Scottish History Road Trip in Argyll
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- Argyll is home to stunning scenery, but also incredible history. Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey suggests a fantastic road trip for you to take from Oban
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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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Morning Bruce ☕
Morning!
Argyll has some of the very best that Scotland offers, naturally. You can spend a lifetime and still miss so much.
I’m from Kintyre
Argylls huge
Still never seen half of it
As a poor churchmouse, I can only dream of going on one of your tours Bruce, so I'm grateful that you occasionally take us on these road trips that briefly cover what I would be doing. They are always so fascinating! Thanks for the wonderful video of Argyl, the homeland of my old friend Andy M. Stewart. I miss him, so it's great to see many of the places that he talked about up close. May all your tours be full and wonderful! Y'all take care now! 😊
You do love Scotland, don’t you Bruce. Not only do you entertain, your passion continues to shine through. Have a great week 🌞
Beautiful Scotland❤😊🏴 countryside Scotland❤
This video reinforced my desire to revisit Scotland to see the WILD west of Scotland.
Thank you for it.
This might sound sinister but,who doesnt love creeping around a crypt! love this video Sir! really interesting stuff regarding the cross slabs,i found kilmartin a great wee drive to and summers day out!
Thanks!
Another beauty of an episode. Every single one delivers. So interesting. Who doesn’t like a roadtrip?!? Thank you Mr Bruce 🖤
Thank YOU
Where some of the very best bits of my misspent youth were misspent, nearly 6 decades ago. Ah...what memories. Thanks Bruce.
Argyllshire is my favourite county by a long shot.
The scenery l, wildlife and history is unrivalled.
Shire is used to differentiate between a county and a county town. There is no town of Argyll - so Bruce got it right in talking about Argyll rather than Argyllshire.
@@mairimaguire227 He’s a great guy, I love this channel.
No matter where I go in Scotland, Argyle is always the majority of my trip.
Kilmartin is fascinating
Morning!
I would love to spend time in Scotland just to visit all the places to talk about. You really make the history of Scotland come alive.
Excellent start to the weekend Bruce. A great bit of story telling
My dad's family originates in Argyll. Auchindrain recorded in The Duke of Argyll's 18th census. Then Dunoon, then Glasgow where my grandad married a North Uist gaelic speaker. Then me to Derby via Perthshire. I'm making a road trip to North Uist in September as Granmother's ancestors arrived there in the very early 18th century. I can remember listening to my grandmother talking to my uncle in gaelic, I think it was her preferred language, when we visited in my childhood.
We visited Kilmartin Glen many years ago and obviously missed a great deal including the scones.
One of my favourite stretches of road is through the Pass of Brander
Thank you once again
18:15 Chì mi thu a dh'aithghearr Brus! faigh tlachd às an deireadh-sheachdain agad còmhla ri do theaghlach ann am Peairt
That was lovely, Bruce. Thank you for making my morning more enjoyable. Love your EV!
My pleasure!
I’m going to like this one. You’re taking a trip very much like ours in 2019. We stayed on Iona and boated to Staffa. I made a YT video of Fingal’s Cave using the great music of Felix Mendelssohn. Ever since a young boy, loving that great overture, I’ve always wanted to visit Fingal’s Cave. Finally did so in 2019.
Hiya, Bruce! I became interested in Scotland due to my neighbor/mentor (Jessie Burns of Dundee) who told me tales of her life and Scottish history. It turned this American born Roma girl into a Jacobite sympathizer who learned tartsns and listened to Kenneth Mckellar. I am so impressed by the coomplexity of the history you treat with such passion. I am hooked. Keep up the good work and congrats on an electric vehicle. She had me reciting Robert Burns that even to this day, when l slow down speech to enunciate, folk ask what country l am from. I still miss her.
...darn teeny text tabs!!
That was great Bruce. I need to get my backside in gear and take a drive over to Argyll (I'm only a couple of hours away). I've got a few direct ancestors on my Dad's side that were farmers in Kingarth and Kilfinan in the 18th & 19th C. Always promised myself a wee visit..
