My father's side of the family had to immigrate to the New World after the battle of Culloden. The family name is Hutcheson. They are a part of the MacDonald Clan. Great video!
My grandfather was there, William Lawson of the McLaren clan. He was 15 and there with his father, William Lawson - go figure. There were a lot of teenage boys captured and taken to the prison in London. The English wasn't sure what to do with them. Public outcry kept them alive but many of these boys were now heads of their clan and welded a lot of power. The English couldn't keep 2-way conversation from happening between them and their families and they made a lot of trouble while in prison. Many were sent to America as endentured servants including my grandfather. He was put in the house of a loyal English subject and given into the care of the cook. The first time the cook got up in his face, young William grabbed up a kitchen knife and cut off a couple of the cook's fingers. He ran out the door and no one ever found him. He had family in the colonies and safe haven. William Lawson had a long life and many children. As an old man he fought the English again, in the revolution. Because he and a few other colonels took their men, surrounded the English army and pushed them up to the top of a mountain before springing on them, the Americans won that war. They claim the he may be the only man to fight in 2 revolutions. They called him "The Rebel Lawson" which is on his tombstone in Snowflake Virginia to this day.
Amazing, your grandfather fought at the Battle of Colloden. He was 15 years of age. That was 278 years ago, how old are you? And to what ages did your father and grandfather live. That must be a record.
I visited Culloden Moor battle site in September 2024 and a sadder place I’m yet to experience. I have an immediate familial connection to the McGillivrays and saw the cairn commemorating the place where Alexander McGillivray fell. It felt like the spirits of those who fell there were still present. A very, very sad place. Greetings from Australia.
Seventh great grandfather, William Reid, was exiled to America for his and his father's part in the Battle of Culloden. My records state that Reid was a sept of the Robertson Clan. Enjoyed your video.
Many scots were against the Jacobites and sided with the English Crown. Also there were plenty English that sided with the Jacobites. So really it was never a fight between the Scotish and English as most people believe. There was actually a lot of political involvement with other European royal families.
Lowland prodestant scots fought on the English side glasgow and other lowland towns they for William off orange as well they did a bit off the slaughtering in culloden and glencoe and scots fought with the butcher Cromwell against Charles 1 scotlands shame
The Robertson clan contingent, led by Donald Robertson of Woodsheal, suffered along with the rest of the Atholl Brigade. About half of its men were left on the field of battle. Donald was wounded and left for dead. His younger brothers, Alexander and Charles, both died. Alexander was killed while attempting to cut his way through to his wounded older brother while Charles died later from his wounds.
Surprised to read that the MacLeods of Raasay fought at Culloden. My understanding was that the MacLeods had lost heavily in the '15 uprising, and had therefore refused to join the '45. I think this applied to the MacLeods of Skye and Lewis, so the Raasay men were 'out on a limb', in family terms.
Good job! Also in addition According to the book of the Clans of the Scottish Highlands reprinted in 1980 by Rr MacIan and James Logan There was a company of MacGregors some MacIntosh and MacNabs of Innishoan present in MacDonald of Keppochs regiment...
Thank you for this. I'm an aspiring author and one of the books I have in mind begins in the aftermath of Culloden. It's great to get some more information.
Did I hear you say that you are a member of Clan MacMillan? I am as well and was curious if there are any good historical books that cover the medieval history of the clan in any detail?
I would love to know of my ancestors who fought and died at Culloden... I'm sure there were many, my parents were MacLeod/ MacDonnell, there's also Stewart and MacDonald in the mix, and many others.
Hello! Im curious, is there a Drummond headstone at the Culloden battlefield? I know Lord Drummond died at sea from his battle wounds but I believe a cousin died on the field? Thanks :)
Our family had kin on both sides of the battlefield. Some, on the British side, under Campbell, Duke of Argyll. Whom, to their credit, refused to join in the fight. The others with Clan MacLachlan and Clan MacLean, on the Jacobite side. The losses they suffered that day, were high. The bitter rift this caused, still resonates , to this day.
