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Dude as a person who has a life long love of history i really love how you explain Scottish history its always so easy to see history as made of impersonal forces when its always about human level stuff
People always talk about history being brought to life through reenactment or storytelling. But it's something else entirely when you have a great storyteller at the location where it actually happened. Thanks, Bruce, for another compelling and insightful history lesson.
I’ve done this trip as a young woman after meeting my Scottish family - I’ve never forgotten it and hope others have the experience- Skye is wonderful 🏴 thank you Bruce🥰
As a McCrae, I am always interested in this area's history, Your great telling of it is delightful, along with the actual viewing of the sites, Oh how I want to walk there, and get the sense of it! 🏴❤🏴
I visited Scotland back in September and took a similar trip. Wondered if my ancestors walked there or looked out across Loch Shiel. Bruce you really brought the place to life loved the story about Bonnie Prince Charlie waiting and coming out to the pipes playing. Thanks for another great history video.
Interesting to see and hear about the Jacobite uprising as the Hanoverian takeover happened. Speaks volumes about the fighting spirit of the Scottish people. I hope to visit those areas one day.
"...we just call him Sandy." 😉 Thanks as always Bruce for a stirring story set in the actual surrounds of the events that took place. It's always a pleasure to watch you and the history of Scotland.
I made this journey awhile ago, loved Glen Shiel, climbed Glenfinnan, enjoyed Eilean Donan, Armadale, and will always remember this trek now through the lens of your marvelous historic storytelling. 🏴💙♥️
Really love your videos. You explain the stories with such detail and passion that anyone can tell how much you love what you do and Scottish history. Thank you.
Ah, the road to the isles. Brings back happy memories of my first holiday when I lived in Scotland. We drove to Mallaig just to see that road, discovered there was a ferry just about to leave, and ended up going to Skye without ever setting out with that intention! That was back in the 1980s, before there was a bridge. We also had a very pleasant stay at the Duntulm Castle Hotel - I wonder if it's still there?
ooooOOoooo a wee tour. Well thank you, Mr Fumey!! Can’t wait to visit my kiddo at university there next year. Will finally get to see all these things with my own eyes! 🖤 now, I settle up with my drink and watch with excitement!
I visited many of these sites back in 2010 with my then 86 year old father after a week or two in the Hebrides . Kind of a required pilgrimage for MacIntyres, traditional pipers for Clan Ranald MacDonalds. It will always remain a most significant life experience as my father passed the torch of family history before his departure. Thanks for bringing me back and refreshing some great memories.
I am in awe how these place names etc just roll off your tongue effortless. I stopped this video many many times to hear how to pronounce these names...I have to have the sub titles on so I can hear and see the words ......I listen to you say these place names and am amazed. Listening to and watching your videos is like taking a college class for just this one sub topic of Scottish history. Wow, my brain hurts Thank you
Brings back good memories, love these places and the Jacobite connection, unfortunately I can’t go back since Joan MacCormack broke my heart, too painful. Brilliant Video 👍
Good Saturday morning from 🇺🇸; Sir you brought me to tears at the mention of the bagpipes at the end of your journey... Thank you for the virtual tour as always and teaching me more of the history of my ancestors. Yours truly; J. L. Skeen 💖🇺🇸🏴
Tapadh leat mo charaid! You are a born storyteller! The story here resonates with my ancestral energy. I am part of a little piece of the clan that is 4 generations in Canada now. When I discover parts of my ancestry, it answers a lot of questions about some of my peculiarities that I always wondered about.
I advise on a tour with Timberland Bus tours. They start on George square in Glasgow and from Edinburgh. They’re truly a tour guide trough the highlands, after your own heart sir Fumey. Not to mistake with Scottish tours that start from Buchanen bus station, who I believe is an English company. They do talk from a English perspective on their tour. While Timberland wouldn’t leave a man stranded, Scottish tours does.
