Who Made the Scottish People... The Angles

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2021
  • The Scottish nation are an mix of many peoples. Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey looks at some of the peoples who made Scotland: The Scots, the Britons, the Picts, the Vikings and in this episode... the Angles
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    As a Scottish history tour guide people ask: Help me plan a Scottish holiday, or help me plan a Scottish vacation if your from the US. So I've tried to give a bit of history, but some places of interest in Scotland as well.

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  • @barra6709
    @barra6709 Před 2 lety +87

    It's crazy how you remembered all that dialogue without a cut. Grade A banter and charismatic. You're a natural presenter lad 👍

  • @MTG776
    @MTG776 Před rokem +49

    I'm from Australia and I have never been to Scotland, but these videos are like a free tour with the best tour guide.

    • @Rebelass74
      @Rebelass74 Před rokem +6

      If you are white Australian with ancestors from the British Isles, then you might have some Scottish blood. You are just exploring your own history.👍🏽

  • @TheMickeyBloo
    @TheMickeyBloo Před 2 lety +168

    This channel has become my latest addiction. Thank you for such entertaining and educational content.

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +12

      You're welcome!

    • @thegreens980
      @thegreens980 Před 2 lety +8

      @CTHULHU I agree,he does need a telly channel but not the BBC!

    • @mariaskinnider115
      @mariaskinnider115 Před 2 lety +7

      Just became my favourite Love it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @grahamgoldie1577
      @grahamgoldie1577 Před 2 lety +4

      @CTHULHU B.B.C?? That`s Blasphemy! lol

    • @michellefalleur960
      @michellefalleur960 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​​@@thegreens980 -- Couldn't agree more !! He's brilliant, & really knows his stuff . (- I Hate the BBC ).

  • @euansmith3699
    @euansmith3699 Před 2 lety +28

    I've just rewatched this, and marvelled how long the takes are. Bruce's ability to walk and talk, while not forgetting his lines, is very impressive.

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +15

      I was chewing gum at the same time an a'

    • @Albert-Arthur-Wison225
      @Albert-Arthur-Wison225 Před 10 měsíci

      @@ScotlandHistoryToursUnlike Gerry Ford, according to LBJ.

    • @AIGodSkills
      @AIGodSkills Před 5 měsíci +3

      Very true and well spotted! . I think it’s fair to say Bruce is an historian , so he can reel this off like GPT unlike a presenter reading lines. He knows his stuff !

  • @robertolds6178
    @robertolds6178 Před 2 lety +74

    That was funny. Loved the comedy. More entertaining than the history lectures when I was in college almost 50 years ago.

    • @Boric78
      @Boric78 Před 2 lety +7

      Yeah he was in extremely good form in this one. He is always funny, but the aside comments and digs today were excellent.

  • @electricpulse695
    @electricpulse695 Před 2 lety +15

    Arrival of the Angles and their foothold on Scotland also marks the beginning of the shift in Scotland from a Celtic culture and language to a Germanic one, with Celtic influence holding out in the Highlands and Islands

  • @anthonymichael5078
    @anthonymichael5078 Před 2 lety +14

    Bruce these videos are fantastic! From an English man who got most of his Scottish history from Billy Connolly's World tour of Scotland!

  • @Kincoran
    @Kincoran Před 2 lety +22

    Bruce, I went to uni to study history. I'd have given my left arm to have had a lecturer as interesting, entertaining, and as easy to watch as you. Keep up the excellent work, I love this channel!

  • @TheSuperintendant
    @TheSuperintendant Před 2 lety +32

    You're a pure legend by the way! If I ever bump intae ye... I'm buyin.

  • @stalks1413
    @stalks1413 Před 2 lety +20

    Scotland in the house! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @gerryphilly53
    @gerryphilly53 Před 2 lety +8

    You really have a gift for making the complex history of Scotland (but also Britain by extension) understandable and interesting. You are a natural teacher.

  • @ivandinsmore6217
    @ivandinsmore6217 Před rokem +14

    I loved how you compared the Romans leaving Britain to the end of British rule in India. This really helped me to understand that period of British history.

