A man goes on the trail of the Black Douglas, inspired by the Netflix movie Outlaw King. He visits the real sites depicted in the film then tells the story of Douglas's liberation of Berwick
I’m a descendent of the Black Douglas, I’ve got the family tree and the 23&Me test to prove it, my granddad was a huge history buff and had a piece of antique tartan, not quite that old haha, but it matches up. My last name is Douglas. My family line pretty much stayed in Scotland for AGES, migrated south to Yorkshire and stayed there for AGES, and then came to Australia, someone in the family has a collection of copies of documents about it all… evidentially the hatred for the English and the church is still strong in the family line.
@@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW Black Douglas Black Reserve 12 is what you're looking for ...a nice Highland single malt...though the Douglas was a Border Lord ... Cheers Laddie!
History and people like Black Douglas are some reasons I am always in awe of Scotland and your great heros. I'm American, we have historical figures. But no1 so universally loved by the whole country as Scotland's heroes! Robert the Bruce, William Wallace and by all means most absolutely Black Douglas! It's a beautiful thing. I sincerely mean this. I have a history degree, that's not important, I only mention that because in all years of studying I can truly and safely say no other country but Scotland has such heroes, universally beloved by all Scots!
@@mightybaloo1880 bwhaha my youngest son would agree. The gift dies if they turn you into a monument he said. No bowing, just rising up for love & freedom for the People. It feels like the blood DNA soul, wha'er we know it by asks this. We are very happy through all tragedies & miracles in our family to be a wee bit of Douglass Clan.
Awesome... As a small boy, I remember my Grandfather (William Douglas Sr.) telling me the story of the Douglas and the Bruce. And why the Bruce's heart was front and center on our family crest. When you entered the Church, with that key... your reverence and awe as you knelt at the tomb of James Douglas was extremely palpable. Who else was entombed at this location? The other walls and center seemed to be occupied. USA / Midwest here. Thank you for bringing the Douglas history to life with such emotion!!! ... Bruce Douglas
How could you not respect a man of such ferocity and determination such as Douglas. I have Irish/Italian ancestry but just marvel at what this man and his brothers in arms were able to achieve. DOOOUUUGGGLLAAAAAASSSSS!!!!!
I love seeing this! James Douglas is my ancestor and even the name has past through my family as far as my grandfather. I would love to get the chance to visit the homeland and his resting spot.
Outstanding! Mark,my favourite of your videos so far.The Black Douglas was my boyhood hero,and that he is now starting to get attention for his role his Scottish history alongside The Bruce and Wallace,is long over due.He totally deserves his own epic movie to bring him further into the public consciousness.Great job!
Thank you for an amazing walk through history about James the good/black douglas!!! Words can’t Describe the feeling that my ancestor was a great hero of Scotland!!! Very proud of my surname and family history!! Thank you!!
“James Douglas, the man known as Scotland's fiercest ever warrior” - Well, with the facial expressions that you have pulled, you rank alongside him as “Scotland's fiercest ever presenter”. Well done.
Mark, my ancestor Thomas Dickson was with Sir James Douglas when they went to retake Douglas castle in 1307...Thomas was slashed across his belly and was said to be seen holding his belly to hold his guts in while he fought on until he succumbed. His family were ceded lands south of Douglas castle by Robert the Bruce for Thomas Dickson faithful service and bravery in battle ..I am coming to Scotland this year in June and will be visiting all the areas of my forefathers ..Thanks for the great content. My name is Reese Thomas Dickson.
Wow. Brother in arms. James is my 24th Great GrandUncle, we descended from Archibald, his brother. I just watched The Outlaw King for the first time today and I cried when James’s character came on.
@@stella8726 We are actually related.. Thomas's mother was a Douglas and his father was Richard of clan Keith, before they had last names. Thomas and James were cousins and James came to Thomas's nearby farm to recruit men to retake Castle Douglas as you seen in the film..If you watch the credits closely you will also see credits of "Thomas Dickson" played by..... So yes, we are related in blood and brothers in arms, absolutely...It was so chilling to be on the spot of the battle and where Sir James is buried in that little church nearby of St Brides...What heros they all were..
