Wild history of SCOTLAND’S CROWN JEWELS. Honours of Scotland. Scottish Regalia. Famous Stuart jewels
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- The CROWN JEWELS OF SCOTLAND, otherwise known as the Scottish Regalia or the Honours of Scotland have had some wild adventures in their time. In 1652, after the fall of the monarchy, they were smuggled out of Dunnottar Castle and hidden in Kinneff Kirk for eight years in order to protect them from destruction at the hands of Oliver Cromwell. They were later lost for over a century after the 1707 Act of Union between Scotland and England/Wales, only for the missing crown jewels to be dramatically rediscovered in 1818 by famed Scottish writer, Sir Walter Scott. In the 20th century they were hidden from the Nazis during World War 2, but they now reside (in peace) in Edinburgh Castle, where they can be viewed by visitors. These famous royal jewels consist of the crown of Scotland, the sword of Scotland (more formally known as the sword of State) and the sceptre. They are the oldest crown jewels in Britain, having been created around half a millennium ago for King James IV and King James V of Scotland. Of course, what is the purpose of crown jewels, but to be used in official royal events and as well as their escapades dodging roundheads and Nazis, these items have been used in the coronations of monarchs including the baby Mary, Queen of Scots (just one of the famous royal women who have worn them by the way) and the exiled Charles II, who was crowned in Scotland during the interregnum in what turned out to be the last Scottish coronation. In this royal jewels documentary from History Calling, we look at the history of these stunning and ancient items, which are surely the most famous Stuart jewels ever created for, or given to that royal family.
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I don't think I'll be travelin to the UK anytime soon that's why I'm glad to have subscribed to you long ago & learn about UK history and see all these fascinating items, like swords, crowns, jewels, & septers. I think what I love most, not just in this video but in all the ones that show them, are castles & how they look today. Looking at this one in this video, looks high above the sea, (Not a fan of heights lol), and the land it's on doesn't look all flat. Looking at it at the 16:13 mark of the video looks like a hill climber's dream, but is the most beautiful picture with the sea in the background. Very well done H.C. :)
Your cool accent!
I wouldn't want to be the clumsy one that dropped that crown.😁💜👑
My favorite part is about their being hidden in the Castle.
I find the entire story amazing that could be turned into a mystery novel and perhaps a movie or television series. I have watched so many of your programs but I believe this is my favorite. Thank you.
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As a follow-up, you should do the story of how the Stone of Scone was stolen shortly before the crowning of Queen Elizabeth and its eventual return.
That is fascinating too and I've read about it briefly, but more modern history is tricky because so many of the images I would want to use are still in copyright.
Facts 😒 England needs to return ALL of the wealth, lands & artifacts its stolen in past generations & hand it back but... we know that will never happen, cuz their thievery is literally what their economy is based on. The tourism of it all, etc. They give everything back & they'd collapse. lmao
Having grown up beside Dunnottar Castle, we were taught the tale of rescuing the crown jewels as children. Wonderful to hear it told to more people
I have to admit the best part about listening to another historian is that I'm not watching watching inaccurate documentary or picking a bone with someone in class. It is a nice break from academia and work. I thank you for this
You're very welcome :-)
I definitely wish that you were my history teacher back when I was at secondary school because I would have found it so much more interesting.
Aww, thank you so much :-)
I've been to the Castle and seen the jewels but had never heard the story of how they were saved from Cromwell. Pretty amazing! We all owe a debt of gratitude to the persons who were involved in that entire process, whoever it really was. I know the Stone of Scone (been there too) has a pretty wild story too. I'd love to see you cover that when you get a chance. Thanks for another great report.
The “English” Civil war was also fought in Scotland. I live in The Central Lowlands and there was fighting there. Duntottar Castle is on the North East coast. My daughter married on Orkney, a group of islands in the North Sea near Norway. We discovered that Cromwell’s soldiers had stabled their horses inside the Medieval Cathedral of St. Magnus in Kirkwall.
Oh, I didn't know that about Cromwell. Interesting. Thank you for sharing. :-)
Yes, it does have a great story too. Mind you, looking at the low numbers this video is doing, I don't know if one on the Stone of Scone would be popular (though I'm interested in it). :-(
@@HistoryCalling That's too bad because this is such an amazing story and it would be great to hear the stone's story too.
@@HistoryCalling I would definitely enjoy a video on the stone! Yours has become my favorite history channel and the only one I have notifications turned on for. I appreciate all the work you put into making these videos. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪 (I'd also love to hear your take on some of the Swedish royalty, for instance, the life of Queen Kristina 1626-1689 who abdicated and led quite the interesting life).
