I Bet You Never Knew This About the Scottish Flag
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2023
- St Andrew's Day is Scotland's Day, right? What about the Saltire? Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey, looks at where Scotland got it's flag, patron saint and natoinal day.
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As a Scottish history tour guide people ask: Help me plan a Scottish holiday, or help me plan a Scottish vacation if your from the US. So I've tried to give a bit of history, but some places of interest in Scotland as well.
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Bruce your cruden bay show was great magic to meet you and the woman was shocked in a good way with the tinder chat 🤣
Bruce, why do you never come to perform this side of the rather modern border?
Religion and history go hand in hand..
Because they are both fake.
All CLAIMS in all your VIDEOS are Required... STORIES will not be Acceptable & SOLID PROVABLE FACTS.
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When I'm in charge Bruce, St Andrew's day will be a puclic holiday of celebration, and it will be considered bad form to have Christmas displays or decorations until this date has passed.
Move it to June or July ☀️
I think that is a fabulous idea! When was the most important day in the life of St. Andrew?
I'm with you
Xmas can happen after st Andrew's day
Not before
I agree Az 😂😂
Sorry but im going to rule as king....just as my grandfather's did 😂
Fun fact, the clouds that formed the cross were jet contrails from St Andrew's fighter jet that helped take out the Northumbirans.
Well that's no more unlikely than any Religious Nutter's maniacal ravings! 😜🙄😁
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Works for me!
UFOs!
I thought that straight away. Were there such things as linear clouds before the age of powered flight?
“The raid was only to borrow stuff”
The way I burst out laughing
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My name is Andrej i'm from Macedonia and we celebrate St Andrej's on the 13th of December
Bingo! Thanks for that
I really enjoy story time with Bruce as a start to my Saturday 😅
Happy Saturday all 😊
Happy Saturday to you...
Hello Bruce, my two favourite things are history and storytelling. You are the embodiment of both. Thank You so much.🥰
Wow, thank you
That was a really nice thing to write...E..
Nice video! The fifteenth century Valois dukes of Burgundy also adopted Saint Andrew as their patron saint and used a red, saw-toothed saltire as a banner, but it seems to be unclear why they choose Andrew and his saltire. One theory is that Duke John the Fearless choose them to honour his Scottish soldiers led by the Earl of Mar and the Earl of Douglas.
Wow love listen to history by Bruce he makes it more interesting,if he had been my history teacher I probably would be teaching Scottish history,thanks for reminding me history is fun and interesting Bruce 😊🙏
Years ago, I read an English language summary of a study by a Greek scholar showing how the travels of St. Andrew were possible. Very interesting how Andrew could have traveled to Scotland, Russia, India and China on established trade routes. Not necessarily proof of visiting but proof that it was possible and stories of his visits might not all be fables.
Aye you'd need an explorer pass on the ferry
With the right travel advisor it’s not that difficult.
Yes. I read this too. It is plausible. Andreas was north of the Black Sea and evangelized and he may came up north to the Baltic Sea. He should have entered a trading ship and landed on scottish shores for a short time. My name is Andreas, the greek original name of the scottish saint. I have a strong inner connection to the flag.
Great wee book to compliment this is (for me anyway) The Celtic Way of Evangelism by George G Hunter. Great reminder of how important the migration of Church, faith, learning and more came from the north and west rather than Canterbury. Just a wee setting the record out and straightening of history like Bruce does.
Aye Great Job with our Christian faith!
My Scottish heritage is so remote that I don't even pretend to have a connection, But you are such a great story teller that I can't help but be interested in Scottish history. Now, my wife's maiden name is McClung and my daughters often bring this up and I find myself referring to the things I've learned here to talk about parts of their ancestry that are much more interesting than their mutt father's side.
Brilliant
St Andrews day is my wife’s birthday and my sister in law’s birthday. Always plenty of reason for a few beers. Hope you are well.👍🏴🍻
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"That's the kind of generosity Scots are known for." I spat out my drink so I didn't choke with laughter!
Aye. Been brainwashed a hae nae doubt.
What's the difference between a Scot and a coconut? You can get a drink from a coconut. 😂.
fuck me , we do nothing but give
Very interesting indeed. To be honest, I am more of a Burns' Night person myself. I am extremely proud that we have a larger celebration for a poet than a saint.
