Battle of the Clans and the Ghost of the Highland Warrior
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- Why did the Battle of the Clans take place and who was the Highland Warrior and chief of Clan Shaw who haunts his graveside to this day.
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At the Battle of the Clans, Clan Chattan fought against another clan on the North Inch in Perth. Some say their opponents were Clan Kay. Others say different. Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey takes you to the grave of the chief who led Clan Chattan on that day to get to the root of the story
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I was wondering how to spell that...
Don't know if you've covered this bit of history it's the last clan battle fought in Scotland between the Gunns and the Sinclairs in Caithness, now I was married to a Donald Sinclair from Caithness who has passed away but he told me of this battle. I researched it for my daughter who is a lover of Scottish history and the Sinclairs got drunk the night before the battle on whiskey its said, and were so hung over they lost the battle. I can't really recall the whole story but my daughter wanted this for a talk she had to do in her English class and I'm not sure what happened to the report I made for her. I would love to see this narrated by you in a video from Caithness where I have not been for so long since the death of my husband but holds fond memories for me
I have a request to make of you can u plz find out some info about Clan Macbean aka Macbethian plz!!! U'll be intreved by the info believe me I know a little but I don't know the holl story from ancient times to today so plz comment back when u get the chance!!!
I worked with a stonemason from Inverness who saw the ghost 👻 in this cemetery in the 1980s. An ancient Highlander watching him work
The warrior died in Perth and was carried home to Rothiemurchus in the account I have read
You have built an amazing body of work - all of Scotland should be proud -well done!!
Yep, we all appreciate the work that Bruce has done to keep our history alive... am sure he must have some Irish in him too though; gift of the gab.
You should have a prime time show on main stream media. I tune in every week. Your the best story tell I've ever heard! Great story Bruce. Thanks again!
Wow, thank you!
Thanks, Bruce, on behalf of all the Shaws from "Pittsboro"
😂😂😂
@@ScotlandHistoryTours I am going to start pronouncing all US cities with a -burgh like that going forward. Especially now that I can back it with reference to historical and linguistic expert (a bawbag with smartphone and a tripod).
@@dsawyer9484 😂
Very nice.
@@dsawyer9484 how about hamboro and fries?
Lots of historians out there. Very few of them are storytellers as well thanks for telling the stories that need tellin
He's not an historian. He's just a very naughty boy😎
History is a story, but the humanity and personal reason can be lost in the reports. Thank you for saying what I can't convey.
Bruce - just discovered your channel and it's a blessing to anyone interested in Scottish history and especially those with Scottish ancestors. I subscribed immediately!! I was born and raised in the U.S. but from the time I was a wee lad my dad drilled into me that we had Scotts blood in us and he was immensely proud of that fact, as am I. One of my fondest early memories is attending a Highland Gathering in California with my dad and that started my lifelong love of Scottish music and culture -- massed pipes and drums swell my chest to this day! I had the great privilege of standing on the shores of Loch an Eilein in 2015 during my only visit (so far) to my fatherland, and I sensed a tremendous connection to the country and the people I've only heard about through my father and what I've read in books. I feel through and through that Scotts blood runs through my veins, and that I'm a displaced Highlander at that! Thanks for making such entertaining and enlightening videos - your talent for story telling is superb. Cheers, Rob Shaw.
Always a brilliant storyteller and historian ❤. Keep up the great work, Bruce!
Once again a brilliantly informative video, their is so much I've learned from watching these!
My maternal family (McBurney’s) were from the Matheson clan originally around that area (loch na eilean) but went to Ireland in the eighteenth century. Still a Lot of sadness about it - absolute worst thing you could say to my grandfather was that you loved Scotland because it is so bare and ‘pristine’.
Cool 👍🏻
I only stumbled upon your channel a few days ago. I can't stop watching it. Absolutely loving it 👏🏻
Brilliant
Yes! 🕊 Your AWESOME for putting these Legends in video for all to learn. 💪🏻
Another thing I love about this channel is I get to hear the *proper* pronunciation of Scots words. Words I've only ever seen in print before this. Thank you!
