas and Multnomah. The names of the indigenous people whose land was stolen from them after they signed and began to conform to treaties that have never been honored. Their languages, cultures and lands were extirpated. To this day the government will allow atrocities against the native people, even on what little land they have left. There is zero intent by elected officials in the United States to remedy or restore anything to the First Nations People. Don't get me started on the mistreatment of the native Hawaiians. Anyhow I'm aware that this comment has already been far too long, but I was moved by the oratory.

Been wearing a kilt for 4 years. Even now I get twisted up when people insist I wear trousers. I can only imagine how the highlanders felt when they English stripped them of their cultural identity

@gray3553

2 жыл бұрын

Not the English, think you will find lowland Scots had a big hand in the banning. Scotland's a divided country even today. Think its the only country in Europe we're its two major cities have sectarian divides.

I used to work on the fruit & veg in my local supermarket here in Hertfordshire about 10 years ago, and you've reminded me of the time a lady came up to me to ask why English strawberries had a union flag and Scottish strawberries had the Saltire. She wanted the much sought after because non-existent St. George's Cross strawberries! I said "I'm just here to stack shelves. Maybe write to your MP about it?"

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Scotch/Irish here, history repeats as you said... with the threat of loss of life and livelihood., Thanks bro!

Hi Bruce, Gabriel MacGregor from Maine USA. I love your video's there awesome. My great grandfather Malcolm MacGregor was big on our scotish family history.His father emigrated from Scotland to Nova Scotia, then to Maine.He had our family tree on his wall that my great great grandmother knitted, it also had a piece of Rob Roys grave attached to.Its unknown how he acquired it.He always told us that we were direct descendants of Rob Roy.He also said that the MacGregors were the first clan in Scotland to play the bagpipes which i also verified on line.He use to take us to the highland games every year as kids.He also taught me how to drive using his golf cart while simultaneously teaching us the great sport of golf,needless to say he was a great man. Just fyi he never wore skivies ,aka underwear beneath his kilt!anyway keep on keeping on!Latha math dhut.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@plainsimple442

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel, I am from Windam, ME with a lot of Scottish ancestors also. I believe that we are all related. Cheers, Rick

I have bought three eight yard wool kilts Sinclair, McMillan, and Isle of Skye. Kilt for me formal or casual.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Good lad

I am English but love to wear my kilt on New Years Eve. This year we’ll be in Aberfeldy.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Let it swing ma man!

Personally as someone who has grown up in Scotland I believe that culloden and the banning of Scottish culture for so long has permanently ingrained itself onto the Scottish hearts and minds obviously its a part of history but people don't forget stories get past down the generations and people grow up learning about horrible atrocities carried out by the redcoats after culloden against the civilian population

@Hsalf904

Жыл бұрын

Even Cape Breton has inter generational trauma from the Culloden aftermath and the Clearances, combined with being the poorest settler-majority region in Canada. The Acadians and Mi’kmaw here also have intergenerational trauma because of actions of the British Empire and Canadian state, especially the Mi’kmaw

The Britisg did the same here in New Zealand and Sri Lanka, the two countries I'm from. It's only now in New Zealand we are claiming part of our Maori heritage back in the education system.

My husband and I often fight/debate about historical atrocities. This is worse than that, etc. Gulags, concentration camps, Chinese gov't starving millions of their own citizens, American slavery vs. Caribbean slavery, the innumerable crap the English have done. After years of this, I've come to the conclusion that you can't really 'value' horrific acts as 'better' or 'worse'. I think what it comes down to is, if you personally identify with the 'victims' than THAT becomes the MOST horrible act. In a good hearted person, it makes them compassionate with other atrocities. In the shadow hearted, they love their victim status so much, they discount any other atrocity as 'not that bad' and fail to empathize. But, that's just my take

As to the "question": Naught is worn 'neath me kilt, everything is in perfect workin' order! Thank ye kindly for the stories, Seannachie.

As a distant son of the MacLeod's of Skye, I stand with My Scottish brothers in their desire for Freedom and Liberty. Hold Fast!

Another great video as I try to catch up with the ones you posted prior to me finding your channel. As an American I am very pro-gun, and yes, we may have some looney's that abuse the right, but you pointed out why our founding fathers protected the right. We can stand up against a tyrannical government whether our own or an invading one (eg Ukraine).

