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In this video we react to Rosslyn Chapel for the first time! This incredible historical site near Edinburgh Scotland is one of the most unique structures we've ever seen. The architecture and history of Rosslyn Chapel is absolutely amazing.
Built in the mid-15th century, Rosslyn Chapel contains an incredible display of complex and detailed carvings. These intricate carvings lend themselves to various theories, including connections to the Freemasons, the Knights Templar, and the Holy Grail. Rosslyn Chapel was also featured in the novel, 'The Da Vinci Code' which has helped spark renewed interest in its historical and cultural significance.
Rosslyn Chapel is definitely going on our list of must visit places when we're in Scotland!
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Hi just watched your reaction to the Chapel in my village . The village is spelt Roslin , the chapel Rosslyn . I belong to the Roslin community choir and we sing sometimes in the chapel , it always makes us sound amazing. The village is 7 miles south of Edinburgh and well worth a visit . Tours happen in the chapel you book a tour inside the visitor centre ( a nice cafe there as well )
@acollinson8218 I was raised up as a kid in the High Rd at the Lee
@@john9508 Do you mean up near the old hospital, if yes , they’re building a new housing estate where the old hospital used to be .
That's awesome! I bet the acoustics are top-notch.
@@reactingtomyroots Steve, with your interest in medieval buildings, you should check out how they have rebuilt Notre Dame in 5 years, a massive undertaking!
There is now on BBC2 English language videos on it, 'Rebuilding Notre Dame' Lucy Worsley. I assume you can access them from the States.
Those stone structures are flying buttresses. They are structural.
That video you are watching is from Scotland History Tours. If you want to learn about Scottish history you should view his videos. I hired Bruce to take me around Alloway. He told me all about Robert Burns and took me around all the places connected to him. I am not very mobile and he got a wheelchair from the museum and took me around the different places of interest connected to Rabbie Burns. It was a wonderful day despite the weather.
His videos are excellent and he's a nice bloke.
That sun shine can be really harsh 🤣🤣
Bruce is fantastic !
Bruce Fumey is a great story teller.
Yeah, he seems like an awesome guy--and very knowledgeable!
The "Stone beams" are flying buttresses, needed to support the weight of the roof from collapsing the relativly thin walls it is sitting on.
Basically a more refined way of supporting the roof / inner walls with the thicker outer walls, before them you would have had much thicker walls or a buttress
You can follow the directions the forces are being supported by following the line down the flying buttress through the lower walls and it's own butresses (the pillar on outside of wall either side of the windows)
Exactly, It's like a exoskeleton. Keeps the walls from pushing out.. Also allows the building to have lots of space inside..
The differences between the different types of buildings you were asking about:
Chapel: A religious building or space with no permanent priest/pastor or congregation - you'd tend to find these in the grounds of stately homes and in more modern times as a space within places like airports, hospitals etc.
Church: A religious building or space with a resident priest/pastor and a regular congregation.
Cathedral: A church that is run by a bishop
Abbey: The buildings that form a monastery or convent run by an abbot or abbess - some of these are historical and may no longer house the order of monks or nuns but did at one point in their history - Westminster Abbey for example.
Yes, chapels are traditionally parish 'branches'. Chapels are also just recesses found all around a cathedral and large churches. In French 'chapelle' is synonymous with 'division' or 'branch' or 'section.' There is normally one at either end of the transept, sometimes off the back of the chancel and very often a side chapel or two within the nave. This is what the cathedral here in Utrecht looks like, but since most of the nave collapsed (17thC) only the transept chapels and a side chapel remain. There are none on the chancel.
Cathedrals are the seat of a Bishop or Archbishop. An Abbey was part of a monastery or convent. After the Protestant Reformation in Scotland, and Henry VIII doing away with the Catholic Church and dissolving the monasteries in England, many buildings were left in ruins.
Also Chapels are the usual worshipping place for the Catholic faith and Churches are for those of the Protestant faith, here in Scotland that matters, usually more to the soccer fans than anyone else.
@@kennethcurtis6648 Chapels are not just for protestant worship. The word comes from French where Catholicism is/was the majority. It's an architectural/space term.
Protestants don’t worship in a Chapel we go to Church.
Bruce Fumey is a very knowledgeable guy. His Scotland History Tours gives you all you need to know about Scotland and her people. Give him a follow.
