Whatever Happened to Flora MacDonald?: Women in Scottish History
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- In Whatever Happened to Flora MacDonald?: Women from Scotland's Past Scotland history tour guide Bruce Fummey tells the tale of Flora Macdonald after she had helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape to France.
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Like you tours my friend, of my beloved Scotland.
Will buy you a coffee shortly ounce I find out how to do it.
Yess..... but not the rest
I had no idea about her story (except that Prince Charlie escaped to Skye dressed as a woman, not who helped) until my DNA test revealed her to be my 6th Great Grandmother, today! I’ve been digging to find out more about my Scottish heritage, so learning about her is such a blessing. She sounds just like the other women in our family line.
Be proud lassie! Our history is so rich!!💕
Thank you, I didn’t know her story
Hi I am from North Carolina and will be glad tell you all I know of her 4 years here. Let me know if you're interested.
I would LOVE that!!! @@josephholland8996
I was singing The Skye Boat Song 🎵 as a child in Oklahoma, USA - long before I knew the story of Flora MacDonald and the Jacobite Rebellion. Your history lessons are like emotional magnets, drawing us in and leaving us wanting for more. Bless you and yours.
thank you for that song
Yes I was lucky to have one of those rare teachers who took it into his own hands to share Scottish history with us for a whole year (primary 7) despite it not being on the curriculum. Three Cheers for Malcolm MacDonald.
I wish we all had that!
Typical of a MacDonald.
Yes, I can read!
@@JH-wq7gq Bravo for you.
Luckily I had a teacher like that and he was English.
I have known about Flora for more than 50 years but her later life was a blank. Thank you for your brilliant snippets of Scottish history.
Yes, my maiden name is McKellips and my grandfather was so proud of his Scottish heritage. He educated us on every new detail he learned.
Yes, I was blessed with parents who valued history and took us all over Scotland, England, Wales and abroad. It wasn't to lie on beaches, but to visit famous and infamous places. History has always been my subject and you do it proud, Bruce!
My mother was someone who loved to visit historical spots as well. How many historical plaques I visited in my youth because of her. I remember once going down a road from the main highway to another crossroads and, then, going down another road and finally coming to an historical plaque. She had followed sign after sign to get us to this 200 word plaque that said it was the launching spot of the first ship on the Great Lakes. "That's it?" my mother said. I guess she expected something more spectacular. LOLOL!
YES.. I'm an southern Irishman & heard about Flora from the song "carry the lad" when I was a wee lad. So yes even in Ireland we know her.
I’m from sunny Inverness and there’s a beautiful statue of flora MacDonald up at Inverness castle. I’ve always wondered who she really was and this video has changed that . Thank you again and keep up the fantastic work 🏴
Pop into MacGregor's bar on Academy Street tonight and say hello! I'll be the guy who's playing the piano and singing so you'll notice me! (Friday and Sunday nights.)
I live in Texas and have always heard of 1) Bonnie Prince Charlie; 2) Flora McDonald; 3) his trip over the water and her coming to North Carolina. I love Scottish history as I have a lot of Scots ancestors. You make it exciting and easy to understand and this Texas gal thanks you!!
I'm from NZ and also know of Flora's story post Cullodin.
How old are you 2 though? It's the younger people who don't learn much history. It is not compulsory any more. Maybe, that's why there are all those anti-vaxxers in the world or climate change deniers? If they heard more about pandemics and what their town looked like in the dead of winter 60 years ago through photographs, maybe, they'd get the message.
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Carolina, 8 miles from Flora's brief plantation on Cheeks Creek and 4 miles from her Mt. Carmel Presbyterian church. She had a rough rouh
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I visited Maxton, North Carolina last fall in search of the cemetery where my Scottish ancestors were buried (arrived in 1760/61) and found a historical marker for what used to be the Flora MacDonald College. Apparently, the campus is now the Flora MacDonald Academy. Maxton is so named due to all of the "Mac" immigrants who lived in the area...Macs-Town...Maxton. I just stumbled across your channel and love it!