I was wondering if you could make a short video on the variation of some names like McIntyre I really want to know more about my last names origin its original form is tSaoir and I only have my last name McIntyre which has gone through countless centuries of rewording to go off of in researching
While my father's family is from Scotland they were not involved in this battle. Having visited the battlefield I can say it is a moving place. The stones marking the areas of various clans really bring home the deaths that happened. Sad history for anyone who has Scotish Clans in their background.
A few of my ancestors fought at Culloden, however they weren't active participants as a clan, they did however engage at Bannockburn, very much so, and were ardent support to Robert The Bruce, his daughter Marjories daughter, Isabella, married my 25th great grandfather
Though the Armstrong’s were a lowland border reiver clan but there was a William Armstrong that was taken prisoner that fought for the Clan Ogilvy regiment.
I AM AN ARMSTRONG, and I too have heard of Willie Armstrong. I visited Drummossie Moor and wept at the graves of our Highlanders. I have never forgotten the TREACHERY of James V. I took great pleasure spitting on the plaque dedicated to James V on the gate of Holyrood on the Royal Mile. *INVICTUS MANEO!* *ALBA GU BRAGH!*
The Chattan Clan was made up of at least 12 clan names due to marriages. I am a descendant of the Davidson Clan. I proudly wear my tartan every New Years Eve.
I would be interested in the names of the people in the Irish regiment. My wife's ancestor fought there and his last name was Scott but I could not figure out from the names that were there what regiment he should have been in .
Do you fancy doing a video on King James VI and how his decisions have continued to impact society even today? I have mixed feelings on him, in some instances he is looked back upon as a "good" king, but with regards to the witch trials he is ultimately responsible for the deaths (many by strangulation and burning) of over 3000 people, mainly women. Whilst my ancestors were apparently close to him and his wife, I find it hard to reconcile with his decisions, but obviously understand perspectives on religion, and fear of the "devil" were very different back then. I know he eventually changed his stance slightly but it doesnt excuse the torture thousands went through both due to his direct, and indirect, involvment. Have you read Daemonology at all?
Is not Clan Menzies pronounced the same as Castle Menzies? I lived in Scotland 13 years and loved it....but I was constantly on the lookout for changes in the pronunciation of names! I'm an American who married into Clan Farquhuarson (no longer married) and now have since found out that I'm from Clan Lamont from Argyll and Cowal. Ta for getting this out there. Dinnae ken about so many of these clans involved. A sad place to visit.....a good place to learn of our history!
If you were around in 1745, would you have fought with the Clan Cameron Regiment, along with the rest of the MacMillian Clan? Ach... politics is complex, globally today, and not just 18th century Scottish.
I never came across any mention of them, but perhaps they did. It's hard to get a complete breakdown of everyone involved, although I tried to as best as possible
We were there but on both sides of the fence, I would have been with John, I would never have fought for England, those who fought for England were traitors to their Scottish Clan.
The Highland regiments were made up of all of Highland Clans. After the battle, General Wolfe approached the Clans and offered to form regiments, based on their clan. They were all integrated into the British army and fought at every campaign there after. Usually going in first, because of the psychology of the Highland charge, devastating effect against the French. The Highland regiments (Clans) were very much involved in the British vs French, in the fight for Canada.
Even in the first world war the scots were used as cannon fodder as were the aussie and New Zealand soldiers. Once the enemy numbers were reduced the English generals would then send in the English regiments to claim the glory.
The English conquered many places in the world by using the simple strategy of divide and rule. The Scots fell victim to this strategy. The main reason the English won this battle was a new tactic of stand fast and after firing one or two rounds they then bayoneted the attacking man to his left and not the man in front of him. The reason was the Scots broad sword when swung back left the Scotsman’s body open to a sword or bayonet attack This required the English to have great discipline and control.
An SNP voter if ever I heard one. Why do the English get the privilege of being singled out as villains. There were lots of Jacobites in the North West of England. After the defeat of the Jacobites at Culloden, by the BRITISH army, the loudest and longest celebrations were held in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Followed by the longest period of peace and prosperity ever enjoyed in these Islands.