I love Argyll.
How i enjoy my coffee with one of your videos on Saturday mornings. They always make me think, this one has me thinking what amazing artists and stonecutters there were before everything else. Humans have always loved pretty. I think thats important. Thank you Bruce.
Just found this I've been binging episodes I've got to say I'm wiser for it very good stories Bruce
Oh my, so much to see, so little time.
I know, right
Thank you again for another adventure from my armchair😊
Nice little whistle stop tour. As someone who will never get there, I really appreciate these trips. Hello from rainy Oregon, US.
I'll be in Oregan in July
It seems to me The Campbells were good at execution, as in Glencoe !! My Grandmother was a MacDonald, Thanks for the video Bruce, always good , love them !
David Tennant is a MacDonald as well. He changed his name when he became an actor bc there already was a David MacDonald.
Living vicariously watching your vids Bruce. This is as close as I'll ever get to the Ol' Sod.
Brus madainn!
I love the family-run Glenelg ferry! It's just down the road from Sandaig, where Gavin Maxwell wrote 'Ring of Bright Water,' in 1960. My wife and daughter and I drove over just to take the Skye ferry at Glenelg in 1984. On the Skye side, there are more sheep on the road than cars. We were on our way to find a weaver we'd heard of in Waternish. Leaving Skye several days later - in those pre-bridge days - we took the ferry at Kyle of Lochalsh as well. Wonderful memories.
Some fantastic memories for me with most of those places. I took my kids, now hope to take the grandkids to the places I grew up in and around.
On a side note, I went out with a guy from Clydebank back in my teens, his Nick name was Para, his name was Andy, yeah yeah I know lol.
Thanks!
More wondiffery! Cheers me dear! 🙋🇮🇪🏴🙏👌
🇨🇦See ya tonight!
Thanks for your lectures 👍
It's my pleasure
Great show tonight Bruce! Just got home, so will have to watch this tomorrow. Sorry for being late - but at least you got to have a good start on that first beer! ;)
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I hope I live long enough to go one one of your tours! So informative!
Mornin from Ontario Bruce,great way to start the day..
LOL! 7.15 I though that I was back on the job! 😉😊
Hey Fummey family and Crew too !!!!there is some Scottish history in Hawaiian Also Hapa is one a my fave band !!!! poi is just mashed root But goes great with the lualua Trust me its great weird but Great I still kick my 12 year ago self daily for missing the best dish EVERY
So very excellent!
Another brilliant job done Bruce. I have travelled the same road more than a few times. You have lit the spark for a couple of road trips this summer. Two places in particular. Till next time.
Auchindrain ,Has just opened for the summer ,if that's on your list . they have talks and demonstrations through out the season .
Love your videos. One of my bucket list items, not that I’m going soon, is to come to Scotland and take one of your tours. As a descendant of the MacGregors, especially love the clan histories. Thank you!
Brilliant
You had me at the stones! Im envious of those that get to visit Argyll. That tower and all that beautiful history. But seriously, Id still be in that room with the stones.
The comedy shows sounds a treat
I moved away over a year ago, but starting in the town i was born and raised in gave me a massively unexpected burst of homesickness. I need to make a plan to go and visit Oban again!
Wonderful Bruce
Many thanks!
Cant believe you were in oban and i missed you love your channel
I did a show in Oban in March that I promoted the hell out of. I did a meetup after that.
Congrats on the new wheels, Bruce. I love my EV too.
Wish you had gotten down to the cemetery at Kilmichael-Glassary in Kilmartin Glen. It's the burial place of the MacTavish Chief's and also has many wonderful burial slabs like you saw in Kilmartin
As I said there is too much to cover in one video
@@ScotlandHistoryTours perhaps a video on Knapdale? There's the Crinan Canal, Knapdale Forest, the Sound of Jura, Castle Sween, St. Columba's Cave, etc
@@nathanthomson1931cairndow ,tinkers heart , Lachlan castle, and much much more ‼️😂
I love this area, Achuindrain is definitely on my fav list ❤
@@lindamazur6124 I mean Auchcindrain lol
Thank you for the tour.