Cromwell and the roundheads destroyed so much that was beautiful in Britain - castle walls blown apart - crown jewels melted down - Charles I art collection - much stained glass and other works of art in many churches - a lot of the things Cromwell wrecked for no good reason infuriate me still - I'm glad the Scottish Regalia dodged a few perils - congrats on 100K subs - 🏆🛸✨
I know, but you see that so often in conflicts - people try to destroy the history of those they are fighting/overthrowing. It still happens today sadly. I'm delighted they escaped too. Thank you :-)
@@HistoryCalling - indeed I know why it is done - at least Cromwell's corpse paid for a lot of the transgressions he committed while alive - I'm sure you know that gruesome tale - it might make a fun if grisly vid - they tend to get views - ty for the great content as always - 🛸✨
@@FandersonUfo Scotland's great cathedrals and monastic sites were desecrated by Reformers, led by John Knox. It is why so many have little decoration, or are completely reduced to rubble now. Such a wealth of music, art and architecture was lost.
don't forget all the shrines they took apart, including Thomas Becketts
The Scottish Crown jewels certainly had quite a few journeys in its time, I think the lass who smuggled them out is my favourite part it's a shame we don't know her name, yes Edinburgh Castle is a great place to visit as is Stirling Castle, thank you HC you found another gem of history. 😊👍
Yes, I think it's so unfair we don't really know anything about her as well. There are people with memorials who did less!
@@HistoryCalling yes I agree, the lass didn't get any credit or reward for her part in saving the crown jewels, oh congratulations on reaching 100k subs, well done HC so very much deserved. 😊😊
I visited Edinburgh Castle in 2018 specifically to see the Honours. I was impressed, although because it was during the Fringe Festival and the Tattoo (the reason I'd gone to Scotland in the first place) I wasn't able to linger as I might have wanted because of the crowds. I thought they were most impressively beautiful. Elegant for the time of their creation, but not gaudy.
I was pleased to see the Honours, or at least the crown, was placed on the Queen's coffin in the traditional manner during some of the ceremonies before she returned to England for burial.
She was the first sovereign to die in Scotland since James V.
The Crown is presented to the Monarch at the opening of the Scottish Parliament. The Monarch places a hand on it, but does not wear it, as the Scottish people are Sovereign. This is anciently the case and still acknowledged by such bodies as the UN. The Monarch is King or Queen of the land, but never the people in Scotland. This is often forgotten by politicians in Westminster.
did you go to holyrood palace, stirling castle, falkland palace..
all have a connection to royal scottish history..
the stuart dynasty was founded in 14th century in scotland, not 1603..
the house of alpin, dunkeld and bruce, came before stuart..
also the clans & their many many castles are fascinating...
Wonderful history story! So glad you made this video. Usually, unfortunately, it's always the unnamed person, who was very instrumental, with much heroism, in getting these priceless pieces to safety for her country.
Yes, it's typical that the poor woman is the person whose name we don't know. :-(
I know…and I’ll bet if it was a man,the name would be remembered and revered
@@ellacarson2048 - Facts 🙄💯
@@ellacarson2048 Probably only if he had a title.
@@AV-fo5de lol
If you visit the jewels at Edinburgh Castle, be sure to visit the wee pet cemetery they have there. It was started during the reign of Queen Victoria for soldiers' companion animals. It's in a lovely little garden off the main path.
Oh I did and it was very cute :-)
Thank you for highlighting that Scots have their own crown jewels. I consider myself as British but born and raised in Scotland. IMO the best part of Scotland is the history.
I live in Scotland and have seen them many times on trips to the castle and they truly are beautiful when you see them in person.
Absolutely. I was just there in November and because of Covid the tourist numbers still hadn't recovered to normal levels (plus I was there at opening time) and myself and my friend were the only people in the room with them for a few minutes (aside from the minder of course) and I was able to have a really good stare.
@@HistoryCalling Wow that was fantastic like your own private viewing, and I hope you enjoyed Scotland. I love history and your chanel so you keep them videos coming.
So interesting! Scotland is next on my list to visit! Thank you for another great video.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
You're welcome. Yes, do go to Scotland if you're able. It's beautiful (really cold in winter though - my fingers nearly froze getting the footage of the Castle I used at the start of the video and a few other places).
I was once speaking with a gentleman and his wife, both of whom are Scottish, but are living in York; anyway, I had made the mistake of assumption, assuming that Scottish people are English too. I received a 'free' lecture from both of them (visiting professors.) My mistake was, being an American, thinking that both places are like States in the US.
Oh gosh, I can just imagine! I'm sure you never made that error again? :-)
@@HistoryCalling It took about 45 minutes, but yes, I learned my lesson.