Since i started watching the outlander tv series , i have admired how Scottish resisted against the aggression of the crone that time . The battle of culloden shows how Scottish clans were braves and fought by their hearts. Kinships and bloodlines always make the societies stronger and fight against their common enemy. If there were no clans culloden battle would never happen . I have visited Glasgow and Edinburgh, one day when walking around the buchanan street , i saw building named ( House of Fraser) its a clothing shop now . I got a glimpse of lallybroch the house of James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser , I would like to visit inverness i see if its still there . Can anyone confirm to me if its there i mean lallybroch . Thanks 🙏
Yes Lallybroch is still in Inverness it can be located in a very affluent part of the city known locally as the Ferry. There is a small museum in the house where you can see the kilt Jamie Fraser wore at Culloden and also his wifes nurses uniform she wore in the second world war before travelling back in time to meet Jamie in 1745. Their great great great great great granddaughter owns a shop next door selling haggis pelts to American tourists
OAP Here. My Clan (MacEanruig) of MacDonald Clan of Glen Coe,, MacEanruig norn as To day Henderson …work that one out…my Name is ==Henderson MacEanruig…and Proud….also have a kilt and Tartan,,,Born in England…🏴🇬🇧😇🥃🍺
So you only mentioned a few of the lowland clans and its Campbell of Loudoun. Not Campbell. Such bias in only listing the Jacobite side. Oh by the way THEY LOST. 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for watching! Please let me know your thoughts below...
I've heard the Atholl Highlanders included 200 MacDougalls. The chief didn't join in the uprising but his brother did & fought at Culloden.
My father's side of the family had to immigrate to the New World after the battle of Culloden. The family name is Hutcheson. They are a part of the MacDonald Clan. Great video!
My grandfather was there, William Lawson of the McLaren clan. He was 15 and there with his father, William Lawson - go figure. There were a lot of teenage boys captured and taken to the prison in London. The English wasn't sure what to do with them. Public outcry kept them alive but many of these boys were now heads of their clan and welded a lot of power. The English couldn't keep 2-way conversation from happening between them and their families and they made a lot of trouble while in prison. Many were sent to America as endentured servants including my grandfather. He was put in the house of a loyal English subject and given into the care of the cook. The first time the cook got up in his face, young William grabbed up a kitchen knife and cut off a couple of the cook's fingers. He ran out the door and no one ever found him. He had family in the colonies and safe haven. William Lawson had a long life and many children. As an old man he fought the English again, in the revolution. Because he and a few other colonels took their men, surrounded the English army and pushed them up to the top of a mountain before springing on them, the Americans won that war. They claim the he may be the only man to fight in 2 revolutions. They called him "The Rebel Lawson" which is on his tombstone in Snowflake Virginia to this day.
English? 😂 Learn history mate from a Fraser.
😂 Someones had a few shandys
Your grandfather was alive in the 1700s? How old are you?
Americans 😅
Amazing, your grandfather fought at the Battle of Colloden. He was 15 years of age. That was 278 years ago, how old are you? And to what ages did your father and grandfather live. That must be a record.
Your pronunciations of some of the clans and place names is very funny 😁.
Living in Inverness all my 57 years 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
Away off.
…..A Toll , Pits Li Go , Keep och . But a new mistake about the Frasers/ Frasers of Lovat I havent seen before 😮
Because he isn't a Scot.
@@irene3196 most replying on Scots boards, are not Scots. They are analmericanss.
That's interesting. I recognized 17 names from my family tree.
I visited Culloden Moor battle site in September 2024 and a sadder place I’m yet to experience. I have an immediate familial connection to the McGillivrays and saw the cairn commemorating the place where Alexander McGillivray fell. It felt like the spirits of those who fell there were still present. A very, very sad place. Greetings from Australia.
Seventh great grandfather, William Reid, was exiled to America for his and his father's part in the Battle of Culloden. My records state that Reid was a sept of the Robertson Clan. Enjoyed your video.
Many scots were against the Jacobites and sided with the English Crown. Also there were plenty English that sided with the Jacobites. So really it was never a fight between the Scotish and English as most people believe. There was actually a lot of political involvement with other European royal families.
Correct , more Scot’s were in the government force.
