Should Black People Talk About Scottish History ? What makes you Scottish?
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- Should Black People Talk About Scottish History? Responding to a question raised in the comments section of another video, Scottish historical tour guide, Bruce Fummey asks What makes you Scottish?
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Hiya Bruce... 🏴
I've been bouncing from 1 video to the next until this one today..lol.. was that a joke about the black fella being arrested after the 1746 dress act...
Completely curious by the way... Soarsa.
Spot on I have left a comment for all to see
@Enoch Powell well then you assume wrong if i really wanted to i could travel to just about any country in the world and rustle up a good sized group of Scottish lads in no time, none of which would need any special DNA or a Scots name, I will leave you to puzzle out how that one works.
Interesting video
@Enoch Powell Nah I was thinking more along the lines of past and present members of the BB which is a international Christian organisation, I doubt those guys were members.
The only qualification to tell the history of anywhere is to be knowledgeable on the subject.
and respect.
Then why wasn’t a white Dutch poet permitted to translate Amanda Gorman? There is an obvious double standard here.
@@Miquelalalaa not to mention the dutch had a huge hand in the transatlantic slave trade .
@@onnayoung7699 that doesn’t mean that particular person had any hand in it.
@@SiobhanS1868 and i didnt have a hand in putting 100s of native kids in unmarked graves that doesn't mean that I have a cultural legacy that his to be addressed.
not to mention talking about history and using a living artist's art is a false dichotomy.
If people of colour had a history oppressing the Scotts then maybe I could take this as a good faith argument. If you cant see the difference you just a useful idiot.
Why shouldn't anyone who is interested in Scottish history be able to talk about it?
This Guy Intentionally Skews Scottish History due to his Bigotry! So should a None Scot Bigot talk of Scottish History? He Glosses over Ross at every Turn! To the Point its clear Rossism and Bigotry! Its not acceptable!
Let's talk. We don't don't get taught enough of our history etc. The only thin I got was nary Queen of Scots and that was just because her head got chopped off so it's a good story for kids.
@@randyross5630
I don't know this guy and don't know Scotish history but you need to use examples of where he is talking shite if he is.
@@1bluetoe Exactly you don't know Scottish History! Well the Great Clan Ross, headed by my ancestors the once War Masters of Scotland, the Chiefs of the Great Clan Ross the Earls of Ross, 1st which being Fearchar the Son of the Priest! Are intentionally left out by him, like how about the exact Laird of the Isles he did a Video about, that was the Laird of the Isles the Earl of Ross! Not really a Ross, married a Countess Ross, who took the title of Earl of Ross back after a Countess Ross married the 1st Stuart King! And the stuart stole it, he'll mention that war, but not even mutter Ross, he is a Real Peice of Work, and there are too many examples to be named, Ross' were pivotal to Scottish History and if he says Ross its only to slander us, this guy is a real peice of work, and no people racist towards allot of scottish people should not be going over scotish hisotry intentionally trying to skew it based off his racisms! He is a Horrible Awful Person! Facts!
@@randyross5630 😂😂 if he blew smoke up your clan name ass he a hero, always the way of the world
As a Caribbean woman born in Barbados, my father's family came from Scotland as indentured servants. My great grandmother who helped raise me, her first grandchild, was blue eye and blond. I have always love the Scottish history and learning about father's history. What difference does the color of someone's skin have to do with their ability to share history? That's like saying I shouldn't cook or eat Italian food because I'm Caribbean? Seriously....love your channel!
The issue is people still try to push this, perhaps knowingly doing so as a means to preserve culture from being diversified and white washed, but unknowingly also pushing this agenda as well
You’ll find as well that a lot of so-called black and so-called white people from Bristol was shipped out to Barbados and sound very similar to each other
Here in germany they just disinvited a (white-skinned) singer from a concert because she has dreatlocks and that is supposedly a bad "appropriation of black culture". Crazy, these "activists".
South Louisiana has such a remarkable and wonderful mix of cultures. That is why we have some of the best food and music. If it comes within our region? We make it out own and add it to our repertoire. Lots or Caribbean influence here. And everything else.
Not sure why you love his channel when he focuses on hate anyhow.
You're literally the most Scottish person I've ever laid eyes on, it's impossible to separate you and Scotland!
Agreed.
That’s what I was thinking. I’m Scottish by my DNA, but this guy has me beat for sure
All people can talk about all history as we need to talk about everything more and not cancel people talking :)
Human history is human history. Wherever you’re at, there you are. Be interested in your life, your surroundings and anything that strikes your fancy. You don’t need a permission slip.
Given the Scots' reputation for savagr racism, I'd be careful if I were you.
Harley! This Guy does everything he can to Gloss Over Ross' in Scottish History! This Guy is a Rossist! He is a Piece of Shit to us! And now I get it, he is a Bigot! And I am not Kidding, so No! Someone without a Scottish Y Chromosome should not be talking about Scottish History if he is intentionally dismissing X amount of Scottish History because of his Bigotry!
Yes- black people can do that. You are Scottish- PERIOD☺I'm in a mixed marriage - I'm white, it is sad that they're so many ignorant fools, who give their bigoted opinions! There is a saying- IT IS BETTER TO BE THOUGHT A FOOL, THAN TO SPEAK, AND REMOVE ALL DOUBT!!
As long as they're not trying to rewrite history with an anti white, anti British, woke agenda, I don't care.
Honestly, this is a non issue. You clearly have a passion for Scotland. And it’s part of your ancestry. This is a wonderful channel.
I don't know he is kind of a trouble maker.
Part of his ancestry? His DNA suggests otherwise. 44% English apparently.
@@tendrosstoodross2976 I suppose you didn't watch the video. and if you did. you missed the whole point, fella.
@@yak6896 44% English DNA.
It’s only an issue for the very….. very stupid
As a ginger Scot, I honestly feel you’re at least as Scottish as me. Your obvious Scottish passion is heart warming and makes me more proud to be Scottish. Loving your channel.
as another ginger scot, i agree^
As a Ginger Gael/Irishman...I agree. Celtic is Celtic. And he's got the blood. But more importantly? He's got the Scottish lion heart!