True
I agree👍
Poet's are saints... but don't admit it 🍻
Hello Bruce, I enjoyed your story...as usual! Being a Presbyterian I am quite familiar with the St. Andrew's flag and knew about its ties to Scotland. However I have learned alot about its origins in Scottish history today! I really do not understand how historians can ignore so much really interesing history. Thankyou! Keep up the good work. 🇺🇲🏴
Many thanks
🏴Thank you for another great, educational video 🏴
Glad you enjoyed it
Another fascinating video Bruce.
As a Dumfriesshire man with many family links in Ayrshire, my preference is Burns night as well. Always been aware of St. Andrews day on 30th November, but never really celebrated it in any way. Never fail to celebrate Burns night on 25th January though and always have my haggis neeps and tatties 😁👍
Thanks for another excellent story. You personify the ongoing molding of Scotland’s character by carrying on and blending the traditions of the bard and the griot.
Interesting tale, as always well told. The sky blue of the saltire prescribed is Pantone 300.
Also, while maybe relegated, the Celtic saints weren’t forgotten. It’s said the Monymusk Reliquary residing at the national museum was carried into battle at Bannockburn.
Thank you for telling our story that pays some tribute to “history”, remembers our failures but stays true to the good things that make Scots Scots
Thank you again Bruce. You told me a few things I did not know. Its strange how folk think they know a story but it's just not the truth but the truth they were told.
Brilliant again Bruce. From an Englishman with Scottish roots, I just love the education I get from you
Here to please😘
As a Scot our wedding anniversary is Nov 30th that way I am sure to remember it and so far it's worked for 49 years
Scottish Saltire, Union Jack, and the Rebel Flag all connected back to Scotland with that cross?! My American mind is blown! 😮😮😮
how about the bonnie flag
Never knew that about the confederate flag myself, amazing ehhh? .. yet nowadays it's seen as a racist flag.
@@PYDPIPER research the bonnie flag .. it was before the stars & bars
@@Paulftate : You learn something new every day, no matter what age you are ... lots of things make sense now ... Bonnie Scotland - Lone Star State ... thanks 👋
@@PYDPIPER never gave the "lone star" motto any thought .... that is relating to Scotland .. thanks for the insight ✌
AND...St Andrew built a truly legendary golf course.
Fascinating history indeed. Just a minor point: The Confederate flag you show is the battle flag of Virginia, not the first flag of the Confederacy. Nor is it the "stars and bars" flag. They did have a Bonnie Blue flag though in 1861. As always, thanks for an entertaining start to a Saturday morning.
Thank you sir, was about to say the same but you had it covered.
I know. I read up on the different incarnations of the Confederate flags, but in videos that are supposed to be compressed into 10-15 minutes I'm never going to please everyone
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Please don't think I am displeased, I love your content - just wanted you to know. A lot of people here make the same mistake - (many of them Southerners).
@@ScotlandHistoryTours That flag is bad news. Period.
I want to know more about that tower (or I presume that’s what it was - the ochre coloured square but odd roofed building you were in near the end).
A doocot
My great grandfather, JJ Badenoch, helped found the Illinois St. Andrew's Society for the purpose of providing care and housing for the aged Scots people of Chicago. Several years ago, the then-president of the society contacted me and in our conversation he told me that JJ had attended 50 consecutive St. Andrew's Day Dinners. The St. Andrew's home for the aged is still functioning and the Illinois St. Andrew's Society still has an annual banquet.
Terrific history! Great stuff! Keep it up.
Now there’s a thought: let’s be nice to each other for a change and spread the wealth around under the Scottish flag. Another interesting, riveting story 🌞
Happy Saint Andrew's Day from Missouri. Thank you, Bruce, for another great show.
I love your stories I cannot wait to go visit Scotland I will be there someday thank you for the wonderful stories 🏴
Please do!
I have a very deep compassionate love for Scotland for some reason it keeps popping up into my life aye very unusual so I love the stories keep them rolling❣️❣️🏴🏴
As a brit i must say hand on heart ,that the BEST holiday i have ever had was ....in john o groats North scotland .The house i stayed in was called " the captains house " and my next door neighbour was ......king charles !!!!!...no , i'm not joking , he has a castle called the castle of mey .
To watch the sun set into the sea (try saying that after 4 beers 😁) was absolutely breath taking .
Thankyou SCOTLAND for being so bloody beautiful.