Ooh my! I just bet! My FIL is from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, and he is _Irish_, not British.
Whoops! Yes, America and Canada would be a better comparison.
Like calling an Italian a Greek. That’s how it was explained to me when I was young, many, many years ago. If anyone is offended, I apologise, no offence was intended. 👵👵👵🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
fashionably late as always 😎😩 really enjoyed this one, anything jewel related always grabs my attention! i love the bit about the sword being broken and that the crown was purple before crimson. thank you for another amazing video!💜👑
Yes, I love jewels too (I guess I'm a sucker for anything shiny)! :-)
@@HistoryCalling same!!!💎🙌🏻
Thank you for a fantastic video on Scottish history!! Being Scottish I loved it as Im obsessed with Scottish history as well as Tudors. I agree with others, a follow up video on the Stone of Scone would be fabulous. Ive read Nigel Tranters book Chain of Destiny which in it James 1V goes looking for the stone & is shown where it is hidden by The Lord of the Isles, dont know how true it is but the stone jas a fascinating history itself. Thank so much again for your video on Scotland ❤
You're welcome. I love Scotland too :-)
@@HistoryCalling As a Scot, I thank you both!
Since you are on the subject of Scotland....I would love to see a video on Greyfriars Kirkyard and history of the Covenanters Prison on the grounds. Bloody George McKenzie, etc. Perhaps even the Edinburgh vaults and it's history. I find it all fascinating.
I second this!
Oh, that sounds fascinating. It's not something I really know anything about though.
@@HistoryCalling Then clearly, you need to come visit Edinburgh! :)
Oh yes please, It would be well worth your time and effort to do this! 🏴
I was literally talking about this with a Scottish friend tonight 🙂. She never heard of it, I’m Irish and covered it in school 🙃
That was fascinating! It has been so long since I heard these tales (grade school, probably?) that it was like learning about it for the first time. Thank you!!! Not sure which part of story is the most riveting, but am so glad our Scottish crown jewels didn't end up in the sea! I get that it would've been preferable to toss them into the ocean than let Cromwell sell them off to finance his agenda, but just glad it didn't come to that. Phew!
I know. It was tragic enough to lose the medieval English Crown Jewels. To lose Scotland's too would have been the final blow.
William keith is my ancestor, stories ive always heard are spot on to what you said are spot on.
I believe I have previously commented upon the *Battle of Linlithgow Bridge* (4 September 1526), H C. The historical aspects of this Battle surely feeds into some context of the basis of this more than worthy contribution by you. Thank you.
*Battle of Linlithgow Bridge*
'Introduction
The landscape of Scotland has, over the centuries, witnessed many a bloody encounter. Some of these battlefields are still remembered today, while a few, like Bannockburn and Culloden, are marked by monuments and interpretation centres. Sadly, many more have been lost to modern development. Others have simply been forgotten. The *Battle of Linlithgow Bridge* has suffered to a degree, on both counts. Parts of the battlefield are today covered with houses and although many people have some idea of what happened at Bannockburn and Culloden, very few have even heard of the *Battle of Linlithgow Bridge* ...
'The *Battle of Linlithgow Bridge* was a product of the power vacuum created by the death of James IV at Flodden in 1513. His young son, King James V, was kept a virtual prisoner by his self-appointed guardian, Archibald Douglas. Meanwhile the King’s mother, the Dowager Queen Margaret, made a number of attempts to release him. The most dramatic of these resulted in the *Battle of Linlithgow Bridge* on September 4th 1526.
'The Queen’s force of over 10,000 men, led by the Earl of Lennox, marched on Edinburgh. The advance was stalled at Linlithgow Bridge by a force of around 2,500 men, led by the Earl of Arran. In the ensuing action the larger force, having crossed the River Avon not by the bridge but somewhere near Manuel Convent, got jammed in a bottleneck between the river, marshy ground and the high ground upon which Arran’s men were arrayed. The arrival of the pro-Douglas reinforcements from Edinburgh sealed the fate of Lennox’s army and upwards of 3,000 men died in the ensuing slaughter. Lennox himself was captured and murdered by James Hamilton of Finnart.' [bolb org uk]
More information available upon request. Stay free, H C. Rab 🎲 🌠
Your videos are so amazing to watch! I LOVE how you cite many of your sources, (especially when there is discrepancy between the sources, and you talk a bit about the writers giving us a better understanding of where the knowledge is coming from and how it could be biased.) You even read them while providing the text on the screen! Thankyou for being so academic and transparent! It's so essential when studying history!!