As a Scottish, Irish, English, Scots-Irish, and northern Italian (aka French according to AncestryDNA) American, I feel imminently UNqualified to present anything about the history of Scotland. So keep up the good work!
@@JettaJack I'm sorry but your english blood cancels out your Irish blood. ;-)
@@Celtic505 🤣🥰🤣
Thank you so much for your knowledge and candor. I'm African American from Chicago and recently found out I'm 25% Scottish by blood through a DNA test. It's somewhat difficult to find entertaining and informative videos about Scottish History and you've made this journey of discovery way better for me. Thank you.
Just curious. Have you built your family tree? There is so much family information in the attached documents.
I'm one of those folks in the States that occasionally wears the kilt, goes to the Highland Games to throw heavy things, drinks Irn Bru, and eats what passes for haggis over here. But when someone sees me in the kilt and asks if I'm Scottish, I tell them no, I'm an American, but a bunch of my ancestors were Scots (and were VERY POLITELY asked to leave in the 1700s). You, sir, are Scots-born and a True Scotsman, regardless of where 46% of your ancestors were born
Some people apparently weren't told as children "If you have nothing nice to say, shut your pie-hole". Sometimes I am amazed at people's ignorance. No, stupidity. Geez. You rock, Bruce. Hands down, the best and most interesting person to watch about Scottish history.
Seconded. You sir, I would happily share a beverage with.
What I typically tell people is that my nationality is American, but my heritage is Scottish.
What does pass as haggis in the USA given that haggis proper is legally banned from being sold there?
As a German myself I feel sorry for Americans since haggis is delicious and reminds me of a few German sausages which are very, very similar.
We have haggis regularly in my household, sometimes Scottish style with neeps and tatties and other times with potatoes and kale as per my Friesian heritage.
@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 haggis is MOSTLY the same here. Only the lungs are banned.
I genuinely couldn't give a shite where you're from or what your background is. You're the epitome of Scottish. Funny, cheeky and very intelligent. I learn loads about Scotland from your videos. Keep on keeping on. ✊
Spot on!!
I love your videos and Scotland. Often attend local and major Scots events here in USA. A big thrill was, long ago, meeting the commander of the Black Watch, Major General Wingate Gray. I gave him a WW1 bayonet that had the Crest of the regiment and initials of a subaltern. I wanted to return it to its home. This was in Madison Sq Garden in 1963. He gracious accepted it and reached down and gave me his own silver dirk. He looked like a taller huskier David Niven. Radiated dignity. I was very saddened to read that the Black Watch was disbanded. Love pipes. Thank you for these wonderful tales Scotty!
Bang on, mate. 👍👍
You've just said you don't care about someone's identity in your first sentence, and then ended it by stating what makes you identify someone as being Scottish? Thank goodness Scotland died in 1707.
@@vegvisirphotography5632 - it didn't die - it was sold out by the nobility !
Another great video! Being Scottish with a Nigerian dad and Scottish mum, I really appreciate the message you are communicating in this video. This beautiful country is home to us all and we have the right to speak about our rich culture and history regardless of skin colour. Love this channel, by far the best on Scottish history imo
Biracial folks rock ❤
Well said .. I am Scottish with a Scottish father and a English mother .. if we have links with Scotland.. then we are Scottish.. regardless of race, colour or creed ..
Loved hearing the fact that this Watson bloke played for Scotland and beat the English 👍👍
I would have loved to have seen that game 😁
To be Scottish is to be you. A wonderful human being, who loves Scotland. It’s a no brainier… I love watching your break down off Scottish History, it’s really informative. As a Scot who has been living in Wales & England for most of my life, only 10 years in Glasgow. I have a Glaswegian Dad & My beautiful amazing Mother from Tyree. My family are now are from various Nations around the World & they are all proud of their Scottish Heritage. We go HOME as often as possible. When we go home, they call me a Snobby Southern wee bastart. The joy 🤩
So according to you, a person who has never set foot in Scotland in their entire life can just ‘choose’ to be Scottish?
@@samdaniels2 Hi Sam,
A biological man can say they are a woman in Scotland so I guess anything goes…
@@bowiescot5107 What? How does that interact with my criticism?
Well after recently receiving the results of my Y-DNA test. It confirmed that, even though my father was Caribbean, his male line were actually Scottish Chisholms, who's earlier Ancestry, was Scandinavian in origin. It just shows, you can't judge someone purely on the colour of their skin. We are all the sum of many parts!
If it is somebody local, wh6had grown up there and knows what is going on, they might be able to place people by skin colour as well as spoken accents.
I’m a Canadian in Nova Scotia with deep Scottish roots, you’ve taught me more about Scottish history than anyone else has.
Mate im Scottish living in Scotland and I've learned more from Bruce than anyone else.
Well...I'm an American who is a descendant of a lot of different people. Some of them were Scottish and some of them were Irish. I love knowing about my roots and where my people came from. I embrace the mixtures that make up people living in the 21st Century and I think it is a good thing because it brings us closer together. All I ask of historians is that they are well educated, thoughtful, and open-minded. I think you're great and I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks!
With a last name like "Shaw" there's no denying irish history. My children carry the Gaelic spelling of our family name, which ironically was changed after my grandparents moved to America several generations ago. Now my children carry the name of not Johnson, but of MacIain. That way there is no denying where their ancestors are from.
I too, am an American, descended from Scottish people. In fact, my 9TH great-grandfather was Alexander Drummond.
As an American or Scottish, Irish, Danish, English, and pretty much every European nation other than France, I agree. The more we know about where our families came from and WHY they came to America (The Halls have been in north America since 1620...) the more we can see why people want to move from one place to another now.
This American is here a year later (thanks Max Miller) and this is epic. Your channel and yourself have given me such an insight into your country, and your passion for your homeland makes this ten times better.
Ah brilliant
I love watching the cheeky chappy too lolol .. Old Maxie extended the boundaries of humour .. he was risqué but never offensive .. he was a proper showman 🤣🤣
“Real Scottish people know, a man is a man for all that.” Thank you sir for keepin the culture alive and reminding the world of the beautiful and inspiring history of Scotland. Any man that doesn’t give respect where respect is due is not a man, nor someone I’d like to associate with. God bless you my friend.