Was it named after that Flora Macdonald or another Flora Macdonald? Our Canadian Member of Parliament (Progressive Conservative) was also named Flora Macdonald--no relation, I'm sure. Our Flora Macdonald was so far to the left that when she died, a Radio-Canada commentator thought she was a Liberal cabinet minister. LOLOL!
Yes, knew the story. Great Irish song called "mo ghile mear" lamenting the exile of Bonnie Prince Charlie. There's a version of Sting singing it with the Chieftans on you tube that's well worth having a listen to.
Yes.
Yes I'd heard of Flora but interesting to hear what happened afterwards. She certainly sounds like a strong woman!
Flora McDonald just for me
Bruce, your Tours are great. I live in West Africa but your History Tours give me a big chunk of home. Thanks for what you do to enlighten folk on our Scottish history. Slainthe !
Yes - I'm a highland dancer and there's a national dance called "Flora MacDonald's Fancy," which tells the story of the boat trip. I knew vaguely that she settled in America afterwards but not the rest of her story. I enjoy the way you tell history, very engaging
I've known of Flora MacDonald since I learned the Skye Boat Song at about age 7.
I was born in Minnesota, USA. My grandmother came here when she was twelve. I remember her singing the Skye Boat Song to me as we sailed the sea while we rocked in her rocking chair next to the fireplace. I was so very fortunate to have come from a family of singers, dancers, teachers, and storytellers. I did hear about Flora when I was a little older. My grandmother passed when I was eight. Thank you, Bruce for bringing that memory back to me.
Thank You so Much! She was my 5th GrandGrandmother. I found her whilst searching Ancestry and My Heritage. I kept digging because I had a feeling there was more to her. ♥
Yes. The stories of Flora MacDonald (and family) are recalled at least every year at the Highland Games and Gatherings at Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina. Many times I have heard the stories there and at other Games and Gatherings. but no telling surpassed that heard on your video. Thank you, Bruce!
Aye that's great to hear the stories are told at these affairs
Yes and no. I heard of flora MacDonald because I was a Highland dancer and flora Macdonald's fancy was one of the first nationals I learned. Then put the dots together much later with the song 🏴❤️
As an American I had never heard of Flora McDonald until "Outlander." Always enjoy hearing stories about women.
I live in North Carolina and am well familiar with Flora's story.
There was a small Presbyterian College in Red Springs named in her honor. In fact, Flora's original grave marker lies in Red Springs.
Yes, I'd heard of the college, though she's buried on Skye. In an ideal world I would have finished the film at her grave, but there are some who don't know her earlier story, so when summer comes I may do an addition. Thanks for chipping in
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I have been to visit her at Skye since I know her story
By the way, my direct ancestor from Scotland; his grave marker says he was born on Skye
I knew of Flora Macdonald but only about her taking the Prince to Skye and the famous song. Basically everything else I know about Flora I had to find out myself. Outstanding video as usual, Bruce. - Keith.
I was brought up with her story (among many stories of jacobites) as I lived in Inverness for most of my life and my grandparents came from Armadale and Bathgate
Now I know! What a great story. Thank you from one of the Rebels! Evidently from a long line of Rebels! Sheila in Missouri, USA
I am Dutch. And I even know the story of Flora MacDonald taking Bonnie Prince Charlie to Skye. Thanks for sharing how the story about her ended. Quite a few turnarounds.
I had heard of Flora but did not know much about her. I hope you do more on her life. I love your videos and style of presentation. Thank you for all the effort that you go to in order to present them from all the various locations. Love it.
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Yes, I've heard all about Flora Macdonald, because I used to work for HS at Dunstaffnage Castle!
Great to see a video that tells the rest of her story.
Yes, we learnt about Flora but not the story, just she went to America and returned. So much more is there to learn. Thanks Bruce
Yes. I love the song, been singing it most of my 74 years!
yes I knew about Flora from my Mom researching our ancestry. Apparently Flora and an assistant went to North Carolina to assist highlanders and other scots settle there. Our people have a few clans in our line, Smith, Proctor, Gilcrest, and McPherson I believe.
I hadn't heard of Flora until Outlander. But knowing what happened afterwards is just as fascinating as finding out about her.