Beautiful video on the Crown Jewels of Scotland. Really enjoyed the fascinating history and would love to see you do a video on the Stone of Destiny. The amount of work you put into your historical videos is very much appreciated. Thank you so much for enlightening us with your vast knowledge of these amazing times.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. :-)
Yay! My lunch date is ready.. :) my favorite day of the week!
Enjoy (lunch and the video) :-)
I can’t believe the jewels survived all of that. Thank you for another interesting video. I appreciate how much work you must put in making the videos for us. I’m over in the US and I would have loved to have had you as one of my history teachers.
I’ve been to Dunnottar Castle many times. It’s a stunning place which I’ve always found very atmospheric.
I'd love to go. I didn't even know how to pronounce it until making this video - I had to go find some videos of Scottish people online who said it so that I could copy them.
@@HistoryCalling My daughter married a Scot and lived not far from Dunnottar Castle. It’s well worth a visit if you can make it. I developed an interest in Scottish history on my many excursions up there. I have to say that if you do manage to get there, you could well be alone. It’s not accessible to anyone who can’t walk uphill. Or downhill, for that matter! My best wishes to you, I thoroughly enjoy your channel.
My country isn’t even 700 years old, glad y’all getting your throne back in two years.
Scotland has a stone circle, The Ring of Brodgar, which is less well known than Stonehenge, but which is far older, and there is another henge nearby, older still. They predate Stonehenge by a good bit -and also the Pyramids of Giza. The village of Skara Brae is of a similar age, being lived in between 3180 B.C. and 2,500 B.C.
@@AV-fo5deThe Callanish Stones on Lewis are older than Stonehenge
So much history woven in and around these fantastic pieces of gemology. What a great journey through Scottish antiquity. Thanks again for doing what you do and sharing your knowledge with us. Wonderful job. Lvya
Yes, they have a brilliant story. It's a pity it's not more widely known about.
My favourite part is also the unnamed Heroine - the servant girl whose efforts were probably never recognized or rewarded.
I know. I'd love to know more about her too. It just shows that if you were poor and female, you were really at the bottom of the pile. No one cared enough to even put her name in the records.
Interesting video, as always! Their story would make for a fabulous movie. Congrats on 100K!
Thanks Cassie. Yes, I agree, the part set in the 1650s especially is begging for a movie script.
We visited Edinburgh castle the end of May 2019 it was so fantastic to see it all.
That was great and yes seeing the Scottish jewels was interesting. Thanks
They are brilliant. It's just a shame you can't photograph them in person, as I would have loved to be able to share some modern pictures that I'd taken myself.
Thank you! Very well done!
My pleasure :-)
Another amazing video! I love how well you research these and support your opinions. Fantastic x
Thank you :-)
Fascinating topic & presented very well 👍👍💛
Thank you so much 😊
How fascinating! I’d love to see them. I saw the Queen’s jewels at the Tower and had to hit the electric walkway to look at them because they were so gorgeous!!
Yes, they're amazing too. I just saw them about a month ago. They never disappoint :-)
I learned a lot from this video. Fascinating subject matter. Thanks for the enjoyable episode!
My pleasure :-)
Amazing video, amazing story. This could be a thriller.
CONGRATS ON 100,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!! A favorite channel of mine and I'm so happy that you've stuck with it. Now your hard work of study, teaching, recording and editing have paid off. You deserve that play button and I am genuinely happy for you!!! Also, can we talk about doing a podcast together?? How fun would that be??
Thank you so much. I've just ordered the play button in fact. I'm afraid I don't have time to do a podcast (that's actually a question I address a bit in my next video, which is a Q&A) but thank you very much for the thought.
Thank you.
This is fascinating thank you! Been wanting to learn more Abt Scotland's history and I love royal jewels so this is right up my alley lol wld love more like this 🙏💜
Thanks Anna. Yes, I'm a sucker for jewels as well :-)
@@HistoryCalling : oould you do a video of the auld alliance , between
france & scotland...
also the *french crown jewels*,,,
Wonderful episode thank you.
No problem :-)
Fascinating story. Thank you for sharing it.
Thanks for listening :-)
This is my second time (maybe third) viewing this video. I've recently become aware of my Royal Scottish ancestry. I'd love for you to create more vids like this on the Stewart Kings of Scotland. I've loved all I've seen on your channel thus far!
I am going to Scotland in the summer, so you never know. More Scottish videos might follow. Thank you for watching this one, especially more than once. :-)
I was traveling and had to wait to watch your video, but as always great and I thank you
No worries. Glad you liked it and hope you had a good trip :-)
I'm planning on taking a trip to Edinburgh this summer and was already thinking of visiting the Castle to see the honours, so you can imagine how excited I was to see you post a video about them. Definitely can't wait to see them in person now!