  • @georgestewart1325
    @georgestewart1325 Před 2 lety +19

    Enjoyed that. You where born to tell these stories. Thank you.

  • @spearce39
    @spearce39 Před 2 lety +13

    I've been listening to David Crowthers 'a history of England' on podcast along side your channel and it's clear to me that through all of our joint historys we are more deeply entwined as a people and muddied be the waters of time than we would like to admit but the key defining moments have created unique cultures and people that give us our countries today.
    Thank you for your time and energy for sharing these insightful snippets into history from a ever curious Englishman.

  • @shaunbambrough
    @shaunbambrough Před 2 lety +9

    Love your videos man. I'm a born and bred Northumbrian with very old family ties to Bamburgh.

  • @alphadog3384
    @alphadog3384 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Scottish history can't get any better with accent too boot!

  • @johnlomax2502
    @johnlomax2502 Před rokem +2

    Mate. You're the teacher that I never had. Keep doing what you do. 🙏

  • @brodyrobertson8887
    @brodyrobertson8887 Před 2 lety +24

    Very interested in this area of Southeastern Scotland the Angle territory. Always wondered how much of the Britons stayed in the area and were under rule by the Angles or did they mostly head west to Strathclyde. Thanks again Bruce great video.

    • @fibber2u
      @fibber2u Před 2 lety +4

      Though it's probable that disease to some extent opened up the land to invaders. Plague is believed to have come from the southwest i.e. the Roman Empire, with the invaders coming from the east and much less severely hit by it. The early warrior invaders would have been short of women. Servants, serfs and slaves are valuable assets. Also taking children to raise as part of your own tribal group helps too more quickly replace the inevitable casualties. I'd say large numbers of surviving Britons stayed put. They were subsumed into the new dominant culture as most American Natives are today outside of the reservations. Further south from an Angle, Saxon and Jute perspective Scotland, Wales and Cornwall would be the equivalent of reservations (no pejorative meant they represent the limit of the power of the invaders). Celtic strongholds also existed in the English Peak and Lake Districts for awhile. When the Norse came to England they being of such a close linguistic and cultural group in large areas must simply have became, Norman like, overlords and did much less displacement of populations. Once again locally becoming the dominant culture and able to control such things as place names but eventually subsumed like the were Normans in their turn into what was to become English culture as must the Angles in Scotland have been into Scottish culture. But all groups will have left their contribution to some aspect of future culture. So the Scots (not Gaelic that's Irish) language probably has foundations that predate Modern English and is influenced by Modern English rather than being a dialect of Modern English

    • @nutyyyy
      @nutyyyy Před rokem +5

      There definitely a lot of Brythonic influence in the placenames and a fair few Gaelic ones also. The Lothians seem to have been a pretty contested area between Britons, Gaels and Angles.

  • @thomassugg5621
    @thomassugg5621 Před 2 lety +13

    A great video, this time in the history of these isles has always been a favourite of mine.

  • @AnnesleyPlaceDub70
    @AnnesleyPlaceDub70 Před 2 lety +4

    Irishman here. There's a great book by John Prebble that is a must read for all history buffs - The Lion In The North, first published in 1971.
    Great channel by the way👍🏻!

  • @stewartfenwick3658
    @stewartfenwick3658 Před 2 lety +10

    Fantastic… ‘hegemony’ and ‘zombie apocalypse’ and all before the Vikings arrive! Great stuff

  • @stepstar6187
    @stepstar6187 Před 2 lety +5

    You’re amazing with your historical monologues -well done
    Most history teacher couldn’t do it

  • @gettinglost270
    @gettinglost270 Před 2 lety +5

    Bruce is killing it with these videos ! Absolutely outstanding

  • @richardglady3009
    @richardglady3009 Před 2 lety +4

    I am so impressed with your ability to remember complicated names and events. While I only got a Kindle sample, I can hardly wait to read “The King in the North.” Thanks for the recommendation and the video. Always a pleasure.