I lived on the Isle of Skye for about fifteen years and I used to do a show for tourists in the local hotels. Part of my show was a routine in which I humorously explained how Bonnie Prince Charlie was rescued by Flora McDonald... who then went on to invent margarine. Laughs apart, it's amazing how many people approached me after the show to ask me about Scottish history.
It's a good job that I'd done my research so that I could field their questions with a degree of competence or at least be able to refer them to a reliable source for further information.
YES.
Mind you, I did live on Skye for fifteen years!
Must admit.... Its the first time i hear the story. And I loved it. Thanks Bruce 👑🌹
Yes, I knew how she saved Prince Charlie and ended up going to the colonies before fleeing. You nicely filled in the gaps I didn’t know. A brave woman indeed. Great vid!
Visited her grave on Skye. Great woman, great story!
I have always been proud to share her name, Flora McDonald, thank you for sharing some pieces of her story that I was unaware of😊
My pleasure!
All I ever knew of Bonnie Prince and Flora McDonald after Culloden was that they sailed over the sea to sky. Never until I watched this short video did I hear anything of Flora McDonald after that. Many thanks Bruce for catching me up on the things I should have known about my own countries history.
I knew the story.... I’m also flora MacDonald
You also have a statue in front of Inverness Castle 😃
Yes, I knew of Flora and her trip to the Carolinas, but then I've always been passionate about our Scottish history.
Yes also, to many more Scottish History Tour videos !!
Very interesting and informative video on what happened to Flora MacDonald and her husband Alan MacDonald after her heroic activity protecting Prince Charles following the battle of Culloden.
Although I am German, I have a very keen interest in Scottish history. Much bigger than German history. Unfortunately, I don't know very many details, but I knew about Flora MacDonald and the story that she helped Bonnie Prince Charly to escape to the Isle of Skye. What happened in Flora's life after that was unknown to me. Thanks for the further and interesting insights. Thank you very much for all your videos with so much background information. I am very thankful for that. Kind regards from Germany
You're welcome
My family are MacDonalds from North Uist, I’m very well aware of Flora.
Like many others on here Bruce, heard the story but not what happened after. We were never taught any Scottish history at school only British Imperialism. Good to see you, though hope to see you in person on the comedy circuit soon. Hopefully Henry's in Dundee can find some way to start up again. x
I did know about her. On my father’s side I descend from Scottish immigrants to New Brunswick, Canada, in 1818. Lots of stories there! I am really enjoying your stories.
I'm doing live shows in Canada in 2024. Shows in Halifax, Annapolis, New Glasgow, Moncton, Montreal, Perth , Ottawa, Toronto, Fergus, Seaforth, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. Most of the details are here www.brucefummey.co.uk/shows.aspx
When I looked into my family a bit I discovered that one of my distant family was from Scotland, settled and married one of my great great aunts. I never knew from what part of Scotland. In our family there wasn't much in the way of lore concerning ancestors so I was pleased to learn about the gentleman. I am glad I stumbled onto your site and I'm enjoying your histories. Keep it coming.
Brilliant
Yes, also visited the rather sad remains of her birthplace in Uibhist a'Deas.
Yes, what a great story
I live down the road from where Flora and Allan lived on Cheeks Creek in North Carolina. I've traversed that land many times looking for evidence of their plantation. My ancestor Kenneth Black from Jura, living in Moore County, North Carolina was close friends with the MacDonald's and sheltered Flora and her children during Allan's absence. Kenneth Black was murdered for defiantly saying to the sheriff he wouldn't pay taxes to the the newly formed government but only to the King. I could rattle on with the stories of her and the Loyalist Highlanders in the Carolinas. These are my people, so I know them well. You hit on an interesting topic. Thank you once again.
They must have been tough times
I am native North Carolinian. My paternal grandmother said we were descendants of Flora MacDonald. That or related one. The part of North Carolina where most of the Highland Scots immigrants lived is an area called The Sandhills. It is in the center of the state around the city of Fayetteville (known as Cross Creek before the Revolution). To add to the story of why the NC Scots remained loyal to the Crown: one main reason is because of the preponderance of pine trees in the Sandhills. The Scots living there were doing a lucrative business selling lumber, tar, and pitch to the Royal Navy.
