What if William Wallace Was Never Captured?

William Wallace was crucial to Scotland's survival, but how might things have been different if he had never been caught? Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey talks to Fiona Watson and Martain MacGregor to delve into this question
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  • @ScotlandHistoryTours
    @ScotlandHistoryToursАй бұрын

    Upcoming Live shows www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx A video about another What if...? kzread.info/dash/bejne/imhpy9FsZ8aZlsY.html Buy me coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/ScottishBruce

  • @grahammcrobert7141

    @grahammcrobert7141

    21 күн бұрын

    can you find out if wallace heel is true here in Ayr as Mel Gibson was in Ayr for research before the film was made thanks

  • @empatheticrambo4890
    @empatheticrambo4890Ай бұрын

    always happy to see actual experts talk about “what if’s” unlike other channels

  • @Colin32269
    @Colin32269Ай бұрын

    Between Bruce and Ruth Aisling my Scottish interests have never been so high.Cheers too all from Canada

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    See you for one of my live shows in Canada in the next few months www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx

  • @Oldleftiehere

    @Oldleftiehere

    25 күн бұрын

    And from the US; North Carolina to be a wee bit more precise.

  • @rozi2089
    @rozi2089Ай бұрын

    *All hail,...* King Bruce! 👑 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @michellerhodes9910
    @michellerhodes9910Ай бұрын

    'What if' history is quite popular at present and when it leads to informed discussion as it does here, I find it very valuable. Great video. Many thanks, Bruce.

  • @wesmartin1210
    @wesmartin1210Ай бұрын

    These debates on the " What if' is quite interesting and food for thought. Thank you for for these debates along with your history of Scotland.

  • @johnstuartkeller5244
    @johnstuartkeller5244Ай бұрын

    I'm enjoying these speculations on alternate Scottish history, and you clearly have garnered alot of respect in the historian community to have such scholars chip in. Great work, Bruce!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @chrissherer2047
    @chrissherer204717 күн бұрын

    Martain and Fiona are fantastic together. Either one could give deeply insightful knowledge into these past events. However, where their Venn Diagrams intersect is solid gold. They aren't blathering on. They are genuinely concerned about getting the best information to the public that they can. Thank you, Bruce. Thank you, Fiona and Martain!

  • @alansmithee8831
    @alansmithee8831Ай бұрын

    A'reyt Bruce. Imagine if this happened. No Braveheart film! I remember as a kid in England, before Braveheart, the "hero" who got his own Ladybird book was Robert the Bruce. Wallace seemed like a stepping stone towards his ascent to power. Wallace seemed like a politician today. When having power, people were more inclined to take notice. Having lost power, his supporters were still loyal, but folk were more concerned with who was in power. Clever to get other folk to do the video for you. A bit like the way Wallace got used by the potential monarchs. Avignon is beautiful by the way. I visited when younger, touring Europe.

  • @tiffanyannhowe1712
    @tiffanyannhowe1712Ай бұрын

    Thank you Mr Bruce 🖤

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    You are very welcome

  • @beachdog67
    @beachdog67Ай бұрын

    Absolutely fascinating discussion. IMNSHO, your best round table yet, Bruce.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    I agree

  • @melissavancleave8686
    @melissavancleave8686Ай бұрын

    I so enjoy these "what if" videos. I love watching such informed people, including you Bruce, discuss these events. As always thank you again.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @Lairdodunces
    @LairdoduncesАй бұрын

    Saw your Arbroath gig last night man. Top marks.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for coming

  • @user-ik2db9ww5v
    @user-ik2db9ww5vАй бұрын

    So much better than Saturday morning cartoons as a kid!

  • @TheBez1965
    @TheBez1965Ай бұрын

    It’s all kicking off in Stirling again ,, loving the passion

  • @thomaspenman4101
    @thomaspenman4101Ай бұрын

    I was born in stirling raised in denny my son went on ancestry for me and found out i was related to william wallace also a king in scotland my mums maiden name was wallace just thought i would let you know❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @GhostRider247
    @GhostRider247Ай бұрын

    fantastic !! thank you Bruce !!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @dardell2001
    @dardell2001Ай бұрын

    Is it possible he had those safe passage papers for 2 reasons: 1 to get the English to think he's going to leave. 2 in case he had to leave to get support from the mainland?