Glad you like them!
I hope you continue to tell us the stories of the clans. Wonderful!
I recently (like 2 1/2 months ago) watched a video of yours and instantly knew I had to go back to the beginning to watch them all. I just finished this video, I was happy to hear of Clan Chattan and the MacPherson’s/McPherson’s as just last week I discovered my 6th great grandfather was a MacPherson/McPherson born in Inverness in the 1700’s, naturally the search to lean more has commenced, so just to hear the MacPherson and Clan Chattan names was really neat for me. Anyway, thank you for all the great content, I really enjoy learning about my ancestors homeland!!
OMG As soo as you said, "the grid is here to protect the public from the spirit" the wind came blowing in to confirm. Wow. Seriously. No wind visible or audible the entire video and then as if on cue. Your country calls me... me and Scotland have to set a date. Thank you Bruce!
Just found you on the internet, Bruce. I'm fascinated by all history, and Scottish history is even more fascinating than most. Love the videos, even though I have to replay some parts in order to understand the accent! Great job!!
I use the cc to not miss anything Bruce says 😉
Another fascinating story. This one situates our Davidsons in the Chattan Confederation and this particular battle. It’s the first mention of Davidson history I’ve come across, apart from great grandad, who is listed as a baker/grocer, Kirkmichael parish in the 1850 Scottish directory of goods & services - finding that listing was fun enough, although I can’t figure out where the actual bakery was located. Thank you, Bruce.
"Ballbag with a smart phone" That's the next t shirt! 😆🤣💯💯💯🚨
"Bawbag" for authenticity...
My wife is a McIntosh from Jamaica; loved the bit about the start of Clan McIntosh.
@Betty Quite the opposite.
@Betty I am aware my wife surname is likely a result of this....However, in this case I am not absolutely sure of status, a birth was recorded and the child was acknowledged by the father, and this was "post" abolition (although that may not mean anything given it was not abolition for existing slaves until decades later). Her family owns a lot of land, but again that could be because of land redistribution as likely as it may be from inheritance. Regardless the fact remains, however gruesome the origin, my wife's ancestry includes Scottish and she was curious of the area of where her Scottish ancestor came from.
Mr. Fummey; You can tell a grand tale! Sincerely.
Thanks Bill
I am one of your international viewers, I posted a comment before but I am here again to say you're a natural born storyteller, you could double as a stand-up comedian.
I also appreciate how you delve deeply into Scottish history, no one compares to you on TH-cam. Keep doing it please.
Before COVID I WAS a stand up comedian
@@ScotlandHistoryTours In all honesty, I was blissfully unaware!! Hope you didn't get offended, I apologize if you did...maybe Covid was a blessing in disguise, your channel is one of the best things I have encountered on TH-cam.
Facinating stuff there.... Very enjoyable.
Listened & watched your videos daily. From wee Singapore. Regret not finding your channel earlier.
Don't' regret the past. Plan for the future 😎
@@ScotlandHistoryTours fan of anything about scotland here. Even managed to persuade mrs to go to scotland for my honeymoon few years back. 😅😜🙂
Ah so you finally got around to a story about one of my clans!(MacIntosh) Very cool story this one! Especially about how Clan Chattan was actually a union of clans which proved to be a powerful force when battle time came! Also cool that Clan Shaw came about by promising an act of caring for another's family. I sometimes wish that the other clans had also learned that unity in caring is the key to true strength. But nay, it would've put too many cattle thieves out of business!
My late mother was a Mackintosh. Very recently we lost her last brother Alistair Mackintosh aged 93. A good age to get to. A farmer all his days.
I absolutely adore these videos and, when I finally make it to Scotland, I'm definitely going to have to find ya for a tour
Fab hisstory and well told, thank you.
Outstanding video! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hu funny thing i was beginning to wonder if you had any storys my family was a part of in the middle of the video (macintosh) and then i got one hell of a surprise immediately afterwards.
Thank you for the history and for the very informative video it was great to watch.