Who is the undisputed arbiter of when Respect Is Due and when Respect Is Not Due?
You? Scotland History Tours? The Respect God?
Isn't that a well known logical fallacy, though, that's actually called 'no true Scotsman?' (Question format for drama, it definitely is.)
@@euan7166 Now that there is a silly question. Haha.
Hmm Respect…
Respect is a complex issue, and lies at the heart of every movement for equality or against abuse. The primary struggle against racism, misogyny, and genocide are all directly related to the limited number of people who have taken the time to understand respect worldwide. Without respect, real love is not possible, and neither is a healthy culture or society.
One way to understand Respect is having Self Respect or in other words Honoring thyself.
In the words of Rob Roy “ Every man with Honor is a King but not every King has Honor.” Honor is something no one can give and No One can take away..
So what I’m saying here.. is you’ll have to look inward to find out what Respect is.
Good luck Mr.Remos in all your endeavors. Hope you have a great and fulfilling life. God bless 🤝
@@isaacjrivera8241 bro my brain has expanded after reading this thx
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There’s a lot of Scottish people who don’t even know their own history. As long as someone knows the history, they should be allowed to talk about it.
Like with any subject.
This modern racism of being obsessed with diversity and getting positions based on that is the same as saying dont do this and that or you are disqualified to just bcs of some superficial feature.
Yes, but he's Scottish. It is his own history--more than mine as a product of Scottish settler colonialism.
@@MrHobbes6 I know that. I’m just saying If someone has knowledge on the history, they should be able to speak about it regardless
The Scottish are Irish who broke apart
That's falls down to the education in schools all we get taught is English history
It hadn’t even occurred to me that you are black, or mixed race. It never once crossed my mind in all the times I’d watched your videos. The stories and the way you tell them are fascinating and that’s all that matters. Keep up the good work. Solidarity ✊🏼
I thought he was one of those screwy "white dudes in dreads". Lol, ya do hear Scotts are a bit crazy, ya know. Then again, I didn't know Markle was mixed till someone told me. I hope the reason I don't notice is because it doesn't matter to me, vs. I just don't pay attention in general.
Here in Alaska, the only thing we really care about is, if a person stops to help us out of the snow bank when we slide off the road half way between Fairbanks and Anchorage.
@@LambentLark That’s all that should matter mate. Same here regarding Markle. I had no idea, but then I don’t really think about “hmm, what race are they?” to myself when I first see and listen to someone.
Funny, same here! I was surprised to see this. I feel kind of stupid or unobservant now...
@MoralSingularity you know nothing of my ancestry, im a Barra MacKenzie, we fought in the Scottish wars of Independence in support of King Robert de Brus. My ancestor John “Saighead” MacKenzie. Master Archer, was betrayed by his chieftain and decided to leave the clan to The isle of Barra. My grand father learned to live to fight another day. The fact im alive here today shows he was a bright lad, not only do the strong survive, so do the smart. Theres ALOT of MacKenzies out there like the ones in castle leod who im vaguely related too. Im more Barra MacNeil than MacKenzie in terms of genealogy. I appreciate all ethnic groups as they appreciate mine. Golden rule.
@MoralSingularity you bash clan names with “MoralSingularity” 🤦♂️ unbelievable
I can’t believe we are still having these conversations! You be you and thank you!
I watched a Patrick Moore documentary about the history of the Moon, then I found out that he wasn't even Moonish, he was an Earthling - disgusting 😉
😂
XD
This deserves more likes.
I was also disgusted when I found out that Scott of Antarctica wasn’t born anywhere near the South Pole and don’t even start me on that Laurence of “Arabia” twat 🙈
Did he at least have a xylophone?
Hello it,s Spike Milligan back from the dead,great comment |
I'm an American with Scottish roots but to me, you're as Scottish as it gets! You're passionate about history and you know what you're talking about. That's all that matters.
Ah nice way of eradicating a people. Ethnocide is real
Yes mate
Yeah he’s about as Scottish as he can be,
coming from Perth he’s lucky to be considered human
Agree🥰
American a? Only half rations for you traitor!! 🤣😂
Mr Fummery what I like about you is your both equally proud of your African and European heritage.
Don’t let anyone tell you any different
Keep telling us your stories 👍🏽🇳🇿🏴🇬🇭
That was brilliant, Bruce. My swimming tutor told me that,in order to be a good teacher you need two things: a thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to impart that knowledge. I’ve subsequently added the willingness to impart that knowledge. Race, colour, creed or any other similar terminology was NOT mentioned. Keep up the good work 🌞
Thanks
You’re a really charismatic presenter. I keep having to remind myself I’m watching a TH-cam channel and not a tv show.
It’s a TV show on TH-cam
He will be the next travel tv personality. You sir are great. From a Scot-American
I found this channel totally by accident! Or serendipity! I am blessed!
I get some Neil Oliver presenter energy, just need to touch your hair a bit more lol!
@@formercrow5242 Rick Steves but better scots edition 🤣
I grew up in the East End of Glasgow. No one cared what colour you were…just what football team you supported 😂
True
So ... not Manchester?
@@bubblegumblood8995 pah what bout the Maryhill Magyars!!
This is not true and there is a big misconception that Scottish people don’t seem to care about race. But this is completely false. Scotland has a lot of racism and have normalised it
@@Trapo-q8w I don’t think anyone has any doubt that there IS racism in Scotland. There’s racism present no matter what part of the world you live in.
However I grew up in Cranhill in Glasgow in the 1980s and 90s and all anyone cared about was if you were Catholic or Protestant or if you were a Rangers or Celtic supporter.
You are not 'tainted' you are magical and the best presenter on our history on the tube.
I thought you was dark white. 😉
If you were born in Scotland then your Scottish no matter what your colour
I am not to my knowledge related to Lynsey Stuart
Here's the thing if I had been born 2 years earlier I would have been born in Germany as my parents were stationed there. I would then have classed myself as German and been proud of it. After all they have the better national football team
@@gerrystuart9808 Ethnicity and nationality are totally different.