Oh you'll love it. Allow at least 2 hours for the Castle, preferably three and make sure to visit the prison cells too. When I was there in late November, parts were still closed due to Covid though, including the section they have explaining the history of the jewels, so be prepared for that. You can still see the jewels themselves, just not the whole exhibition they have detailing their history. Bits of the state apartments were closed too, though I didn't see anything on the website about that before I visited :-( Holyrood Palace is also well worth a trip.
@@HistoryCalling Cool, thanks for the info and advice. Sorry to hear that some of the exhibit was closed while you were there though. Holyrood Palace is definitely on my list of places to see while there too, especially the ruins of the abbey next to it.
Wow this set has the most interesting history. Drama and intrigue
It really does. I wish more people would watch this video actually. They wouldn't be disappointed.
Very good thank you. Every bit and bob was new to me. I'll give it another listen or two.
The comments by the Scots could take me on a history journey for sure. Cheers HC 🍎
Thanks John. Yes, there is quite a lot to take in in the video. :-)
Thank you for introducing this fascinating story to me!
No problem :-)
Curses; online learning again interfered with my HC schedule! Had to again drop a like and then return. Well worth it; I absolutely loved this video with its abundance of intrigue worthy of a movie script! The efforts by Britain to hide the jewels is a sobering reminder of the uncertainty hanging over the country during WWII. Congrats again on 100K subscribers! Good woman yourself! (I hope that's appropriate; I just read an article on Irish slang 🤔). Until next week, then.
Haha, thank you. Yes, that's appropriate :-) I'm surprised there isn't a movie about at least some part of the story actually. Maybe some day there will be.
Nice, just in time to watch while I get ready for work! ❤
Have a good day :-)
@@HistoryCalling It'll certainly be a much better one now! 😍
Congratulations to history calling from Bea
Thanks Bea :-)
Have you ever heard of the battle of Largs? 1290 something & it was the Rabbits who let the Scots know vikings were in the area!!! That's all I know but I hope you may review this
A monument known as the "Pencil" commemorates this in Largs.
ALL HAIL FRIDAY, THE END OF THE WEEK AND THE POSTING DAY OF THIS LOVELY CHANNEL
Thank you :-)
Interesting!
Very interesting!
Thank you. :-)
I swear were following each other. I was there two weeks back! Haha?
This is why you need merch 😂
But this amazing. The work that went I to creating these items, and the wild story attached really makes you see just how chaotic Scottish history has been.
Yes, Scotland has had one wild ride :-)
@@HistoryCalling I honestly think the general rule of thumb on British history is:
If a word exists, there's been a bit of history somewhere in the British isles or Ireland that correlates.
Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the very generous donation to the channel Richard. I hope you enjoyed hearing about the Scottish crown jewels. They have quite a story.
Amazing history! Thank you for another great video, I really enjoyed it. Wish I had watched this before we went to Scotland the Easter week.
I have a question - When we took a tour there in Scotland, the tour guide said the King/Queen of the UK is actually called the King/Queen of Scots, not the King/Queen of Scotland, because the monarchy is of the people, not of the land. Is it true?
Thank you! - Love from California
Hmm, I've never heard that before. The Queen is referred to as the Queen of the United Kingdom as far as I know and of course Scotland hasn't had a separate monarch since 1603.
@Renarde The guide was completely correct. The Scottish people are, and always have been Sovereign. Though the King or Queen is of the UK, the correct title in Scotland is King or Queen of Scots-hence Mary, Queen of Scots. As a Sovereign people, the Scots always had the right to accept or refuse a King or Queen. The land is of the people, even today.
@Renarde I don't think that will be something done without considerable thought and a vote. Most Scots are in no way anti-English, or even anti-monarchy. The dislike and suspicion is occasioned by the institution of Westminster,They actually have destroyed the Treaty of Union as it stands, as it explicitly states that Scottish MPs are NOTunder any circumstances to be excluded from a vote, or a debate. Remember EVEL? There were sign stating, "No Scots MPs beyond this point." I have seen one.A Treaty, once broken, is dead in the water. The Union of the Crowns was a different thing-and inaugurated by a Scottish King, James VI. Kings and Queens are viewed differently in Scotland. They are received with honour and respected. I do believe that Charles genuinely loves Scotland, as he was quoted as saying he would have loved to work a croft in the islands! Independence would not mean getting rid of a King or a Queen. The voice of the people is what counts.