  • @jimross7648
    @jimross7648 Před 2 lety +10

    Now I know how Bernard Cornwell's fictional Uhtred of Bamburgh Castle sort fit into the creation of England and Scotland via a very loose historical tie in with the real historical Uhtred of Bamburgh Castle. I may be having an epiphany regarding historical fiction and historical fact via Bruce's wee stories.

  • @michaelgreen429
    @michaelgreen429 Před 2 lety +17

    I've been loving this series. I'm looking forward to seeing the Picts video when its ready. Thank you.

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +10

      Pressure

    • @bigredmarchingon3200
      @bigredmarchingon3200 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ScotlandHistoryTours I have my pitchfork ready but I hope I wont have to use it...lol

    • @coinneachreid8971
      @coinneachreid8971 Před 2 lety

      @@ScotlandHistoryTours the bigger question is whos next the Picts or the Northmen ?

    • @coinneachreid8971
      @coinneachreid8971 Před 2 lety

      And if you wanted to throw the Normans into the mix . Their influence has long perplexed me as Scotland was the only nation that the Normans influenced in a different way from there normal practice of Conquest, marriage and alliance was the way that the Bruces and Comyns came to prominence they didnt do this anywhere else

    • @AAA-fh5kd
      @AAA-fh5kd Před 2 lety

      @@ScotlandHistoryTours you're a joke.

  • @JohnSmith-sb2fp
    @JohnSmith-sb2fp Před 2 lety +2

    Love learning about were my ancestors came from. Thanks Bruce . Much love from North Carolina ,U.S.A..

  • @OcculiMortis
    @OcculiMortis Před 2 lety +21

    I like that scenery, looks so cool.

    • @jontython
      @jontython Před 2 lety +3

      If this beach was in a hotter climate it would be in the top 10 in the world, it's absolutely amazing OcculiMortis.

    • @margaretsmallallan28
      @margaretsmallallan28 Před 2 lety +2

      It is cool indeed! Bruce has on a thick jumper, and the very few other folks on the beach, have jackets and trousers on, as likely a cold wind was blowing from the North Sea! That is so cool in the month of August!

    • @OcculiMortis
      @OcculiMortis Před 2 lety

      @@margaretsmallallan28 👍

    • @OcculiMortis
      @OcculiMortis Před 2 lety

      @@jontython 🤘right on.

    • @leehallam9365
      @leehallam9365 Před 2 lety +2

      Well of course, it's in England. 🤭

  • @69adeen
    @69adeen Před 2 lety +3

    Cheers for the uploads mate .helps my father a lot as time runs out .
    He loves them all .keep them coming 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️.

  • @alistairsavoury1074
    @alistairsavoury1074 Před 2 lety +5

    Nearly spat my dinner out, when asked about Scottish Independence, as I have advocated for years the sooner England gets its independence the better, and we would most definitely hang on to Eire/Ireland.
    I love your capacity to articulate the dynamics of history. There are so many things that happen, with their own time lines to create any one scenario in all stories, and in particular how history is or has been generally taught.
    Your dissecting and weaving of these different stories into a relatable historical period, reminds me of Tolstoy......but with a guid sense of humour.
    Another A+ on the report card Bruce.

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +1

      Makes a difference to my old school report cards

    • @samsowden
      @samsowden Před 2 lety +2

      Really would have been a neat way to deal with the whole brexit/independence shebang wouldn't it? England wants out of the EU? They can leave the UK.

    • @alistairsavoury1074
      @alistairsavoury1074 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ScotlandHistoryTours Mine too LOL

    • @philipcorr8225
      @philipcorr8225 Před rokem

      You will never hang onto Ireland.

