The Jacobite Tale you Won't Hear in Outlander
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2021
- Jacobite stories seldom come without baggage of belief, especially in the world of Outlander and modern say politics. Scottish history Tour guide tells a Jacobite story affecting his own home town
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Scotland History Tours is here for people who want to learn about Scottish history and get ideas for Scottish history tours. I try to make videos which tell you tales from Scotland's past and give you information about key dates in Scottish history and historical places to visit in Scotland. Not all videos are tales from Scotland's history, some of them are about men from Scotland's past or women from Scotland's past. Basically the people who made Scotland. From April 2020 onward I've tried to give ideas for historic days out in Scotland. Essentially these are days out in Scotland for adults who are interested in historical places to visit in Scotland.
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.
I am an intermediate school teacher on the other side of the pond (Newfoundland, Canada). My students say they love my stories, because, like you, I believe history is much, much more than just a regurgitation of "facts." It's an entire collection of human stories.
Love your channel, Bruce!
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I share Bruce's stories on my True History Of Scotland page he exposes stories from Scotland's past which were hidden, until now many of them shocking stories of brutality and at times he makes me laugh with his humour I had never heard of this part of our history and I have been to these towns and villages several times I am sure my friends from these places will leave a message in my group of shock...thank you, Bruce, you deserve a reward even if it's many more subscribers.
Frank
It’s too bad that there is not enough history taught in the schools.
And so much local history is unknown, largely because of the focus on the downtrodden outport fisherman narrative.
Newfoundland history is so much more.
For example, how many know of the connection of the Newman Company Fish servants and the most famous Naval battle of the war of 1812? A book worthy or even movie worthy story.
Maybe you should start to produce similar videos on the History of the Province. There are some great tales with real human interest.
@@cgjoe64 Absolutely true. Are you from Newfoundland? You seem to know something of our history. I have written a book on local history entitled Riots and Religion in Newfoundland.
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I’ve been living here for 33 years, but originally from Scotland
I’ll keep an eye out for your book.
I was in Dundee in Scotland a few years ago and saw an old photo frame with 5 pictures and recognized a ship instantly
It was of the Dundee Whalers and I had seen the pictures in a book by a Scottish doctor written about 1870 on a whaling and sealing trip to Newfoundland.
Great stuff, as a child of the Scottish education system of the 70’s/80’s, these stories were never taught in class, very interesting and I’m glad you continue to do them “warts and all’ 👍
You’re just someone who likes to share your knowledge. As an American who has Scottish heritage I truly appreciate you.
Well said Bruce. Having spent time in Yugoslavia in the mid-90s, after seeing house after house, in village after village burnt out, this I learned - there is a particular type of brutality reserved for one's own. This is what happens when a people turns on itself.
The evocation of this sort of callous inhumanity needs pre-existing divisions to work upon. In the cases of both Yugoslavia and 18th century Scotland there were distinct religious, linguistic and cultural differences present in different groups, so that in both countries at that point in time it would be difficult to describe all the inhabitants as 'one people'.
@@RichWoods23 of course you are right. The differences were played upon heavily and exploited. I guess, if you are going to slaughter your neighbour and burn his house down, you needed a strong "other" to exist to justify your actions.
In the case of Scotland, it must be remembered that the Jacobite vs Hannovarian division was not entirely a Highland vs Lowland division - these things are never quite that clean.
However, I take your point. Thank you.
It’s called ethnic cleansing
As an Englishman and an avid historian I love this channel
I wonder why you have to announce that you're an Englishman.
Great to see other people interested in our history. Please come and visit us. 8-)
Does little to apologise for the colonisation of the Gàidhealtachd and hidden persecution of the Gaels.
@@matlachlannmacgregor-macle8735 guess you didn't watch this video through fully where it turns out it was your precious highlanders who also committed atrocities against their own countrymen.... Got what was coming to them in the end, and their justice was delivered by mostly other Scots.
@@jwgolf5442 on that same logic you could argue that the English establishment and the English monarchy got away with murder.
"Got what was coming to them"
Yet similar people like yourself .. will defend English imperialism to the hilt as just and enlightened.
The destruction of Native peoples by England is still a wrong
Even when telling such a sad story, you make me laugh. But you also make me shake my head and reflect. Right now man is brutalizing his own in this world, because that’s one thing we haven’t changed in our history. Thanks Bruce!
I was thinking the same. Its as if we never learn the hard lessons.