@Renarde Neil Oliver is generally not well liked in Scotland. His comments on the Clearances were so ridiculous. He is no historian. He is an archaeologist which is a completely different discipline. As for GB news, well...where do I stop? Nicola resigned. I don't blame her. She has been targetted since day one. However, there is plenty of talent waiting in the wings. As she said herself, "Independence is not about one person, it is about the people of Scotland.
@Renarde Exactly-and Scotland has had to host the nukes on our soil for over 60 years, every year against our will. They park the nuclear waste convoys outside primary schools, the last crisis was not even mentioned until someone in the know broke the story. The reason they (Westminster) give about why they must be sited there is that the othger choice of Southhampton would be a great danger to life because of the "large population" there. Southhampton, population 944 000, Glasgow, population 1 689 000. Both figures are for 2022. It just shows how valued the Scots are, as far as Westminster are concerened..
This is 👑 James of Scott's 👑.
There is only one T and no apostrophe in Scots.
Sir I wear that 👑 I can prove so.
Ooops.. My comment wound up on your Edward VI Child King video. probably confusing people..ha ha Great story. Thanks.
Haha, not to worry :-)
As they say on the Antiques Roadshow, always check the trunk in your attic
Exactly. Perhaps some day that's where the Irish crown jewels will show up (though I doubt it). That's another story though.
I did not know the detailed history behind Scotland’s Crown Jewels. I assumed they have been housed in a museum. They have their own story. It’s a shame there’s no mention of the girl’s name. Maybe it’s because of gender. I really enjoyed this video. Take care and have a great weekend.
Thank you. Yes, I think a combination of gender and her lower social status.
I like the part where the jewels were there and were smuggled out right under peoples view. Sounded like at the Oglevie castle.
Yes, Cromwell's men weren't all that switched on it would seem.
Impressive story HC, thanks for researching and storytelling. Dunnottar Castle reminds me of our own Dunluce Castle and might speak to - though not as ancient - the Sea Kingdoms and control of the waters. What a story though, could you imagine the scrambling around to protect these relics?
What are the “Sea Kingdoms”? I can’t tell if this is a reference to the Dal Riada, some post-15th century kingdom, or coastal erosion. I kind of hope it’s the latter; I am envisioning the heroic scramble to preserve the treasure of an ancient castle itself from falling into the sea… a tale sadly unfolding worldwide with climate change, and in very much inhabited places like Kivalina
@@Ceibhfhionn Yeah unfortunately it seems erosion will take some history with it. The Sea Kingdoms is a book I found years and years ago - the Dal Riada is part of what it talks about (I think, must re-read) but there were also the Viking kingdoms ruled mainly from the Isle of Mann.
What I'm talking about is - with sea trade being easier than land-trade - the desire to be at the seafront with easy access to trade as well as a fair amount of inaccessibility to "undesirables", a la Bamburgh Castle in Northumbria. Even Dubh Linn, I watched a video when I was about 6 about why the Vikings established a settlement there too.
I'll get back to you with details on that book.
@@Al_Ellisande Thank you! Looking forward to learning more.
@@Ceibhfhionn The author's Alistair Moffat, Ceibhfionn. I have it on kindle. Something it mentioned was that traveling from Ballycastle for example to Scotland in a leather-bound curragh was much easier and faster than taking a horse across the Irish country to trade. So those journeys and that intermingling have been going on for a long long time.
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Thank you so much for this very interesting documentary. Do you happen to know what the Scottish coronation robes ever looked like?
Hmm, good question. I don't, however I would imagine that if you looked up a description of one of the Scottish coronations, there would be some details there. Charles II's coronation in (I think) 1651 is described somewhere for instance (but should not be confused with his English coronation).
@@HistoryCalling Thank you so much for the advice, I will!
It amuses me after all that trouble, danger and arguing over the jewels they pretty much got forgotten not that much later. They're very pretty items - I've been to Edinburgh castle and they have character to them.
I know, right?! That's typical of history for you. Yes, they are beautiful. It's a shame you can't photograph them, but then again, I suppose that wouldn't be practical given how small the room they are in is. Everything would come to a standstill.
@@HistoryCalling I figured it was like the English Crown Jewels - they want you to buy their pictures but also, they've got to keep everything light-controlled. (But I'd love a close personal shot with the Black Prince's Ruby.)
I do feel for that poor serving girl - she'd have taken all the blame if caught.
Are there any videos or streams of Charles’ Scottish coronation available? I’m Irish and got to watch his coronation on BBC NI, but I was surprised they didn’t air his Scottish coronation, and a bit disappointed given I was looking forward to seeing the regalia. I’ve heard the ceremony did air in full on BBC Scotland, so has anyone made it available for the rest of us at any point?
I wanted to ask, why is it you are not permitted to photograph the Regalia on display in Edinburgh castle?