  • @petegalloway2466
    @petegalloway2466 Před 2 lety +11

    Gotta say I love your history vlogs! Your style of delivering the information is well engaging.
    I’ve lived north of the boarder for over ten years now and consider myself “Yorkshire - Scottish “ not entirely sure that’s a legitimate ethnic group but I kinda have a foot in both camps 😆
    Now subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @davidwallace4416
    @davidwallace4416 Před 2 lety +2

    Great Video Bruce exactly what I needed before sleep. Thanks so much for these videos and you definitely have got what it takes to get story across in a humorous way. I'm glad I was here while you only had a few thousand subscribers for a while before you just took of. My favourite You Tuber tbh Lots others have subscribed not just for the historic content but coz yer genuine Personality shows through Pal 👍

  • @davidgroves1409
    @davidgroves1409 Před 2 lety +11

    Excellent series, learning alot about Scottish history. From Northumberland in Angleland.

  • @NiskaMagnusson
    @NiskaMagnusson Před 2 lety +6

    been to that castle a few times.... i could never imagine it being used in a SCOTLAND history tour

  • @mikerenshaw7867
    @mikerenshaw7867 Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks Bruce! I just started watching the "Vikings" Series on Rainforest Prime Video, if you catch my drift and these Videos are filling in some of the background. Thanks again dude :)

  • @paulgaffney8718
    @paulgaffney8718 Před 2 lety

    This has been the best series of videos yet

  • @EagleJim62
    @EagleJim62 Před 2 lety

    I didn't think I would be that interested in the history of Scotland, but with the way that you present it, I am now. Very interesting.

  • @peterfoster8004
    @peterfoster8004 Před 2 lety +23

    I love your take on Scottish/ British ethnicity. It puts the views of many reactionaries into perspective.

    • @carlossaraiva8213
      @carlossaraiva8213 Před 2 lety +2

      Remember always: reactionaries/conservatives (same difference) are never right about anything. Their entire point is to believe in myths and lies. All they care is to create powerbases and lies are no worries for them.

    • @davidsoulsby1102
      @davidsoulsby1102 Před 2 lety

      @@carlossaraiva8213 I'm pretty sure you can't get a conservative reactionary, two totally different perspectives. I think what your trying to say is nationalism has two equal but opposite opinions but they are at heart the same. Or that's what I hope your saying and not bringing biased politics into the conversation to conflate. 👍

    • @carlossaraiva8213
      @carlossaraiva8213 Před 2 lety

      @@davidsoulsby1102 Say.... what??
      Dude, all conservatives are reactionairies. They are synonimous.

    • @davidsoulsby1102
      @davidsoulsby1102 Před 2 lety

      @@carlossaraiva8213 err no that's totally wrong, your confused by the propaganda I suspect.

    • @carlossaraiva8213
      @carlossaraiva8213 Před 2 lety

      @@davidsoulsby1102 Sir, you jest.

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson2565 Před rokem +1

    Yes, I AM following these videos. Bloody marvellous 😀.

  • @Acehamster
    @Acehamster Před 2 lety +13

    Love your storytelling style. I wonder if you’ll eventually work your magic on the history of the rest of these islands if it’s not too big of a job. Either way, thanks for the amazing videos.

  • @paulseoighemcgee5772
    @paulseoighemcgee5772 Před 2 lety +10

    You're a fine story teller , bro ! Well done . Gripping .

  • @abulybah6947
    @abulybah6947 Před 2 lety +4

    Great video 👍 I was wondering when you'd make a video specifically on the Angles 😉

  • @danpictish5457
    @danpictish5457 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic History! Thank you Bruce!

  • @willgragido3694
    @willgragido3694 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic stuff Bruce; truly. My family and I are planning on coming over next year; would love to visit the locations you highlight.

  • @charleshoward5465
    @charleshoward5465 Před 2 lety +2

    Just found that I have a bit of Scottish blood. Learning this history from your videos is as entertaining as it is informative. What an interesting people and land. Thanks...

  • @tidge879
    @tidge879 Před 2 lety

    I really love this channel! You do great work.

  • @ThyWorshipMetal
    @ThyWorshipMetal Před 2 lety +3

    Bamburgh castle is a fantastic place to visit, I usually go to photograph there once a year

  • @dougkleen9917
    @dougkleen9917 Před 2 lety +3

    as always interesting, fun, informative and great.

