The tale of Deacon Brodie | Edinburgh History
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- In this video we tell you the story of Deacon William Brodie. One of Edinburghs most notorious characters. The respected Deacon of rights by day and the playboy by night. One of Edinburghs dark history stories. Also we get a look at the changeable weather in Edinburgh since the town has been covered in snow.
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You deserve a medal, Tony, for perseverance! I am from Edinburgh and recall going to school in winter through the snow - deeper than in your video. At home, the ice would form on the inside of our bedroom windows. At school we would make ‘slides’ - long runs of black ice, with the aim of sliding as far as possible before falling over. The teachers used to spread salt to melt the ice - no sense of adventure!
Perhaps another video on the life and times of R L Stevenson, Walter Scott, Daniel Defoe, Robbie Burns, and other writers/poets of fame?
Thank you for braving the snow to tell us. I can finally say, i'm coming to Edinburgh this month. Yay
Hope you have a great time, and the snow has cleared a bit for you.
This was brilliant! Thank you!
You sir are a fantastic story teller, keep up the great work
Thank you so much. That’s an incredibly nice thing of you to say.
Deacon Brodie! Great tale! My last supper I ate in Scotland was at that tavern ---- such good food. I had haggis (ate it every chance). Nice snow ☃️❄️🥶
Great little documentary and good conversational style!
Class. Brodie and burns oot at the weekend winchin aww the lassies. Brilliant story
Thank you so much for doing all these great videos of Edinburgh. I am working on a novel and your videos are priceless as a resource. Hope all is well.
Hi Tony, i found your chanel some weeks ago and love your videos. When i started to watch this one i had to laugh so hard and it brought back a lot of memories, because i was there that week (i am german) during the ' beast from the east' (i think that's what they called this snowstorm in the news). I was constantly checking the people in the background, half expecting to see me there, because i was walking up and down the royal mile that day several times (shops and museums where closed so i just walked a lot..)
Love this story and that you kept going in the snow long after it looks like everyone else on the street has given up . I would have been sitting in the car telling the story much sooner.
It was very cold.
an old one I havent seen, been to the pub a few times, thanks for the back story!
Planning our first trip to Edinburgh and discovered your you tube channel. Just what we needed. I'm sure you will save us time and money on our visit. Many thanks.
You are very welcome, hope it helps you plan. Also hope you have a great trip when it comes.
Grand wee bit of story telling, just watched with my kids! Thanks! 👍
Thanks so much. Trying to tell stories in the snow😂
Just love these vids, and in all weathers too! Saves me the long journey on the coach back to my birthplace, as these days, here is this lovely fella on youtube giving me a
guided tour
way on a way so deeply I cannot still explain.
I just subscribed ☺️.Really enjoyed your love for Edinburgh,.I lived in Musselburgh, and would take a double-decker bus into the city.I would wander this amazing place and see everything I could.I am Australian,, but living in Britain affected me on a
I have learned more about Edinburgh by watching your videos thanks for taking the time to inform us!
You are very welcome.
Really enjoying your videos only been watching for a couple of months cant wait to visit in December for the xmas market hopefully it will go ahead. Edinburgh is mine and my partner favourite city.
You are so brave in your adventures to show us the interesting bits of Edinburgh... fighting with the snow and all :)
It was snowing a little.
The Broonfords I read that in a scots accent and it made it 300% more badass
Lovely video, I've never seen snowing. Was it cold? Nice story, hope he could run away with the money and enjoy life! Makes me laugh, really the clever Deacon ahaha! No matter the bad weather you did the video the same. Thank you 😄
It was extremely cold. But a lot of fun.
Born in Edinburgh in 68 only been back twice from Australia next time I will be bringing my children . Love this city most beautiful place in the world 🏴🏴
Hope the videos bring back good memories.
We just love all your vids n blogs, can't wait to get up there soon. We always stay at The Witchery and we would both love to meet you guys for wee dram or two. 👍🌨🍻. Coming up there from Poole in Dorset to see Gary Barlow very soon 😁
Thanks for the comment :) and glad you enjoy our videos.
The Witchery is a stunning hotel, lucky you! You should make a video of your stay (also so we can have a peek inside this famous hotel!). Enjoy your visit to our beautiful city. Have a dram for us.
Thanks for the video
Really entertaining videos all around. I will be coming to Edinburgh in the fall and I look forward to walking in your footsteps.
As long as you don't get the snow from this video.
Another great video love to watch these. Beautiful city especially in the snow.
But it was cold.
The snow is beautiful!! The telling of Deacon Brodie's life, whilst walking in a snow storm adds to the drama and mystery of his life. Hope you warmed up with a nice cuppa tea🤩💙🏴💙
A hot water bottle...... and tea.
What a marvelous story
Finally found the video! It is a great story.
Great video
So interesting! Can’t wait to see for myself!
It is April 2019, and I just saw a story on an American TV show called, Mysteries at the Museum. They did a short story on Deacon Brodie. So, at the writer's Museum in Edinboro, there's a wardrobe that was built by Deacon Brodie.
It was donated by the writer, Stevenson. They said that Deacon Brodie was his inspiration for writing Jekyll and Hyde. I can't remember if you told us this information before. So, if you haven't, here's a historical freebie for you.
Edinboro, PA ?
When you attended elementary school, was there a lot of Edinburgh history taught? Thanks yet again for a great video.
No, normally people don't get much Edinburgh history, a little basic Scottish history. I did have one random teacher who did enjoy telling us about Edinburgh History. But mostly its my love for the city's unique history that we love.
P.S
Here's a fun fact for you, we call 'Elementary school', 'Primary School' here :)
Excellent! Did you ever do a story about Rabbie Burns?
Not yet.
Slowly turning into a snowman ⛄️ while telling us the story😁
It was so cold.
Could you please do a video of only your favorite places to go/eat/explore/do things? I’m curious to see what you like.
I may have to properly plan that out.
Yay!!!
Are you still making historical videos of Edinburgh?
I'm a film student & for my final assessment we are to make a short 5 minute documentary on anything within Edinburgh, but it has to be centered around the theme of conflict. I really what to do mine on Deacon Brodie but I'm having trouble finding conflict within the story. Any suggestions?
The main conflict is with him and his other three “gang” members. Brown, smith and Ainsle. Remember 2 of them turned evidence against Brodie for there freedom. Brodie was an avid gambler, drinker and frequented brothels all the time. This is why he had to keep going for bigger scores and eventually lead to their capture. You can look at the animosity in the group brought in by Brodie’s behaviour.
As usual anything to do with Scotland must have some strange wears music in the background weard
That was a light dusting lol
Just a little.
Omg!Why you didn't wear a scarf? haha
Didn't expect it to snow so hard.
You brave soul (that's the kind of Edinburgh weather that drives people to their fireside!). Deacon Brodie's double life is as intriguing now, as it was in the 18th century, and it's grand you're keeping him alive with this video. Well done! I invite you to read the novel, 'Deacon Brodie: A Double Life' See bit.ly/1kbrlId
Thanks. I will totally check it out👍
There is a rumour that he went to the Americas with one of his favourite ladies
He also was gambling man of many of a cock fight and card player and drinker
He also fathered several kids
U should check out Billy C's movie He did awhile back Tony
I know all the stories and have the dvd of the tv movie billie did. Also did a musical about him in the fringe about 20 years ago.
You and your wife still together? Great video though
Personal question, but yes we are, and just had our 2nd child.
Awful audio, doing it outside
In fairness the snow hot quick and hard, and it was the only chance I had to make a video that week. Sorry it was not the best.