Lowland prodestant scots fought on the English side glasgow and other lowland towns they for William off orange as well they did a bit off the slaughtering in culloden and glencoe and scots fought with the butcher Cromwell against Charles 1 scotlands shame
Clan Macbean here! Very well done!
McIntyre!!!
Me too❤
The Robertson clan contingent, led by Donald Robertson of Woodsheal, suffered along with the rest of the Atholl Brigade. About half of its men were left on the field of battle.
Donald was wounded and left for dead. His younger brothers, Alexander and Charles, both died. Alexander was killed while attempting to cut his way through to his wounded older brother while Charles died later from his wounds.
Love the accent, it really is easy to listen to. We have been to Culloden and glad we went. Our side is linked to the McLeod clan. 🇦🇺
No, it's grating. I am a Scot, he is not.
Surprised to read that the MacLeods of Raasay fought at Culloden. My understanding was that the MacLeods had lost heavily in the '15 uprising, and had therefore refused to join the '45. I think this applied to the MacLeods of Skye and Lewis, so the Raasay men were 'out on a limb', in family terms.
Thanks for sharing 😊
Good job! Also in addition According to the book of the Clans of the Scottish Highlands reprinted in 1980 by Rr MacIan and James Logan There was a company of MacGregors some MacIntosh and MacNabs of Innishoan present in MacDonald of Keppochs regiment...
Thank you for this. I'm an aspiring author and one of the books I have in mind begins in the aftermath of Culloden. It's great to get some more information.
Did I hear you say that you are a member of Clan MacMillan? I am as well and was curious if there are any good historical books that cover the medieval history of the clan in any detail?
Interesting
Cheers from a Farquhar of Canada.
I would love to know of my ancestors who fought and died at Culloden... I'm sure there were many, my parents were MacLeod/ MacDonnell, there's also Stewart and MacDonald in the mix, and many others.
My mother was a McDonald
LONG LIVE CLAN MACLACHLAN
Fortis et Fidus!
Another excellent video, well done.
Thank you
Hello! Im curious, is there a Drummond headstone at the Culloden battlefield? I know Lord Drummond died at sea from his battle wounds but I believe a cousin died on the field? Thanks :)
Our family had kin on both sides of the battlefield. Some, on the British side, under Campbell, Duke of Argyll. Whom, to their credit, refused to join in the fight. The others with Clan MacLachlan and Clan MacLean, on the Jacobite side. The losses they suffered that day, were high. The bitter rift this caused, still resonates , to this day.
Clan Baird fought as well. I do believe
I was wondering if you could make a short video on the variation of some names like McIntyre I really want to know more about my last names origin its original form is tSaoir and I only have my last name McIntyre which has gone through countless centuries of rewording to go off of in researching
He doesn't know
HOLD FAST MACLEOD!.
I think my ancestors were Clan Macmillan as well 🏴
Like one of our prime ministers
While my father's family is from Scotland they were not involved in this battle. Having visited the battlefield I can say it is a moving place. The stones marking the areas of various clans really bring home the deaths that happened. Sad history for anyone who has Scotish Clans in their background.
My 6th GGF was Donald Fraser, and he died at Culloden. I'm also Clan Ferguson, plus a few others. Thanks for all the wonderful information
Very interesting - of Scottish descent have visited Culloden - a mournful atmosphere.
A few of my ancestors fought at Culloden, however they weren't active participants as a clan, they did however engage at Bannockburn, very much so, and were ardent support to Robert The Bruce, his daughter Marjories daughter, Isabella, married my 25th great grandfather
Clan Menzies is surely pronounced clan Meengis by Scots? Please! MacLean is pronounced as in lane not clean.
Exactly. Who is this know it all?
He was no Scot.
Though the Armstrong’s were a lowland border reiver clan but there was a William Armstrong that was taken prisoner that fought for the Clan Ogilvy regiment.
I AM AN ARMSTRONG, and I too have heard of Willie Armstrong. I visited Drummossie Moor and wept at the graves of our Highlanders. I have never forgotten the TREACHERY of James V. I took great pleasure spitting on the plaque dedicated to James V on the gate of Holyrood on the Royal Mile. *INVICTUS MANEO!* *ALBA GU BRAGH!*
Mc Arthur clan aligned to the McDonalds.