Another story well told Bruce and a perfect ending. One that is well suited for our times. I couldn't help but think of the people of Afghanistan as I listened to you. Those people that suffer no matter who wins whatever war is fought on top of them. So it was in Scotish history centuries ago it is around the world still.
I appreciate your candor...the respect you pay and the openness you share about Scotland. Thank you!
I'd like a "Let me tell you a story" hoody because I'm a fan of Scotland's answer to Max Bygraves. Oh, and in another clip featuring Scotland's first lending library you asked if I was stranded on a desert island which book would I like to have? That's easy, "Boat Building for Beginners".
More of a Frankie Howerd than a Max for me...
Can I get one in tie-dye?
Such a brilliantly paced story with a stinging ending. Plus a simpler and more elegant rationale about humanity than Tolstoy managed at the end of War & Pease. Superb
Historical and political tolerance... We can but hope. But it's something we have to keep arguing for because it seems it's being forgotten. Keep safe and well.👍👍☕
I'm an amateur military history buff and the biggest thing I realized is that humans can be horrible to other humans while being wonderful to others. All for reasons that can seem foolish and nonsensical to outsiders.
Hey Bruce, love your channel. As a former high school history teacher, I love the realism and humor with which you deal with difficult subjects.
As far as that "Let me tell you a story" hoody, I have an almost 10 year old little girl who is autistic and loves her hoodies, here in Western Oregon. When we travel around the Pacific States, I tell her all kinds of stories about the Native Americans, the Euro-Americans, as well as those who don't get so much press, such as African Americans and Asian Americans. We have stone railbeds on the sides of the mountains not far from here built in the in the 1800s by Chinese laborers that few in the community even know are there and still being used today. I can think of no better way to help with her connect to her Scottish History on both parents' sides of the family, as well as the overarching humanism you bring to this channel about ALL of us. Maybe a way of helping her feel she belongs to both her Scottish Ancestry and the world at large.
Absolutely brilliant. I would have far rather learned about Scottish history at school than the battle of Hastings in 1066! I'm off to catch up with more of my Scottish history. Please keep up the good work. 👍
Learning about the Battle of Hastings becomes even more pointless when you realise the battle wasn’t even in Hastings. 😂
Even more pointless that we spent so long learning about the Romans! Recent history that shaped the modern UK is far more relevant.
I’d love a ‘Let me tell you a story’ hoodie because I have been a tour guide in Edinburgh for 8 years and since discovering this channel, I have been able to add so many stories to my tours. I also go to the gym a lot and like to show off my muscles. So I wear small size shirts and hoodies.
I know it's late in the day but i had to like your reply as i literally just lol. It sparked quite the picture in my mind's eye. Tapadh leibh
It would be great to get a “Let me tell you a story hoodie” because; Telling stories is how we keep history alive, your stories work because history is so often written by the victorious, you balance the truth. You have inspired me to get off my fat arse and explore Scotland. Everything now looks different. Thanks Bruce.
I love your affection for your people, I was also like your even handed view of history. Great videos
I'd love a "Let me tell you a story" hoodie because I love hearing Bruce's stories. I adore walking through places with a history and imagining the stories of all the people who lived and died there.
Wow! I have never heard this before and the fact that some of my ancestors were involved is not surprising, but is heart wrenching. War is atrocity and whoever is dishing out the atrocity should remember there will be karmic whiplash. I guess that is why the MacLean clan eventually lost everything and many had to leave Scotland forever. What goes around comes around... Great story telling once again!
This is the first of your videos I’ve seen. I’m now off to watch the rest. I’m an Australian with a Thompson grandfather from the Borders and a Robertson grandfather from Perthshire. I love Scotland and its history. This story was powerful and wonderfully told. Thanks for providing references of your sources. Also, thanks for encouraging modern application and reflection.
I'm a englishman from essex and i love Scotland and it's history it's fascinating and you have a great way of telling it.
Stumbled across you a few months ago and you should be on TV amazing story telling bro keep it up
I second this statement
I thought that myself many times.
@@happybee7725 yep Bruce is a talent for sure.
Yes a great story teller, easy on the ear and great rhythm to the delivery.
Really heartwarming to hear stories in our history that we never heard in school. (( was in a school in Edinburgh from 1955- 1963 and History of Scotland was my love. Enjoyed the Dunfermline segment very much as I spent some time in a retirement home near the Cathedral and near Carnegie Park and the St Margaret cemetery. Grew up near the " only Lake" in Scotland.