I knew the song as at Penwortham Junior School Mrs Donald our class teacher was a Scot. The bit about her time in the Americas I did not know thanks Bruce.
i just found out about flora McDonald recently turns out flora McDonald is my great great great grandmother 10 times or some shit its amazing finding out so much about your ancestry that you didn't know thanks for making this video homie respect
What's up cousin 😄
That would make us cousins. She is one of our aunts in a long family line.
@@seanmcdonald5699 ayyye
I live a few miles away from where Flora MacDonald lived in Nova Scotia Canada , she is all honored there on a Plaque on the wall of the Block House at Fort Edwards in the town of Windsor Nova Scotia where they lived while they were here .
In October 1779 Flora sailed for London on board the 24-gun privateer LORD DUNMORE. During the voyage they were attacked by the French and Flora was again injured while directing the women to quarters below. She remained in London until 1780 when she went to Edinburgh, and arrived at Dunvagan, Skye in July concluding an eventful and tragic 6 years in America.
Allan remained with this regiment in Nova Scotia until the end of the American War. He tried to settle his grant lands in Nova Scotia, but in 1785 he too returned to Skye as a half-pay officer
Yes; heard the story of Flora when I was about 13, many years ago lol At school we read The Flight of the Heron. Have been hooked on Scottish history since. Even visited Skye and Culloden where I bought The Jacobite Trilogy . Really enjoying your videos , thanks, Lori Wapstra
Yes, one of the collected stories in "The White Cockade."
I knew the story and I’m an Englishman! 😉
Not that we hold it against you lol
Yes, since primary school, I have known the story......but never knew what happened next. Thank you for telling this story.
You are so welcome!
I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and I've learnt alot about scottish history because of the tv series outlander. I hope to visit some day.
Yes, I knew of Flora McDonald. First I learned from my Scottish father’s books.
And I learned more from Alex Beaton at the Highland Games. Beyond just great music, he would teach our history, too. 💖
And I learn so much more from your videos, Bruce! Thank you. 👏👏👏👏
Yes! I thought everyone did! And I live in Australia! But then I love history. Love the way you present it . Well done you !
Thank you
Yes, I know what happened to Flora MacDonald.
A very interesting lady for sure. Greetings from NZ 🙋🏼♀️🇳🇿
Yes I've heard of Flora but mostly through the famous folk song. this video brings her to life. Thank you.
Hi Bruce ! A bit of levity here : ) Flora MacDonald went on to be an MP in Canada's Parliament , In office from June 30, 1986 - December 7, 1988 and passed away in 2015 ! Cheers!!!
Yep
Yes. I spent four years of my youth in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1965~68.
no. I hadn't heard so many of these great stories, as I suspect many others on youtube have not, and with the success of such tales on the big screen, I suppose most are hungry for it!
Thanks so much for this! each video adds a little piece of a great puzzle.
And yes, people, susbscribe! and encourage more of this sort of content!!
Aye, I did hear about Flora McDonald but only because I am my father's son. My family is from Prestwick. I learned quite a bit about Scottish history from my dad and his brothers when I was growing up in Ayrshire. As you can imagine, being an Ayrshire family Rabby Burns day was kind of a big deal around our house.
Yes and the song Over the sea to Skye
Yes!! I have definitely heard of the true story of how Flora MacDonald assisted Prince Charles Prince Charles to escape to France following the Jacobite defeat a the Battle of Culloden. In fact I have known about this history since I was a young boy growing up in New Zealand. I have 36 percent Scottish ancestry and I have always been fascinated with Scottish history.
YES - know all about this wonderful lady
Yes my family name is McDonald. So I know all about the McDonald's history and Bonnie Price Charles up rising.The Highland life changed forever. Thank you for the videos.
Yes Mrs Keys taught us as six year olds at StThomas juniors in Leeds. She also taught us to sing the song (although very badly🙄). She also taught us of Montrose with the aid of a wind up gramaphone and a 33 record. Fond memories flooding back as a 70yr old living in the mountains of Costa Rica.
Thank you for your brilliant research and delivery.