Macdonald here!❤
Im pretty sure some malcolm’s also fought as im 90% sure there was a malcolm stone or perhaps MacCallum one?
The Chattan Clan was made up of at least 12 clan names due to marriages. I am a descendant of the Davidson Clan. I proudly wear my tartan every New Years Eve.
My wife is an Inverness MacPherson, part of the Confederation ❤
I would be interested in the names of the people in the Irish regiment. My wife's ancestor fought there and his last name was Scott but I could not figure out from the names that were there what regiment he should have been in .
Maclaren!!! 😉
Yes! MacLaren descendant 🙌🏼
Malcom Durward of Mullach and his two brothers fought at Calloden.
Do you fancy doing a video on King James VI and how his decisions have continued to impact society even today? I have mixed feelings on him, in some instances he is looked back upon as a "good" king, but with regards to the witch trials he is ultimately responsible for the deaths (many by strangulation and burning) of over 3000 people, mainly women. Whilst my ancestors were apparently close to him and his wife, I find it hard to reconcile with his decisions, but obviously understand perspectives on religion, and fear of the "devil" were very different back then. I know he eventually changed his stance slightly but it doesnt excuse the torture thousands went through both due to his direct, and indirect, involvment. Have you read Daemonology at all?
Might as well be King Kong
Clan Forbes here!
Is not Clan Menzies pronounced the same as Castle Menzies? I lived in Scotland 13 years and loved it....but I was constantly on the lookout for changes in the pronunciation of names! I'm an American who married into Clan Farquhuarson (no longer married) and now have since found out that I'm from Clan Lamont from Argyll and Cowal. Ta for getting this out there. Dinnae ken about so many of these clans involved. A sad place to visit.....a good place to learn of our history!
did clan Douglas fight there
Never mind the clans how about Lord Ogilvy's Angus regiment that stood their ground as the clans ran for their lives, including Prince Charles Edward.
My ancestors were Clan Stewsrt of Appin
Stewart!
Hello from Montana,ever heard of Peter McMullan,🐓☠️🚬🗡️🗡️☠️
Charles MacLean of Drimnin was my 6th great grandfather.
I've got Stewart and McDonald in my family tree
My ancestors fought at Culloden. I am a Mcdonald
Where is the clan Wallace. There is never a mention of clan Wallace
He didn't mention many clans only those that suited him.
A role of honour, that will last forever for their descendents. Jimmy
Ross clan?
We the Sinclair’s stayed out of this one.
It's pronounced "Mingiss" not menzies
If you were around in 1745, would you have fought with the Clan Cameron Regiment, along with the rest of the MacMillian Clan? Ach... politics is complex, globally today, and not just 18th century Scottish.
I am from Clan Gunn, my family fought for lowland Scots on behalf of the Hanoverian forces 👍
Clan Macintosh in the house! ✋️
Did Any Clan Morrison or Morrison's fight ??
I never came across any mention of them, but perhaps they did. It's hard to get a complete breakdown of everyone involved, although I tried to as best as possible
I didn’t hear of the clan Mackenzie? I understand they fought on both sides.
We were there but on both sides of the fence, I would have been with John, I would never have fought for England, those who fought for England were traitors to their Scottish Clan.
The British side were fighting for the British army, not England.
@@donmurray3638 Commander in Chief was Duke of Cumberland, son of the King of England, so for me they were the English.
@@jamesmatheson5115 The King of Britain at the time was George II, a German.
@@donmurray3638 Yes thats correct, never the less he was still King of England and Ireland, so my remark still stands.
The narrator must have been from clan mc bald
I’m from the McGregor clan
Moir of Stonywood's Battalion of Lord Lewis Gordon's Regiment
Your pronunciation of some scottish names is terrible.
Farkwarson?
macintosh were leading the clan chattan..
Clan Fraser of Lovat here on my mom's side!!
What happened to the pro-British Clans? Did they evolve into today's Highland regiments?
Yes, many of those men served in British army units like the Black Watch.