Thanks for telling us another story, Bruce. As ever, when "great leaders" go to war, competing evils have to be measured up and the lesser ones chosen. The measuring up of evils depends very much on who is doing the measuring and who is suffering the evil. Like in Vietnam where Peter Arnett famously recorded a US major saying after the Battle of Ben Tre that, "It became necessary to destroy the town to save it."
I told my eleven year old a while ago evil doesn't give you a choice, thats a good way to tell if something is wrong. Anyone can be evil if they don't watch themselves.
You always have a choice because even not choosing is a choice, but sometimes none of the options are good choices. The best but most difficult path is to make sure you are never put into a position where you have to decide which of the bad choices you can live with and which of them you can live with being punished for.
And sometimes good will give you a bunch of shitty choices and one good one, it will still look like one choice.
You'll still want to take a shitty choice.
Good choices are the tough choices you don't want to make
If all of the choices except for one involve being hung or shot, there really isn’t a choice so compelling that I would condemn the poor foot soldier for choosing life.
Hello, hello from Virginia in USA! I would like to have a "Let me tell you a story..." shirt because I recently told about my Scottish heritage & I LOVE learning about Scotland from Bruce! He is fascinating, engaging & I adore listening to Scottish history in a brilliant Scottish accent! Thank you so much for telling stories! 💜💋
As a MacDonald, I find myself humbled and heartbroken for these actions. Of course, there is no way to force a 21st century morality on our 18th century ancestors. But, as you point out, we likely haven’t changed much. Consider what is happening in Afghanistan right now.
With that, I’d love one of your hoodies! I’d be honored to share your smiling face with my many friends of Scottish ancestry her in the States.
Funnily enough, my maiden name was Paterson, and I'm now a MacDonald. We have been to Glencoe many times. It has a feeling I am certain is a match for that at Culloden. Beautiful, but sad. This is an eyeopener for many other atrocities carried out against our people.
Superb video Bruce , wonderfully thought-provoking . Who knew ? RBS purposely ensure their telephone customer service lines have long waiting times in order to boost the sale of Tunnocks Caramel Wafers . It's a conspiracy !!
It may well be a conspiracy but if it helps keep Tunnocks going it's well worthwhile!
“The cheeky bastard…” I died laughing. As always great story Bruce. Interesting to hear the “other” side; some of my family prior to immigrating to America were Jacobites as far as I’ve read and seen searching my genealogy. Probably would’ve been too, but that’s beside the point.
Unfortunately, not that it’s a good excuse, in war there’s never a really a “good” side. Usually both or all sides do terrible things. As the old saying goes history is written by the victor. Winning side typically is romanticized to look better than the losing.
Except, for this period of history, the accepted, romantic version is written by the losers (or at least their apologists).
@@adventussaxonum448 Except this one because it favours your side of the argument. You've missed the whole point of the video.
@@garyboyle695 He has a point, I'd never heard of this event before, though I've heard of the Glencoe massacre many times. People pick and choose which historic events are worth remembering and regardless of which side did worse things it does seem that the Jacobites are portrayed as heroic martyrs most of the time. (in fact there isn't even a Wikipedia page to help with researching the event discussed in this video)
I’d love a “let me tell you a story” hoodie because I love the way you tell stories; your humor and “matter of fact” combination are very entertaining AND educational!
I am an Aussie bloke, now 68, whose forbears left Dunning in the early 1840’s for Australia. Campbells they were. I have visited Dunning, and stayed in the Dunning Hotel, which I consider my spiritual home and I am great full for the detailed information about Dunning. Cheers 🇦🇺🤝🇸🇪
History is the stuff of people; people winning, people losing; people learning, trying, failing. Thank you, Bruce, for sharing your storytelling. It is a highlight of my daily UA-cam wandering.
Its great hearing all these historical events. Educational and informative as always. Thanks for posting
Bruce, yet another exemplary and thought provoking video. I've travelled the world and been stunned by the generosity and kindness of strangers, yet at the same time have been terrified by humankind's capacity for malevolence when incited to think of our neighbours as different, lesser, or a threat. This capacity exists within us all. Most scary is the willingness of some to exploit it for their own ends.
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I love that your videos often have summary views, and that you go out of your way to present both sides, either within the same video or in companion videos. I really love how you pointed out that it depends on which side you choose. That''s something I've tried to stress in my life and hope that my kids and grand-kids carry it through to the future. You've got to see it from both sides and think it through, knee-jerk reactions generally serve no one. Thanks for another wonderful video.