What was that tartan? Congratulations on the usual unbiased video. Look forward to more.

I really enjoy the way you present and share Scottish history. With the added pleasure, your easy on the eyes.

Since the start of this year, my husband (we live in Florida!) Has begun replacing many of his worn pants and shorts with kilts. He was in an auto accident decades ago, and an airplane one about fifteen years ago. With age, the discomfort of pants on the scars was worsening. He began by getting a formal wear kilt...and loved it so much, he has gotten a few utility kilts, and cruised various kilt sites for sales. Friday's are now "wear a kilt to work day". It is amazing how many guys have either mentioned owning a kilt, or expressed an interest in getting one.

Very powerful, with humor...that's hard to pull off....well done.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Never give up your weapons

thank you , that was just what i have been looking for , having outlived my elders I came into possession of my grandfather's birth certificate (transcribed)from kilmarnock . seeing that Scottish records recorded the parent's names and occupations i searched my way back using birth and marriage certificates to 1799 ... my heart swelled with pride when i saw that my great great grandfather was a dealer .. (it is good to learn about my heritage ) anyway , i started reading a history of kilmarnock by Archibald McKay written around 1848, i was surprised to read that only one crazy old man from the town followed prince charlie to falkirk , and then "oh by the way after culloden the they cut off the earl of kilmarnocks head for treason" mckay goes on to explain that the earl didn't really support the prince , he just went along hoping to get some booty.... i began to suspect i wasn't getting the whole story from mckay ... your video at least gives me a clue as to why mckay would want to downplay the whole thing .. it all makes me wonder how life was for my ancestors (all catholics , all named james clark ) mckay never mentions any problems but i have my doubts.... thanks Steve Clark

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help Steve and glad you've found your way back to Scotland. Check out my playlist on Jacobite stories. That might give you some more background to this period. Great to hear from you

@bt8593

3 жыл бұрын

Steve, I'm also finding the writings of Michael Newton to be quite compelling.

@elizabethghent194

3 жыл бұрын

Great story, Steve. Scottish records are so interesting and helpful.

Same here in ireland there is a song their hanging men and women for the wearing of the Green . The wearing of the Green

8:05 agian sounds so familiar it’s sad and aggravating, I understand the feeling

Superb video..you are excellent!!! I love knowledge...shared these w my family,friends. I think kilts are very nice. I liked "Outlander "greatly for the attire worn. Period pieces are my Favorite ✌🏾🙂I love your subscriber comments too💚

@ScotlandHistoryTours

2 жыл бұрын

Guid lass

I wish my Scottish cousins all the success, but you know in your hearts that the English will never willingly give up their claim on Scotland. They aren't called "Perfidious Albion" because of their charm.

@Cailean_MacCoinnich

2 жыл бұрын

It's not an English claim to Scotland. It is the break up of the United Kingdom these daft "Braveheart wannabes" are after. Yet none of them realise just what a freaking mess Scotland would be in if the Scottish Nazi Party get their way.

I got banned from Facebook for suggesting a solution to the Tories. You know, the Romanian method.

Wear a kilt when i can, full day wedding i will wear one, unfortunately don't own one.. Gordon tartan is our family tartan. Loving the videos, very educational 👍 keep up the great work

Thanks. This was brilliant

I have never heard the pipes without falling into step

I'm an American with no Scottish descent that I know of but I'm an new subscriber (just now) and love the vids. Keep 'em coming and keep up the good work!

Love your videos As far as wearing underwear under the kilt it is mandatory unless you are in the military That advice came from a fine man who was a scots guard senior WO who used to stand at the barracks door in the morning with a mirror on a selfie stick to check. Not sure if he taking the piss with me but he was a big hearted true Scot and as the joke goes with the lady asking a kilt wearing gentleman is anything worn under the kilt the reply is no maam everything in perfect working order

I have taken to wearing the kilt, and not just for formal occasions. The great thing about the kilt is that one can go from rough casual to very formal just by adjusting the accoutrements. Shopping, car service, whatever, and I have NEVER seen another kilted lad around here except at Scottish events or Celtic fairs. Also, I have NEVER gotten any flak for wearing a kilt, and usually get at least one positive comment from a younger lass or two. If I stop in the local "Pub," might even have a great conversation with someone, with some trading of beers. There is even the frequent opportunity to relate a little of the Scottish history and folklore, much of which has been enhanced by your GREAT videos. (So far, I've only seen 76 of them.)