My wife and I just got back from seeing some of these very sites. Scotland was amazing! We took a lot of your advice on our travels. When we got back we watched the film The Lost King, and what do you know!! There's Bruce Fummey stealing the show! Great job on all fronts Sir! Keep up the great work!
Will never forget these places. While planning for my honeymoon my mrs asked me where do I wanna go, I immediately said Scotland even though I already visited it few years back with My mates. Hence the honeymoon adventure across the highlands especially Skye. 💙🏴🦄
My first non-work visit to Scotland, my goal was Eileen Donnan - I LOVED it!! We also went across the bridge (!) to Skye, but onlly drove through to the ferry and back across. Still... wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful sites (and the history around them). I am so enjoying all your videos.
You travel through the most beautiful countryside and present an absolutely amazing video on the history of Scotland thank you very much for your time and trouble
Thanks for the wonderful tour Bruce! The scenery was incredible but the history was even better! I didn't know about the battle at the bridge. I'm very appreciative of the 'extra' history that you always come up with. It makes the events and people in them become very real to me! I'm glad that your shows are gathering steam as well! I hope you come to do some shows in the US someday. I will do all I can to get to one if you do!
The un-reconsructed ruins of a castle at the head of Loch Awe are also worth a peep. Left by the Victorian's as a romantic ruin. Down-stream from the Brae of Orchy, I believe. Spent a night and part of 2 days there in '90. Magical time.
that's a cairn?? wow! this part of the land is so craggy underneath all that green and then it just gets even more beautiful at the Lakes!! OOOH GLENGARRY HAS ONE HOT CASTLE DAMN!
A particularly good episode this one Bruce. So good in fact, I'm glad I got to see it before I watch it again with my wife tomorrow. It'll give me a chance to hide our suitcases. 😉
I spent two glorious weeks in Scotland last fall, and this video reminds me that it was not enough. Not anywhere near enough. Thank you, Bruce. Wonderful, fascinating, beautiful. As usual, for your videos.❤
Growing up my Dad always had a framed photo of Eilean Donan hanging up on the wall. On a trip "back hame" a couple years back I finally made it to Dornie and the castle. Beautiful and full of history. Thank you for the reminder of a glorious trip. So glad I found your channel. 🏴❤
Amazing history of the Jacobite rising! Always enjoy how you put history in a wonderful story ! Makes you feel your there with the Jacobites fighting the hanoverians forces freeing Scotland
Stopped at Glen Shiel at 5am one Summers morning, the mist was rolling down the hills, the air was thick with patriotic fever. I was infused with more Scottishness than I have ever felt.
I make this trip every week to and from Glencoe. I always drive there and usually get the ferry to Mallaig back but sometimes the turntable ferry to Glenelg. This weeks journey will be much more intresting.
I knew it would be Camerons first! I was so absorbed in that bit (loved it all, your stories and tours are great and I thank you for them but that bit was transporting). I wrote about the Camerons coming down from the hills in one of my historical novels. I love how you told that part, it was like hearing my character (another Hugh Cameron who was in those ranks) proudly, and sadly, telling it to his nephew away in North Carolina decades later. Also very chuffed to see the place. I do hope you visit Skye again. I'm writing some scenes there from the 1730s, including the drovers swimming the cattle across Kyle Rhea. I'd so like to see that. At least the spot where they did it.
Hello Bruce, very nice telling of a particularly fantastic time in history. I have been to a few of the spots but we missed Skye because of bad weather. I love your storytelling with a twist.
You're getting awfully good at this stuff, Bruce. *Hat tip* I looked up the Skye Bridge Controversy -- good fun, the most Scottish thing imaginable. Well done. It's ultimate resolution shows the advantages of SP administration. Just imagine the further projects you could realize now if Westminster weren't bleeding you dry.
The inhabitants of the village in Wales where my maternal family are from are called Jackos for thier Jacobite sympathise! This is because those around them were Hanoverians. Which makes some of my ancestors "Welsh Geordies"?