I live in Penicuik approx 3 miles from the village of Roslin. Driving through the village one cannot see Rosslyn Chapel. You have to access down a country lane and suddenly the Chapel appears. The grand building with the sculpture in front is Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh and is Scotland's residence for the Royal family.
I remember visiting Rosslyn many years ago and long before the DaVinci Code Film. It was in such a poor state. Then the the film came and i think its a blessing that its restoration continues and protected for ever.
I went to university in Edinburgh and visiting Rosslyn Chapel is one of the few times in my life I've been speechless for over an hour. It's not even the age of the place since my secondary school was founded during the Norman Conquest; it's just a stunningly intricate building full of symbology and passion.
Some of the happiest times of my life were spent one summer, in and around Roslin. Visiting the Chapel, riding bikes, wading in the river that flows through a steep, narrow valley behind the Chapel, climbing rocks, flying kites, petting horses, and then rounding out a perfect day with a pint in the village. Over thirty years have passed since then, I had a friend who lived nearby. I'd get put of work early and hop on the bus and go spend time, surrounded by perfection. Last time I visited it was covered in scaffolding getting much need tlc. Its lovely to see it free again :)
My friends Son is a historical stone mason . Who travels to all these places to repair and restore . The 14 years only completed the Works just around the Covid .
I always wanted that job when I discovered it existed, but I absolutely don’t have the skills for it!
I bet he gets to see a ton of cool places!
What a lovely job to have. I've seen people doing this job at various historical sites. It's nice to see someone on here who actually knows someone who does the job. Plenty of work at Notre Dame, in Paris, I assume?
Steve, I do love you and I love this channel. Oh how I wish. Sometimes you would stop pausing and just listen
Yep this. There seemed to be a fair amount of information missed because of this, that they later wondered about.
Sorry, but yes, please stop asking questions before the commentator has a chance to tell you!
I lived in Roslin for a few years, working at an adjacent scientific research institute (of Dolly the Sheep fame!!🐑). Edinburgh is a small city surrounded by a mix of agricultural, (former) coal mining and industrial works. Roslin is a fairly typical small village, population c.2000, surrounded by open countryside.
If you're renting a car, and are not faint-hearted, a drive along the 'Roslin Glen' road will get the adrenalin flowing!! 😸
Could it be copy right they have to stop ?
The Rosslyn Chapel, formerly known as the Collegiate Chapel of Saint Matthew, is a 15th-century Scottish Episcopal Church chapel located in the village of Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland.
I’m so glad you’ve discovered Bruce and Scotland History Tours! You won’t regret watching and learning from him. 👏🏼🏴
I like how even though i’m British, I’ll still learn a bunch of things by watching not only this channel, but many others react to videos like this
Love to hear that! We're all learning together :)
Brits know nothing about us Scots ...why is that?
I'd wanted to visit Rosslyn Chapel for years but never got around to it until I had friends visiting from Portugal last year who wanted to go there because of the Da Vinci Code. It was really easy to get to, just a bus ride south of Edinburgh. It's pretty small but it's mesmerising inside. Absolutely beautiful. The staff at the Chapel's visitor centre (I think tours are every half hour) said the chapel had only been able to survive because of the Da Vinci Code - it gave them the money to finish the drying out works. Rosslyn Castle was closed off when we visited so we never got a proper look at it but there are some lovely walking trails in the area, and a couple of nice spots for lunch in the village. Other churches and religious buildings to look at in Scotland would be the Italian Chapel, St. Giles Cathedral, Glasgow Cathedral, the Church of the Holy Rude, Luss Church, St. Conan's Kirk, St. Magnus Cathedral, Iona Abbey, Thomas Coats Memorial Church (now closed but can be visited by arrangement). To be honest, it doesn't matter where you go in Scotland, or the UK for that matter. We have amazing churches everywhere.
Bruce Fummey was a physics teacher at my local high school he is a really educated guy.He also works on the stand up comedy circuit.
He's a great presenter, he should be on tv.
I bet he was a really cool physics teacher!
@@reactingtomyroots I don't know because I didn't attend said school but he was a bit of a local celebrity.
@@mysticpizza02 He has been.
I have had the privilege to stay in the castle on three occasions (several days each time). It is a wonderful place, as is the Chapel.
The late Queen used to stay at Holyrood house prior to going to Balmoral. Holyrood is in Edinburgh. The Queen lay in state here for a while.