Our pleasure!
Another wonderful video. Thank you!
Our pleasure!
Thanks maybe I'll go next year
On the DNA trail my 4th great grandfather Daniel McArthur was buried on Ft Bragg and there seem to be many McArthers that landed in NC. I have 2 branches of McArthers; one from Islay and one from Inveraray with a connection to Harris Iverness but after ya get very far back things seem to be subject to mistakes so who knows.
Regarding Kilchurn Castle, I understand that the storm that brought down the first Tay Bridge was so severe that the high tower at Kilchurn Castle also fell.
cheers for the info Bruce, heading up to Oban in June
Have fun!
@@ScotlandHistoryTours will do, heading over to Mull as well
Well, well, what a history of the Campbells! Thanks for the insights into Argyll and the Campbells. I am, however interested in learning more about my Scottish roots given what I know so far of William and James Launce, land owners in Jamaica 1760. John, Dugald, Colin and James Campbell, son of Dugald of Argyll Scotland who arrived in Jamaica before 1729. These's mention in John Campbell's will written in 1744 of lands in Scotland.
I may as well send you an email on the subject.
Thank you Bruce for another awesome video. I was wondering though, have you ever done any videos on the history of towns like Killberry, Campbeltown & Southend, on the Kintyre Peninsula?
I'm curious on this area due to ancestors. My five times great-grandfather Dugal MacNaughton was born in Campbeltown in 1744.
Not yet
Please add it to the list of humble suggestions? Unless of course it's simply one of those areas that there's nothing worth writing home for, as they say?!
Always nice to see a bit of Oban…..
Always!
Sooo cool
I have a caravan in Dunoon, Argyll is arguably one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland
Defo
Going up there later today. Well Inveraray to Kilchurn and St Conan Kirk. Beautiful places and doing a trip round there is always a pleasure.
You should get some sponsorship from Visit Scotland for what you do.
Great video and the new ride is beautiful! Glad to see ya going electric!
Thanks!
Hi Bruce, can you tell us more about the huge slate carvings. Are there any books about these astounding masterpieces 😊
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Bruce, love your video's. Don't big yourself too much with the electric car stuff, there are many of us that can't
Don't you think potential customers should know what they're getting themseleves into?
A wonderful video Bruce. We're heading back to Argyll in the summer as we love it there as it has history and scenery in spades. Have you ever done a video about Easdale Island? One of the highlights of our trips to Argyll is swimming in the old slate mine pits on Easdale. Some are 90m deep and it's a magical place for wild swimming. The pits were some of the largest slate mines in the world but got flooded during a huge storm 100+ years ago wiping out the livelihoods of the islanders. It's a stunning place to visit with so much history. BTW, The Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich has just reopened after a refurb and is recommended. The two minute ferry to Easdale leaves from Ellenabeich harbour 😊
I haven't yet
excellent as usual Bruce. I suppose a bus pass widnae be onie guid for yer coach trips? (speirin for a freen)🤣
😂😂No if I'm wantin tae pay the driver
Hey Bruce, it was really great seeing one of your great videos, I hadn't seen one in awhile, but I have two questions for you, the grave stones you showed in the beginning of your video, how long would it have taken to carve one of those, and the other what happened to your range rover, thanks again for your great videos
I have no idea on the first. My wife uses the second to tow her horse
Please do a video on Adverkerie. Anyone who loves Monarch of the Glen will love seeing that.
I'll be honest I don't know that place
@@ScotlandHistoryTours On our tour, we drove by. It’s a lovely estate on a loch. Might be worth your time to explore its history.
BLIMEY! Fascinatin , it is Guv’nor! /s
Ehh !
I really enjoyed the time I went to Mull and Iona via Oban. Sadly, I didn't have time to visit Staffa or any of the other islands. The weather packed in, anyway. I enjoyed visiting Lochbuie, Duart and seeing otters and seaeagles.