We are headed to Scotland in October. We will be driving this same road and coming back, after a few days in Skye, via the ferry. Thanks for all the information and the knowledge. Love the channel.
@Peter McCool 😂😂😂 Don't waste your disappointment on me Peter, there are far more deserving destinations for it. Do you think if I got a big gun they'd give me a wee visa?😜
I visited the High Bridge last month - I walked in from the Commando Memorial side, using a waymarked path. Very atmospheric and historic site. Good views, and only a few feet from the bridge itself.
Great story telling Bruce, in a great series of locations. It's a beautiful road out to Skye, we had our honeymoon on Skye in 1977. My favourite view that I've ever seen with my own eyes is from Elgol, stunning looking back to the mountains or towards the The Small Isles. I've been trying to persuade my wife that when she's had her knee(s) replaced we should go across to Skye then to North Uist using the Glenelg ferry in at least one direction. She's not keen on the ferry to Lochmaddy far less a little turntable job.
That path down to the High Bridge itself is trecherous! I did it not long after it had rained and the wooden walkway (as well as being half missing) had no traction on it whatsoever. Doon I went like a sack o' spuds - right on my Tir nan Dris! Was worth it though.
Been to Scotland last month and absolutely loved the Highlands and Skye area one of my top favourite places to visit. Only been to Eileen donon out of your quick tour around the coast of highland which wasn't a disappointment to say at least.
Love this Bruce. You,re teaching us what very few, if any, of us were taught before. I went to school in Fort William in the early 70s and this was very much off the agenda. It was the same with the Cleraances. Moran taing a bhalaich.
Interesting that you chose the monument at Glen Sheil for your backdrop at the end. Are you aware of the actual site of the raising of the standard, on a small knoll a short distance away? There's an inscription carved into the rock.
I made that same stop coming to Skye on our first visit to scotland, and we were going to take the southern leg, on our trip last september. now we are going to try to plan for next year, and maybe we'll get that southern leg. interestingly, I saw on another channel, discussing why it is that you always see pictures of American steam locomotives puffing black smoke, and never see it from UK steam engines. the answer is Americans are impressed by black smoke. so engineers do it for the pictures.
What I find hard understand is the timescales between battles . Communication between Scotland and Spain was how long , how long did it take ? . Mc Whoever said 'meet us at wherever ' , ok will let them know in Spain , weeks / months later comes the reply ' sorry we're busy make it a week later ' . How the heck they could they plan anything is beyond me .
Hey, Bruce! I have a bit of a favor to ask. Do you think you could look up some stuff on the Fergusons? I only know what my grandmother told me, which was pretty limited, given that she married IN to the family (and she was, let's call her 'VERY' Irish). I don't know a great deal about my familial history, but one of the things that I know is that the crest that was on the wall in her home had three boars heads on it. It might be a good series that you could investigate... Family Histories. Just a thought. Great video, brother! Be safe! -Vic
Would enjoy a collaboration on the history of highland strength and the Stoltman Brothers from Invergordon. I think it would be really interesting having the current delve in to the history
@@ScotlandHistoryTours I do enjoy your content. My mother was Scottish and we scattered her ashes in Loch Lochy where you drove past and it was nice to hear more of its history- thank you
One of the best Guerilla Misdirection Tactics stories ever. Keppoch's convincing the crown they were overrun with only 13 men, is as worthy of a Movie as all the stunts the Allies pulled on the Axis in WW 2.
OH MY GOD! I’m watching _The Lost King_ and YOU ARE IN IT! Holy crap! Now I feel even _more_ cool for getting a reply from the channel haha Very late congratulations lol I’m sitting here like “damn where do I know that voice from?!”
Thanks again Bruce, fantastic as always. I had sat down to listen and watch you when i had time but sods law, well. 😅 I did try again and managed it this time round. 😂 well done another outstanding job done. Would love to go on your day trip Unfortunately, I only have one good leg, half good on my left and half good on the right. If you see what i mean. 😊 my wee dog would have enjoyed it to. She loves a day trip.