Bruce, you may call yourself a 'bawbag' but I am struck dumb. That was a fine piece of history. And meaningful to me. I am descended from the Stewarts and MacIntoshes of Rothiemurchus. I have been tracing back the family to at least the late 1700s but I never thought about the birth of the clans. Wonderful. Thank you.
Hello kinswoman! :)
I could listen to your stories all night
🤣My wife says she'll swap
I always love a good ghost story!!! Thanks so much!!
You are welcome m'lady
Ye do know how to spin a yarn, Bruce. If I ever make it to Scotland, (a life long dream) I will take the tour.
Right back atcha big fella.
I was invited to play on a musical tour of Scotland one summer long ago. For business reasons I couldn't go. I have always regretted it. I will just have to move Heaven and Earth a little closer to Scotland, and make the jump.
As a 4th-generation melting-pot Canadian, my Scottish ancestry has always been important to me (especially since my wife is half Irish with family from the Ulster area!). A few years ago, I took up the genealogy work my father started in the 80s and finished tracing my bloodline back through to the 9th century, including many notable Scots from MacDuff to Aeneas Shaw, for whom the Oakhill area of Toronto is named, and even Seath Mor himself! When I began transitioning and changed my name, I needed to leave my entire given name behind for many reasons, and I took up Shaw again as my Surname.
I love learning about the Clan's history, but it can be hard to find detailed accounts. I'm very happy to have discovered your videos!
A great story, as always!
Thanks again Jerry!
It just goes to show that we can all learn something new and interesting from unlikely sources 🌞
Brilliant once again Bruce.
Wow! I love that kind of stories ❤
Hi Bruce. That works in well with my research into the root of the surname Taylor. The last battle that clan Taylor ever fought in under their own name is recorded as being in the battle of the clans on the North Inch. They are a sept of clan Cameron. I didn't understand how that could have been until now. Many thanks for completing that circle.
Here to help
Ay I got MacThomas in me a couple sheanairean back, proud to have some of that Chattan blood pumpin 😈 Wonderful storytelling as always Bruce!
It was good to hear your clarification between Clan Chattan & McIntosh. I learned years ago to use both names when doing research!
Always learning something new about Scotland
It's a good way to spend the day😁
Great video as usual. Found your channel a few days ago whilst looking for Scottish History channels and I'm working my way through the list.
Good lad😁
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Ha, good lass but thank you. :p
I like your your style, it has the humanity of a true bard.
Are you sure you're no missing an s - t - a in the middle there?😂
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Aye, Aye, it's true. I'm also missing a xylophone and wee bowl of porridge, but ya' cana have everything. The lamentable product of sobriety no doubt.
Keep the good work up. 🦧🤪 🍺
My wife loved the bit about Seath Mor's grave and says you should do a whole video on haunted Scotland for Halloween. Probably a good idea as it would be a massive hit.
Who knows
@@ScotlandHistoryTours My wife does, she says you'll do it... and when she says jump!!!
I've heard this ghost story before, but yours is by far the most entertaining. Reminds me of stories my Irish yeah would tell me.
Brilliant, moral of the story is leave your stones alone!
Dinnae touch the stanes
😅
Good man! 🙏🏻🏴
I love learning about this stuff & like others here, it's my family's journey too. For being an og7 I can't help but always feel omitted, even when mentioned. I'm still piecing it together, but it seems relevant to Scotland today.
You are a good storyteller, even if it needs a bit of salt.
If someone does have references to historians on these subjects, I'd be interested!
Hi Bruce I am a new Subscriber and a lover of Scottish History
I would love to see a video about the battle of Arbroath as it is one of the lesser known battles of Scottish History
Keep up the awesome work
I have thought that when I've visited the Abbey. Added to the list
Your videos are great. I love the enthusiasm with which you present the information.
Closest I'm ever getting to Scotland!
So glad you made this video
It's what I do😁
Wow brilliant video , my grandmother was a MacIntosh and I was always told it was meant son of the chief by my dad whose middle name is MacIntosh. Interesting thanks gives me the impetus to do so some research.