  • @TheScotlander
    @TheScotlanderАй бұрын

    If William Wallace and Robert the Bruce were together.. it would've been chaos on Scottish soil Alba Gu bràth gu deireadh ùine! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @eldorados_lost_searcher

    @eldorados_lost_searcher

    Ай бұрын

    Funny thing: if I click the "translate to English" option, the flag becomes the flag of St George.

  • @GMan-yg1og
    @GMan-yg1ogАй бұрын

    Braveheart would never have been made. ☺

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    A price worth paying 😜

  • @djmarti7773

    @djmarti7773

    Ай бұрын

    No Mel Gibson what a travesty...he would have to settle doing a mad hamish instead of max..lol

  • @GMan-yg1og

    @GMan-yg1og

    Ай бұрын

    We were there 😊

  • @edithengel2284

    @edithengel2284

    Ай бұрын

    @@ScotlandHistoryTours 😅

  • @nancyholcombe8030
    @nancyholcombe8030Ай бұрын

    I so enjoy these lively debates, Bruce! Fiona Watson and Martain MacGregor can certainly light up the room with their discussions! But I had yet a third idea about his actions at Dundee: what if both scholars were right? What if Wallace did intend to leave at Dundee but never intended to leave the country? It wouldn't be the first time that a fake has been done and if Wallace had learned anything from his dear old friend Andrew Moray, it was that the Scottish nobles would follow the path of least resistance! 'Aye, Wallace left! We chased him out of the country for you! Now, can we have the peace that you promised dear King Edward?' Edward, of course, would have said no, find him! But where to look? Wallace had clearly not given up on Scotland as an independent country but, with Balliol now officially out of the picture, who was he supporting? Or was he going to France to make sure that the French King, the Pope and Balliol himself did indeed support Edward's claim to the Scottish throne? If so, what now? Just another interesting rabbit hole to peruse! Y'all have fun! 😊

  • @laurabrowning7973
    @laurabrowning7973Ай бұрын

    These interviews are really engaging and thought provoking! It's interesting to hear different points of view from the experts. Thank you for posting!

  • @Andy_Babb
    @Andy_BabbАй бұрын

    Bruce! I’m so happy you’re making these longer videos. Love it!!

  • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
    @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfarАй бұрын

    I love hearing the debate between these experts!

  • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar

    @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar

    Ай бұрын

    Bruce can't get a word in edgewise!

  • @norriemasson4080
    @norriemasson408015 күн бұрын

    Great round table there Bruce 👍

  • @Allastrology
    @AllastrologyАй бұрын

    Love witnessing these 2 debate like adults. Fiona disagrees with Martian before he even speaks LOL!! Thank you, again.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    I laughed 🤣

  • @Allastrology

    @Allastrology

    Ай бұрын

    @@ScotlandHistoryTours me too!! Her passion for Scotland's history ooozes out of her...alot like you in that way👍🏾

  • @Perthshire

    @Perthshire

    Ай бұрын

    Is he from Mars?

  • @Allastrology

    @Allastrology

    Ай бұрын

    @@Perthshire 😂Mars is passionate and assertive👍🏾

  • @djmarti7773
    @djmarti7773Ай бұрын

    Thx again bruce..for a gid take in oor history.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @richardbouchard1716
    @richardbouchard1716Ай бұрын

    Wow! Exceptional video. Everytime I think you have reached the peak, you push way beyond. These two are so good and interesting.

  • @ScotchIrishHoundsman
    @ScotchIrishHoundsmanАй бұрын

    King Robert the Bruce is my 21st great grandfather and I never knew it until I did my genealogy. I wonder just how many of his descendants are alive today… maybe millions.

  • @jamesleyda365
    @jamesleyda36521 күн бұрын

    Awesome!!! 🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🤘

  • @ryanodonnell6748
    @ryanodonnell674815 күн бұрын

    Brilliant bruce.. I seen you last year at the Stand in Glasgow, Look forward to seeing 👀 you next time you pass thru. Take it easy brother

  • @ericharmon7163
    @ericharmon716324 күн бұрын

    Dr Watson brings such passion and knowledge. This was great. I read Under the Hammer years ago, and it was such an eye-opening education on how the "fog" of war may have cost the Scots at Falkirk.