A'reyt Bruce. My last holiday to Scotland took me as far as Fort William. If only I had time to see all of this. Maybe next time? Your reference to current royal family divisions made me think of how clan heirs often fought for the rebellion, while the spare would abstain or choose the government side. I remember explaining this to a Brexit party candidate and pointing out how many English Tories had Scottish names. They always seem to cover both sides of an argument, though I am not political myself, although, as commented before, a pal from university became a Tory minister. It was good to see more of this Jacobite and clan history.
I’m American, In our American Revolution in which we won and defeated King George.Did you know that many Scots here remained loyal to the Crown or simply remained neutral. This is because they remember the suffering inflicted upon the people after the Jacobite defeat. On the other hand the Scots/Irish or Irish were more likely to join up and Fight against King George, because they already disliked King George. Many of Washington’s best soldiers were Ulster Scots.
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Stop lying to the people of Scotland about their past.
Excellent
Dude as a person who has a life long love of history i really love how you explain Scottish history its always so easy to see history as made of impersonal forces when its always about human level stuff
I love a good story teller.
He is a liar who is making up his own history. A scotsman with dreadlocks. Fucking hilarious. talk about a false history xD
People always talk about history being brought to life through reenactment or storytelling. But it's something else entirely when you have a great storyteller at the location where it actually happened.
Thanks, Bruce, for another compelling and insightful history lesson.
Ah thanks
It's something entirely different when you are being lied to. I get it. xD
As a MacKenzie, I love to learn as much about the history of Eilean Donan Castle & Castle Leod as I can. 💙🏴
Do it every year on my bike, and more, love it. 🏍️🏴
I’ve done this trip as a young woman after meeting my Scottish family - I’ve never forgotten it and hope others have the experience- Skye is wonderful 🏴 thank you Bruce🥰
Fascinating history well told. Good stuff. Crying out beautiful country. Keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
Bruce you are a true Scottish gem and a gifted storyteller
Ah thanks Shane
As a McCrae, I am always interested in this area's history, Your great telling of it is delightful, along with the actual viewing of the sites, Oh how I want to walk there, and get the sense of it! 🏴❤🏴
I visited Scotland back in September and took a similar trip. Wondered if my ancestors walked there or looked out across Loch Shiel. Bruce you really brought the place to life loved the story about Bonnie Prince Charlie waiting and coming out to the pipes playing. Thanks for another great history video.
Am just back from.there, late last night
Everything you could hope for - it never disappoints
Interesting to see and hear about the Jacobite uprising as the Hanoverian takeover happened. Speaks volumes about the fighting spirit of the Scottish people. I hope to visit those areas one day.
"...we just call him Sandy." 😉
Thanks as always Bruce for a stirring story set in the actual surrounds of the events that took place. It's always a pleasure to watch you and the history of Scotland.
I made this journey awhile ago, loved Glen Shiel, climbed Glenfinnan, enjoyed Eilean Donan, Armadale, and will always remember this trek now through the lens of your marvelous historic storytelling. 🏴💙♥️
What a wonderful journey you have shared with us here Bruce, aye a most grand story indeed! Thank you!
Really love your videos. You explain the stories with such detail and passion that anyone can tell how much you love what you do and Scottish history. Thank you.
So nice of you
@ Lisa Snuffer
tha e glè mhath air na tha e a’ dèanamh
Ah, the road to the isles. Brings back happy memories of my first holiday when I lived in Scotland. We drove to Mallaig just to see that road, discovered there was a ferry just about to leave, and ended up going to Skye without ever setting out with that intention! That was back in the 1980s, before there was a bridge. We also had a very pleasant stay at the Duntulm Castle Hotel - I wonder if it's still there?