I am sitting here watching your amazing video with the book: Slaves and Highlanders, Silenced Histories of Scotland and the Caribbean by David Alston in my lap. I write this to share for you or anyone else interested in exploring the connection. Black and Scottish has been showing up in my field with a full body reaction of truth. I am sorry about Walter Strand and all other forces that conspire to take Scotland away from you or anyone else who is truly Scottish.
Black jocobites..... king's....
I think the true test of being Scottish is calling yer pals c**ts, and calling c**ts pal.
So, if you're reading this Walter... Jog on pal
😂😂😂
I see what you did there. Nicely done.
@@vamboroolz1612 That's actual fact. It's when a Scottish person starts getting really polite with you, its best to start running!
I rather like the phrase, "On yer bike, fanny!" ;-)
Being scottish means being tighter than a fishes rs hole
As a biracial person with Scottish heritage I appreciate this video so much! I never doubted your Scottishness and am enjoying your channel.
IM biracial too and proud of my Scottish roots!
Absolutely! Been skwoking about the Celtic culture on my druidic soap Box since I was 7 or 8 years old While living in the hood as a Scottish- African American With freckles and Hazel eyes as receipts!🤣 Love this channel and appreciate all of you!
Are you serious? this guy is a reverse racist. In another video he is making fun of a white guy and his Scottish ancestry, whatever dude.
If you get that "feeling" when you hear the pipes, your Scottish
and my dad s name is Donald Charles SCOTT .
I am 1 8TH SCOttish on my Dad side of my Dad and my granfather on the side of dad family his name was Donald powers
I got that feeling today at a Firefighters memorial as they played Amazing grace on the bagpipes…Absolutely beautiful
I don't particularly like the pipes. I don't even like whisky. But ... when I see the bands or the lone piper ... you're right - you can't escape that 'feeling' and with it the pride of being Scottish.
So what happens when you hear Galician pipes, Indian pipes , Uilean pipes... do you get a mixed identity crisis? Your Scottish what? Your Scottish postman? Your Scottish newspaper boy? To be Scottish you need to understand grammar?
Brilliant! There is far more that unites us all than that which separates us all. Please keep doing what you’re doing.
Thank you! Will do!
I'm 52 and proud to be Scottish, this is disgusting . I think it's an honour that people of any colour show passion in our beautiful country. Good to see the Kelpies, I see them everyday from my house x
Completely agree
Mate, you’re Scots through and through.
Thank you for passion, erudition and enthusiasm!
I’m a Scossie since leaving in 1970 as an eight year old but I’ll always be a Scotsman.
Scossie Scossie Scossie!!
Oi Oi Oi !!
Yeah it works.
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If you have an accent like yours, you're Scottish. Blessings from a Scottish lady who is now a naturalised New Zealander.
Hi Bruce. I a Jamaican and was brought to England by my dad in 1949 under the auspices of the R.A.F. When I was about 16, I became interested in Scotland and Scottish people. Since then, I've learned more and that Scots are a very special people. They seem to be leaders in any given role wherever they are in the world. They never seem to back down in any situation. I hope this doesn't sound too fawning but I'm a truly fan of Scotland.
Delighted
I think the fact that you know your Scottish history gives you the right to talk about it, and the accent helps 😆
Of course you should talk about Scotland you are part of Scotland's story ma friend.
A d he appears to have a gift of telling the stories
Who in the Christ said that black people can’t talk about Scottish history? I just don’t understand why anyone would feel the need to even engage with that position.
The reason people need to engage with positions like this is to educate said people.
Putting aside the emotions, as Bruce said, it's important to educate these people, so as to not create misunderstanding, and to not create any anger that might come from such a personal & often emotional statement as identity.
Clearly anyone who took issue with him *talking about Scottish history*
I prefer that our history be told by our people..
@@georgemasson5591 It is... right in this video
@@KitchenSinkSoup he’s not Scottish
Keep talking about Scottish history - your knowledge of the topic and your style of storytelling is hugely entertaining AND more importantly, you always tell the good and bad bits.
As a member of this amazing HUMAN race I'll talk about any culture I want and celebrate them on their respective holidays. Why? Because we're all one race and I love ya all!!
I Agree 💯!!!🏴❤️🙏
Agree All from Adam and Eve 🙏🏻✝️
Anyone with an interest in Scottish history is allowed to share there knowledge and tell us about Scottish history... dont let anyone tell you otherwise. Love ur channel man :)
This man, his knowledge and his channel are a gem.
"Maybe that's why I couldn't pick side's when my mates were playing chess..?" 👏👏 Fantastic 😂😂
😁
@@ScotlandHistoryTours as an american born scotsman and friend of many native scotsmen, thank you for doing this. Our history has been plagued by needless racism. The fact that scotland was treated horribly for hundreds of years was pure racism.
All we care about is that people care to remember us and our history. If youre knowledgeable, amazing.
Usually I can get by with smiling at Bruce's jokes but people did start stareing at me when I started laughing at that.
My grandfather was a Farrell but I'll be buggered if you could argue for more letters per syllable and get away with it before people start to question your sanity. Now I'm a racist as well. Aw feck. Dave
Talking about a subject based on sound research with an honest intention to cover the facts in an even-handed way and without omitting information to skew to a bias, is surely an approach that no one should criticise. Also, presenting that topic with passion and humour and touching upon the human cost or sharing lesser known poignant details is something that I really appreciate in your videos.
Just looking at all these comments is really heartwarming. So many cultures clashing together to create a beautiful people. The hate won't outweigh the common cause. My great grandmother was creole from Louisiana so she was all mixed up. It shows in me. I love to learn more about diversity throughout history.
Diversity just creates more weak links in the chain of society.
Anyone should be allowed to talk about history as long as they don't distort the facts .
Better avoid Kneel Olivers version of things then.
@@pablosaintmarr3223 l like Neil Oliver he actually has a backbone in these times. Scottish Kings were no worse or better than English kings, they were all driven by self interest. In fact if you look at the later kings they were all Norman.
Michael White that really wasn't my point Michael, Mr Kneel has a very bad habit of making his opinion seem like an actual fact , he is also a crawling git .