I’d love a ‘Let me tell you a story…’ hoodie because I have just recently come across your channel whilst wandering UA-cam looking for history videos as I study and you tell perfect stories that you can easily follow and which offer immense detail to Scottish history. I’ve visited many of the places you offer stories on with my ancestral name (McDonald) being involved in many of these stories. Keep it up 👍🏻
Sounds Like another sweet tale from our Scottish Baird.I love having breakfast with your veracous stories first thing in the morning, it really gets my blood flowing for the day.
"generously condone but scarely understand" Now there's quote for the times.
Brilliant
I'd like a "Let me tell you a story" hoody because I would like to give it to my hubby who is such a massive fan of Scottish history, I've sent your link to him. He will love your tales they are so enthralling and we used to stay in Braco and Crieff, although we are now located more centrally between Glasgow and Edinburgh we still miss Perthshire and the people there so much.
Love the way you tell your stories! Your style of story telling, filled with facts and humor (or is that humour?), really holds a person's interests. I'm new to your channel but I'm here to stay!
Bruce, you are genuinely my favourite content creator. You are a legend!
My belief is we are who we are and we are only human; with our own views and opinions, we can agree or disagree, but respectfully. I don't know why this is so hard to do and why people just can't get along and care about each other. I like you just the way you are and I love your stories and views. Keep up the good work.
Peace, love, light, and blessings. 🌹🦋❤️☮️🇺🇸
Bruce, Thank you. Love the channel. You bring the subject to life in an interesting nuanced way. Take care and all the best.
I’d love a Scottish History Tour sweat shirt. I enjoy the history that is not the text book tales! And a story teller extraordinaire that can’t be replaced is what you are Mr. F. Your the best person to tell Scottish history! Wearing that sweatshirt will spread the word about Scottish history tours. I believe your show should be shown in schools!
7:44 Good thing I've got big feet, then...
10:38 Last two minutes are the most valuable of YOUR WHOLE CHANNEL, Bruce!
Hats off for being discerning, inviting, and authentic.
I'm pleased to hear you covering the burning of Strathearn. It was an inexcusable atrocity by the side that history has romantically painted as heroic failures. I only found out about it a few years ago while researching the Battle of Sheriffmuir and coming across the thorn tree in Dunning, but it really should be more widely known. Dunning, by the way, is the most beautiful of villages, with a church built where a saint killed a dragon and memorial to the burning of a witch who didn't exist.
I would LOVE a let me tell you a story hoodie because ... Bruce you are the best storyteller ever and your stories let me have a small window into where my grandparents came from! I may never make it to Scotland myself, but you always make me feel a part of it Thank you! :)
I’d love a “Let me tell you a story hoodie” because my ancestry is of the Cathcart Clan and I LOVE your videos and all your knowledge you bring to the world I have craved my entire life! Thank you for all you and your wife do!!! I love the videos! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge…you are greatly appreciated! 🙏🏼🕊♥️🌹👑👑🎶 #believeitanditwillbe
A good clan and one I think has a northumbrian/norse origin
Love these history stories! And very well told!
I would like a "let me tell you a story " hoodie because I enjoy watching this channel at my lunch break. When I go back to work I can still hear his voice telling me a story.
Your observation of the social psychology of historical events and the irony and sense of social justice using historical comparisons are spot on I think. I really enjoy the content and commentary of most "Ha" of your videos.
I would like the hoodie because I am learning so much more about my history than my dad and Uncle were able to tell me. To be fair. I knew about my ancestor John de Graeme. I knew about Bonnie Dundee, but you helped me put the rest of the puzzle together for me. My Grandpa Graham died when I was 3 and my dad died when I was 10, so you have helped me know my history. Thank you. Sending love and good wishes from Canada 🇨🇦
loved your bit at the end about history Mr fummey. i agree 100 percent. Good video thanks for all you do and hope your well sir from Lanarkshire 👍
Thank you for your stories Bruce. I love learning about both the fun and messy sides of history.
I want the hoodie, because I wear a size small and I'm Graham of Montrose and absolutely love the way you tell us what happened and how and why? My father died when I was 10, and so some of my history left with him. You have filled in the blanks for me, because a family tree doesn't give much in the way of details. Thank you. Love and best wishes from Canada 🇨🇦❤
Recently discovered that my 7th great grandfather Alexander MackIntosh fought in the Battle of Culloden. He and his wife came to America with 22 children. What a large family! They'd have to come to America to find land for a large garden to feed everyone. Apparently there were some twins, but knowing how many of the MackIntosh Clan died in the battle, I can't help wonder if some were orphans of MackIntosh relatives whose fathers were killed. Thanks, Bruce! Love your stories!