That story of the Bonnie Prince hearing the pipes off in the distance actually gave me chills 😀. Love your videos!
ooooOOoooo a wee tour. Well thank you, Mr Fumey!! Can’t wait to visit my kiddo at university there next year. Will finally get to see all these things with my own eyes! 🖤 now, I settle up with my drink and watch with excitement!
I visited many of these sites back in 2010 with my then 86 year old father after a week or two in the Hebrides . Kind of a required pilgrimage for MacIntyres, traditional pipers for Clan Ranald MacDonalds. It will always remain a most significant life experience as my father passed the torch of family history before his departure. Thanks for bringing me back and refreshing some great memories.
My favourite travel guide!
I am in awe how these place names etc just roll off your tongue effortless. I stopped this video many many times to hear how to pronounce these names...I have to have the sub titles on so I can hear and see the words ......I listen to you say these place names and am amazed. Listening to and watching your videos is like taking a college class for just this one sub topic of Scottish history. Wow, my brain hurts Thank you
😂😂Everybody lives someplace
Brings back good memories, love these places and the Jacobite connection, unfortunately I can’t go back since Joan MacCormack broke my heart, too painful. Brilliant Video 👍
Aye that Joan
You really are the best story teller Bruce 👌👏👏. Scotland is seriously stunning ❤🇦🇺
Wow, thank you
@@ScotlandHistoryTours no wows about it, just plain truth 🥰. Saw you here in Tassie and you should have had a higher price on your tickets 😉
Brilliant Bruce looking for history of this area
Planning to go to MacNicol clan gathering Oct '24 in Portree.
Good Saturday morning from 🇺🇸; Sir you brought me to tears at the mention of the bagpipes at the end of your journey... Thank you for the virtual tour as always and teaching me more of the history of my ancestors. Yours truly; J. L. Skeen 💖🇺🇸🏴
Lovely comment Jenny. All the best from Scotland 🏴
@@gordonmackenzie4512 Thank you kind Sir. Have a very happy father's day and I raise my mug and toast you. ☕ Be blessed 😇
Tapadh leat mo charaid! You are a born storyteller! The story here resonates with my ancestral energy. I am part of a little piece of the clan that is 4 generations in Canada now. When I discover parts of my ancestry, it answers a lot of questions about some of my peculiarities that I always wondered about.
I advise on a tour with Timberland Bus tours. They start on George square in Glasgow and from Edinburgh. They’re truly a tour guide trough the highlands, after your own heart sir Fumey. Not to mistake with Scottish tours that start from Buchanen bus station, who I believe is an English company. They do talk from a English perspective on their tour. While Timberland wouldn’t leave a man stranded, Scottish tours does.
I'm going to need a week's worth of tours 🏴
My wife and I just got back from seeing some of these very sites. Scotland was amazing! We took a lot of your advice on our travels. When we got back we watched the film The Lost King, and what do you know!! There's Bruce Fummey stealing the show! Great job on all fronts Sir! Keep up the great work!
Brilliant
Did most of that trip with my parents as a wean, only thing was the bridge wasn't built back then. Lovely part of the world.
Will never forget these places. While planning for my honeymoon my mrs asked me where do I wanna go, I immediately said Scotland even though I already visited it few years back with My mates. Hence the honeymoon adventure across the highlands especially Skye. 💙🏴🦄
My first non-work visit to Scotland, my goal was Eileen Donnan - I LOVED it!! We also went across the bridge (!) to Skye, but onlly drove through to the ferry and back across. Still... wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful sites (and the history around them). I am so enjoying all your videos.
You travel through the most beautiful countryside and present an absolutely amazing video on the history of Scotland thank you very much for your time and trouble
You had me at Glen Shiel! When I'm finally able to visit this is where I plan to start. 🏴💜
Thanks for the wonderful tour Bruce! The scenery was incredible but the history was even better! I didn't know about the battle at the bridge. I'm very appreciative of the 'extra' history that you always come up with. It makes the events and people in them become very real to me! I'm glad that your shows are gathering steam as well! I hope you come to do some shows in the US someday. I will do all I can to get to one if you do!