@@imyourhuckleberry357 Cousins? I never knew that. Thanks to you for that information. Many of the nobles were related, I have the Stewart’s too. Where do you bide?
Thank you Mark Nicol for your contagious expression of the stories in these places. Our wee branch of Douglass lives in the United States. When I was a girl I made a necklace of our crest Heart and Stars to share with my brothers. I said, we have to remember where we came from, who we are, what we stand for - love & freedom for the People, hopefully with not so much bloody fighting. It feels like the blood DNA soul, wha'er we know it by asks this. We are very happy through all tragedies & miracles in our family to be a wee bit of Douglass Clan.
James Douglas is my family. I have looked into my families history and found out that I'm blood kin to James Douglas, I would love to visit that place and learn more about my family history.
This is what CZcams is all about hidden gems! If you can find your way through all the trash gems are there to be found and I found a gem tonight Mark Nicol and his videos thanks Mark keep up the great work
Well done, its great that your so passionate about. Hes a very interesting character, Douglas. Ive heard of him before but not that much, thank you for sharing your well made video. Im from Ireland but I find Scottish history interesting also. God Bless.
Great man! And a the corries song! Iust subscribe now. First video ive seen but thoust passion is great and strong. Good job. I'll be checking out more
Hi loved your video just watched the OUTLAW KING and am fascinated by SCOTLANDS HISTORY always have been. Can't help but feel YOUR PRIDE coming thru the video hitting me in the face. LOVE IT. AWESOME. 👍👍👍👍
Great video presentation, and I enjoyed your previous presentation on the subject. I remember reading, "If the Douglases had not existed, Sir Walter Scott would have had to invent them." So true. The exploits of the Douglases certainly do read like fiction. From the interweaving into the Royal family, the treachery between "The Red Douglases" and "The Black", the actions of these warlords, good and bad, are the story of Scotland. Proud to be direct descendant of Sir James and both houses. Please dig for more stories to do about the Douglases! There are many, and you would do these stories justice with your video presentations! Keep up the great work!
Just what I expected Mark. Fantastic as usual and a great insight to someone we glossed over in Galashiels Academy !!!!!! Bet you were over the moon getting the key to your hero's tomb
A friend of mine linked this too me, the production values are top notch and I enjoyed this as much as anything I see on mainstream tv!! Funny, I always want the “rebels” to win in films/historical events like this and I’m English.
One of only a handful of heroes including wallace to NEVER swear fealty to Edward. This documentary doesn't even touch the sides, this man was a fucking fearless animal.
I came on here looking for information because my Grandmother has just told me today that we are part of the douglas clan. I am wow at all of this. i didnt know anything until she said it to me. makes sense now on my personal actions in life lol
Great video!!! I wish I could of course with your permission upload it to my channel. Just would make it easier for me to share to other social spots.. I would put a link to your channel of course..let me know.. Again well done on the video
This makes me proud to see considering I'm related to James the black Douglas. I've always made sure to follow my dna since I was a young boy. Ancestry DNA helped me pint point exactly where my blood and name comes from. I'm proud to be a Douglas.
Hey mark did you ever hear of a legend where in the mid 1400s before most of the black Douglass family was wiped out at the battle of at Arkinholm that there was a baby the Douglas family left on the front steps of St Thomas church in Falkland palace so that he wouldn’t be killed. I live in America but have heard about it and was curious if it was a legend over there?
Stories handed down to me from my great-grandfather, has my family poised as the descendants Sir James himself. I grew up hearing these "fables". Long live Scotland and Freedom for all. Love and Respect to all Douglas Clan in Canada, America and back home in Scotland.