  • @thomasmitchell828
    @thomasmitchell828 Před 6 měsíci

    Most of my reading of History and watching videos of the same have been marred by the impression that history was as dried up and dead as the remains of some unfortunate whose crypt has been disturbed.
    I enjoy your videos because you put some flesh and blood to history. Kudos to you. I hope you will continue to create and upload more history for years to come.

  • @davidward2753
    @davidward2753 Před 2 lety

    I too am so wrapped up in this channel. The best history content of Scotland and all it's layers of tales and legends, and honest history. Not a wee little squeak, a grand effort.

  • @funhousebaby3104
    @funhousebaby3104 Před 2 lety

    Mr Fummey!!! Love the channel! Glad I found it and I'm glad that you've found your calling here. Sending good vibes from one of your auld bawbag pupils! Was always happy to get you as a supply teacher. You would give the patter right back to the cheeky wee shites in class 😂 (me being one of them....) Keep up the good work ✌️

  • @NeilTheHippy
    @NeilTheHippy Před 2 lety +2

    Always a joy to watch thanks Bruce.

  • @hoobadydoo4797
    @hoobadydoo4797 Před 2 lety

    This channel is better than what's on the tv, loving it

  • @timhall1167
    @timhall1167 Před 2 lety +2

    Just found your videos, love them! Have you done one about the historic 'Manhood Stones' of Scotland?

  • @scottkerlee4849
    @scottkerlee4849 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome history videos, easy to understand thanks for posting.

  • @jamesangle817
    @jamesangle817 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the family history.

  • @Hiltok
    @Hiltok Před 2 lety +5

    Loved the brief tartan zombie appearance; and nice artwork on the wall-climbing barbarian.

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks to my laddie

    • @jamesbothoms6009
      @jamesbothoms6009 Před 2 lety

      My only issue with the wall climbing fella, was if he was at Bamburgh, he still had a good journey South left to get to said wall

  • @kirkmorrison6131
    @kirkmorrison6131 Před 2 lety +1

    A great video, very very interesting.

  • @AIGodSkills
    @AIGodSkills Před 5 měsíci

    Another video. Thank you sir

  • @raydriver7300
    @raydriver7300 Před rokem

    Brilliant as always, you’ve taken me back home. I’m visiting in July and I’ll think of you but I won’t be riding a horse along the beach as I have in the past. I’m so pleased you mentioned Utred as well - I’ve followed him all ever England with Bernard Cornwell. Keep keeping up the good work 🌞

  • @johnspizziri1919
    @johnspizziri1919 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing account. Thank you.

  • @briansutherland453
    @briansutherland453 Před 2 lety

    Newly discovered historion for me, highly addicted and a joy to listen too

  • @MarkSweeting_
    @MarkSweeting_ Před 2 lety

    I'm from Newcastle and spend a lot of time in Northumberland. Really really enjoying the education 👍

  • @jacobsgranddaughter
    @jacobsgranddaughter Před 2 lety

    Very interesting history! ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @billysmith3841
    @billysmith3841 Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoyed that. The king in the north is my favourite book. It mentions the little village I’m from a couple of times Gilling it’s where Oswine was murdered.

  • @peterblood50
    @peterblood50 Před 2 lety

    Very entertaining and informative. Because of you, I'm now putting together the origin of the Scots into a cohesive timeline. 👍 for you Bruce.

  • @jasonjames6870
    @jasonjames6870 Před 2 lety

    First one of your video I've seen but this is awesome better than anything I've seen on TV.

  • @olivierchevalier7259
    @olivierchevalier7259 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much
    I have been living in Dundee for the past 20 odd years and I never learnt so much
    Ta

  • @celtichistorydecoded
    @celtichistorydecoded Před 2 lety +2

    Another awesome one man. Your thumbnails are great by the way

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you like them! That's my laddie

    • @celtichistorydecoded
      @celtichistorydecoded Před 2 lety

      @@ScotlandHistoryTours They're awesome. The bright colours stand out really well on CZcams when I'm flicking through

  • @JJ-ic3op
    @JJ-ic3op Před 9 měsíci

    Your presenting and production are great mate, really enjoy your content. 👍

  • @bennym1326
    @bennym1326 Před rokem

    Great content as always mate!