I live about 10 mins away from this and went to a specal talk about the history at christmas and it was AMAZING to see. We even got to take photos and videos inside which is not something you could normally do. Best two hours ever. I also walk my dog around the castle just about daily too!
I used to play there as a child .Loved it so many memories There are.Castles nearly every 5 miles or so.My Ancestors were Clan Keith or De Keith in Norman times ,As usual a Norman Lord after conquest gifted lands then married a local.If you visit Midlothian the History is immense.
Is definitely a beautiful Chapel, only ever been to Scotland in a truck, working, when I do finally make it up there as a tourist this is definitely on my list, it's only just south of Edinburgh too with a direct bus from the main railway station so it's a fairly easy gem to get to even without a car. Scotland is such an Amazing place, thee scenery is exquisite
Hopefully one day we can make it over there! The only problem is deciding what to see because the list keeps growing 😂
@reactingtomyroots definitely agree with that, still so much I'd like to see and have lived here all my life nearly 50 yrs, problem is things now days are so expensive, ideally a multi stop would be good but potentially costly, though with our transport system (when there not on strike) most places from the Midlands down to Hampshire could be seen from London as day trips, similar with northern sights from Manchester or Edinburgh
It's sort of between Peebles and Edinburgh. Love it there and love to go back reputed to be where the ROSE LINE was centred . My elderly mother had a heart attack in the basement there. She survived but still can't face going back yet. Definately worth a visit though it's so beautiful. One of the curators showed us photos of a wedding there and curled up on the bride's veil was the ghost of a cat curled up sleeping. Not one single person at the wedding saw this in real life only showed up on the photo.
Here is an explanation of the types of church.
A cathedral is the seat of a bishop, i.e. a kind of regional headquarters for pastoral care. As a building it can contain many small side chapels.
An abbey is a larger monastic settlement which usually had a farm or some kind of business attached, with a chapel and cloisters. It's usually in charge of some sub-monasteries as well.
A chapel is a small church that can even be inside a private house. It is usually a place for private prayer.
A chapel can also be a smaller place for worship inside a church or cathedral, perhaps dedicated to a particular saint or the Virgin Mary, in the latter case often called a Lady Chapel.
I have a family connection with the Chapel. My Mother & her family came from Roslin (The Affleck family). My Grandfather was the guide at the chapel for many years and met the Queen when she visited. For many years I took my mother back to the chapel on Christmas eve for the "Watchnight" service - all before the chapel became famous.
We Brits love our history it makes us who we are ........ it reminds us how far we have come. I feel we are seen sometimes as a quaint nation hanging onto the past ........ our pomp and circumstance and our monarchy do define us. I'm very very proud of it ...... I wish more Brits were too
I agree
Us Scots love the history of Scotland
Just south of Edinburgh, it's a place you just have to see. The amount of carvings is astounding, with an incredible sense of history and mystery
It’s seven miles from Edinburgh and you need to book tickets for a 90 minute viewing. Well worth seeing
Nice little park around the chapel, and a castle within 3min walk (I know how much you Americans like your castles) well worth a visit when you're in Edinburgh.
I remember when DaVinci code came out, local farmer had a sign saying "DaVinci code manure £1 a bag"
I stopped off at the chapel on my way from Edinburgh airport, and was in awe of the place. It's absolutely incredible, it really is..
Rosslyn Chapel is a key location in The Da Vinci Code. This beautiful 15th-century chapel, known for its exquisite carvings and mysterious symbolism, served as a pivotal setting in the movie's plot.
Holyrood House is the Queens residence in Edinburgh. Right next to Arthur's Seat.
...King's official residence now... 🙂
I think you mean the King and Queens residence in Edinburgh!
@@barrymiller3385 haha touché
@@barrymiller3385 yes.
I have visited there twice but even if I went 20 times I would still see details I hadn't seen before! It's an amazing place.
I live there not the chapel obviously but the village. The village was built for the ppl building the chapel. The building that was the inn where robbie burns wrote a poem about roslyn is still standing. I was going to pop up and get you some information on the place. You might also want to check out the battle of Rosslynn that's really interesting. The chapel is 7 miles from Rosslynn there is a very regular bus to get you there. Rosslynn glen is well worth a visit at the same time. There us also a stain glass window depicting corn, the window dates back to before the Americas were discovered. I will def go and get you the pamphlets etc on it.