  • @salaminipples965
    @salaminipples965Ай бұрын

    I just wanted to say you're a fantastic educator.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Much appreciated

  • @AlbaHistory
    @AlbaHistoryАй бұрын

    Better question is what if Andrew de moray survives Stirling bridge.

  • @djmarti7773

    @djmarti7773

    Ай бұрын

    Agree, that could have been a real game changer for Wallace and scots..

  • @danielalexandermclachlanga3781

    @danielalexandermclachlanga3781

    Ай бұрын

    Yes , if Andrew De Moray had lived feck

  • @troyjustet8315
    @troyjustet831529 күн бұрын

    This was a great discussion and I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thank you Bruce.

  • @jessgunn6639
    @jessgunn6639Ай бұрын

    Being Scots on dads side and Irish on my moms, having had multiple grandparents and great grandparents on the run never underestimate what someone on the run can do!

  • @KarlRoyale
    @KarlRoyaleАй бұрын

    You were lucky to get a word in edge wise there for a bit! Great conversation to sit on, thank you!

  • @nickthenoodle9206
    @nickthenoodle9206Ай бұрын

    Love this channel.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @djalba1163
    @djalba116322 күн бұрын

    I'd love to be on the tour, Scottish history is in my soul being a proud Scot and still having the drive for Freedom 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @LimeyRedneck
    @LimeyRedneckАй бұрын

    Fiona DESTROYS Martain in FIERY DEBATE about Scotland's future!!! >insert generic graphic with angry faces, arrows, big text and memes! Joking, love these discussions 😅💜

  • @williamwallace3752
    @williamwallace375215 күн бұрын

    It's always so interesting learning more about him, me being named William Wallace and all

  • @BoadiceanRevenge
    @BoadiceanRevengeАй бұрын

    Oh wow! I just loved this debate! Well whatever the case, William Wallace seems to have been a truly a great patriot and loved his country so well! Not in a gung ho way but very Statesman-like. Pity he can't come back and tell us. AND sort out the current bunch of UK political idiots! Thanks for video Bruce. 🤨🤭🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙋⚖️

  • @haraldtheyounger5504

    @haraldtheyounger5504

    Ай бұрын

    One reason I back Independence, so that we can have our government operate under a Scottish Constitution whereby they know they are our Servants, not our Masters.

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    PART ONE...I am William Wallace...in a former life not so long ago, and I do recall snippets of my past lives...but sadly details are not always forthcoming, although some people have been able to do this. The fact is...as much the past and future proffer wisdom, strength and hope...it is in the present we must live. So back to William, a name that even now alights my spirit, for it truly was my name...including in the life before Wallace, as William Marshal...and before that as El Cid. I do not state this to brag...simply to point out the nature of Wallace ...whose spirit was embodied in these 3 knights, also Hector of Troy, the King of the 300 Spartans, Hannibal...and later, Tecumseh and Crazy Horse. The knightly lives were to imbue and deepen in me the sense of service to the King and the people...for selfless service is everything in spiritual ascent, and vital in high Callings from God...and such desires and longings come out of love for the laws of the Almighty, for the Almighty, and hence are a love of virtues whose energy streams down through creation, and can be experienced by those who draw on them through a certain attitude. I only recall being constantly betrayed in Scotland, whichever way I turned...scabs everywhere (I was in the Miner's Strike) ...and I sense that the visit abroad was part of my desire to fulfil the Will of God, nothing less, nothing more...I was an instrument, and therefore of service to the right man, or King too, willing and happy to lay down my life for the King and the people-as I did in Sparta and Troy. Finding such a person, or people though is not easy, especially as I surrendered myself totally long ago, so I wished the same of my King...that he was a humble servant of God, who served truth, justice and the common people...not just the rich noblemen who generally were 2-faced greedy, ruthless, selfish weaklings. All this I had to experience as part of my general development for a holy task...which befell me in my past life...when the only King who could sate my longing came to the Earth...the embodiment of the Holy Spirit, although on Turtle Island, we knew Him as the Great Spirit. His Mission was not a complete success, thus, I have come one last time to help in the changes that are coming, and they are coming, mark ye well. For the Last Acts of the Final Judgment are almost upon us...and all these are men's karmic retributions...for every passing moment brings u s blessings, or it is a curse upon us. Even passivity cannot pass as doing the right thing.