Bruce every video makes me want to visit Scotland
Next time!
@frankhancock2881 😜That's how we lure you in
Aye Bruce, thank you for your wonderful stories and just to mention and if you have a question you can put it in the comments here...how did you like the EV9 you were driving? I am a professional parts expert for 24 years working still for KMA state side, aye an international as you say. I watched the whole video, my paternal family is from Argyll circa 1800's...Prop's to you mate. As always, lovely to see you and hear your stories! Cheers!
Argyll....the home of my Campbells and MacIvers.
A'reyt Bruce. I holidayed up there on Loch Awe with my girlfriend after she saw an advert at the Yorkshire show and asked to go. I went to that jail, not for being found to be English, just to visit. Did you get the fish and chips in Oban? Almost Whitby level. Then there is the hydroelectric plant I even learned about in school, to further the environmental theme. I would definitely go again, but there is so much more of Scotland to go at. At least I can keep watching for ideas.
I've had many a fish and chips up there. Did you no see my gut?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours best fish and chips i've found is at the Argyll Cafe in Lochgilphead
Where do you think the power for the EV comes from? It’s HIGHLY likely from Grangemouth. Great content all the same 😂
Not in Scotland mate we run nearly 80-100% renewable daily and now in fact produce 140% of our yearly needs. One of the biggest hydro project in the U.K. at Ben Cruachan is only miles down the road from where he is charging. Not to be rude but next time actually learn some facts before posting absolutely rubbish. It’s obviously not your fault you just don’t know about the scale of renewables now in Scotland. In fact wouldn’t be surprised if Bruce got his charge for free if it’s at a charge Scotland site as we normally produce more electricity than then country can use hence our intercontinental connection to Norway where we send our excess for storage and they send it back.
I'm not saying that I agree with electricity privatisation, but one thing it has done is provided choice that allows me to use a supplier that only uses renewables. Obviously I don't have that control when chrging out and about, but see comment from @SWR112
EV9, very nice, i have the EV6
Save the planet one nice car at a time😜
Is there a connection of McArthurs of Inveraray to the Campbell's?
Unusual wat to pronounce "Crarae"? Oh, how homesick you make me!
oh...I had to listen twice to discern that you said "second heaviest set of BELLS in the world"
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Madainn mhath Brus.
you should have gone hybrid the charging gets annoying fast on them electric hings.
All good so far
@@ScotlandHistoryTours give it a few months
...presumably then a few more... and a few more
nae fast chargers in Cumnock, could be what made it annoying. I believe they fixed it. but, think you could get to cumnock on a charge? plenty in cumnock already had a charge but nvm, lets stick to the cars@@ScotlandHistoryTours
Hope your electric doesn't go the way of our BMW, which came to a slow standstill, then burst into flames. I went back to petrol, but certain miss the silence of the electric.
You know petrol bursts into flames as well, right?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Well, that's reassuring. Never experienced it in all my 50+ years of driving though. The BM was only 4 year old too.