Oliver is noted for distorting the facts , if your kids watched his programmes and believed verbatim that what he spouts is actual factual ? then we really would have a twisted version of our history.
I prefer to watch this broadcaster or do my own research
@@pablosaintmarr3223 Do your own research....good for you, but make sure it's not written by some woke historian .
I'm sure this gentleman knows more on Scottish history than many white Scottish people do. Colour shouldn't disqualify you from talking about history in any manner!
There’s a lighthearted comedic tone to this video that I love. You addressed that commenters ignorance supremely well.
Thank you
“It’s about time racists starting realising this and start harassing the Welsh”
How can you not subscribe at this point
The "wales for a united kingdom" Facebook page was waaay ahead of him on that 😂
As a Welsh man based in Scotland... Bring it on 🤌😂
@@LeeJCander Yorkshireman with a Welsh mother not in law. We all get on just fine. In fact we're all each other's favourite people. Popeth eisiau byw. Dave
Yorkshireman with a Welsh mother not in law. We all get on just fine. In fact we're all each other's favourite people. Popeth eisiau byw. Dave
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Loving the positive vibes round here on this channel given off by yourself. Swatting away daft wee racists without even breaking a sweat. Scotland's for whoever calls it home. Mon yersell man.
That's a cracking fact about the Scotland captain from way back then. and also the Tartan one. Quality content bud. 👍
@@volkskrieg8735 And who do you view as being a real Scot?
@@volkskrieg8735 So you want Scotland to be an ethnostate?
You do realise that ultimately all people descend from Africans and so everyone on the planet is an immigrant right?
Our culture is a social construct and evolves over time. Alba does not even exist as it once did as Scotland derives its name from Scotia -- an entirely different kingdom that was formed from a different agreement between the clans. Trying to preserve the ethnic make-up of Alba would be a vain task as it long ago became a redundant concept in terms of how many Scots view themselves. Associating Celtic culture and pride in one's heritage with such hateful and anti-immigration ideas will only hurt the image of efforts to promote historical knowledge and pride, giving English nationalists more of an excuse to eliminate Scots' sense of national identity.
@@volkskrieg8735 There is provably very little genetic difference between races and there is far more variation in genetics within a race. We are also not discussing race, we are discussing ethnicity, but I assume that you are using the two interchangeably (which is incorrect as not all white people are Celtic.) As to the idea of Scotland being made up of only white people, let me ask you what would happen in the case of guys like Bruce who made this video? He is half white and half black, and if you want all countries to be ethnostates then I assume that that includes Ghania where his father is from, so he would not be accepted there either. So where exactly would mixed race people go? You’re view of nationality makes no sense.
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@@volkskrieg8735 One other thing, if you admit that culture is a social construct that is not directly tied to ethnicity, then what value does ethnicity even have on its own exactly?
@@kierangorman3052 moving people around makes no sense, we are not farm animals
Not to worry, there's a few of us Caribbean Clansmen walking around today, & we take great pride in our Scottish Ancestry.
haha indeed the ol tartan skinned mullato oppressor!
Wish I had a wee touch of Caribbean blood, wouldn't be such a peely-wally!
@@stonemarten1400 Ha ha, don't worry, I know exactly how you feel. My Scottish & Irish Ancestry bleached me so white, I could go as an undercover reporter to a Klu Klux Klan meeting, & still not be noticed.
*american reads "clansman"*
*sweats*
@@DOMiNOUKAE true but he said clansman. Not klansman so there’s a difference
Absolute joy to hear you talking so intelligently with a huge dose of humour - Had me nodding along with laughter and admiration for delivery.
I am a Japanese woman who was born and raised in Tokyo, I moved to Glasgow at age 22 to work towards getting my PhD.
I am now 27, and have lived in Scotland for 5 years, and have absolutely fallen in love with the country and plan to stay here forever.
I am now engaged to a Scottish woman (oor wee lesbian wedding was delayed thanks to Covid 😡)
I now speak more in Scots than I do in English or Japanese, using words like wee, hoose, moose, baw, mair, heid, deid, scunnered etc.
I love Irn Bru, haggis, square sausage, I even made square sausage ramen once!
I drink industrial volumes of Tennents lager, pints of heavy and craft beers.
The problem I have is, when can I call myself Scottish?
Will I ever be Scottish??
Or will I always be a Japanese girl in Scotland?
Yay. I suppose the level of acceptance will depend on the folk you meet. The lunatic fringe will always be there
Scottish if that is how you feel inside x Congratulations and I hope that the wedding is everything you hoped for.
I would not be Japanese if I moved to Japan. I would still be a Scot's man living in Japan. Nothing wrong with that and I love Japan, its an amazing culture. Dont get caught up in this identity politics happening in the west at the moment.
I would say enjoy living in Scotland and once you become naturalised British call yourself Scottish but honestly is that important? We are all human after all, nationalism can be dangerous , one thing that I like about the majority of Scots is that their brand of nationalism is quite liberal but yes there are some lunatics here in Scotland and England (obviously). Stay safe and good luck.
My partner is Peruvian and achieving British citizenship is such a king and hard road.
You're definitely Scottish. Lay off the square sausage and Tennents, hen- a wee secret to a longer life.
I don't care what colour a person's skin is, if you have an interest in the history of a certain period of country you should be able to study it and talk about it. I am passionate about studying British history, but I also enjoy studying Greek and Roman history, plus the history of the Mongols, Samurai history and Middle Eastern history. Your race should not disqualify you from studying and talking about particular types of history!
I am half Algerian half Scottish & pass 99% of the time as a straight up white Scottish man. I was born here from an Algerian father & a Scottish Mother & adopted by a white Scots family in 1972 I see myself as a genuine Scot it is all I know. To be Scottish encompasses many different things that can include but is not limited to DNA. To me at least it devalues the meaning of being Scottish if you can just arrive here & then claim to be a Scot. Over time people who do settle here will have many if not all the traits other Scots have & resonate with & then they can have a claim to be Scottish. No one thing can determine your Scottishness so a single thing like skin colour cannot on its own stop or make you Scottish.