Edit* its 7 miles from edinburgh for some reason ot wouldnt let me edit
Battle of Rosslynn
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Those beams you refer to are called a "Flying Buttress", we have alot of chapels, churches, Abbeys and cathedrals in Ireland, but you may like "Christ Church Cathedral Dublin".
Also "Kylemore Abbey"
Rosslyn Chapel does tours. You buy tickets.
I'm not at all religious, but me and my fiancé (who is Catholic) adore going around Cathederals/old churches/old stately homes etc. I just love history and architecture and always stand in whatever building we're in, close my eyes, breathe in and absorb all the energy of what once was.....and what is now. Amazing!
Bruces channel is very bingeable! He's a gifted story teller.
Yes, he definitely has a gift with storytelling! He needs to narrate audiobooks :)
The "beams" on the side of the building are 'flying' buttresses. Their purpose is to support the walls of the building and prevent them from being forced outwards by the weight of the roof pressing down.
Plus the dual-function 'pinnacles' to add extra vertical force on the piers, but also they look nice! Mediaeval architects, masters of form and function.
Okay, that makes sense!
In North Wales there's a church first established about 530AD, though the present structure is only a little over 1000 years old. It is Llanrhychwyn church. St Martin's church in Canterbury, England, was founded just a few years later in 580AD. Part of the existing church date back to the 7th Century.
You won't get a better channel for all things Scotland. I am Scottish so fiercely proud of my wee country and history but even I didn't know what an amazing impact we had on the world
Your new hate crime law is embarrassing though.
@dianelittle9317 Have you not been following the news?
@@StimParavaneWe don’t think so. Just don’t commit any hate crimes, mate.
@@StimParavane Well we’ve got rid of the First Minister. One step at a time. Think we’re doing better than down south though.
Can't reccomend this channel enough.
Also J. Draper brings London history within both modern and historical perspectives.. 2 incredibly awesome channels.
The Hubster and I have been here, it is without a doubt the most inteseting, unusual, beautiful, creepy, fasinating church we have ever been in, we've been in all sorts, cathedrals, crypts, delerelict churches etc, we love them. We couldn't record/take pics inside but wow, it was off the scale. We did ask the staff if they were there while the Davinci Code was being filmed, one woman said she was, Tom Hanks loved the area so much it took 3 weeks to film them running in the door, lol, I asked if the actual church was used inside, she said no, that was the 'hollywoodyified' bit in the studio. A must see for anyone passing by on the motorway, it's not that far and the little coffee shop on the corner of the street is divine. Also look for the signitures of the stone masons in the bricks, they're all over. We will defo be going back as the restoration was in full swing when we went, this guy went downstairs, we couldn't, I can't wait.
It’s just 9 miles outside Edinburgh, where I live. Been there so many times and used to sing classical music and old Baroque songs inside. I was an extra on “The Da Vinci Code”, part of which was filmed there.
I’m seen briefly on film as the camera pans past. I shook hands with and spoke to Tom Hanks inside the chapel.
The chapel has STRONG links to the Knights Templar and freemasonry, of which the chapel is full of icons, motifs and statues etc.
40,000 places of worship in uk
4,000 castles
All in an area the size of Oregon
Plus all the national parks and coastlines!
I grew up 10 minutes from Rosslyn Chapel. The moment you enter Rosslyn you feel 'it'. Such a special place.
Yes it does mention This chapel and it has a lot of connections to Knights Templer.
Given the fact that the Templars were disbanded in 1312 and this wasn't started until until more than 100 years later I can't help thinking people are reading more into the place than the masons intended.
built 150 years after the dissolution of the Knights Templar
The templars disbanded then became the freemasons.
And there’s a Freemason symbol in the chapel.
@@Irene-Donald There are many 😉
As a fellow Scot, I can recommend the original video's account. He has some pretty good videos on Scottish scenery, and history, etc.
Fun Fact: The guy who made that video used to be my highschool physics teacher and taught me how to wire a plug lol. Back then he was completely bald (by choice i think?) so you can imagine my surprise when i found him 15 years later, looking a like a Rasta man and making historical content on UA-cam!