Great story telling and Gimbleing with the Drone. My Grandma Olive Austin who's mom was a Douglas said they cut the Kings head off and brought it back to Scotland. I wonder if you can verify that tale? Maybe they'll finish the story of Good James and the Tragedy in Spain. When you tell it can you play "Nights in White Satin" Moody Blues. Thanks Bob
I am also a descendant of James Douglas. Have the pin at home. I am discovering more and more about him and i couldn't be any more prouder. Its incredible to discover family on this page as well.. if you all would like to connect and figure out some sort of family tree that would be amazing!!
Marc, It´s Marco from Mexico. Is this a public place? People can just go and ask for the key to walk in? Love your videos, sometimes it´s kind of hard for me to follow your accent but it´s always interesting. Keep on the good work and thank you for allowing us people from far off places to get to know such interesting places.
Marco Antonio Moreno thank you!! Yes it’s public. A lady who lives across the road has the key in her house and hands it out to visitors. Her address is on the church fence.
My sons and I were at that very ruin in 9/‘22. I was looking for some evidence of my Greatgrandfather, Robert Douglas, place of burial. The remains of the castle sit on perfectly gorgeous land and had my legs been healthier, I would have been up for further exploration of the town Castle Douglas and its surroundings. I suppose we’ll just have to return to Scotland and take more time in this area.
Thanks for the video! Black Douglas is my ancestor and I didn’t know anything about him before this video. I need to have a watch of Outlaw King now haha
great video! but there are many people who think they are related to the Douglas family, just because they have that surname. That's not how clans work!
This is one of my favourite videos so far mark,I am fascinated by the black Douglas,love how you alway bow before our great heroes ,as a mark of respect.I would like to visit his tomb ,how ever did you get the key?
claire dixon there’s an old lady who lives across the road and has the key, just luck whether you catch her in or not. She gives the key to any visitors though. Cheers for watching!😁
Sorry Claire so we did. Get so many contacts these days it’s difficult to keep up😆 Keep in touch. I’ve got some new Black Douglas stuff planned for the summer!!
That's kl as fuck man 👌 Need to go now, Rosslyn Chapel aswell. The Black Douglas always intrigued after reading Outlaw King. Boy seemed like a handful 😁🏴
I am a Douglas also in america my grandfather was from ayrshire Scotland was told we are descendants as well. We are a military family I've been to war but Sir James was in 72 battles I believe hand to hand could you freaking imagine 72 battles all hand to hand combat dude was a beast.
I was named after Sir James Douglas and my brother after Robert the Bruce, and at the age of 64 I have just discovered the truth about them because of this video. : )
Great video. The English still killed, robed, and are in power still. May all the clans of the lowlands be honored as true hero's that lost it all because of there righteous rebellion against the wicked kings of the English. I wonder if Douglas's became the Ainslie's. They just have had a alliance with Bruce, Ainslies, and others.
@@GRIMSBONIAN13 bruce wallace stewart douglas were all french decent maybe italian , a douglas was an enemy of mary queen of scots and a douglas had james v captive , history of scotland is quite mixed up at times ,
All hail one of the greatest Scottish hero of Independence, Sir James Douglas.
The Bravest Knight in Christen dom, they called him. And with good reason. Some boy.
I’m a descendent of the Black Douglas, I’ve got the family tree and the 23&Me test to prove it, my granddad was a huge history buff and had a piece of antique tartan, not quite that old haha, but it matches up. My last name is Douglas. My family line pretty much stayed in Scotland for AGES, migrated south to Yorkshire and stayed there for AGES, and then came to Australia, someone in the family has a collection of copies of documents about it all… evidentially the hatred for the English and the church is still strong in the family line.
I would point out a Scottish family,the Stewart's,were far worse for us than the English
Perhaps you could answer me a mystery in Scotland, who makes the single malt whisky the Black Douglas?
@@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW Black Douglas Black Reserve 12 is what you're looking for ...a nice Highland single malt...though the Douglas was a Border Lord ...
Cheers Laddie!
@@reynardthefox do you know which Distillery makes it?