I'll leave that small hoodie for someone else, but I love your channel! The wonderfully presented history, the beautiful Scottish accent, the scenery, and humor all keep me coming back for more. Keep up the good work!
Even before I've fully watched these vids I give them a like as they're alway great and never a let down! Well done 👏👏
When i hear your stories My inner cinema is running in full speed 😄 👍
Some people have a gift of telling stories tales making history sound so interesting you have a gift... like Frank Carson used to say ,. It's the way you tell umm with a big smile ....I only wish my history teacher had been more like you I'm sure exam results would have been so much better for many ...
I’ve just come across your videos, Bruce, through a comment on Twitter. Absolutely thrilled to get these multi-faceted views of history. Watched Glencoe massacre and this one ☝️ and looking forward to watching more. Thank you.
Welcome on board Stella
As a college fine art and art history teacher, I love your channel. Also love learning it all since my father’s family is a combination of English and Scots in Massachusetts.
Beautiful words from 10:27 to the end. These words can apply across borders and time. As you said "It's humanity." Much love to you sir!
"Most of us are guilty of believing first and observing Second"... I've never heard truer words spoken. Keep up the good work Sir.
I’ve just seen you on BBC four!!! I feel such a personal connection to your videos because of how intimate they are and you are with this community. I feel so proud and was so excited to see you in TV even though you don’t even know who I am ahahaha. Great job!
Thank you for your interesting history on the borders of Scotland. Even though I have never lived in Scotland and was not born there, I felt as if I had arrived home as soon as I travelled there.
I would love your Tell me a story hoodie so I can show the less fortunate who haven't seen you yet, where to get the best stories of Scotland. And of course to have that mug on my belly. lol.
Big hugs to you and your wonderful wife from this Armstrong Clan.
I am so glad that your video came on my recommended list! You have an amazing way of engaging your audience and a great voice to listen to. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏
I'd like a "Let me tell you a story" hoody because by the time its processed through Uk to Germany customs my son will be old enough to wear it. It’s probably only slightly slower then the hold line at the bank of Scotland and we have had to refrain from eating tablet while waiting on our parcels for fear of weight gain. Timing would also work out perfectly as the hoodie would keep him warm in November ish when it arrives. Tìoraidh an-dràsta.
Thanks for the story Bruce, I wasn't aware of that one. Great points in your summation and I'm with you all the way. History is the story of humanity and no 'side' has a monopoly on it or is devoid of it.
I’d love a “let me tell you a story…” hoodie because my wife steals all of my hoodies already, so I figured I’d get one for her that I like looking at.
I love watching the stories. We just out, we're Ulster scots and have a lil family mystery. I've grown up with such a love for Scotland, and now I know why!! Keep the wonderful stories coming!! O, btw, my grands would fit in that size small "Let me tell you a story" hoodie. The hubby stated you were the Boss!! I heard it!! LoL
Oh Bruce, that was perfect mate. My dad was a history teacher and taught my wife, he was rubbish at teaching, apparently (or so she tells me), but he was a great dad. Our home was full of history books, and while I studied science and medicine, I often spent hours reading them. I have been drawn back to history as a subject, trying to understand the human journey, I suppose. Well, mate you make learning fun. Aroha.
Personal Comment of Laura Botten: Even though it is past the deadline, I would love a hoodie because I love the channel and this video was posted on my most recent birthday :D The reason I love your videos is because of how you ended this one. I posted on the "Should Black People Talk About Scottish History" that anyone can talk about it as long as the facts are right, but with the proviso that history is not to be judged. Good or bad "sides", progress, whatever happened, happened. Our hearts can break for the stories of the past, even if our ancestor was the Wolf of Badenoch, but you've related very well how if any little thing changes in history, today would be much different. Time goes forward and there's no going back to what was before.... Oh how we've learned this from COVID.