The Chapel is just south of Edinburgh, about a half hour's drive. Queen Victoria with her husband Prince Albert visited the chapel in 1842 and stated in her journal: "We got out at the Chapel, which is in an excellent state of preservation. It was built in the 15th century and the architecture is most beautiful and rich. It is the burial place of the Rosslyn family,
who keep it in repair . An immense crowd had collected, when we came out of the Chapel."
Hello both. I live in South Wales. A few miles away is the Wye valley, a beautiful river valley with a river source in mid Wales. The river flows across the Wales/England border and it reaches the sea near Chepstow into the Bristol Channel along with the River Severn. About 5 miles from Chepstow on the A466 is the marvellous ruin of Tintern Abbey, built in the 1100’s but laid to ruin by the reformation by Henry V111th. The remains are well preserved. A great visit along with Chepstow Castle, just off the M48 Motorway as you enter Wales across the first/original Severn Bridge.
For A small country, we gave the world so much with invention and innovation and also played a big part in setting up the American constitution vast amounts of Scottish people went to America Canada, and Australia to help set up those countries they did well and had a big influence in the setting up of those countries
I used to work in the Police in London with the Earl. He was then Lord Loughborough but I knew him as Inspector Loughborough. Really down to earth man and good senior officer. On retirement form the Metropolitan Police he was I think head of the Queens Household.. or similar position. I think his family were long time connected to the Royal Family. No one had a bad thing to say about him. Before Mobile Phones he was very open about being contacted even at home off duty.. so used to vive out his fax number. Very nice person.
I'm really glad you watched this Bruce Fummey video he has his own UA-cam channel with stories of Scotlands history mixed with his humour as he is a comedian and saw him a few weeks back😊
Rosslyn Castle & Rosslyn Chapel are both worth a day or two-day visit just in the outskirts of the town of Roslin, Midlothian only 30 mins by car from Edinburgh or about an hour or so by train...the other palace you saw in the video was The Palace of Holyroodhouse which is in Edinburgh.
I went here a few years ago, its amazing one of the pillers inside had sweet corn carved into it. This shows that someonec had seen corn before Brits had gone to America.. every piller is a one off and in the roof there are squares they each have odd patterns. They have discoverd each one of these squares is actualy a musicle notes.
The day we went here it was Baltic, -19c i had my dog with me and each member of the family spent time in the snow. I was amazingly lucky to walk Monty to the wall overlooking thebig drop behind Chappel. In the woods on the other side of the drop there was a herd of wild Roe Deer, these are a tiny bread of deer, it was so lucky to see them wild.
Rosslyn is not far from the center of Edinburgh and because of the cold and snow the chapple was empty of tourists. I do think the place is normaly packed but its so interesting its well worth taking your time.
Roslin Chapel is beautiful. To look around it in person and hear the stories connected with it, makes your heart sing. Yes, the houses in the distance is the small town/large village of Roslin.
At 7.31 the building shown is Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, and that is a fountain in the courtyard.
I live about 5 minutes away from here. So much history in such a small village.
my great grandad come down to england from Kirkwall in the Orkneys, his name was sinclair, and my mother always said" that name is another form of st clair..so i would love to visit this astonishing place.. thanks
Your mother was right! When I was researching my family tree, I found Sinclair/St. Clair ancestors. The change of spelling seems to have occurred in the 16th century.
Hello, cousin!
@@cindy844 brilliant..glad you confirmed what she always said..how far back did you get with your research..
Holyrood palace is royal family residence in Edinburgh
There are so many historic wonders to see in the UK . You should take a look at the great houses / stately homes in England , the castles of the UK and the many cathedrals . The rose window in York minster will blow Steve's mind i think . 🙂 .
It is so interesting to hear your responses and how you pick up important aspects of the presentations.So enjoyable the respect and appreciation you show to our beautiful country and its history
Wallace monument is worth reacting to , beautiful scenery as well as history
The village of Roslin and Rosslyn chapel are just south of Edinburgh signposted from the Edinburgh bypass
Holyrood Palace is based in Edinburgh and that is a fountain in front of the Palace.
A truly beautiful and awe inspiring place! Amazing that so much of it survived the Reformation.
A Cathedral is the 'seat' of a Bishop, and is the the most important church in an area (and usually the biggest) There are 42 Church of England diocese, each governed by a Bishop - so roughly the size of a county(although the boundaries are not the same).
An Abbey is the church associated with a religious order (monks and nuns), although there may no longer be a community of monks/ nuns associated with it - like Westminster Abbey.