Peace out ✌
Brilliant as always mate, wish my history teacher was as good a storyteller as you I might actually know some stuff! Ach well better late than never eh 👍✌️mar sin leibh an drasta 🏴
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Love your channel Bruce. Your videos always make me swell with Scottish pride
I hope so
I love the way you tell your history is so passionate and entertaining as well and that amazing that saltire is oldest flag that very cool. I love learning more about Scottish culture and history from you . I love history of British isles such rich amazing history . And that very much includes Scottish history too .
Love your enthusiasm and sense of humour. Great storytelling.
Cheers
😂”don’t talk to me about spare parts”…”and a tooth away with ya” 😂 7:30
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Great video-Keep them coming-I love your historytelling
Thanks, will do!
Quality output as always Bruce-fella
I wish you did a Podcast, I would listen to your voice all day! I love some Scottish History
What's the difference?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours I can listen to a Podcast easily while I am working. Or while I am commuting.
Fascinating, as always. Doyes the term"navy blue" come from the darkening of the blue in the flag?
Maybe Janet but I have always thought it was something to do with the Royal Navy.
@@pjmoseley243 Yes, but I understood that the darkening was to avoid the fading of RN flags round the world.
Great show I never fail to finish one of your videos without learning something more about Scottish history. I often watch and rewatch. The third times a charm
Brilliant
Pure gold. Thanks!
Excellent video Bruce, very informative 👍👍
Thanks 👍
Always informative and enjoyable
Glad you think so!
I was born in Athelstanford and I’ve never heard of St Andrew’s night. I was however baptised in the church here in your video. Thanks for the video.
No way you've never heard of St Andrew's Day
@@ScotlandHistoryTours , definitely heard of St Andrew’s day, but not St Andrew’s night.
@@richardlove4287Me too: Burns’ Night, but St Andrew’s Day. And I’ve never heard of haggis being associated with St Andrew’s Day as implied by image at start of video.
@@lindaj5492 , I thought I was going a bit daft there not knowing about the celebrations on St Andrew’s night! lol. But I’m glad I’m not the only one that found the beginning of the video a bit strange.
I just found your channel and watched the one about New Zealand. Did you know Robbie Burn's nephew was on of the founders of Dunedin? And another famous area is the McKenzie country named after a Scottish sheep stealer. One of the small towns has a statue to his dog because the locals were so angry that Mckenzie's fathful sheepdog was shot by the local constabulary to get back at Mckenzie.
Depending on which of the New Zealand videos you watched, I covered the Rev Burns
You do such a great service to history. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a great manner.
Thanks for watching!
What an excellent episode. Thank you.
Seconded...
Thank you
Excellent! Phenomenal! Concise simplicity! I love this video as it has bridged a significant gap ion my family's religious/military history. Thank you!!
I've seen the flag in the sky a couple of times.
My Father of Scottish Ancester's and my older brother and his father before him where all named James and ariived during the Viking Age of Norse Scandinavian Folk !
When as a young lad l asked him how come I was named Andrew.....his response was because they ran out of Scottish Name's.
❤❤❤ love that "blue sky" above Scotland 😂😂😂
Brilliant as always.
Thanks again!
Stories bind us together in so many ways. My assumption is that very few people today believe that St Andrew himself intervened in a battle in the 9th Century, but that idea has resonated for over a millennium. Although I will be drinking whisky at any gathering, Burns night is obviously a better celebration. But, if ye wish her gratefu’ prayer, Gie her a Haggis!
I've listened to numerous of your videos and have always found them fascinating and very informative. Keep up the excellent work.
Brilliant mini doco mate ❤
Thank you kindly
Good day to you. Bruce ive learned so much from you over the years. You are a true storyteller that's why you coukd teach. Happy holidays to you and yours.
Do we get a holiday?🥳
@@ScotlandHistoryTours.....😅😅😅😅...
Fascinating bit of history
Brilliant story and lovely prose throughout 🏴🏴
Thank you, Bruce.
You are very welcome
Nice video, Bruce - I've learnt a helluva lot about Scottish history on this channel! :) Thank you. Personally though, living in Inverness, I'd opt for St. Columba!! Ho, ho!!
Brilliant
Love all your videos. I really know nothing about the history of this little country I live in. I have a vast knowledge of Roman and Greek history 😂
Thanks for keeping me in the loop.
Always informative, entertaining, and interesting 👍 👏
Very interesting!
Excellent recounting of the story.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Much love from Chicago. St. Andrew is my personal patron saint too. Love your show and am I a new subscriber!