This is so fascinating -- is it known how Cromwell disposed of the jewels or did they wind up in the hands of 'revolutionaries' in the name of 'reform', which happened in the case of many other famous revolutions and reforms?
Thank you. You mean the English crown jewels? They were broken up and sold off and the gold was frequently melted down for coinage. It was such a loss :-(
Love the strategy of them sending the servant girl out daily. Wonder if she and the watching soldiers ever chatted.
They're bound to have, don't you think? That kind of interaction would have helped to make them comfortable with her and less likely to check her for the jewels.
I'm picturing the new recruit, slightly jobsworth and eager, eyeing her up as a threat. The old hands turn to him and say "what? Young Bess? She's an odd duck to be sure. Has a strange thing for seaweed. She's harmless enough though. Very friendly. Not a bad cook either! Wait till she comes on a Saturday with her rock cakes!"
There was a diamond called ________ Harry. I think Mary Queen of Scots wore it. Any info on it??
Have you ever done the four Mary's yet?? Mary Queen of Scotlands four ladies from childhood only 1 stayed till the end Mary Seaton
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How on earth they have forgotten the scottish crown 👑
The monarchs apparently no longer needed it, and the Scottish Parliament where it had represented the ruler ended after the Union. So it wasn't on anyone's radar.
I'm not sure that makes sense that they needed to snap the blade but not the scabbard. Yeah, the handle makes the sword even longer, but it's not like the scabbard could be fit in a pocket either. Oh, *this* rug? nope, nothing in it
Excellent point! :-)
@@HistoryCalling It probably was easier to break the blade rather than the more substantial scabbard. And the size of a package with just the scabbard (and part of the blade) would not be taken for a sword.
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I am rather surprised that the Jacobite clan chiefs didn't try to get the Honours for Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745! They could have joined the English Crown Jewels taken to France by Prince Charlie's grandfather James II/VII when he fled England in1688.
If they'd known where the jewels were, perhaps they would have tried, but at the same time I guess they had bigger problems, considering how that whole situation ended up 😬
The Crown Jewels, also known as the Honours of Scotland, belong to the people, not the Royal House, so Prince Charlie would not have taken them.
@@charmainelamont2020 the crown jewels belong to the Stuart family, to be kept in that bloodline, handed down in accord with the will of the most high, which is what this ruling cult has fought against for centuries now. There is far more to this, than just possessing these pieces, to be king, or reign over the realm, as it is by devine right not by that of brute force & might as this ruling masonic cult has maintained for almost 400 years.
I am still catching up on your excellent posts so I come late to this one.
This video was made before the Queen died.
She was crowned over the Stone of Destiny. I wonder how, or even if, the Stone will figure in the coronation of Charles III.
The pact between the Parliaments, Scots and Westminster is that the Stone may be used for a Coronation for the UK, but must be returned to Scotland immediately thereafter. We were without it for 700 years, after all! There is a local legend that the "real stone" is hidden somewhere in Scotland, as the one stolen by Edward I of England was shaped and left for him to find. They had plenty of warning about his arrivalk, and the stone of which it is made is found very near Scone (Skoon, not scone as in baking, which is Skonn, not skoan!)
@Renarde The majority of Scots have consistently shown that they want their independence back. Losing it was never welcomed by the population, and even English spies sent to follow the vote, confided that the populace were ready to revolt against it. Just over 100 men who had been hit buy the loss of the Darien Scheme in which they had invested, took bribes of money, titles and estates. That alone left anger and disillusionment against the union. As later injuries were occasioned by the harsh penalties handed down after the Jacobite rebellions, such as banning tartan, Gaelic, the kilt and even the bagpipes, the Scots had no redress as their Parliament was in abeyance-though never disbanded. The following years brought more misery with families being forcibly removed from lands that had been worked by them for centuries. Crofts were burned, people forcibly made to emigrate, some cases occuring in the deepest winter conditions. The hope to control our own country's destiny runs deep.
It is not helped by decisions being democratically voted upon in the Scottish Parliament being vetoed by the Westminster variety. That is an amazingly spooky occurrence! Poor Macbeth underwent a character assassination by Shakespeare. He was a respected King of Scots for 17 years-quite a record for those days. Duncan died in a battle, not murdered in his bed! Gruoch, his Queen, didn't murder anyone at all! I have stood by his graveside on Iona. He would never have been granted such an honour if he had even been a fraction as bad as he is portrayed.