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    PART TWO...The laws are strict, and I learned to live strictly within these laws...and this is why I had these prominent lives...so that I could be a humble instrument to the Lord On High. So I would not have been interested in the squabbles of the nobles, only in who had the right to be King; but my heart was with the poor, downtrodden and oppressed too, so I would not flinch in battle...and I do sense I was still waging a war where I could up to my capture...with good men who had genuine faith and big hearts...who put their folk before money and titles. I have faired no better in this life...traitors and cowards, and hypocrites at every turn...seeking to destroy me and my life's work. And this is what I sense lead to my capture...and the movie is closer to the truth than many imagine, for even in the face of the cruelest of deaths, I was true to truth...and would not lay down my sword for and to the Sassanechs, as I so fondly recall them-NOT. Before I was told of this life, many times I struggled to try and keep my body from being torn apart...for that death was indellibly marked upon my soul, and it is something I shall never forget. Therefore, yes Wallace was noble, for nobility of character and a strong sense of honour and chivalry stem from spiritual wisdom and maturity...they are an expression of the inner beauty of a person. This is what we are here for...to think and act out of love...thereby connecting to the Ray of |Love from On High...then to do the right thing in our daily lives...where the smallest tasks are the most important, for I have never had thoughts of grandeur, I simply am these persons...and as a reward for my undying loyalty...for they can take away my body, but not my thoughts and spirit...I shall help a new King soon...who will lead men out of the destruction and chaos of the Apcocalypse...into a New kingdom of God. The film Kingdom of Heaven is a fine film, and I have written to a few directors...for I have been informed by spiritual guidance to write of some of my lives, and link them to spiritual happenings...to aid my fellow man at the last moment...into the recognition of these laws of creation...and a new epoch amidst the resurrection of some of humanity...not all, for the majority have sunk too low, just like those Scottish nobles who preferred an easy, affluent life. Thus, when we truly fight for a worthy cause, think nor dwell not upon your imminent death...but the longer term goal...eternal bliss...for you, and all others. So serve ye well sire, and watch out for books and films from the...White Knight...which is my official spiritual title, one given me many thousands of yrs ago.

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    PART THREE...importantly, know we are spirit inside...and our conscience and intuition should be our guides to a better life...as well as the sense of beauty-which can come through compassion for others, helping thy neighbours, selfless serving, good manners, listening to others, manifesting genuine beauty in everything you do and wear... being truthful to a fault...not being subservient to dark forces at work that seek to suffocate the life out of people in so many ways. I am not offended if you do not believe who I am...I seek not adherents in any way, but the video came up and I felt a need to speak...so again, do not look for icons, but do look for good ways of living, and integrate them into your way of life, although we are all unique, but everyone, no matter how small, has something to proffer the whole that is as worthy as all other's service...so long as it is directed towards the Light. So seek out the light daily and hourly now...for there is little time left todo what we have to do...and soon, in 15 yrs, nothing of what you see will exist...for almost the entire humanity is to be erased from the earth very soon. I forecast the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the exact week, and I have seen visions of what is coming-WW3 and nuclear holocausts...and Sept/Oct 2028...and the Spring of 2033 are big yrs...for all hell will break out then. Perhaps, I shall send a message nearer the time...for I am to be given some tasks in 2028...so keep your eyes glued for any warnings...but above all else...each must now purify one's spirit...and make room for the Ray of Love...with which guidance can come to all people...and in the New Kingdom, men will form a brotherhood first of all...with the countless nature spirits who have tried to maintain the earth and its ecology, despite men's compulsive destructive habits...all the very best...now to see the other video...

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    PART FOUR...and know that through good deeds, a part of humanity can find Salvation...and enter the New Kingdom, when they will be permitted further incarnations, whereby they can complete the university of life...and then one day, as mature spirits, return to higher planes...where Paradise lies, and eternal life and blessings await those human spirits who have been successful, although all should have been...but still almost 20% can make it...if they heed the words of the Lord jesus...'love thy neighbour as thyself'. Bon Voyage!

  • @iromulus33
    @iromulus33Ай бұрын

    This is excellent.