The Highland regiments were made up of all of Highland Clans. After the battle, General Wolfe approached the Clans and offered to form regiments, based on their clan. They were all integrated into the British army and fought at every campaign there after. Usually going in first, because of the psychology of the Highland charge, devastating effect against the French.
The Highland regiments (Clans) were very much involved in the British vs French, in the fight for Canada.
gerardgosling6715 usually going in first as cannon fodders nothing to do with their military style.
Even in the first world war the scots were used as cannon fodder as were the aussie and New Zealand soldiers. Once the enemy numbers were reduced the English generals would then send in the English regiments to claim the glory.
My mother was born a 'MacMillan'. I'm glad her family made it to South London!
Torriden MacKenzie's
My ancestors fought there .they fought in many places . Its a miracle that im alive 😂😂😂😂
The English conquered many places in the world by using the simple strategy of divide and rule.
The Scots fell victim to this strategy.
The main reason the English won this battle was a new tactic of stand fast and after firing one or two rounds they then bayoneted the attacking man to his left and not the man in front of him. The reason was the Scots broad sword when swung back left the Scotsman’s body open to a sword or bayonet attack This required the English to have great discipline and control.
An SNP voter if ever I heard one. Why do the English get the privilege of being singled out as villains. There were lots of Jacobites in the North West of England. After the defeat of the Jacobites at Culloden, by the BRITISH army, the loudest and longest celebrations were held in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Followed by the longest period of peace and prosperity ever enjoyed in these Islands.
robertheywood2553 was that in the military garrisons stationed all over Scotland that celebrated after this.
@@user-rs5gp1dh8u No
The 'Catholic Jacobite 'Clans.'
FRASERS 🎉❤🎉❤
MacLeod of Raasay
Since i started watching the outlander tv series , i have admired how Scottish resisted against the aggression of the crone that time .
The battle of culloden shows how Scottish clans were braves and fought by their hearts. Kinships and bloodlines always make the societies stronger and fight against their common enemy. If there were no clans culloden battle would never happen .
I have visited Glasgow and Edinburgh, one day when walking around the buchanan street , i saw building named ( House of Fraser) its a clothing shop now .
I got a glimpse of lallybroch the house of James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser , I would like to visit inverness i see if its still there .
Can anyone confirm to me if its there i mean lallybroch .
Thanks 🙏
Get back to the jungle, monkey
Do your self a favour, read real history books, not a fictional tv series. Romantic claptrap.
@@gerardgosling6715and not made by yanks
Yes Lallybroch is still in Inverness it can be located in a very affluent part of the city known locally as the Ferry. There is a small museum in the house where you can see the kilt Jamie Fraser wore at Culloden and also his wifes nurses uniform she wore in the second world war before travelling back in time to meet Jamie in 1745. Their great great great great great granddaughter owns a shop next door selling haggis pelts to American tourists
gotta be careful how you pronounce Menzies tho..........
Iam a cameron
My ancestors along with many other Scots fought for the crown. MUNRO
Stand Fast Craigellachie
Saor ALBA gu brath...
❤
Clan Sturgeon, Salmond, Swinney & Yousaf all AWOL??
OAP Here. My Clan (MacEanruig) of MacDonald Clan of Glen Coe,, MacEanruig norn as To day Henderson …work that one out…my Name is ==Henderson MacEanruig…and Proud….also have a kilt and Tartan,,,Born in England…🏴🇬🇧😇🥃🍺
My grandfather was part of a vickers gun crew in the Red coats army 😅
🤣🤣🤣
I heard he was a rear gunner on a horse drawn cart
Who cares? it was hundreds of years ago. Be more concerned about what harm the SNP are doing to Scotland.
Good video, but stop trying to be Bruce Buffer. Macfie checking in. Well done.
So you only mentioned a few of the lowland clans and its Campbell of Loudoun. Not Campbell. Such bias in only listing the Jacobite side. Oh by the way THEY LOST. 🤣🤣🤣
Is that a real accent or a SNP one? Sorry meant as a poor joke!
"Butcher" Cumberland 😡
Proud to be a Cameron
That voice?
🤷🏻♂️😂
So sad….the Stuarts should still be regents, not those German usurpers! And I’m no fan of the Latter Stuarts! But they got robbed!
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