@Renarde I have been enjoying them too, and for similar reasons. My sister in law was from Cheshire, and I have spent many holidays touring all over the UK. History has long been my major interest. Yes, even today, there are irritatrions, such as London paying half what we pay for our power, which we are forced to feed in to the national grid- and then allowed to buy it back at an inflated price. We produce more than enough to be self sufficient, but t6hat doesn't count, apparently. We have wind, wave, solar, hydro, all clean and all producing power. We also have more fresh water in Loch Ness alone than England and Wales have in all the rivers, lakes, streams and waterfalls! I have visited Lancaster a few times and read up about the Pendle Witches!
Wonderful video! A minor correction: James II was the Stuart monarch who was deposed, not his elder brother Charles II.
Oops! I promise you I do know that, but it's obviously slipped through the net.
Oh no, wait, are we talking about near the start of the video? I'm referring to Charles II not being able to inherit his throne after his father's death in 1649, rather than to the 1688 deposition of James II. I consider him to have been deposed by Cromwell.
@@HistoryCalling Got it. I misunderstood the context. I really should pay more attention!
James VII and II. Scotland already had six James'. Actually, the late Queen should have been Elizabeth I and II, as Scotland had never had a Queen Elizabeth before - in fact, Elizabeth I (Tudor) was the enemy!
Did George IV use them on his visit to Edinburgh in 1822?
Charles II was not beheaded, it was his father Charles !.
Why do so many crowns or regal jewelry seem to have fleur-de-lis on them?
It’s a very common and easy to create symbol, that’s why. Plus, Scotland had a long history of being closely allied with France and the HRE, and the fleur de lis was also a religious symbol
The Picts had a thing for dolphins.
Well, dolphins are awesome :-)
I have a picture of the regalia
Ah, did you sneak a picture? I've never been able to (and would be worried about getting kicked out if I did).
Great vid. But I'm sorry, Henry VIII os the illlegitimate son of the God Zeus.
That would fit, truly. Egad, that man.
I'm a simple Irishwoman, I see Oliver Cromwell getting duped and thwarted. Seriously tho, I wonder if there is a set of crown jewels in the world with a wilder history than these ones. I did wonder why when the kingdoms of Scotland and England were officially united, why the crown jewels of Scotland weren't transported to be kept with the crown jewels of England in the Tower of London...probably so they wouldn't be stolen on route but I would have thought that they would also have been united as their kingdoms had been.
Yes, it is kind of strange that that didn't happen, but perhaps it was felt that it would cause a furore in Scotland and of course England already had the Stone of Destiny.
1st off, England isn't a country, it is a corporation, where Scotland is & has been far longer, so it was only to reason as the true King of Kings reigned from Scotland taking control over other territories.
As for Cromwell, he was at the center of this massive conspiracy that was plotted against the monarchy & the murder of Charles I. What they did & what has been plotted has carried on to this day in secret by the Masonic cult who originated this centruries long war.
This is so amazing 🥲 I hope to travel to the UK one day
Why can’t they be photographed?
I think it's partly a practical issue. They're in a tiny room and if everyone was allowed to stop and photograph them, the whole exhibition would grind to a halt. It also means that the Castle can sell official images of them of course.
@@HistoryCalling ah that makes sense
How could Charles II have been deposed if he had never been declared king?
As the heir apparent, he became king when his father was deposed, since by this time ascent was automatic and you didn’t need to be crowned to be king. To royalists, he was still king
Would the Scottish Regalia ever be worn now?
Good question. I'm not sure if Elizabeth II has ever worn them.
@@HistoryCalling Not by a Monarch of the UK. no. They are presented, touched by the Monarch and replaced in the vault.
@@AV-fo5de Like the Dutch crown, never worn I think, but presented.
Too bad for the sword, maybe it could have been stuffed it into a bolt of fabric, instead of being broken.
Yes, it is a shame, but then I suppose being damaged is better than being lost altogether.
Why was George IV involved in both this and the discovery of Henry VIII, Jane Seymour, and Charles I. Weird that it happened twice. Was he just really interested in monarchy history?
…he was the king. Previous monarchs were his relatives. It’s no stranger for him to be interested in monarchy history than it I would be for you to be interested in your own family history
Why isn't the sovereign crowned in Scotland with the Scottish crown ?
The Scottish people are Sovereign in Scotland not the Crown
Servant girl is who I believe smuggled them put as nobody would ever suspect her! Likewise was easy to not include her in any credit whatsoever!! Typical aristocracy having servants fo the work & taking all the credit is what I believe happened!!
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Apparently harry n megs haven't watched nor have elevated intelligence. Just saying. Watch this video
Worthless Baubles 😂.
My favorite part of the story was when Oliver Cromwell broke up some of the english crown jewels, I wish he had destroyed them all, and gave the money to the people the money to buy them was stolen from...