Hell it almost happened to us in 1776 Bruce, and I don't mean to rub salt in an open wound here but It would piss me of something fierce! I had Ancestors in two clans who fought at Coloden Moore in 1746 so Hell Yea it hurts! it served as a good motivator for us to win against the English thirty years later. It was still fresh enough in many of our minds to properly fuel our efforts.

@soccerchamp0511

3 жыл бұрын

Except the majority of former Jacobites fought on the British side in the American Revolution.

@thomaspatton4401

3 жыл бұрын

@@soccerchamp0511 Did you miss the part where I expressed the desire of not wanting to rub salt in an open wound? It causes unesscessary excrutiating pain and suffering. An uncaring and unfeeling person would miss that as completely and deliberately as you did just then! But I can tell you don't care about the pain of others, so long as it isn't you! Right? (Typical!) You might want to read up on Scottish history, during post Coloden Postscription. Many Jacobites were killed, (executed.) Many who made it home were dragged out of their homes and executed in front of their families and left to rot. What was left that didn't escape the country was made to join the English army, so that is where your "Former Jacobites" came from! They served, not because they wanted to but because they were made to. Probably at gunpoint! And I am sure many of them, as an act of penance walked right into the musket fire without firing a shot! hoping for a fatal end. They would have rather been executed by their own rather than fight along side their enemies! In spite of any opinion you may have, that is a true Scotsman, Highlander and Jacobite Hero! They were a hearty and proud people and I am proud to be decended from them! Alba Go Brah, (Scotland Forever!) Slaine' mhath, (Salute!) To them!

@soccerchamp0511

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomaspatton4401 I don't even know where to begin with your asinine reply. I don't know what delusional fairy stories you've been reading, but you obviously haven't been reading any actual history of the Jacobite period or of the real experience of Scottish Highlanders in colonial America. There were many Jacobites killed, and some transported, after Culloden, but it wasn't even the majority. The majority spent time in prison but were then pardoned only a year later by the 1747 Act of Indemnity. Afterwards many Highlanders, of their own accord, emigrated to the colonies in British North America or joined the British military. The idea that Highlanders would rather die than survive and integrate themselves into the British empire is moronic. And the idea that they chose peace and safety doesn't make them any less brave. There are many examples throughout history of conquered peoples eventually being integrated into the cultures and militaries of their conquerors. Just look at the Roman auxiliary legions or the high percentage of American southerners serving in the US military since the Civil War or the continued legacy of British military integration of the Gurkhas or Sikhs. History and people are rarely black and white, stop treating them as if they are. And just FYI, I'm saying all this as a descendant of Highlanders myself.

@thomaspatton4401

2 жыл бұрын

@@soccerchamp0511 I will say that I don't know everything there is to know about Highlander history, but then neither does a lot of other people. I am however a big enough person to admit to being a bit stunted and could always stand more study. Hell I'm all for learning new things! And I will say that I appreciate your opinions and insights as mildly back handed as they were at points, I can say I learned a little bit more and I will look into a few of the other points you made. Three years ago I didn't even know I had Scottish heritage let alone it being on both sides of my family so I think i'm doing pretty good all things considered. I am aware of Scots that survived and came over to America after the Act of Indemnity and a good thing too or I wouldn't be here to write this. I am aware that History and people are rarely black and white, (No race pun intended.) ALL LIVES MATTER, EVERY SINGLE ONE! But my comment was addressing those who perished at Culloden, not those who survived. The survivors had to follow the path set before them at first by their captors and later by their own destiny. Many who came from Scotland did great things and made history and created things that improved the way we live today. There is one point I doubt you will dispute; "History may be written by the victors, but it is lived and shaped by the survivors!" How's that for asinine?

Thank you for your videos. I'm an American from Texas, so pretty much all of your material is Brand New to me. I have a scottish last name (Burnett) but I don't know anything about my ancestors. I would like to.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Welcome on b9ard

Very Interesting. My family fought on both sides at Culloden, and it's always been a Debatable subject in family. Glad we're all friends now. Proud to be British.