  • @Presbygirl1
    @Presbygirl1Ай бұрын

    My husband and I would be interested in the first tour that you spoke about. Just went to the website and didn't see it listed? Is there a link?

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    www.scotlandhistorytours.co.uk/tours/info/group

  • @logangr81
    @logangr81Ай бұрын

    You were right I am gona love this I always wondered this

  • @gettinglost270
    @gettinglost27018 күн бұрын

    That was brilliant!

  • @DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb
    @DuncanMcintyre-jk3qbАй бұрын

    Ya beauty it’s “brucey fumey time “ perfect end to working week for me 😊thanks again fella

  • @itsunnyhere1314
    @itsunnyhere1314Ай бұрын

    I agree with Fiona I think Wallace was trying to leave the country at Dundee, but with the early return from exile of Bishop Wishart he headed for Glasgow, where he got caught just a day's ride from the Cathedral on the road in from the north-east. In my opinion they were expecting him it was a trap. I believe if he didn't get caught he would have hidden amongst the clergy, where many people believe he originally came from. He would have reappeared with the rising of Bruce and fought alongside his brothers. His elder brother may have died at Methven, and his younger brother John was captured a few days later with Simon Fraser. so maybe the same fate would have awaited William.

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    Not easy for someone like Wallace to fight under a treacherous snake like Bruce...but for the good of the nation he would have...but no doubt, he saw a future king elsewhere...and yes, I have no doubt he was betrayed...he was surrounded by traitors, weaklings and two-faced spineless Sassanech -lickers...only around 300 stayed loyal to him I sense...but still, he fought one...albeit in sml actions...which were an insult to Edward...

  • @TheQuietcount
    @TheQuietcountАй бұрын

    It seems to me England was trying to throw off the Norman culture and influence and its stronghold was in Scotland at this time. Historically recorded as Scotland v England but both sides had Scots English as well as many other foreign people fighting for political leaders because they were compelled to, The Bruce(De Bruc) was Norman by culture not Scottish, Labelled Scottish when needing cannon fodder to fight for them. The common man had as much choice as we did going to Iraq. WMD was the lie to justify Iraq , Scotland v England was the medieval equivalent.

  • @alicemilne1444

    @alicemilne1444

    Ай бұрын

    The Bruce was 6th-generation Scot by that time and his mother was a Gaelic speaker. He was not of Norman culture. If you look at the Declaration of Arbroath, it is all about Scottish identity, not Norman identity.

  • @haraldtheyounger5504

    @haraldtheyounger5504

    Ай бұрын

    Aye, if people were a bit more astute and not so desperate, they would never have marched off to war. Still today, belief can raise an army to destroy an innocent people. The motive has never changed, one man's greed.

  • @TheQuietcount

    @TheQuietcount

    Ай бұрын

    @@alicemilne1444 still French. Speaking and more Norman culture than Scottish. Both sides had Scots Engliish Flemmish Duuth fighting against each other.

  • @alicemilne1444

    @alicemilne1444

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheQuietcount So why was Bruce's brother Edward invited into Ireland by one of the O'Neils to stage a pan-Gaelic revolt against the Normans? This was 250 years, near enough, after the Norman conquest. The situation in Scotland had never been the same as in England. Bruce spoke French because it was the lingua franca at the time. He spoke Gaelic and probably Scots too, and would have understood Latin as well.

  • @Shar53-xg6hg
    @Shar53-xg6hgАй бұрын

    Bruce I love the way you bring history to life. We can put ourselves into the period of time and feel it is life. I have learned so much from your channel. What an awesome class you run. This is what history instructors need to do.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @sandymcaleese8597
    @sandymcaleese8597Ай бұрын

    Aw man, I would love to have a "night in" with all 3 of you guys! And a bottle (or two) of whisky and talk all things Scottish history 😊

  • @lloydtyer
    @lloydtyer15 күн бұрын

    If Bruce and Wallace would have teamed up it would have been a family reunion for me. I am a direct descendant of Robert Bruce, who was my grandfather [ 14th generation ], and Wallace was an uncle through his brother John.

  • @dougie6886
    @dougie688625 күн бұрын

    A very interesting debate.

  • @EliRedman
    @EliRedman27 күн бұрын

    Very good. I hope you can get the audio sorted out. It seems to really fluctuate. Maybe it's the mic positions. Thank you!