@@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW I believe it is Black Douglas distillery... haven't tried it ..would love to
History and people like Black Douglas are some reasons I am always in awe of Scotland and your great heros. I'm American, we have historical figures. But no1 so universally loved by the whole country as Scotland's heroes! Robert the Bruce, William Wallace and by all means most absolutely Black Douglas! It's a beautiful thing. I sincerely mean this. I have a history degree, that's not important, I only mention that because in all years of studying I can truly and safely say no other country but Scotland has such heroes, universally beloved by all Scots!
the jocks were soon enough beaten down by edward longshanks, rule brittania!
All I’ve got to say is 1314
All bow down before the Good Sir James Douglas a Scottish Hero
Calm down there son.
@@mightybaloo1880 bwhaha my youngest son would agree. The gift dies if they turn you into a monument he said. No bowing, just rising up for love & freedom for the People. It feels like the blood DNA soul, wha'er we know it by asks this. We are very happy through all tragedies & miracles in our family to be a wee bit of Douglass Clan.
Awesome... As a small boy, I remember my Grandfather (William Douglas Sr.) telling me the story of the Douglas and the Bruce. And why the Bruce's heart was front and center on our family crest. When you entered the Church, with that key... your reverence and awe as you knelt at the tomb of James Douglas was extremely palpable. Who else was entombed at this location? The other walls and center seemed to be occupied. USA / Midwest here. Thank you for bringing the Douglas history to life with such emotion!!! ... Bruce Douglas
How could you not respect a man of such ferocity and determination such as Douglas. I have Irish/Italian ancestry but just marvel at what this man and his brothers in arms were able to achieve. DOOOUUUGGGLLAAAAAASSSSS!!!!!
Fascinating historical narrative as always Mark. Really enjoyed the 'Outlaw King' and wish it had lasted 10 hours!
Nicole Re thanks Nicole!
Outlaw king brought me here. Black Douglas was bad ass
Or kick ass 😀
Fantastic presentation on a fascinating and chronically under-appreciated Scottish hero, enjoyed every second!
libidoswitch cheers man!!
I love seeing this! James Douglas is my ancestor and even the name has past through my family as far as my grandfather. I would love to get the chance to visit the homeland and his resting spot.
It’s also a dream of mine to go to the home land and pay my respects in person. Nice to see a fellow descendant of James Douglas
james douglas is also my ancestor lol, theres a lot of us huh?
Aye cousins
Oh wow.....uh hi, I also have Douglas ancestry. 😅
My maternal grandmother was a Douglas & always said we were descended from the Black Douglas, although I have no proof to this statement.
Outstanding! Mark,my favourite of your videos so far.The Black Douglas was my boyhood hero,and that he is now starting to get attention for his role his Scottish history alongside The Bruce and Wallace,is long over due.He totally deserves his own epic movie to bring him further into the public consciousness.Great job!
Ian Petty cheers Ian😁
Couldn’t agree more🏴🏴🏴
Thank you for an amazing walk through history about James the good/black douglas!!! Words can’t Describe the feeling that my ancestor was a great hero of Scotland!!! Very proud of my surname and family history!! Thank you!!
We hear very little of the Black Douglas , his name should be alongside Bruce & Wallace ,Burns & many others spoken in Scotland’s history.
“James Douglas, the man known as Scotland's fiercest ever warrior” - Well, with the facial expressions that you have pulled, you rank alongside him as “Scotland's fiercest ever presenter”. Well done.
lol, he does get in to the feel of his stories ,
Mark, my ancestor Thomas Dickson was with Sir James Douglas when they went to retake Douglas castle in 1307...Thomas was slashed across his belly and was said to be seen holding his belly to hold his guts in while he fought on until he succumbed. His family were ceded lands south of Douglas castle by Robert the Bruce for Thomas Dickson faithful service and bravery in battle ..I am coming to Scotland this year in June and will be visiting all the areas of my forefathers ..Thanks for the great content. My name is Reese Thomas Dickson.