Being Scottish English Irish Welsh is really where your heart feels right i think . I have family with direct European parents but they now think they are Australian. Dna wise most of us would be shocked . Are there any pure Scots from 5000yrs ago ? Or just viking ( noway Denmark germany Sweden) English Irish anglo saxon dna mostly , roman legions had Syrians in Scotland. In reality humans thrive on constant input of new dna and new skills me thinks :)
You are Scottish. I’m Scottish, born bred, grandparents etc. You are every bit as Scottish as I am.
You are definitely Scottish mate as is the presenter of the channel. Never let anyone take your cultural heritage away from you! Race politics was invented to divide us as they want us to see ourselves as ‘white’ or ‘black’ first before Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Northern, whatever as it breaks solidarity amongst folk.
@Tigerman writer no mate, I know a lot of black people see themselves as Black British but race politics predates the Windrush generations and even Pax Britannica. It begins in the Carribbean at the outset of English/British colonialism when Irish indentured servants were sent there to work alongside African slaves. The Irish and Africans joined forces a few times and rebelled against the English colonialists. Obviously sharing the same oppressor will do that so the English had to come up with a way to divide them and thus race politics were born. Only after these rebellions do you start to see the idea of a ‘white’ race and its used purely to make oppressed white people think they’re better off being oppressed than uniting with their fellow oppressed man (who’s apparently stealing their job and all that racist tripe the media vomit out.) Emma Dabiri’s latest book touches on it so maybe give it a read if you think I’m chatting guff. Also, the reason a lot of black people see themselves as Black first and foremost is down to racist arseholes othering them not because they think being Black is better, or more important, than being British. If it wasn’t for Enoch Powell, NF, and the rest, these people would see themselves as British Jamaican etc. and that would be the end of. Instead, just as they did all those years ago in the Carribbean, the British establishment baited poor white people into thinking black people were their enemies (as opposes to them.) As a result, regardless of whether you were from the St Lucia or Nigeria you were always ‘Black’ first so black people stucked together and thus you get the ‘Black British’ which is borne out of the racist reception they got when they arrived (and still do for the most part.) Putting people into categories of ‘black’ and ‘white’ is simple divide and conquer and it’s very obvious if you think about it. Anyway, my point was whoever you are, wherever you are, the place you call home is what you are. If you’re privileged enough to have foreign heritage then it’s a bonus but you’ll never stop being Scottish, Welsh, Irish, whatever first and foremost. Unless, of course, you don’t identify as such, which is fine too. Personally, I consider myself Lancashire Irish which isn’t even an ethnic identity last time I checked but it sums up me and my family’s past and present up quite well. Bruce might see himself as Scottish Ghanaian, or perhaps even Ghanaian Scottish. Notice how none of these identities indicate race though? You can presume if someone is Scottish Ghanaian they will probably be mixed race on account of Ghana being in West Africa but does the race even matter when it comes to nationality? Not at all, so why do we have to point it out? Who wants us to point it out? Those are the questions you have to ask yourself and, in my opinion, it is just an extension of the age old British imperial tactic of divide and conquer. Besides, what actual the fuck is British anyway? Technically speaking, the Britons are the Welsh but when someone says British they mean English, don’t they? But they don’t mean a Geordie, or a Scouser, or even a Midlander. When they say British they’re talking about the people they see on TV who, more often than not, comes from the Home Counties and had what’s known as an elite upbringing. Which is to say boarding schools and a ticket to Oxbridge. ‘British’ is a fantasy concocted by colonialists and it’s a dying identity. By the end of the decade Scottish and Welsh people won’t think of themselves as British, they barely do now. Nobody wants to be tarnished with the toxic British exceptionalist attitude anymore.
@Tigerman writer long story short, race politics is not ‘identity politics’ and began in the 1600s as a result of colonialism. If black people see themselves as black first and foremost it is because of racists not allowing them to simply be ‘British’ or ‘American’ or whatever. I don’t see myself as ‘white’ anything, personally, as I’ve got very little in common with most Europeans.
I think being Scottish is a thing of spirit. Growing up I've always felt a connection to Scotland, somehow. I've always known that I have Irish ancestry through my father and my Mom was adopted. I took a DNA test a few months ago and discovered that I have 25% Scottish in me. But I still think it's something with spirit
Found out last year that I am over half Scottish. I can remember the first time I saw the beautiful pictures of rolling hills and forest and felt a strange longing whisper inside. Now I can understand it. It whispered to me, "home". One day, I'd like to go there.
In my experience as a native German living since 2011 in Scotland this applies to being scottisch.
Being Scottish is more a lifestyle and mindset thing then an document entry.
I did one of those ancestry dna test and I was amazed of my ancestry. 8% Nigerian, 9% sub sahra African, 3% Indian Asia, 3% Mongolian, 1% Syrian and rest European. I also found my biological father who I have been trying to find for 20 years.
That's cool! Awesome!
I wish you well on your quest. National borders are so made-up-as-we-go-along. To my mind this background just makes things all the more interesting.
The only nice thing I can say about the commenter who provoked this video is that without him, we wouldn’t have been able to hear your response. Poignant, powerful, and funny at the same time. Your videos are fantastic- my family and I hope to have you show us around Scotland one day.
Thanks Tim
Very well said. My ancestors left Scotland many years ago not by choice. DNA is one thing. Knowledge, commitment, and passion are quite another. I greatly enjoy your channel.
Get it right up ye, Walter! Excellent, thought-provoking video, Bruce.
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I am first and foremost an American who has a few (maybe a very few) ancestors who came from Scotland. I am of primarily German descent and the rest is from all over the British Isles. But I have a deep and passionate love of the Highland Pipes, just that little clip of pipe music in this video gave me goose bumps. So while I do not think of myself as Scottish, I do think of myself as a friend of the Highlands and one who could have been Scottish if not for having been born elsewhere.
Keep up the great work, and if we ever find ourselves sharing a bar in a pub the next round is on me.
"Maybe that's where my mom went on Tuesday, when she said she was playing bridge". Lol classic.
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I recently spent 2 weeks traveling around Scotland and was blown away by the land, it's people, and it's history. So glad I came upon this channel! BTW, I wholeheartedly agree that we Americans look at history differently than many, if not most. I appreciate you!