  • @DJJinxC2006
    @DJJinxC2006Ай бұрын

    I've heard it was a lot worse his death, than what was portrayed in Braveheart, which I thought they did a pretty good job of showing that in the film, well at least his life was not lost in vain. 😮‍💨

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    Through close sources, I know that It was as bad as it gets...darkness hates light, and always wishes to subjegate it to its violent whims and insane tyrannical demands...

  • @christhepatriot4621
    @christhepatriot4621Ай бұрын

    And just like in the days of old we still can’t agree on some things!

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @eamonnclabby7067
    @eamonnclabby7067Ай бұрын

    Very thought provoking.....imagine a black Irish fella ascending the throne of Ruritania...always a pleasure to view....slainte...E..❤..😊

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    🤔🤔

  • @wendybeazley7681
    @wendybeazley7681Ай бұрын

    You may need a wooden spoon, not to hit them, just holding a spoon for their turn to talk. The power of the spoon!😊

  • @Novacastrian
    @NovacastrianАй бұрын

    Another good video Bruce,I’ve no doubt Wallace would have acted kingmaker,whom ever he supported, but,I’m also sure he would have been considered a threat by all sides,you may have found yourself making a video discussing the mysterious circumstances of Wallace’s death,did he really fall from a window? Choke on his wine? Speared to death whilst hunting Haggis ?

  • @alanmorrison4747
    @alanmorrison4747Ай бұрын

    @bruce are you going to 750th anniversary of Bruce in Dunfermline in june?

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    I'll be in Canada in June

  • @hottubmobileneil
    @hottubmobileneil25 күн бұрын

    Which branch of de Bruce family does your friend Lord Bruce descend ? Is it The Royal Stewart or Earl of Sutherland branches or is he a descendant of Thomas Bruce the first Baron of Clackmannan ?

  • @-SueT
    @-SueTАй бұрын

    Another great upload 😊 Isn’t it crazy Scotland has one lake?? Lake Monteith to make a point 😢❤

  • @djmarti7773

    @djmarti7773

    Ай бұрын

    Scotland has no lakes..

  • @-SueT

    @-SueT

    Ай бұрын

    @@djmarti7773 yeah it does though it’s sometimes known by another name.. Google it ❤️

  • @-SueT

    @-SueT

    Ай бұрын

    @@djmarti7773 yeah it does.. Monteith betrayed Wallace to his death.. That’s why it’s a lake and not a loch ❤️

  • @djmarti7773

    @djmarti7773

    Ай бұрын

    @-SueT never knew that..thx.but a bet its still got its Glen's though..

  • @djmarti7773

    @djmarti7773

    Ай бұрын

    @@-SueT what is this lake called pls...

  • @nastyham5302
    @nastyham5302Ай бұрын

    Right, how many relatives of Wallace do we have in the comments today 😂

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    😜

  • @sharktomesmiles
    @sharktomesmilesАй бұрын

    But I did watch vid yesterday. I had to sit on the question, if Wallce would have left Scotland. My American ears couldn't clearly hear if Wallce was carring his honorers or not. I think I know my English History enough to know English wouldn't give a bloody.... about any Scottish man n his Trinkets!!! He was Not suicidal He being as a living hero. So Im going with Fiona I beleive he was planning to skip out of Scotland. Humans carry their things when Leaving!!! Unless weirdly he knew he would be honored to help free Scotland . That boy was about to sail!!! I wish all the freedom for all in the lands of Fairies Myths n Lores. Scotland comes with lots of Lores , Scientist and Writers!!! In my eyes It was science that helped me see the magic of everyday nature, why I am pagan. And many O stories I grew up with I found are from Scotland!! Peace be with you my friend I did giggle a lot. Very lovely!! very warm hugs to you n crew!!

  • @peterstewart2401
    @peterstewart2401Ай бұрын

    Hi Bruce , Mate great video and chanel So we know he was captured and buy who But whats the back story to how he was captured Was it scottish nobles luring him under a pledge of support ? As Fiona had said that longshanks put it to the scotish nobles and the Bruce to hunt him down , is there evidence to support this ? How did they know where he was ?