Wow. Brother in arms. James is my 24th Great GrandUncle, we descended from Archibald, his brother. I just watched The Outlaw King for the first time today and I cried when James’s character came on.
@@stella8726 We are actually related.. Thomas's mother was a Douglas and his father was Richard of clan Keith, before they had last names. Thomas and James were cousins and James came to Thomas's nearby farm to recruit men to retake Castle Douglas as you seen in the film..If you watch the credits closely you will also see credits of "Thomas Dickson" played by..... So yes, we are related in blood and brothers in arms, absolutely...It was so chilling to be on the spot of the battle and where Sir James is buried in that little church nearby of St Brides...What heros they all were..
@@stella8726 BTW...I subbed to you, brother in arms...
@@imyourhuckleberry357 Cousins? I never knew that. Thanks to you for that information. Many of the nobles were related, I have the Stewart’s too. Where do you bide?
@@stella8726 Sorry for the long awaited answer ..I was on vacation in Hawaii..I was born and raised in California and moved to Illinois in 2003.
Marvellous, very powerful, poignant burial area. Sacred. Wonderful.
Thank you Mark Nicol for your contagious expression of the stories in these places. Our wee branch of Douglass lives in the United States. When I was a girl I made a necklace of our crest Heart and Stars to share with my brothers. I said, we have to remember where we came from, who we are, what we stand for - love & freedom for the People, hopefully with not so much bloody fighting. It feels like the blood DNA soul, wha'er we know it by asks this. We are very happy through all tragedies & miracles in our family to be a wee bit of Douglass Clan.
Nice story!
Good to know people are watching in the USA
James Douglas is my family. I have looked into my families history and found out that I'm blood kin to James Douglas, I would love to visit that place and learn more about my family history.
And santa is my dad 🎅
Thank you for this stunning presentation : from another good Douglas in Africa !
Struan Douglas there’s a place or a person called Douglas in every corner of the globe !!
Cheers for watching
Great stuff Mark. I live in NZ but Im coming home at Xmas, Ill be taking my boy to Douglas. Thanks for this.🏴🏴👍👍
northbadger cheers!!
It’s an interesting place
Just make sure Mrs Cowan across the road from the church is at home as she holds the key.
Good job mate. Hopefully you never filmed this in one day.
This is what CZcams is all about hidden gems! If you can find your way through all the trash gems are there to be found and I found a gem tonight Mark Nicol and his videos thanks Mark keep up the great work
annethree thanks Anne!!!
I have traced my roots to my Black Douglas' heritage. Thru my father and his male heirs.
Thankyou for this.
Sir James Douglas lives forever!!
THE BLOODLINE IS READY TO RISE AND BRING FREEDOM !!!
Great video Mark your work is brilliant.
George Douglas water cheers George!!
Well done, its great that your so passionate about. Hes a very interesting character, Douglas. Ive heard of him before but not that much, thank you for sharing your well made video. Im from Ireland but I find Scottish history interesting also. God Bless.
Thank you for your video. You did an amazing and exceptional work! A real travel in time. I hope someday I could visit it all.
Demétrio Mello cheers Demetrio!!
See you in Scotland one day!!
Great man! And a the corries song! Iust subscribe now. First video ive seen but thoust passion is great and strong. Good job. I'll be checking out more
An awesome story Mark. James Douglas is certainly a hero. We need one like him to get our independence and Berwick lol.
Michael Bell if we can take Berwick independence will follow!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Would a son of the Black Douglas be alright
Brilliant video.. brilliant narration … thank you..
Thank you for making this video.
I hope to visit someday.
Bill Douglass get over Bill!!
Get in touch if you do!!
Wonderful tour! Thanks for taking us along.
slugonion thanks!!
Hi loved your video just watched the OUTLAW KING and am fascinated by SCOTLANDS HISTORY always have been. Can't help but feel YOUR PRIDE coming thru the video hitting me in the face. LOVE IT. AWESOME. 👍👍👍👍
Petrina Joye Fisher cheers Petrina😁
I’ve got more Black Douglas stuff planned for this summer.