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My sir name is Cragg I’m still trying to know if it is Scottish or not maybe you can help me
Thank you Bruce
You wee folks gave me 3 kisses 3 knot or/ ties and 3 wish from the bloody Iron age. Now you all HAVE TO do a vid for the wisp?? I dare thee to honor the spirits of Scottland. You all were a wee short on kisses . Your future is bright But my friends I dont live in Scotland to know what engerys are all around scotland Make peace with the fairyfolk and all Wisp. Mother puppies I cried this time. This is where I feel most at home besides where I live now. Peanut butters back team Im overly floored. Thank you very so much team I want to hug you all. Oh I have shared the gift the wisp gave me from last Sat. I love you all but a wisp vid and just for the wisp vid will be a bit powerful as in life changing. Wisp I didnt learn much about them in Dad' dungeon and dragon game went it came out. I was a17 when my Dad started to tell me stories, If I did play the game when he was DM. I have 33yr years of great story telling I grew up with!!! Something most Dont get to have. Dad was a bit late to my game But he came through in such a different way. tis why I love you all. Bruce's family / crew's family too. But someone send Peanut butter back at me. Bruce!!! You and team did kisses knots and wishes. Wow, Now if you all want a future. Do a wisp vid. Bruce man of math and science. If you all have never seen a wisp or a fairy. Bruce please stop laughing. Im not talking about humans ok?? I was 24 when I saw my first spirit or American Wisp. Weirdly after that I have seen many. I wish that for you crew and familiestoo!!!. Its life changing those I did go sideways I beleive But its very weird when fantasy n reality meet in one life. Im sure I can freak you Bruce out thid time!!! 3 kisses to you n famly 3 ties to protect your families and 3 wishes I hope come true. I love you team!!! I didn't think you all can do it. or am I just do catch up with you all? That I am not sure of. I dream you video is all I can handle I dont try to understand its even a bit over my head!!!
I have a serious question.ln many families there are stories of our ancestors leaving our Homeland and going to another country for various reasons . I wonder if your family had any stories about why they stayed in Scotland? 😮
I guess because my Yorkshire granny married a Black Watch soldier
7 year old boy got jail for playing with a stick there.(Inveraray jail)
What nationality are you? and where did your predecessors come from.
Hay it's the racist lady ! How's it gaun hen. Seeing as I'm waiting for my luggage to come round the carousel why don't you entertain me by telling me your nationality and where your predecessors came from.? ...Oh, the carousel is moving, forget it
@@ScotlandHistoryTours I’m Scottish and my ancestors go back to the formation of the Mcgregor clan-now that I’ve told you,are you still shy of declaring yours.?
I am your uncle ………………..Argyle…….
He should have slowly panned by each stone up close while narrating. Like so many historians, he can't help injecting his ego into most shots of what we want to see. Still good bit could be better.
It's an over all review , like he said it's too much history to cover in one video, it's to show YOU what YOU can go see with your own eyeballs . If you want to see the video slower then you can always change the speed of a video 😂
I like your videos but please don't start pushing the EV climate change BS.
Oh do sodnoff
How did yiz know git anther ain o' they wee english cars? fir yir money making gigs.
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Can trace my clan Mac Diarmid to kilmartin glen ✊🏴✊
Argyll is one of the most fascinating areas of Scotland, forget the East Coast, Fife & Edinburgh. Get yourself out West, it truly is the only place to visit in Scotland.
Bruce’s story has several holes in it as usual!! Kilchurn Castle pronounced Kil-churn(milk churn), was occupied by many Clans over the years. In fact that area on Loch Awe is one of the most important strategical land areas in Scotland. Around that area & Islands of Loch Awe, there’s literally about 20-30 sites of Castles. Kilchurn Castle doesn’t stand near Glen Orchy, it’s further up the Road.
That area at Loch Awe was the hub & the junction of loads of Glens, Drovers Routes & Trade Routes. You had Glen Stray(MacGregor country), Glenoe(MacIntyre country) Glen Kinglass(MacFarlane Country) Glen Loch.....etc etc.
It was only latterly that the area was controlled by the Campbells, though big 18:13 hitters in Argyll, they had many advisories, no more so than the MacDougalls of Dunstaffnage & land around Oban, north of Loch Awe.
Argyll was a Hanoverian stronghold, with many Clans supporting the British Crown, even today it’s notorious for its Britishness. The Union Jack flies high in Inveraray!!
South of Oban there’s the small town of Easdale, which is a Norse name. The Vikings had a very big influence in the Argyll area. With remnants of Norse occupation in Kimartin, it was far from a Celtic people 18:13 in the area. Many Scots Kings were descended from Vikings. I digress, Easdale was the Largest town in the area, with huge Slate Quarries, when Oban was just a small Fishing Village.
Anyway, thanks for reading. It’s now time for my very large Dram.
Scottish British & Proud 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