There ye go
This is the first of your videos that I am watching. Excellent. I subscribed and will share AND I will watch all of your other videos. Thank you for the history stories
Marie, As the "Shaw of Pittsboro" I have to say I was impressed that Bruce dug up the ghost stories about Seath Mor. I only learned of them myself very recently and have been investigating the Shaws of Rothiemurchas (and Tordarroch and Glenshee and Deeside) for some years now. You'll be well-served by investing time in all of his videos.
Excellent video, Bruce - I have binge watched your channel in recent weeks. You really are a "Scottish Amicable" for sure! (not many folk will get that reference). Enjoy the coffees ;-)
Jeeez that takes me back.😂 Aye Eoghann I've failed at a lot of jobs down the years right enough🤣 Huge thanks for the coffee. It genuinely keeps me and the channel going until I become a TH-cam celebrity😎
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Remember your old pals when you hit the big time, Bruce! I look forward to watching you on Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Mastermind 👍😆
😂😂 In a list of unlikelys I'm trying to think which of the two is most unlikely. Then I pissed myself and realised I'd not only forgotten my old pals, but incontinence had kicked in and I'd left that Long Term Care Bond purchase too late
I never knew that Hank Williams, Junior had such a great Scottish accent!
WELL DONE TO TELL THE STORY OF THE CURSE OF THE SHAWS
😊
Another great video, thank you sir.
Thanks for being part of it Angus. Remember if it wasn't for you I'd be making home videos for me and the wife to watch alone in our dotage🙂
mate, I swear I started watching your channel about 2 week ago and you had 10k subs. Also cool to hear you're from Perth. Am sat watching this from London but from Auchterarder :) love the vids mate- keep it up
😂I live in Blackford
@@ScotlandHistoryTours haha maybe next time I'm back home I'll bump into you at the co-op or something then lol
I’m a Mackintosh even though they anglicized their name as McIntosh. Im so happy to finally find a video that mentions them. Even though they lead a large confederation they aren’t very present in sources I can find.
Glad you like it
Good stuff!
OK, this strikes a chord. My father in law was determined that his ancestors were of Clan Shaw. Although we tried to get back to Alba, Robert Shaw, who was a worked on the Grand Union Canal (his children were born along the length of it as it progressed!!) was as far back as we could get and we could not find his birthplace. Sadly my father in law passed away and still it remains a to be seen whether we will ever be able to trace the Shaws, back to Clan Shaw.👍😥
Love your videos.
U should get a statue bruce im from ireland and i think that love your stories lad
My uncle used to tell us the story of the great clan battle at Perth, he told us that in the aftermath of the battle the victors , in the height of battle adrenalin started hurling body parts into the crowd as an adult I realize now that part of the story was just to scare the pyjamas of us kids and give us nightmares, he was great at telling ghost stories too, old uncle John McPherson.
Oooft Stu, I don't' think you should use the phrase 'scare the pyjamas off' the kids
@@ScotlandHistoryTours OK scare the shit out of us then lol
Got to love a good ghost story 😁👍🏻
Interesting. There are similar stories and traditions in the American south. Car accidents by people who have mucked with certain Indian graves seems to be a regular occurrence. I’ve known a few. Are the curses true? I’m not dumb enough to find out with my own life. I was brought up in the Muscogee tradition and I know better. I just leave a gift of tobacco, say a greeting and depart without disturbing the site. I love your channel.
💛 Bruce 👍
Very interesting.
Dear lord I just LOVE your accent. Sounds like my grandpa.
Ah jeez, now I feel my age
My MacKay ancestors came to America in the 1640's I heard that was a tumultuous time in the highlands
1640s were tumultuous all over the British Isles studio.th-cam.com/users/videoxFOYbdEi6Oc/edit
This (American) Macintosh thanks you for the knowledge
My pleasure!