Aye Nancy the US may be a while off yet. the plan is to do Canada if I can next year. Who knows, maybe 2025
The un-reconsructed ruins of a castle at the head of Loch Awe are also worth a peep. Left by the Victorian's as a romantic ruin. Down-stream from the Brae of Orchy, I believe. Spent a night and part of 2 days there in '90. Magical time.
Thx Bruce 🌿 My family were Mathesons, founders of Eilean Donan.
Thank you for your time and willingness to share history.
Outstanding informational video for Scotland. Keep up the good work. Being lucky enough to have have seen them all you have done an incredible job
Many thanks!
that's a cairn?? wow! this part of the land is so craggy underneath all that green and then it just gets even more beautiful at the Lakes!! OOOH GLENGARRY HAS ONE HOT CASTLE DAMN!
What a fun video. Your ability to tell the tale is awesome. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much!
The disappointing thing about Bruce Fummey videos? When you’ve watched them ALL & have to wait for a new one... 😢
GREAT STORY-TELLING and History!
😂
A particularly good episode this one Bruce. So good in fact, I'm glad I got to see it before I watch it again with my wife tomorrow.
It'll give me a chance to hide our suitcases. 😉
I spent two glorious weeks in Scotland last fall, and this video reminds me that it was not enough. Not anywhere near enough. Thank you, Bruce. Wonderful, fascinating, beautiful. As usual, for your videos.❤
Haste ye back
@@ScotlandHistoryTours oh, don't tempt me. Don't threaten me with a good time!
That's great. So funny
5:05 View of the path I have cycled between Fort William and Fort Augustus numerous times. Happy memories.
Good stuff Bruce. It was my great grandfather that told them where to build that cairn.
When I'm "retired" I'd llove to book on one of these trips.. meanwhile.. booked to see your show at Stirling !
I just toured this area last week. Lovely landscape and history.
Great video!! My father’s family have deep roots in Scotland and the biggest part of the family were MacDonalds of the Isles.
We love your videos 🎉❤ Thank you!
Growing up my Dad always had a framed photo of Eilean Donan hanging up on the wall. On a trip "back hame" a couple years back I finally made it to Dornie and the castle. Beautiful and full of history. Thank you for the reminder of a glorious trip. So glad I found your channel. 🏴❤
Driven to the ferry at Uig via FW many times, and it's one of the most beautiful road trips I've done
Totally agree!
A truly beautiful area.
Visited it a few times on my Vespa, in the 80s, 90s. Stunning.
Here come the mods
My fathers family castle is Eilean Donan, and my mothers family is from Lewis and Skye. Thanks for the virtual road trip!
Our pleasure!
Amazing history of the Jacobite rising! Always enjoy how you put history in a wonderful story ! Makes you feel your there with the Jacobites fighting the hanoverians forces freeing Scotland
Scotland was free
That’s a great wee circuit. Been on all those roads, but never done the Mallaig-Armadale ferry crossing.
Stopped at Glen Shiel at 5am one Summers morning, the mist was rolling down the hills, the air was thick with patriotic fever. I was infused with more Scottishness than I have ever felt.
I make this trip every week to and from Glencoe. I always drive there and usually get the ferry to Mallaig back but sometimes the turntable ferry to Glenelg. This weeks journey will be much more intresting.
Brilliant video Bruce...been on some of these road's and places. Happy memories ❤ thank you for sharing the journey 😊 ❤❤💪🏴
Glad you enjoyed it
speeeed bonnie boooooaat....
Good idea to start from Glen finnan, somewhere accessible by rail. Not only accessible but really worth a visit! One day when I have some money . . .