A church refers to the local place of worship for those living in a particular parish (or simply local area for non C of E churches). A chapel is generally smaller, and was often private - so in the grounds of a private house (or palace) or a school, or military group etc. In Wales the local church is often referred to as a 'chapel' rather than a church.
A 'minster' (Westminster Abby, York Minster, Southwell Minster) is an honorific title given to a church built during AngloSaxon times, where religious teaching/ studying was done. There are only these three in England.
Hi Steve and Lindsay, I loved watching your reactions to this amazing building and its history. I share your love of such intricate architecture and the stories around each detail. I only live about an hour away from Rosslyn Chapel and I’m only just seeing it here properly on your video. Thank you for inspiring me to visit it in person now. If you haven’t already I hugely recommend Glasgow Cathedral. I think that you already reacted to a video about the Necropolis Steve. I am lucky enough to live close enough to have visited many times and I get emotional every time. Also, I really recommend a look around St Andrews. Not just the castle ruins and history but the cemetery, St Salvators, the architecture dotted around the town and the university buildings, much of it centuries old. St Andrews has some of the oldest architecture in Scotland, some dating back to the 11th century if I remember correctly. Lindsay, I so loved your description ‘an introvert’s oasis’. That sounds so lovely. Thank you both again, I’m learning so much about my own country from your videos. Sharon x
I believe this was the one said to have been built by the Knights Templar in fact it has American wheat etc decorations something we shouldn't have known about when it was built
It doesn't actually have American maize carvings. I've been there and seen the so-called carvings myself. I live about 15 miles from Rosslyn chapel. It has some floral decorations carved around a window that look a bit like maize, if you kind of screw your eyes up a bit. There are some stupid sites on the web that try to claim this is some kind of unsolved ancient mystery. But it's definitely not maize if you look closely. The place is still fascinating though, and well worth a visit. It's not as big as it appears in videos where it looks like some kind of massive cathedral. It's not.
The main differences between a chapel, a church, and an abbey lie in their size, function, and historical significance:
1. Chapel:
- A chapel is typically a small place of worship, often associated with a specific institution or community, such as a school, hospital, or military base.
- It may not always have a resident pastor or priest and may only hold services periodically or on special occasions.
- Chapels can vary in architectural style and may lack some of the features commonly found in churches, such as a bell tower or elaborate decorations.
2. Church:
- A church is a larger and more formal place of worship, usually serving a local congregation or parish.
- Churches are often the focal point of religious life in a community and may host regular worship services, weddings, funerals, and other religious ceremonies.
- They typically have a designated pastor or priest who leads the congregation and administers sacraments.
- Churches may vary in size and architectural style, ranging from small village churches to grand cathedrals.
3. Abbey:
- An abbey is a complex of buildings that serves as the residence and workplace of a community of monks or nuns, known as a monastic community.
- Abbies are typically larger and more extensive than churches or chapels, encompassing living quarters, a church for worship, and other facilities such as a refectory, library, and gardens.
- They often have a rich architectural history and may feature ornate decorations, cloisters, and other elements characteristic of monastic architecture.
- Abbies are centers of religious life and may also serve as sites of pilgrimage and tourism due to their historical and cultural significance.
In summary, while all three serve as places of religious worship, chapels are smaller and more informal, churches are larger and serve local congregations, and abbies are extensive complexes associated with monastic communities.
I used to play in the chapel grounds before it was all done up ,am from loanhead originally,but once you visit the chapel its only a short walk down to the castle and glennjust past the two grave yards.
I'm sure others have told you already, but the structures you wonder about are buttresses, flying buttresses in this case. They actually DO help to support the roof, in that they stabilise the walls, which at this time (15th century) start being built higher, thinner, further apart and with bigger windows.
If you ever find yourselves in central Scotland absolutely DO visit Rosslyn, and take plenty of time with you! There is SO much to see, to take in. The stonemasonry is absolutely stunning!
If you do find yourselves in the area, head 35 miles north, across the Forth into Fife and spend a few days checking out the history there, from the castle on Loch Leven that imprisoned Mary, Queen of Scots, to Falkland and its palace, gardens and Tudor tennis court, Dunfermline Abbey & the grave of Robert The Bruce, Scotlandwell and its healing spring whose waters apparently cured The Bruce of leprosy and to Ravenscraig castle, begun by James II for his wife Mary of Guelders, possibly the very first castle in Scotland built to use and withstand artillery, and swapped for the earldom of Orkney with none other than William Sinclair, last jarl of Orkney and the chap who built Rosslyn chapel 😉
Been through Roslin many times on the bus, but never got off the bus to visit the chapel. I really should one day.