  • @tamsmith291
    @tamsmith291 Před 2 lety

    Great informative video as always👍

  • @maryjobling6054
    @maryjobling6054 Před rokem

    Never miss a video absolutely awesome history is fun and definitely worth watching

  • @Holmesson
    @Holmesson Před 5 měsíci

    It took me all of five seconds of watching this video to make me fall in love with your content. Sub'd for life!

  • @paavobergmann4920
    @paavobergmann4920 Před 2 lety +1

    After binging "Last Kingdom" on Netflix, this 5 video series was super interesting and enlightening. Thank you. So many new facets. So Uthred of Bamburgh, the hot-head, was a real thing....

  • @jazzflute2465
    @jazzflute2465 Před 2 lety +3

    As a Geordie enjoyed that video, Northumberland is a fantastic place, if you love castles, history etc then it's your place. Oh and we have some of the best beaches in the UK, we just haven't got the weather 😂😂😂. Great video cheers mate.

    • @anonUK
      @anonUK Před 2 lety

      St. Andrews has got one of the best beaches in Europe, it's just 1000 miles too far north and faces the wrong direction. Who wants to sunbathe facing Norway when you can go to Spain and face Africa?

  • @heatherstephens9295
    @heatherstephens9295 Před 2 lety +16

    Who was it that said “To move forward, we must look back”? Always enjoy your videos, you are so knowledgeable it’s unreal! ✅

    • @colinp2238
      @colinp2238 Před 2 lety +1

      @@youdontknowmebut Without the past there cannot be a future, that is why trying to deny the past is insane. I always say that my past is the road that brought me to today.

  • @BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists

    Bruce, you just explained my lineage much deeper than I ever realized! From one of those *#&@# from Kelso to Ferniehurst. Thank you!

  • @Guywithair2
    @Guywithair2 Před rokem +1

    Ancestry and 23andme tell me I am 33% Scottish.. so here I am. Love your accent!

  • @davidcunningham2074
    @davidcunningham2074 Před rokem

    really interesting.

  • @Protomorphean
    @Protomorphean Před rokem

    love your content, thank you!!

  • @typhoon5445
    @typhoon5445 Před 2 lety

    Love your prescentations bruce far more Intresting🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

  • @elwolf8536
    @elwolf8536 Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome to England Glad to have ya !!

  • @seansmart2756
    @seansmart2756 Před 2 lety +13

    Another great video. I didn’t know much about the angles. Being a fifer, descended from the caves at weymss I’m really looking forward to the Picts!

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +5

      Aye, the question is: How can I make it spectacular enough to live up to everyone's expectations?

    • @duncancallum
      @duncancallum Před 2 lety +1

      Same here Sean , my lot lived in Perthshire a wee bit back in time .

    • @geoffdundee
      @geoffdundee Před 2 lety +1

      Sean Smart..........only a true fifer has webbed toes :)

    • @seansmart2756
      @seansmart2756 Před 2 lety

      @@geoffdundee shhh…. Don’t tell everyone Christ! Lol

    • @seansmart2756
      @seansmart2756 Před 2 lety

      @@ScotlandHistoryTours maybe speak to the Weymss and see if they’ll let you in and around? That’d be a world first and I can only imagine the collections and stories that family hold close.

  • @steventhompson9875
    @steventhompson9875 Před 2 lety +3

    Bruce man you need to be approaching Netflix. Have a series or somthing, not like there isn't enough history to make it worth while... with the whole Scottish independence push a series like that would rocket. Loving the early scotting history too man thanks again Bruce
    Steve

  • @Chris-mf1rm
    @Chris-mf1rm Před rokem +1

    Excellent stuff again. Good history, one that tells it with all the nuance and complexity, is so important in this post-truth age of re-invented nationalisms of whatever hue. And you do it so well. You’re a natural presenter.
    Now I’m off to watch your video on the Picts.
    PS liked that walking programme on the BBC the other week.