"I wholeheartedly agree that we Americans look at history differently than many, if not most." How so?
For what it’s worth,you are the only person that has peaked my interest in the only thing I’m still passionate about! Scotland. I live in Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Gaelic is spoken in this area and proudly in my families homes. You can visit us anytime and we’d be proud to introduce you as our Scottish friend
I was working in west Texas circa 20 yrs back two guys walked out into the parking area as I was getting into my car.
I stopped dead in my tracks as I heard them talk,
“Madainn mhath a bheil thu a ’bruidhinn Gàidhlig”?
Seadh cò às a tha thu?,came the reply.
Gàidhealtachd na h-Alba, cò às a tha thu?
Nova Scotia.
It ended up with me talking to one of their fathers that was from my village and knew my family!!
@@fearnpol4938 there were actually more Gaelic speakers in Nona scotia last century than there were in Scotland. My grandparents’ born in Nova Scotia in late 1800s and early 1900s spoke only Gaelic until they went to school. Where they’d be punished for speaking Gaelic I. Earshot of English teachers.
@@fjmackenzy isn't culture wonderful, sad that it was as a result of the highland clearances, but wow what a statistic
I've heard this from my family (Scots from Ayrshire who moved to Nova Scotia before heading to Missouri in the late 1890s). Thats awesome the language is surviving even outside Scotland
I've lived in Scotland for most of 23 years, I love Scotland and know a great deal about Scottish history and culture, but strictly to some I am not a Scot, as I wasn't born here and have an English-type accent. Stuff-em I say, especially those dour and grumpy, mainly urban Scots, I wouldn't want to relate to them anyway. I prefer stomping around the beautiful Highlands and Borders, visiting castles, country estates, revelling in the history, wildlife and landscape.
History is history. The color of one's skin doesn't determine your qualifications. Keep the stories coming
If it's interesting, engaging, informative and delivered with a passion then who cares who is passing on the story?
Exactly...😎
Hey Bruce, we're awe Jock Tamsons bairns, love your work
What a great video. I love the way you've handled and addressed this.
I had family in Glasgow, I'd take the train up from London as a boy and see all these places on the way. I loved Scotland. Even though I'm a born an bred Londoner, there's a love of all things Scotland in me that I can't explain. There's just a warm feeling I have for the Scots.
Scottish history is open to anyone with a brain and heart.
Love to all
Absolutely yes, we have a saying in Scotland that we are “A’ Jock Tamsons bairns”. Anyone who wants to live in Scotland and make their life here is Scottish, and in my humble opinion have every right to discuss our history, and their perspective only makes the study richer.
That’s my opinion as well. A bit harsher about it personally (remove the parents and grandparents from the ven diagram, there you have my stance) but aye, live/d here and call it home.
@Eva Dobermann what you on about?
@Eva Dobermann couldn’t be more patronising if you tried
@Eva Dobermann country is about 90% white British and you’re all ‘ahhh they’re taking over’ give yersel a shake
@Eva Dobermann mate where are you from. You American?
Bruce: Maybe we need dudes like Strand to present their view so the truth can be correctly and properly told by guys like you! I wonder what my Arbuckle forefather was thinking when he left Arbuckle Road in Plains, Scotland in the 1730s to come to Virginia. Yet, I'm not Scottish, I'm an 8th generation Hoosier living in Indiana. I enjoy your show and will continue to make time to listen. Why? Simply, because of the quality of your presentation, PERIOD!!! Thanks for your labor of love!
I actually know an Arbuckle from Plains, I went to highschool with them, you may have distant relatives here still.
First time viewer here! I recently tested my DNA and have been researching my family tree. Found out my maternal great grandmother was half Scottish. Also a great great grandmother on my paternal side. Always wondered where my red hair and my interest/love for Scottish history came from! So I've been loving my journey of finding out more about my Scottish heritage and ancestors. But I often ask myself the exact question of should I as a black woman talk about my new found Scottish history. Learning more about myself and where I come from is so exciting but I keep most of what I find to myself because of the responses I get, like weird looks, they don't seem too interested, or they ask "Are you sure?" almost like I'm making it up lol. It's funny at times but also a little discouraging. So this video was definitely helpful and looking forward to checking out more of your channel!
I think folks in Scotland would be more welcoming
I recently found out from researching my family tree and DNA that I am a descendant of Scottish clans and royalty
@@Cindymindy231 same here!! Descendant of the Stuart royal family 🫶🏽
The fact that anyone even called that into question is just fkn mental. Keep the vids comin mate, I work from home and listening to them in the background is just spot on.
The hairs went up on the back of my neck when you did your wee Flower of Scotland montage. Love it.
"I'm a black Scottish Cyclops!"
Tavish Finnegan DeGroot - Professional House Cleaner
Aye that there is you willie my friend lol 😆😂
Lol 😂🏴✊🏽
My cycloptic brother 🤜🤛🏽
This vid had me rolling on the floor laughing, and crying as well you really spoke to my heart and as for me your Scottish enuff for me take care and may god bless you and hold you your doing a great job
So glad!
The way I see it, this man has been Scottish before I was even born.
Ask this man why he's proud to be Scottish and he could talk for hours on end. Ask the idiot who asked if it's ok for black people to talk about Scottish history the same question and he'd run out of reasons within the first minute.
Hey mate don’t listen to him, he’s the only reason we are still race divided, if you know Scottish history then talk about it, you don’t have to be Scottish
Teacher! Keep on teaching. I have learned a lot about Scottish History for your love of teaching us.
Many of our forebears came to America, because there was opportunity for many reasons.
Nothing is all cut and dried.
Either way our ancestors loved us enough, to share their love for Scotland, or wherever.
It’s wonderful to know our ancestors and their many contributions for us.
Keep up the good Work.
I’m sorry this even has to be a post. It never crossed my mind and am proud to be a new subscriber. Such rich history with a laugh to boot!
I stumbled across these videos a few days ago and have absolutely loved them. The way they are presented is to the point, interesting and absorbing. You can tell the information is researched to a high level and is delivered by someone who is passionate about the subject. What more can you need? I couldn’t give a shit what colour the presenter is, if anything it’s a refreshing change.