Great video presentation, and I enjoyed your previous presentation on the subject. I remember reading, "If the Douglases had not existed, Sir Walter Scott would have had to invent them." So true. The exploits of the Douglases certainly do read like fiction. From the interweaving into the Royal family, the treachery between "The Red Douglases" and "The Black", the actions of these warlords, good and bad, are the story of Scotland. Proud to be direct descendant of Sir James and both houses.
Please dig for more stories to do about the Douglases! There are many, and you would do these stories justice with your video presentations! Keep up the great work!
Brian French got a couple of good ones planned for next year.
Cheers Brian!
Brian French have you seen the other ones in my channel already?
Brian
czcams.com/video/cZ4KlWkwaZg/video.html
@@MarkNicol123, looking forward to THAT!
@@MarkNicol123, not yet, but certainly will! You bet!
That's awesome you got to go in there..Bruce and Douglas are two of the most badass figures from history
Brilliant as always Mark. Thanks for helping to keep the history alive.
Randy Raz Ullon cheers Randy, no worries!!
Great job and you could tell how in awe you are. For the few of us less that are in awe of history thank you.
Excellent 😘 I really loved it the history of Douglas and Scotland what a story I have no words 🙏♥️🌹
Had a dream last night that led me to this information and poat about Clan Douglas. Thank you.
No worries!
Thanks for watching!!
Just what I expected Mark. Fantastic as usual and a great insight to someone we glossed over in Galashiels Academy !!!!!! Bet you were over the moon getting the key to your hero's tomb
tricky dicky cheers Tricky!!
Aye it was good, nobody else there either.
Love your obvious passion for the topic and your nations history great stuff mate
James Ihaka thanks James!
“WOTS MA FOOKIN NAME???!!” - outlaw kings
I am putting this on my tomb stone
we be all Heart which is apparently terrifying :D
Great episode, so interesting.Thank you! Have a nice weekend. Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N
Sunshine&SilverArrow same to you!!
I can't wait to return to Scotland, my ancestral motherland. My great grandmother was a Whitson and that name comes from Lanarkshire.
Fantastic, so glad I stumbled upon your video, I’ll definitely be watching more from you
A friend of mine linked this too me, the production values are top notch and I enjoyed this as much as anything I see on mainstream tv!! Funny, I always want the “rebels” to win in films/historical events like this and I’m English.
Kevin Cassidy thanks Kevin.
Maybe you have Scottish ancestors you don’t know about 😆😆
Massive well done! Not enough out there about The Black Douglas
Silly Wee Skinner cheers man!!
One of only a handful of heroes including wallace to NEVER swear fealty to Edward. This documentary doesn't even touch the sides, this man was a fucking fearless animal.
Long live the Douglass clan my Homeland me and my family my is from Scotland originally Douglas for life
Savannah Saoudi cousin!!
@@juliematthews3992 Cousins! Me as well.
Another Douglass here. Long live Scotland 🏴
im a douglas as well yay
@@christinalllove3574 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
love your emotion and love for Scotland, SAOR ALBA GU BRATH
I came on here looking for information because my Grandmother has just told me today that we are part of the douglas clan. I am wow at all of this. i didnt know anything until she said it to me. makes sense now on my personal actions in life lol
Great videos! Planning my first trip there for next year👍
scott elliott thanks Scott.
Tons of Elliott history for you in the Borderlands
Another great presentation,keep up the good work.
gordon guild cheers Gordon.
gordon guild cheers Gordon!!
The 7 people who gave this a thumbs down must be decendents of the ol long shanks
James Waters 😂😂🏴🇺🇸
Great video!!! I wish I could of course with your permission upload it to my channel. Just would make it easier for me to share to other social spots.. I would put a link to your channel of course..let me know.. Again well done on the video
Jason Douglass cheers Jason.
Yes share it anywhere you want.