Brilliant
Thank you sir
"Pittsburgh" - To funny you caught my thoughts exactly! :)
I'm enjoying your history lessons. Do you have a link for a Video you may have done on King James II of Scotland. I noticed on another video you posted some links to several Stewart Kings but I can't find this one! Thank You
I haven't done one on James II yet. He gets a bit of a mention in this one. th-cam.com/video/m7rMdO7ag88/w-d-xo.html
"Be First" - interesting as the McIntosh were the first to charge at Culloden, the Camerons started right after.
Love your videos and the stories of the history of Scotland, definately on my bucket list to travel there.
I'm curious about the coins that were on the stones of Seath Mor's grave. Are they left by visitors to placate the ghost? Or (like with fountains etc) people thinking it will bring them luck?
I assume do
Hey this the best video I ever seen!!!! Hands fKing down
Very interesting video - touch not the cat but a glove - cattan
Fantastic,
Thanks Marcus
Cheers 🏴
Clan Mackintosh checking in.
Your presence has been duly noted😜
Subscribed. I've always been interested in Scottish/Irish/Welsh/ Celtic history, even though I seem to be About 99% Wessex myself. My Grandchildren are McDonalds though, Lol! Great channel, well presented with a touch of humour where appropriate. Thanks.
Welcome aboard!
Camerons had a feud for almost 300 years with Chattan
In 2009 myself and my wife attended the Gathering of Clan Chattan, the 400th year anniversary of the Confederation. I was smartly schooled that the 'C' was silent and the name was pronounced "clan Hattan', my last name unchanged since Mark Hattan arrived in Virginia 1777.
I think in truth it's more the ch as in loch. I, like many others have been guilty of using a harder ch sound
Bruce is a member of the ''true history of Scotland'' on Facebook.
Ill chip in for a statue big man.😂👍🏻
BTW , Cameron and MacCutcheon here. We'll as my grandfather told it MacCutcheon to McCutcheon for the 50 years they had to leave Scotland to Ireland then the potato famine happened and the 2 Brothers came to Canada
So what this was really all about was a morality tale about not getting stoned in this part of Scotland. Quite simply it's hazardous to your health, but it was a great story, well told.
I vote for your statue! 😃
Yay, I think we just set up a party. 😅😅😅
As one native to Pittsburgh, I can attest that Pittsboro sounds infinitely better.
Hell yeah dude thank you
Is that the castle at Loch an Eilean behind you in one shot? Is there a story to be told there? Love your videos!
Yes
Would be interested in knowing about the History of Clan Gordon...
If you can send an email to requests@scotlandhistorytours.co.uk I'm collating suggestions there so I don't loose them. No promises have been given mind
I'm loving your videos ❤️ Do you know something about the history of the MacNairs? I managed to find out they were a sept from the MacFarlanes, but is difficult to make propper research without actually going to Scotland. I'm 90% sure my family is decendent of the MacNairs but we changed the spelling of our name to Nery. Just dont know how we end up in Brazil yet...
But I know that the first document with the name writen as Nery is in Perth
Would love to see one on the lamont clan
To be fair I don't really do clans, I do stories and places. It's just that sometimes the stories an places involve clans😁
@@ScotlandHistoryTours how about one on the dunoon massacre? 👍
Haoi! Glè mhath!!
I love your videos but this is the first time that I hear you speak Scottish Gaelic. Are you by any chance a native speaker? I have been studying this fascinating language for a while ever since I came back from Edinburgh in 2016. I have recently taught a course called "forgotten literature" in which I mentioned Scottish Gaelic poets.
Greetings from Brazil!
Tha an obair agad gle shnog!
Tapadh leat! Slàn!
th-cam.com/video/s6RgbbziwPw/w-d-xo.html
How about doing a video about the battle of Dryffe Sands?
One day
Before the Mackintoshes made toffee, they were making trouble with other clans, especially Clan Grant. Rob Roy helped his Siol Alpin kinsmen Clan Grant to defeat the Mackintoshes and burn their Black Mill after Grant's water supply was diverted by the Mackintoshes to power the mill.
I was always of the belief that the majority of those fighting against chattan was mostly clan McMillan. Then after the defeat were put to flight ending up at Murlaggan on Loch Arkaig with their Cameron allies.