  • @richardsonkinnear8031
    @richardsonkinnear8031Ай бұрын

    Hi I was born in The Kingdom of Fife and brought up in Edinburgh. Moved to Australia in 2005. I just love your “Stories” I was really looking forward to watching this particular episode and sat down avidly. Sadly I had to switch off @9:40 because I just couldn’t listen any longer to Fiona Watson talking at such breakneck speed. Even the You Tube subtitles were confused. I still have my Scottish accent but could barely understand what on earth she was saying. I wonder how your American and Canadian viewers managed 😢

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Aye ye' ve been awa Ower lang laddie

  • @user-lg1rd7jb5m

    @user-lg1rd7jb5m

    Ай бұрын

    Its in the blood. If your kin to the land, the accent becomes 2nd nature to understand. Aye Canadian here and nah a problem lad.

  • @jilliemc

    @jilliemc

    Ай бұрын

    American here. I followed her pretty well.

  • @user-gz7wv4kh7f

    @user-gz7wv4kh7f

    Ай бұрын

    Canadian, had no trouble understanding Fiona. 😊

  • @manuellubian5709

    @manuellubian5709

    Ай бұрын

    Sir, it is possible to change the speed of the video. I'm an american. I had to initially start doing the same thing when I first happened upon Bruce's videos about 2 years ago now. Once I change the speed and listen to him a while at the slower speed I could then finally begin to understand him. Now I don't change the speed at all. If interested in doing the same look in the top right or perhaps Center of your computer or video screen look for the little a gear wheel. The drop-down choices under this particular little icon gives you choices of speeds to change the video from you can either Slow it down, or speed it up. Hope this helps.

  • @Wee_Langside
    @Wee_LangsideАй бұрын

    I don't know that Wallace carrying his documents with him is indicative of much apart from where else could he leave them. Leave them with somebody and we all know everyman has his price. Hide them somewhere and he may not be able to get back in an emergency. If an opportunity to get on a ship occurs then there's no delay, no I've just got to nip to Lachie's for my stuff. If he gets captured they are of no further use to him.

  • @focus3303
    @focus330320 күн бұрын

    Where is that Wallace monument at the start of the video

  • @stevenbarclay7850
    @stevenbarclay785013 күн бұрын

    Andy Murray fighting the English up north and William Wallace at Stirling what if they joined forces what would of come of that.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    13 күн бұрын

    Victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge I'd say

  • @peterkelly1665
    @peterkelly1665Ай бұрын

    Again love the historians debating historical events. Great show but has anyone else noticed how these debates always seem to be in hotels. Wonder what it would be like several hours later....

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    B and Bs...these debates go on and on and on...

  • @sharktomesmiles
    @sharktomesmilesАй бұрын

    Ok Bruce n Crew Very nice second parter. I was about to slap WTF? Please a wee bit of a heads up on a two parter vid. I did go WTF? Huggzzzz

  • @alundavies1016
    @alundavies101629 күн бұрын

    We might have been spared Mel Gibson’s Scottish Accent?

  • @robertlynn7332
    @robertlynn7332Ай бұрын

    I love how historians always seem to want to avoid your counter-factual "what if" questions.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Aye, but it allows us to dig into some of the real stuff

  • @gorn_fremen
    @gorn_fremenАй бұрын

    braveheart would have a different ending

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    Mel Gibson would still be alive! He could have done a sequel film.

  • @waynemorgan8645
    @waynemorgan864516 күн бұрын

    His own turned him in very sad Owain Glyndwr was never captured and died a free man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @matthabir4837
    @matthabir4837Ай бұрын

    If Edward I hadn't captured and killed him, the Scottish nobles would have. On their own initiative, I mean. Not at the Plantagenet's instance.

  • @davidwood351
    @davidwood351Ай бұрын

    If Wallace had not been a martyr, Mel Gibson would be an unknown, out of work actor.

  • @Meow_Zedong_1949

    @Meow_Zedong_1949

    Ай бұрын

    He'd have ended up as one of the anti-"woke" youtubers complaining that Lefties ruined his acting career.

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    And these historians would be out of work too...unable to make money out of him through their books, 'insights' and public performances...aahhh, thanks a lot Mr Wallace for what you went rhough...to provide jobs in a land where there would otherwise have been little opportunity for actors and historians...and maybe kings for that matter...