I knew it would be Camerons first! I was so absorbed in that bit (loved it all, your stories and tours are great and I thank you for them but that bit was transporting). I wrote about the Camerons coming down from the hills in one of my historical novels. I love how you told that part, it was like hearing my character (another Hugh Cameron who was in those ranks) proudly, and sadly, telling it to his nephew away in North Carolina decades later. Also very chuffed to see the place. I do hope you visit Skye again. I'm writing some scenes there from the 1730s, including the drovers swimming the cattle across Kyle Rhea. I'd so like to see that. At least the spot where they did it.
Keep watching. It might just be that we filmed other road trips when we were up that way😜
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Oh that sounds promising!
Hello Bruce, very nice telling of a particularly fantastic time in history. I have been to a few of the spots but we missed Skye because of bad weather. I love your storytelling with a twist.
You're getting awfully good at this stuff, Bruce. *Hat tip* I looked up the Skye Bridge Controversy -- good fun, the most Scottish thing imaginable. Well done. It's ultimate resolution shows the advantages of SP administration. Just imagine the further projects you could realize now if Westminster weren't bleeding you dry.
I’m going to try that route Bruce 👍🏴
The inhabitants of the village in Wales where my maternal family are from are called Jackos for thier Jacobite sympathise! This is because those around them were Hanoverians. Which makes some of my ancestors "Welsh Geordies"?
We are headed to Scotland in October. We will be driving this same road and coming back, after a few days in Skye, via the ferry. Thanks for all the information and the knowledge. Love the channel.
Have fun!
If Bruce ever comes to the US, I'd love to see the guys at USA Kilts and Celtic Traditions interview him!
When visas are easier to get and guns are harder to get I'll be there😂😂
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Disappointed you think that way about guns. Many 'patriot' gun owners have saved many lives with their guns.
@Peter McCool 😂😂😂 Don't waste your disappointment on me Peter, there are far more deserving destinations for it. Do you think if I got a big gun they'd give me a wee visa?😜
@@ScotlandHistoryTours Some men's guns are bigger than others! 😜
You know it!
I visited the High Bridge last month - I walked in from the Commando Memorial side, using a waymarked path. Very atmospheric and historic site. Good views, and only a few feet from the bridge itself.
Great story telling Bruce, in a great series of locations.
It's a beautiful road out to Skye, we had our honeymoon on Skye in 1977. My favourite view that I've ever seen with my own eyes is from Elgol, stunning looking back to the mountains or towards the The Small Isles. I've been trying to persuade my wife that when she's had her knee(s) replaced we should go across to Skye then to North Uist using the Glenelg ferry in at least one direction. She's not keen on the ferry to Lochmaddy far less a little turntable job.
It just so happens that we filmed a trip ending at the Glenelg ferry when we did this
Nice trip to do , but not in a motorhome ! There public enemy No 1 on the NW coast 😮
Agreed
That path down to the High Bridge itself is trecherous! I did it not long after it had rained and the wooden walkway (as well as being half missing) had no traction on it whatsoever. Doon I went like a sack o' spuds - right on my Tir nan Dris! Was worth it though.
Aye scary
I just came back from a visit south of your tour, missing the cool stuff you describe. Now I have to go back!
Yay
Fantastic trip, Bruce. I wish I’d seen this video 30 years ago when we visited the island. Here’s an idea - let’s take another journey there 🌞
Great idea
Been to Scotland last month and absolutely loved the Highlands and Skye area one of my top favourite places to visit. Only been to Eileen donon out of your quick tour around the coast of highland which wasn't a disappointment to say at least.
Love this Bruce. You,re teaching us what very few, if any, of us were taught before. I went to school in Fort William in the early 70s and this was very much off the agenda. It was the same with the Cleraances. Moran taing a bhalaich.
Interesting that you chose the monument at Glen Sheil for your backdrop at the end. Are you aware of the actual site of the raising of the standard, on a small knoll a short distance away? There's an inscription carved into the rock.
Oh if only I could, I would be on one of your tours!