I live a few miles from Rosslyn - at its peak during the Da Vinci Code craze it got as many visitors per day as ever got per year. The money has helped with the roof that needed doing for years. Growing up in the 70s and 80s I always heard rumours and stories about the place. A friend is going to be photographing it soon by night, which will be cool.
Hi Steve and Lyndsey.The side ways beams are " The flying buttress (arc-boutant, arch buttress) is a specific form of buttress composed of an arch that extends from the upper portion of a wall to a pier of great mass, in order to convey to the ground the lateral forces that push a wall outwards, which are forces that arise from vaulted ceilings of stone and from wind-loading on roofs.
Hope this helps
Thanks for the info, Barry :)
I wished I had Bruce teaching me history at school.
Yeah, I probably would have retained a lot more. :)
You will find chapels in Wales as they have lots of singing and the tradional male voice choirs. Look up the name John Knox he was be in Scotsih regloius history , Merci Jean_Marc
Just down the road from home! I’m a big fan of all churches, castles and ruins/historical buildings. There are lots of other good comments here, so let me add another: There’s an amazing little (it’s not so little) park next door to the Chapel, where the castle is - as you can see in the video most of the castle is now just a few ruined walls, but you can rent out the house you see pictures for a weekend if you (and ideally some other families/couples it’s a little pricey) want to stay there. I’ve always wanted to do it.
Your enthusiasm is really fun, it reminds me of being a kid, before all this became ‘normal’ to me, you’d be great to go on a tour with :-)
Although, you’ll rarely find Roslyn that empty, sadly… it’s usually heaving with people unless you go out of tourist season and on weeks days.
I visited the Chapel a couple of weeks ago. The architecture is jaw dropping. I'd recommend joining in on one of the talks. There's a lot of history to be told.
Hi Steve. It's located just south of Edinburgh. I had the privilege of visiting when I lived in Edinburgh. There are so many myths about it. They didn't show the huge cliffs that it was built on. Also, the first cloned animal called Dolly the sheep was created at the famous laboratory close by. Love the vids, keep them going dude.
I saw Bruce doing his comedy act at the fringe...i watched this series and was great ...if you want to go to see the chapel you can get a bus from Princes StreetAs a Scot im still discovering amazing places....Smoo Caves is totally magical as is Eilean Dornan Castle....and on the Royal mile St Giles Catherdal actually makes me cry.....if you ever come to Scotland you will love it and need a long trip to see everything...thank you for your videos i love all the families enthusiasm ❤
Hey guys, so glad you covered Rosslyn! The more you learn about it the more interesting it gets!! Thank you.
If you have ever watched the Di Vinci code film. The Chapel is featured in the closing acts
It’s on my bucket list . Thank guys 😊
Hey Steve and Lindsay if you like Cathedrals Chapels and Churches then here are a couple to check out. First of all St Paul's Cathedral in London is probably the UK's most famous Cathedral because it is simply a stunning building inside with it's windows and pillars also with the famous whispering gallery at the top of the famous dome.
Then we have one of the UK's best Gothic Cathedrals in the UK is Ely Cathedral Cambridgeshire also known as the Ship of the Fens because of it's imposing stature over the landscape of tje low lying fens
Another great building to check out is the chapel known as St Peter's on the Wall chapel the reason I've mentioned this particular chapel is because it is the oldest stone chapel in the entire UK and was also responsible for the birth of Christianity throughout the UK from the religion of Paganism..St Peter's on the wall was built in 654 AD and was built out of the stones from the original Roman fort on which it gets its name from ie st peters on the wall .
The chapel was built by St Cedd in 654 AD when he went on a mission from Lindisfarne monastery on holy island and was sent to spread the Celtic Christian religion the length and breadth of the uk he Built St Peter's on the wall in Bradwell in Essex nearly 1400 yrs ago and it is still used as a chapel to this day
I'm liking the diversity of topics for your reactions. Not sure how you are choosing them, but I'm loving it. 👍
There are so many things in the UK to see that even if you live here you still won't see everything. You'll need at least a month to even scratch the surface.