  • @jamesrobertson6406

    @jamesrobertson6406

    14 күн бұрын

    Talk nonsense, what about the films before braveheart

  • @davidwood351

    @davidwood351

    13 күн бұрын

    @@jamesrobertson6406 I avoid his films.

  • @Marcus-ki1en
    @Marcus-ki1enАй бұрын

    I suppose we would have got a very different movie then.

  • @glenchapman3899

    @glenchapman3899

    Ай бұрын

    What? One that possibly had a bridge AND a river lol

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    There would have been a very different culture in Scotland too...maybe it would have endured, although unlikely...

  • @pearsonallen3593
    @pearsonallen3593Ай бұрын

    FREEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

  • @richardh615
    @richardh61521 күн бұрын

    Good vid. If Wallace had won Falkirk? But what would have happened if Ed2 had won Bannockburn? May be, Scotland should have became more like Wales!!! Wishfull thinking from a Sassenach haha.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    21 күн бұрын

    That video has already been filmed and in the can

  • @ianryan5727
    @ianryan572721 күн бұрын

    A scot and a historian .... Walkers crisps on the table... Jings, Krivens n Help ma Boab .. no Golden wonder?

  • @dublindave78
    @dublindave78Ай бұрын

    Which one of you farted at 16:14 ?

  • @GhostsOfTheAngelcynn
    @GhostsOfTheAngelcynn18 күн бұрын

    'what if' uncle Addys peace proposals were accepted by Britain....global national Socialism and world peace

  • @drdr1957
    @drdr1957Ай бұрын

    I wouldn't be here if Wallace 😢

  • @mikhailabunidal9146
    @mikhailabunidal9146Ай бұрын

    @🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland History Tours w/ Bruce Fummey 0:21 bhiodh e air leantainn air adhart leis an t-sabaid leantainneach an aghaidh ionnsaigheachd Shasannach agus air cur às do rìgh Eideard Longshanks aig an àm

  • @magickal87

    @magickal87

    Ай бұрын

    Scotland would have been freed from the shackles of England for today it's now a polarized nation where there are those who unfortunately are pro-England while the rest are still anti-England

  • @noelwallace5257
    @noelwallace525722 күн бұрын

    Guess who I’m related to?

  • @FrankLee89
    @FrankLee8916 күн бұрын

    If this tells us anything is the “his” story is a matter of opinion and vitriol from the victor

  • @daschunddad9582
    @daschunddad958224 күн бұрын

    Not sure why Fiona Watson has always had a negative viewpoint of Wallace. Its like she thinks he was nothing other than a troublesome problem, when in reality he was more concerned with Scottish freedom than himself.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    24 күн бұрын

    That's not what I took from her

  • @metalmyke1
    @metalmyke1Ай бұрын

    It be better to do your comercial before or after the video.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Oh no it wouldn't😁

  • @Rotorhead1651
    @Rotorhead1651Ай бұрын

    Wha' if elephants, wi' diarrhea, had wings and could fly? We'd all need some bloody big, sturdy umbrellas, now wouldn't we?

  • @haraldtheyounger5504

    @haraldtheyounger5504

    Ай бұрын

    and nose pegs.

  • @steviekenny581
    @steviekenny581Ай бұрын

    Did you fart Bruce?🤦🏻

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    Ай бұрын

    Like ever?

  • @nialloneill5097

    @nialloneill5097

    Ай бұрын

    I heard that...

  • @drdr1957
    @drdr1957Ай бұрын

    ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

  • @gregg7617
    @gregg7617Ай бұрын

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  • @andy-tq2cd
    @andy-tq2cd25 күн бұрын

    What if john commyn killed robert the bruce

  • @sambaxter1471
    @sambaxter147120 күн бұрын

    William was a made up person for the film wasn't he

  • @garygaz5024
    @garygaz502419 күн бұрын

    That was a good one., enjoyed that one mate.,had one problem it wasnt long enough lol.

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    19 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @scottishviking4240
    @scottishviking424018 күн бұрын

    What if we ended up with a dictator called humza? I doubt any of these great men would have bothered to be honest

  • @ScotlandHistoryTours

    @ScotlandHistoryTours

    17 күн бұрын

    Idiot

  • @yodasmomisondrugs7959
    @yodasmomisondrugs7959Ай бұрын

    Have you have Bots in your comment section.