Another good story Bruce, have been to a few of those sights myself. Maybe you should have taken Sandy on that road trip 😂
Next time!
I made that same stop coming to Skye on our first visit to scotland, and we were going to take the southern leg, on our trip last september. now we are going to try to plan for next year, and maybe we'll get that southern leg.
interestingly, I saw on another channel, discussing why it is that you always see pictures of American steam locomotives puffing black smoke, and never see it from UK steam engines.
the answer is Americans are impressed by black smoke. so engineers do it for the pictures.
I love your history show. I even shard it with my family in Scotland. I'm curious, what do you know of the McNabs?
What I find hard understand is the timescales between battles . Communication between Scotland and Spain was how long , how long did it take ? . Mc Whoever said 'meet us at wherever ' , ok will let them know in Spain , weeks / months later comes the reply ' sorry we're busy make it a week later ' . How the heck they could they plan anything is beyond me .
Hey, Bruce! I have a bit of a favor to ask. Do you think you could look up some stuff on the Fergusons? I only know what my grandmother told me, which was pretty limited, given that she married IN to the family (and she was, let's call her 'VERY' Irish). I don't know a great deal about my familial history, but one of the things that I know is that the crest that was on the wall in her home had three boars heads on it. It might be a good series that you could investigate... Family Histories. Just a thought. Great video, brother! Be safe! -Vic
Would enjoy a collaboration on the history of highland strength and the Stoltman Brothers from Invergordon. I think it would be really interesting having the current delve in to the history
Who knows?
@@ScotlandHistoryTours I do enjoy your content. My mother was Scottish and we scattered her ashes in Loch Lochy where you drove past and it was nice to hear more of its history- thank you
giving me ideas for a road trip ...thank you
Loved it l love history
Thanks really good video.
I just love your videos, Bruce. They really help me plan my trips there. Thank you.
You are very welcome
Always great to see places I’ve been & your added history does add greatly to the guide books. Fantastic job , well done.
Another awesome video,...Great job,man.
Thanks again!
One of the best Guerilla Misdirection Tactics stories ever. Keppoch's convincing the crown they were overrun with only 13 men, is as worthy of a Movie as all the stunts the Allies pulled on the Axis in WW 2.
I lived in Armidale NSW Australia in my youth, and had cousins who were Camerons, so who knows that linkages there were?
OH MY GOD! I’m watching _The Lost King_ and YOU ARE IN IT! Holy crap! Now I feel even _more_ cool for getting a reply from the channel haha Very late congratulations lol I’m sitting here like “damn where do I know that voice from?!”
🤣🤣🤣Brilliant! Glad to have brought a smile
Thanks again Bruce, fantastic as always. I had sat down to listen and watch you when i had time but sods law, well. 😅 I did try again and managed it this time round. 😂 well done another outstanding job done. Would love to go on your day trip Unfortunately, I only have one good leg, half good on my left and half good on the right. If you see what i mean. 😊 my wee dog would have enjoyed it to. She loves a day trip.
A'reyt Bruce. My last holiday to Scotland took me as far as Fort William. If only I had time to see all of this. Maybe next time?
Your reference to current royal family divisions made me think of how clan heirs often fought for the rebellion, while the spare would abstain or choose the government side. I remember explaining this to a Brexit party candidate and pointing out how many English Tories had Scottish names. They always seem to cover both sides of an argument, though I am not political myself, although, as commented before, a pal from university became a Tory minister.
It was good to see more of this Jacobite and clan history.
I’m American, In our American Revolution in which we won and defeated King George.Did you know that many Scots here remained loyal to the Crown or simply remained neutral. This is because they remember the suffering inflicted upon the people after the Jacobite defeat. On the other hand the Scots/Irish or Irish were more likely to join up and Fight against King George, because they already disliked King George. Many of Washington’s best soldiers were Ulster Scots.
Sandy. A typical Scottish name. A typical Scottish lad. 😆
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Awesome video Bruce 👍
Thanks 👍