Really fascinating stuff!
Another good one. Thanks
Thank you too!
Awesome, simply awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it
You have such a way with the words Bruce, I swear that you must have a wee bit of Ireland in your DNA , a really interesting tale and so well presented,well done.
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Great video!🌟
Very informative!
Love it!💓✝️💓✨️✨️✨️🌠
You are a very good UA-camr. You are alot more enthusiastic than the majority of the BBC history presenters.
Aye, I think you need more than an engaging face to get on The Beeb😜
Not going to ask where you pull the ideas for your videos from, but brilliant as usual.
Yet an other brilliant video.
Glad I got out of hospital to see your Cruden Bay gig, but I was still feeling somewhat rough. Good stuff, Bruce. I'll come to another when you're up this way.
Ah sorry. Hope you feel better soon
@@ScotlandHistoryToursNot your fault. My kidneys don't watch your videos 😁 I probably need more Laphroaig to keep then in line.
Ah no, I hope you're feeling better soon
i live near a small well dedicated to "the Lady" there is a hill next to it is known on some maps as pisgah ,id often wondered when it was renamed or named
Superb as ever mate
Many thanks!
Always interesting videos
Hiya Bruce! I'se a Burns Nicht fella. Thank ye kindly for all of the stories. May ye hae a bonnie New Year!
Found this really interesting and informative cheers mate from england
Hi Bruce, from Australia. I knew a bit of Column. I knew a bit less about Andrew but I did know enough to realise that St Columba was sure to get a mention in the tale. Thanks for filling in some details; I love to hear your stories.
I’m a Burns Night man.
It's funny as i've never known anyone to make much of a fuss about St Andrews day, but I am from Galloway so perhaps that has something to do with it. Certainly agree with you, Burns night is the proper event. I'd love St Andrews day to be more a day to celebrate great Scots generally, but aye. Great video as always!
Love listening to you Bruce 😊. I just need to ask……… when are you going to put all this knowledge into a book?!!
It’s one that I would definitely buy.
Good question!
I remember being told when a wee girl that the Saltire came about after a white cross was held up to the blue sky (probably by St Andrew).
Very interesting-thank you
You're welcome
Did you get any good wee books from the wee telephone box library Bruce?
Also, we genuinely just keep missing each other! We were there a couple of weeks ago!
If you're ever in whitburn, it's got a wee history about the weavers, where a few of the original buildings still stand to this day (albeit occupied by families).
Poor ol' Columba - got about even when dead. So St. Andrew - usurper. Romanii ete domum. I'd prefer the local lad.
I have some very dear friends who are not Scottish at all (they’re Hazara Afghan, in fact) but loved the idea of the Highland Games I worked at as a reenactor. They never got a chance to go and have since moved very far away (New Zealand of all places), but this past Saint Andrew’s Day, they sent me a picture of their two little girls holding a Saltire they’d drawn in class; the girls had insisted on sending it to me because they remembered that my family was from Scotland. I nearly burst into tears right there in the gym, it was so sweet. 😭❤️
Come to Atlanta Bruce! PLEASE
Sorry they make it too much hassle to get performing visas in US
@@ScotlandHistoryTours you ain’t wrong! But a girl can hope!
@@ScotlandHistoryToursBirkenhead has no such problems...😅😅
Interesting --- like most of your vlogs. Well Done
Many thanks!
Happy Wendsday Bruce 🎉
One of your best.
Thank you
Oh! A couple o' surprise twists in THIS wee story, aren't there?
Love it!
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Brilliant 👏
Thank you Bruce. Your videos should be weekly viewing as part of the Scottish curriculum 😊😊
Oooft, thats a scary idea😂
@@ScotlandHistoryTours it's absolutely not Bruce. A tiny bit of sanitation, just a wee bit 😇😊
@ScotlandHistoryTours probably no sanitation tbf. Children get adult jokes too. I remember 😁. Wishful thinking on my part but I'm going to push this whilst I am able. Great shows and thank you so very much x
As always, very interesting! What was the little orange building called?
It's the Flag Heritage Centre
You missed that St Andrew is also the patron Saint of Rwanda. Our grandchildren are half Scottish and half Rwandan so a double celebration.
And just like that, I learned something about my ancestors! Thank you!
Our pleasure!
I only recently learned that my great grandmother's actual last name was MacGregor. Her family were Magees for 200 yrs.@@ScotlandHistoryTours