My favorite church is in France. It will blow your mind.
Issoire abbey church is truly something else.
It survived the reformation intact so will give you some idea of the colours Rosslyn would of had.
May I also say there is a Knights Templar church in the centre of Northampton. Northampton has long been the centre of the British shoe industry. It is an incredible church that took a lot of fundraising, money and dedication to get it looking as it does today. The church holds wonderful musical events enhanced by its acoustics. There is also the underground Knights Templar Chapel in Kent only rediscovered in the last century. Another one of your subs has a better memory than this old lady, and will know its location.
When I hear you react to these buildings it makes me realise how much we in the UK take for granted. We have passed by these buildings from being children and they become so familiar we don't notice them as much as we should. Saying this however God help anyone who tried to destroy our rich heritage. There is a Knights Templar chapel hidden down and alley off Fleet street in London you should visit
Rosslyn Chapel is very special and well worth the visit.
Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh was the Monarchies "Official Residence" while in Scotland, just as Buckinham Palace is the "Offical Residence" of the Monarchy while in England. Balmoral Castle in Scotland was a Private Residence of the Monarchy used for relaxation ie Holiday stays, as is Windsor Casle in England. Several smaller home are also dotted round Windsor Great Park for other members of the Royal Family.
Scottish history is fascinating. Bruce Fumey has a real handle on it. Watch his other films.
My best friend got married there in the late 90s. It was an incredible venue 😊
My favourite place. I live about 8 miles from there.
I grew up about 2 miles away from here in the larger town Penicuik. An awesome area to grow up with lots of green space and the hills to go walking. I have never actually visited the chapel but the grounds and glen it is in is great for a walk and you can easily walk down to and around the abandoned gunpowder factory next to the river. Dolly the sheep (the only clonesd animal in the world) was also made/created between these two towns. I live in Edinburgh now and it is an awesome city and for tourists, you cant really get a better city to visit.
Usually in Wales the non-conformist churches are called chapels. Can range from small buildings to large church like buildings with spires etc. the smaller ones, often built by the working classes who fell out with the main church and followed the Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist faiths. My dad was born in the mining area of the Rhondda Valley where there were chapels and pubs on every corner. My dad when asked what his religion was would proudly say “Corrugated Methodist”, his chapel was in a small hand built corrugated zinc chapel. All these chapels would have ancient old testament names such as Zion, Hebron etc.
In Scotland a Chapel is usually Roman Catholic 😊
have a look at Roslyn glen. a couple of castles, gunpowder mills, underground tunnels a famous cave Robert the Bruce hid in...
Fun Fact: Christian places of worship are built in the sign of the cross when seen from above.
we have a famous church here in Jersey. it is called St Matthew's church, but better known as the Glass church. Florence Boot the wife of Jesse Boot (owner of Britain's biggest chemist franchise "Boots") payed to have it renovated by the world famous glass worker/designer Rene Lalique. it might be worth you looking up.
My daughter and I visited the chapel when it had that huge scaffolding roof on, I didn't realise it had that structure over it for 14 years !!!
Good to see people getting excited about history 👍
Hello Steve, in answer to your question and touching upon Abbeys firstly - An Abbey was founded as a monastery, and a good many of them between 680 and 800, and which has at its head an Abbot who oversees the monks (of different grades depending upon the time they have served). In the Anglo-Saxon era for instance King Ine of Wessex enriched the endowment of the community of monks established at Glastonbury and reputed to have directed that a stone church be built in 712, the foundations of which form the west end of the nave. A Priory, usually a much smaller concern, was headed by a Prior and his brethren. A Cathedral on the other hand is the seat of a Bishop/Archbishop (and in Anglo-Saxon times usually several Bishops) and the church so named after the Cathedra, literally the physical seat, of a Bishop. A bishop in those early days went out and preached the Gospel amongst his flock, returning no doubt to "touch base" before he might sally forth on yet another foray, it entailed much hard work in those times to be spreading the Word (of Jesus). There it is in a nutshell.
I live just outside a city, Exeter, which has buildings and architecture from so many different eras. Modern buildings, next to tudor houses, a 14th century cathedral and roman walls. The city was badly bombed during WW2 which is why there is such variety. It would be so cool for you to look at some stuff from around this area. We have castles too and of course Dartmoor