  • @Halbared
    @Halbared Před 2 lety

    Another top video with a great angle...

  • @arhodes2866
    @arhodes2866 Před 2 lety

    Really enjoy listening to, and watching your videos. Just frustrating I can’t remember it all. Of course gives me the excuse to watch you again - and again! 😂. Thank you.

  • @michaelmccomb2594
    @michaelmccomb2594 Před 2 lety +2

    Was hoping you’d call him Uhtred of Bebbanburg😂
    Great video Bruce

  • @charleswain6124
    @charleswain6124 Před 2 lety +1

    King in the North is a beautifully written book. It shows us just how linked the folk are north and south of the border.

  • @helenenglish4181
    @helenenglish4181 Před rokem

    I’m a Scot living in Australia I came across you while searching for something else, I absolutely love your sites been watching them love your humour it’s downright brilliant I’ll keep watching thanks for all the laughs and patter keep it commin..no I didn’t misspell it🎉 cheers Helen

  • @Samouraii
    @Samouraii Před 2 lety +5

    Great video. Absolutely correct about the ethnicity point, North American politics in the 1700s 1800s and 1900s made genetic heritage really important to them. The idea of Anglos Saxon Americans, Scots Americans etc. was basically made to prejudice groups they saw as less than, awful stuff.
    End of the day we only have 46 chromosomes and millions of ancestors.

  • @raymondporter2094
    @raymondporter2094 Před 2 lety

    Good stuff, as usual.
    I have just returned from a 3+ weeks stay on the Northumberland coast (5miles south of Bamburgh) which included another visit to Lindisfarne as well as trips to Alnwick + Warkworth Castles. Great part of the country. I was almost sure I saw my wife walking behind you in the video but, no, it wasn't...!

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +1

      😂 There was somebody who only realised after watching a video that they'd been parked next to us in the car park

  • @duffydope
    @duffydope Před 2 lety +1

    Glad I found this channel I’m Irish and Scottish but never was interested in Scottish history until I watched this after a fat rip.

  • @irenebas
    @irenebas Před 2 lety +3

    Oh, after reading 13 Bernard Cornwell's books, this is the video that I needed. I would like to see Bamburgh Castle from a short distance 😔
    Anyway I loved it as always ❤

  • @bigh9809
    @bigh9809 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant, love watching Bruce giving his take on history. Well presented Bruce nó one does it better. Slán abhaile for now

  • @snowman3630
    @snowman3630 Před 2 lety +1

    A GREAT INSIGHT TO THE HISTORY AND LOCATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR SNARKY HUMOUROUS TWIST BRUCE , TAKE CARE MEEE SCOTISH BROTHER 👌👌👌

  • @johnmcluskie54
    @johnmcluskie54 Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoying these wonderfully narrated histories. I understand many of the videos overlap in their timelines. However, it might be useful to have a kind of chronological order to them, then I could start from the beginnings and work my way through. Just a thought.

    • @ScotlandHistoryTours
      @ScotlandHistoryTours  Před 2 lety +1

      Each are intended to be short stand alone videos that research, writing and travel time allow and that folk can dip in and out of. Maybe one day I'll have a big budget and all that kind of thing. Who knows

    • @johnmcluskie54
      @johnmcluskie54 Před 2 lety

      @@ScotlandHistoryTours
      Fully appreciate that. However, many of the ones I have watched so far, usually focus on a specific time period, and there is definitely a progression throughout.
      When I have watched them all, I may create what I think should be order for a new viewer to watch.
      You certainly have a way with words and your dulcet tones, knowledge and humour are infectious. Thoroughly enjoying them.

  • @davidkoehler136
    @davidkoehler136 Před 2 lety

    you nailed it

  • @katherinewilson1853
    @katherinewilson1853 Před 4 měsíci

    Whoa I learned more here than I did in my courses at uni. Thanks! Lindisfarne was super important for my courses but no one mentioned this.