I love the history of Scotland, especially when its told like this. I would LOVE a tour of Scotland from you some day
I am English man whos lived both North and South of the border .I have always had an interest in history but you said something at the end of this video which is so true it resonates with me ,we do pick sides nobody sees it with a blank neutrality .We do have a willingness to listen and try to understand but we will always judge the facts on how we see things .Wether its our education how we were brought up ,or who we speak with .It is the truth ,subscribed keep up the good work
Thanks Bruce, terrific as usual. I could listen to your lectures all day, you’ve a true gift man. Someday I hope to go on your tour. Wish you had been my college history professor. Thanks
I’d like a ‘Let me tell you a story’ sweatshirt because this is my favorite UA-cam channel and I’m so glad I found it by accident. It’s been something I look forward to every week. 😊
Cheers Bud, just found you today, last day of this year. Thanks for your telling of history.
May you and yours have a
Peacefull and Prosperous New Year.
Welcome aboard!
Man! Glad to discover your videos!!! So good! Thank you to everybody involved in the production! Seriously, love it! \0/
I loved your comments at the end about what is "the truth" and what people "believe to be the truth" ; people believe first and observe second. Sadly this is too true no matter what country, race, religion, etc. I've come to the conclusion that "Reality is a matter of opinion". Whether or not I'm believing first and observing second when I say that I guess is yet another opinion on reality.
I’d like a “let me tell me a story hoody” as firstly I am very small and secondly my husband makes me watch your channel as he’s a Scot misses Scotland so much . I have a secret though which is I like haggis and porridge with salt and water more than he does so I think I am really more Scottish than he is.I can remember all the episodes we’ve seen we he can’t . Thank you Bruce and Misses Bruce we love you !
I am glad that there are still humans like you! The truth is so simple, but so many can’t grasp that.
"In humanity there is no monopoly on good and bad, there's just people. People like your and me who generously condone, yet scarcely understand." Damn dude; there's a lot of truth to unpack in that statemennt. Well done!
Life Happens between an inhale and an exhale! So sad. Your the best for enlightening all of us.
I'd like a "Let me tell you a story" hoody because discovering your channel has been a highlight of quarantine, and if I ever get to travel to Scotland, I'd love to buy you a cup of tea (or beer) as a thank you for all the hours of stories.
I'd love a 'Let me tell you a story' hoodie because....I can share SHT and Bruce's stand up with more people!!! Trust me, folks here NEED more of both!!!
How have you not been picked up by mainstream TV to do history documentaries? You and the Coast Guy should team up. Superb stuff. I'm an XL so the hoodie would stretch a bit!
I'd love a Let me tell you a story hoodie because when outlander sparked my interest you set it ablaze with knowledge, I love to learn about Scottish history from you. One day I will visit and take all of your tours.
Excellent as always, this is my favorite channel. It's make me think and laugh and is educational.
I have to say you are absolutely spot on. We need to tell it as it is the evil and the good but we also need to remember this is about the humanity and the truth is no matter who commits the atrocities we should always call it out and remember it so we remember the lessons of history otherwise we are doomed to repeat them. Love listening to you. Makes my day
Amen, brother! It reminds me of the story of the preacher who was railing against different sins from the pulpit. There was a pious old woman in the front row who, after each sin was mentioned, would cry out "Preach it, pastor!" That is, until he touched on her particular sin, at which point she cried out "Now you've gone to meddling!" The reason so many hate history is because those that teach it don't make it come to life. Those involved in the stories of the past were real people, with real motives, and suffered or prospered accordingly. When history is presented to young minds like flat beer, it's no wonder they don't like it.
The last two minutes or so of this video are indeed moving, and I am glad that so many of your commentators have seen and grasped what you have to say, and written in here about it. Well done!
Thanks Peter
Ready and listening thankyou very much, love your wee stories.
I'd like the "let me tell you a story" hoodie because..well because I'm English a Watson and think this is the best history channel describing not only Scottish history but ancient British history and when listening to Bruce i feel closer to my Scottish border reiver ancestry
Another brilliantly told, yet tragic, story. Thanks Bruce. Thought-provoking reflections at the end, challenging our biases, interpretations and perceptions. 'History is about humanity' - very true, but often you see very little humanity in history. Thanks again!
"Believing first and observing second" even when the other is ourselves, peace be with us all- thanks, Bruce
Great video, my friend! I've learned so much more about Scottish history from it!
Always relevant commentary Bruce! Great job!
Watching this after a trip up to Loch turret and Crieff today. After a big plate of haggis neeps and tatties for lunch and now ready to hear stories about jacobites, it's been a very Scottish themed day!
I'd love a "let me tell you a story" hoodie becausethis a very good storyteller and I was a history major