Pura Vida amigo 😎
Fantastic to hear from you
American in her 60s here, and yes, I knew the story of Flora MacDonald helping Bonnie Prince Charlie over the sea to Skye. I'm thinking it was the song that I heard first, and then researched the rest.
I did but only recently. She's somewhat the mascot of Inverness Castle, and they had part of her story outside the castle while they were doing renovations from a courthouse to a museum
We used to sing it at my Scottish Presbyterian high school in NZ. St Andrew's Colledge,
Hey Bruce. I'd heard of it but didn't know the story as is unfortunately too common most of the Scottish history I was taught was the cliff notes but I'm always proud to hear so many of my country men now of there own volition go read books, visit places and last but not least watch videos to fill in the gaps. Yer doin a true service to history and the country by not just inspiring people to look up events in time but giving us book suggestions and sources truely invaluable
Yes
Yes & way before I got to live in Scotland for 3.5 glorious years. I miss it.
I knew of the story of Flora Mcdonald, when my mum taught me the Skye boat song as a child. My Grandad was Scottish
The Flora MacDonald Highland Festival is an annual event here in North Carolina. We have great Scottish heritage here that is probably the most celebrated in the US.
Yes and No I recall the song from my very earliest radio memories in Southern Ireland. I knew nothing of it's meaning but it's air was beautiful.i had heard of Bonnie Prince but didn't put it all together until a visit in 1994 to Inverness and Culloden and the Castle statue
Yes,I knew. Now have the tune in my head. Not a bad 'earworm'!
I know it's been a long time since this video was published ... to answer your question, yes, I have definitely heard of Flora MacDonald and her transport of Bonnie Prince Charlie. I heard about that as a person living many years in North Carolina ... she is a celebrated figure here. However, the narrative here didn't mention about the times of the American rebellion. Thank you so much for the rest of the story, and the subtle (or, not-so-subtle) commentary here and throughout your other videos.
Yes, my mother taught me to sing this song and I was told what the words were wbout. I grew up knowing of hero Flora Mac Donald.
Yes, I found out myself visiting these sights with a friend. (In Scotland)
As a kid, my first introduction to flora was in the Skye boat song, and the Rikki Fulton/scotch and wry sketch, compulsory viewing on hogmany in my house.
Not exactly history, but it did encourage me to find out a bit more.
Yes I knew the story of flora and Prince Charlie 👍
Yup, great story that made for a great song!
Love this. Courage and Strength. Glad she influenced so many of us.
Hi, great video and yes, I knew part of Flora’s story but not the history that you have shared. Thank you. It was very entertaining. My family are from clan Donald but they settled in New Brunswick, not Newfoundland. I’d love to hear more about her time in Canada. 🇨🇦
Heard about here in primary school. I'm 70yrs in Oz!
I'm proud to say im actually from North Carolina and lived on MacDonald road for the beginning years of my life, and grew up 5 mins from barbecue church
Yes👍
Many thanks.
Welcome 👍
I had not heard of Flora MacDonald. Thank you for the information.
You are so welcome!
I found this video after watching the TV series Outlander and then researching "The Skye Boat Song" where I found Flora being mentioned.
Thank you for sharing this video.
You're welcome
My paternal grandmother was a MacDonald from Cape Breton and was descended from Peter MacDonald who came from South Uist by way of Prince Edward Island so yes, I knew about Flora Mac Donald.
Aye/Yes Bruce.👍
I know this is two years after you made the video but we have just discovered you. My wife’s Mum was a proud Stewart from Berwick Upon Tweed and, yes, we knew the story. Best wishes for continued success. Ray and Sandra 🌞
Thanks Ray and Sandra
Yes, I love that story.
Hi I have just finished watching your video of fiora McDonald one of great videos
My family are royalst but back in1745 my granddad family was in the royal scots but my grandma was a McDonald .
On the other side.keep the good videos coming so thanks again
Thanks!
I knew the bones of Flora's story but thanks for expanding on it - great stuff 👍
My pleasure!
Yes I knew the essentials but only went I went to Scotland in 2008. I dont remember hearing about her before that! 🇮🇪🏴🙏