Of course you should be talking about Scottish history! You’re Scottish and you have learned to teach Scottish history brilliantly. I love how you start your show with “Let me tell you a story.”
I’m American with Scottish and Ulster roots and I’m a Wallace too 😁. Now most of my family never knew a thing about the history of Scotland and Northern Ireland but they would sure tell you that they were “Scotch Irish.” Years ago my mother and her sisters handed me stacks of family history and genealogy stuff which sparked my interest. My mother had never read any of it. I had been to Scotland with a great aunt and again when I was 18 spending a Summer in England with my aunt who was married to a Brit. I’ve been back to Scotland a number of times because I love Scotland and history in general. My grandmother was born in Belfast and I have traveled to Ireland as well but my opinion of the Plantation of Ulster is not a good one considering what was done to the native Irish Catholics. Kind of like what was done to the Native American Indians. With that being said I don’t think many Americans are interested in their roots however I think it’s good to remember that this is not where we are from. We came from Europe, Africa, The Middle East and everywhere in between.
I have traveled the world and love it. Israel is one of my favorite destinations for archaeology and history and incidentally my husband is Moroccan and I have lived there for 4 years.
Keep up with your great shows and I will see you in Scotland 🏴!!
You are 100% Scottish and you are also a Historian.....and a excellent one .......an excellent Scottish Historian 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🏴
I could listen to you talk all day. Love this video. ❤
Anyone who is interested and knowledgeable about Scottish history should talk about Scottish history. The same holds true for every other nation's history as well.
I just recently discovered your videos and LOVE them! As a person of mixed racial heritage (Venezuelan/Appalachian - didn't know the Appalachian side until recently) who's always had a fascination with Scotland, it's nice to see someone articulate so well the pride and complexity of heritage as well as the history of a place. Love your enthusiasm for your country's rich history and thank you for the obvious hard work that goes into these videos!
As a first generation American of Scottish immigents, I’m pretty sure your far more qualified than me to talk about Scottish history. I’ve only recently discovered your videos and I think they are wonderful. White supremacy sucks. We need to deconstruct it.
If you aren't Scottish that's a good accent my friend.🤣Love ya work lad!
Scotland isn't a skin colour, its a state of mind, keep making great videos!
The Celtic peoples are white though
Bollocks. Everyone has a right to talk about history, that how we learn the good, the bad and how to revise it to suit our agendas :d
Well stated.
Tell that to the whitewashed US education system! :-)
@@margaretnicol3423 that checks out...
@@margaretnicol3423 hahaha.....
You are a good voice for Scottish history. Period. I am genetically 64% Scottish but I'm from Alabama. I'm not qualified to represent Scotland. You are from there and embrace and respect and know the culture.
Anyone can talk about Scottish history, Im happy to hear anyone talking about it - but the moment you opened your mouth its clear you are Scottish.
I could watch this guy talk about anything for hours
I laughed till I cried at the bit about the black man being the first arrested for the tartan. So good.
I don't think anyone alive is 100% of anything. I like you because you make history fun to listen to. Most channels have me yawning with monotone droning on and on about the topic without ever getting to the point.
Bruce, you are a great entertaining source of the history of Scotland. Don't let the words of a moron or two deter you. Scots covers a whole host of shades , and lets face it none of us are as "white" as a Scottish red head . All that should matter is what is said not who says it.
Don't worry, I wasn't deterred in the least. I did think it was worth doing a video on though
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Regardless of the less than enlightened reason for the video, I'm glad we got your perspective on the complicated issue of identity and culture. If only for that reason it was definitely worth doing.
@@ScotlandHistoryTours No True Scotsman would say you are not a True Scotsman :D
Queen Scotta the mother of the Scottish people's of Ireland and Scotland, the daughter of a Pharaoh from the land of Ham. Today we call Egypt. Of the dark continent of Africa. Married a Greek prince migrated to the coast of Anatolia , Turkey. They later migrated to Spain then Ireland and finally Scotland. Was not Aryan. ?? Today the Scots are a multi mix of races.
What's the colour of your hair or whiteness of your skin got to do with any of this ?
Born or bred in Scotland makes you Scottish if you choose to be or born of scottish blood no matter the colour of skin. Anyone who falls in love with our Amazing country is welcome to learn and share our history.
I wholly understand..... I am a Texan.......were it not for Scots there would be no Texas...... my love and respect for the Scottish people runs deep ......as deep as Texas tradition and history..... You see, we are not a "society" as in the other 49 States.....we are a "people" and we owe that to the ruggedness and intelligence of our Scottish fore fathers...... :-)
Ghanan dad, Scotch mum. I can feel it. My dad had "color" in him, and mom was white but had some interesting ancestry. Worshiping pure whiteness, color ancestry and such, it is stupid. But Scottish is interesting and I like how Scots as a culture think in fours, Americans can barely think in twos.
Being a native with deep ancestral roots within scotland makes you scottish, anything else is just leftist-indentity politics
@@nickolausafon5458 Scottish mum...she's not a whiskey!
@@nickolausafon5458 racist bastard the people are Scots or Scottish anything non human is scotch
The colour of your skin doesn’t (certainly shouldn’t) deny anyone the freedom to talk about whatever the hell you want. The colour of your skin doesn’t define you, the Content your character does.
Well said. Martin Luther King was 100% right.
@@matty6848 According to the left MLK is now a racist.
Because the colour of your skin DOES matter because it affords you certain luxurys.
Which is obviously absolute nonsense.
The left WANTS culture wars as it allows them to keep playing the victim card.
If they admit we're all the same and that the colour of your skin doesn't matter then that strips them of victim status.
@@Marcuscaravan The left doesnt want culture wars. There are just those, like yourself presumably, who struggle to acknowledge that perhaps ethnic minorities have been treated badly, and that being white is actually quite advantageous. And those that do, somehow feel like their white advantage is under threat and aernt happy about it. Is trying to rectify these such a bad thing? Balance is hard to achieve, it's a pendulum that swings, just funny to see you freak out as it gets more and more central.
@@cleshsesh6155 I'm black...
@@Marcuscaravan So is Priti Patel.