Another excellent video. Love that you show the proper reverence and respect.
Ar Fhearann thank you!!
I am a Douglas, descended form sir James Douglas. DNA is 47 % Scottish. Glad i found this video
This makes me proud to see considering I'm related to James the black Douglas. I've always made sure to follow my dna since I was a young boy. Ancestry DNA helped me pint point exactly where my blood and name comes from. I'm proud to be a Douglas.
Visited St. Brides church....held that key....was blown away by all the history....so proud to say I'm descended from this great warrrior!
Well done Mark, keep them coming. Coincidently reading The Borders book by Alistair Moffat and Im at this stage . Also that key is golden information.
johnboy3165 cheers John, aye that’s a good book!
Keep it Up!!!!!!!!!!!! Inspiring and enlightening ... where ever a Scottish exile is found, Mark brings us home....
Kris Carmichael cheers Kris!!
Love to hear from people watching these over the world.
Well done! Excellent video and i WILL visit that church.
First time seeing my great+ grandfathers grave.
Max Wolfer it’s a powerful place to step back in time Max.
It is has a familiarity hi Cuz
i found out by my grandma today i was part of the douglas clan are you part as well?
@@christinalllove3574 just found out i descend from douglas clan- i thought i was english (i'm australian so it isn't uncommon)
Hey mark did you ever hear of a legend where in the mid 1400s before most of the black Douglass family was wiped out at the battle of at Arkinholm that there was a baby the Douglas family left on the front steps of St Thomas church in Falkland palace so that he wouldn’t be killed. I live in America but have heard about it and was curious if it was a legend over there?
Stories handed down to me from my great-grandfather, has my family poised as the descendants Sir James himself. I grew up hearing these "fables". Long live Scotland and Freedom for all. Love and Respect to all Douglas Clan in Canada, America and back home in Scotland.
It feels good to know that I come from the Douglas backround
I feel privileged for you showing it to me , again thankyou
I like your pashion brother. Great video. Thanks for this. 👏👍💯
My grandmother was a Douglas from Cumbria and would often tell us growing up we were direct descendants of James the Black Douglas
my great great....... grandfather, DOUGLAS
That was Brilliant,,
Great work Mark, Clan Ferguson checking in 👍
C F cheers Fergie!!
@@MarkNicol123 👍. & my first name is Campbell.
OR because of the 'Massey Ferguson' tractors and farm machinery.. I sometimes get 'Massey'.
Ha ha!
Are you in the UK or USA?
My ancestor thanks for making this
Great story telling and Gimbleing with the Drone. My Grandma Olive Austin who's mom was a Douglas said they cut the Kings head off and brought it back to Scotland. I wonder if you can verify that tale? Maybe they'll finish the story of Good James and the Tragedy in Spain. When you tell it can you play "Nights in White Satin" Moody Blues. Thanks Bob
Robert Koontz no sure about the cutting off the kings head story?
Definitely want to get to Teba in Spain some day.
They brought back his and DeBruces heart. James was supposed to have taken DeBruces Heart on Cruisade.
Love it !!!! Great work !!!!
Crystal Bruce cheers Crystal
As one of his late descendants I couldn’t be more proud
Another one here!
Same here!
My family as well. Cousins i hail!
I am also a descendant of James Douglas. Have the pin at home. I am discovering more and more about him and i couldn't be any more prouder. Its incredible to discover family on this page as well.. if you all would like to connect and figure out some sort of family tree that would be amazing!!
@@LuminousLuLu Yep, I'm also a direct descendant. Weird really.
Marc, It´s Marco from Mexico. Is this a public place? People can just go and ask for the key to walk in? Love your videos, sometimes it´s kind of hard for me to follow your accent but it´s always interesting. Keep on the good work and thank you for allowing us people from far off places to get to know such interesting places.
Marco Antonio Moreno thank you!!
Yes it’s public. A lady who lives across the road has the key in her house and hands it out to visitors. Her address is on the church fence.