Liked for the Cornish pasty reference, I’ve seen mentions here and there that apparently Cornwall supported the Jacobites in 1715, not seen from good sources though so can’t be sure. Loving your videos mate, got yourself a new subscriber.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Must've been from afar. There would have been loads of Jacobite sympathisers who weren't involved in fighting

In 1775 Brits and Americans exchanged gunfire in the town of Lexington Massachusetts. The redcoats were on their way to Concord, but fortunately they were officered by Englishmen and were turned back at a local bridge. They were on their way to confiscate weapons stockpiled in Concord.

@RuthHernandez-ce2po

2 жыл бұрын

An ancestor grandfather of mine was behind the stone walls and trees taking advantage of the target rich environment. I think he had an entertaining day. I am very proud of him and the results of his efforts.

@isejanus2714

2 жыл бұрын

@@RuthHernandez-ce2po A proud descendant of the Pennsylvania regiment in the Continental Army.

@RuthHernandez-ce2po

2 жыл бұрын

@@isejanus2714 I belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution. I have a number of patriot grandfathers that DAR recognizes on my family history charts. I love learning the history of those ancestors and I deeply respect them. Several of them were immigrants from Scotland. There definitely is a connection between Scotland and the American revolution as can be seen in my personal family history.

Can't wait for that "Uprising" video! What a cliff hanger!

That 5 seconds of bitterness is shared Bruce!! Today I’ll wear my tartan proudly!!!

Hogmanay 2008 I wore a kilt in Funchal, Madeira, very well received. My ancestors were out in the 45 and I'm not a yank making claims of 99% of my ancestors. I am now waiting to hear No Woman, No Cry on the pipes, The Red Hot Chillie Pipers haven't done it yet I believe so don't let me down.

We ladies like to wear kilts too! My clan is Graham and I wear the sport kilt for competitions.

That end 🤣🤣🤣. As per the usual, I love your content, your humour and presentation. I had no idea the government banned Outlander before the referendum!!! I also dig the shout out to the Welsh and Cornish!! The tide has been rising in Wales since the 60's - Cymru Rydd! The Cornish are coming back to their roots as well, the language is coming back and people are realizing there was no formal document of cession of land to England! In summary, YES🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Wonderful video. Finally someone not afraid to say humans are terrible.

rich and very informative for those of us from the diaspora - thanks Bruce

And how many viewers replayed the end of the video to see if they could catch a glimpse of Bruce flying with his wheels down!! Um....😂👌🙋🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 ай бұрын

Only the pervos, only the pervos

Wore a Kilt to a wedding in Florida. Locals were suitably impressed. Also, glad there was a breeze...

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

I'll bet

I’m obsessed with your videos!

A number of years ago a bloke was hauled over the coals for practising the Pipes on Hampstead Heath. The bye-laws forbid the playing on musical instruments on the Heath. He argued that he was not playing musical instruments, he was practising a weapon of war! The law haf never been replead in England and the Pipes were still considered a weapon of war. The Council had to do a deal with him

First of all, LOVE yer Videos, Mate. Been watching them all the past few days. Aye, I'm a proud Scotsman, but I don't like wearing a Kilt for no other reason than I find it uncomfortable, so I have a pair of Tartan Trews for formal occasions such as weddings..etc or Burn's Suppers.👍🏻💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Oh! And it's the Black Watch Tartan aswell, Bruce. As you mentioned in your Video in the Black Watch I absolutely despise and scoff at the stupid prejudices directed towards that particular Tartan. Anyway, Awwra Best! Bruce and keep the Videos coming

Of course a kilt everytime. Thanks to the way the good ol' tinernet works you popped up because I was searching for a new jaickit and waistcoat tae go with my Lamont ancient kilt I've had for 16 years!

Man, in Ireland, they were hanging pipers with their pipes since Cromwell. they even pushed the creation of the Irish Uillean pipes because you'd hang if you played standing, and they said that 2 highlanders and a piper are an insurrection...

I'm a wee bit late answering but the answer is easy...kilt over suit any day. A few years back I challenged myself to wear a kilt every day, gave wearing pants for a year. Now, it wasn't the same kilt as that would be gross but I had a few kilts. I ended up liking it so much I did it for 2 years straight. People at work were wondering what was wrong when I finally went back to wearing pants lol. The kilt is the most versatile and comfortable garment known to man.

