That was excellent, I really enjoyed that. I am originally from Northern Ireland but moved to Scotland over 30 years ago, ending up in Musselburgh and have lived there for the past 23 years. I have often cycled up and down the Waggonway and read the info boards the first few times but will pay much more attention the next time I cycle it. I`ll go up the Waggonway as I will be going much slower so can look for the things pointed out in the video. Thank you very much indeed - every day is a school day, even at 53 lol
Just a couple of points of correction. The battle of Falkirk was fought later in the campaign after Prestonpans whereby the Jacobite army led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart defeated the Hanoverian forces who had been pursuing them following their withdrawal from England . It is also worth mentioning that the 45 was not a war between England and Scotland but rather between rival claimants for the Thrones of both England and Scotland. Both sides had English and Scots within their ranks during the 45 as well as Irish and French etc.
My mother was born and lived in Meadowmill … :) nice memories for her .
Interesting
GREAT AND VERY INFORMATIVE LITTLE TOUR, THANKS X
That was excellent, I really enjoyed that. I am originally from Northern Ireland but moved to Scotland over 30 years ago, ending up in Musselburgh and have lived there for the past 23 years. I have often cycled up and down the Waggonway and read the info boards the first few times but will pay much more attention the next time I cycle it. I`ll go up the Waggonway as I will be going much slower so can look for the things pointed out in the video. Thank you very much indeed - every day is a school day, even at 53 lol
Just a couple of points of correction. The battle of Falkirk was fought later in the campaign after Prestonpans whereby the Jacobite army led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart defeated the Hanoverian forces who had been pursuing them following their withdrawal from England . It is also worth mentioning that the 45 was not a war between England and Scotland but rather between rival claimants for the Thrones of both England and Scotland. Both sides had English and Scots within their ranks during the 45 as well as Irish and French etc.
Yes fair points both - but we’ll happily defer and battle related points - thanks for pointing that out, hope you enjoyed the rest of the video? :)
@@1722waggonway yes it was very interesting. My cousin Lena lives in Tranent and I will definitely walk the route next time I am up visiting her
I still cannot hear what is being said! Too far from the microphone. An excellent video re camera though! .......Tich.
Could you redo the audio please? I'd really like to hear it all, as what I have managed to hear is very interesting. .........Tich.