Marco Antonio Moreno good to know people are watching in Mexico!!
Great Documentary!!! I am half Scottish and Half Texan.
Because we Can I’ve taken a family of Texans to these Douglas sites last year
You really should have your own TV show.
patrick rose ha I wish!!
Cheers for watching Patrick😁
Guid stuff Mark - couldnae think o any gags - keep sharing yer passion son
Murdo Macinnes disappointing nae gags Murdo 😂😂😂
Aye a ken - mind ad only had half a bottle when a watched it !!!!
My sons and I were at that very ruin in 9/‘22. I was looking for some evidence of my Greatgrandfather, Robert Douglas, place of burial. The remains of the castle sit on perfectly gorgeous land and had my legs been healthier, I would have been up for further exploration of the town Castle Douglas and its surroundings. I suppose we’ll just have to return to Scotland and take more time in this area.
Thanks for the video! Black Douglas is my ancestor and I didn’t know anything about him before this video. I need to have a watch of Outlaw King now haha
Throughly great watch .Thankyou
great video! but there are many people who think they are related to the Douglas family, just because they have that surname. That's not how clans work!
i can feel the corries song black douglas thnks for sharing ah the buccleugh
keith mclaren good lyrics!
aye and yet scottish freedom died in a bog in ireland with bruces brother
Thank you!
My direct descendent
This is one of my favourite videos so far mark,I am fascinated by the black Douglas,love how you alway bow before our great heroes ,as a mark of respect.I would like to visit his tomb ,how ever did you get the key?
claire dixon there’s an old lady who lives across the road and has the key, just luck whether you catch her in or not. She gives the key to any visitors though.
Cheers for watching!😁
Mark Nicol thank you for the info mark.
No worries Claire do you live in the UK or USA?
Hey mark ,we have had this conversation before lol,I'm an Edinburgh lass born and bred and I love my peoples history.really enjoy your videos .
Sorry Claire so we did.
Get so many contacts these days it’s difficult to keep up😆
Keep in touch.
I’ve got some new Black Douglas stuff planned for the summer!!
NEVER BEHIND!! FAMILY MOTO❤️☮️🙏
That's kl as fuck man 👌 Need to go now, Rosslyn Chapel aswell. The Black Douglas always intrigued after reading Outlaw King. Boy seemed like a handful 😁🏴
Just wanted to say.... The black Douglas is my ancestor. And he definitely is a frickin badass!
reconman420 you are spot-on!!
I am a Douglas also in america my grandfather was from ayrshire Scotland was told we are descendants as well. We are a military family I've been to war but Sir James was in 72 battles I believe hand to hand could you freaking imagine 72 battles all hand to hand combat dude was a beast.
Great Video Mark.
Good video lad, enjoyed it and all the information. Might make a similar series for my own country, Ireland, have a good day. 🙂
Great Video Thanks :-)
Sideshow KUTS TV cheers man
enjoyed this video thank you
I was named after Sir James Douglas and my brother after Robert the Bruce, and at the age of 64 I have just discovered the truth about them because of this video. : )
Thank you so Interesting and would love to visit that church
willaim forbes cheers William get down to Douglas in Lanarkshire.
Gave me chills and stirred my blood, this did.
Magnificent!!!
Great video. The English still killed, robed, and are in power still. May all the clans of the lowlands be honored as true hero's that lost it all because of there righteous rebellion against the wicked kings of the English.
I wonder if Douglas's became the Ainslie's. They just have had a alliance with Bruce, Ainslies, and others.
Herbert Norman Douglas owned swathes of land in the Borders so likely would have been aquatinted with the Ainslies.
That's because we are all related. The Plantagenant The Stewart the Douglas.
@@GRIMSBONIAN13 bruce wallace stewart douglas were all french decent maybe italian , a douglas was an enemy of mary queen of scots and a douglas had james v captive , history of scotland is quite mixed up at times ,
its crazy that an ancient wall and castle was destroyed for a bloody railway
Yes😫