Thank-you for an intelligent, thought provoking video, I've never heard the US 2nd Amendment explained that way. Here in Canada, we perpetuate the cultural genocide against the First Nations people of this country with the Indian Act. The relationship has become so toxic that even the Aboriginals fight against the act being changed or abolished. The relationship is evolving towards greater understanding of past atrocities, but I doubt it will ever be truly healed. To answer your opening question - I usually wear a suit or tuxedo to formal events, but I did get married in full regalia.. The end of your video was horrifying!

I never get invited to posh do's but when I walk in our mountains I wear the kilt!#TheTrueHistoryOfScotland

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

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Thanks

Always wear my kilt and Prince Charlie jacket to formal occasions.

I dont wear the kilt as I wear callipers, though I'm wearing it next year for the 2nd time at our marriage renewal. My Dad was a Senior Drum Major, so he wore the highland dress most of the time.

@ScotlandHistoryTours

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

When I was married my wife hated me wearing my Kilt even at our wedding lol

The crazy thing is in order to continue to wear the kilt many joined Scottish regiments in the GB! And most modern dress traditions. The adoption of the new two peice grear kilt for one. Hand or machine sewn pleats as another. A result of that continued service .🤔

Thank you! You are goofy, you are crazy but you are 100% right!

Although born in Northamptonshire I Love wearing kilts, now living near Derby, and a stones throw from Swarkestone bridge and Causeway the furthest advance of the 1745 army and having Murray of Atholl on my Mother’s side, and Cameron on my Father’s side I’ve been proud to wear a kilt, I wear them to go hiking around the local area, formal events, even worn one to the pub. Wore one in Derby to visit the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument, and was stopped by lots of people saying how great it looked, and how smart I looked.

@sharonbarlow2262

Жыл бұрын

History has shown how vile the government have been to other countries and even its own citizens. Living in Northern England we had the petdrloo massacre and in more modern times under Thatcher we saw women and children beaten by the police during battle of the bean fields and the attacks on striking miners. I'm glad I get to hear the real history of Scotland. As an English person I fully understand why you want independence. Since Brexit you should be allowed another as the parameters have changed. Just wish the border stretched to the Midlands

Haha! Cheesy side jokes abundant in this one Bruce. Enjoyed this video. I did ken a wee bit aboot this subject but it was guid tae fin oot mair. Thanks

Awesome content! Nice Kilt 😎❣️

Just found the channel. Great content!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Feel free to watch, re-watch and comment on as many as you like 😁😎

Bagpipes were banned in Scotland. Truck horns were banned in Ottawa.

We dress in kilts for formal nights wearing a Bonnie Prince and sashes. We wear dress kilts for Cruises and for Scottish Heritage Society Burns suppers. We're extremely proud of our heritage and even though Made in America, were made with Scottish parts !

I prefer to wear my Kilt I am of Scottish descent and proud it even born in SW Cumbria even I live in the debatable lands I can trace my Scottish ancestry back to the 1690s from Aberdeenshire and Berwickshire my Ancestor's name is Deans a sept of Clan Davidson My Lady Wife ancestor's name, Ironside we a both proud of it to be Scottish descent

Thanks for raising my blood pressure 😉 Great content by the way!!

@ScotlandHistoryTours

9 ай бұрын

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Bruce your best yet...still makes me mad to this day.. Independence is inevitable..

@daddywaffles166

2 жыл бұрын

Independence means nothing when you are trading one tyrant for another. The Scottish people need to enshrine gun rights in their law and constitutions.

Why no mention of the proscription of Gaelic as well Bruce?🙏🏻

@ScotlandHistoryTours

3 жыл бұрын

My target is for videos to be 10 minutes. I very seldom succeed and I didn't here. There's always stuff left out, and there's always scope for somebody to say: 'What about this?' or 'What about that?' I'd rather give folk a taste and inspiration to look further than have them switch off because I went on too long. I'm sure that still happens right enough. On the bright side, it leaves more to be said in future videos.😎

Thanks! Hi Bruce. Can you please do a story on the 7 Glenmoriston Men who didn't give up their weapons after Culloden? They lived in a cave and assisted Prince Charles in his escape.

Yes I would, and I have on many occasions. Even here in Utah, USA

That A! Good one!!

5:28 sounds like southern reconstruction

here in France we wear the kilt in our Scottish dance group each week , thanks for your great videos

@ScotlandHistoryTours

4 ай бұрын

That is awesome!