Glad you enjoyed it!

Very interesting extra information, Paul. Thanks.

Thank you.

Thanks, Colorado. I am pleased you liked it and I am flattered that you will show the video to your students. I am not certain but I don't think Chopin dedicated any works to Jenny Lind. He only knew her for the last two years of his life during which time he composed next to nothing.

During my young years as a detective trainee, I was like a miniature Monk (TV series). I would use those "powers of observation/deduction" to note that two nocturnes were dedicated to Jane and that she was the only one who Chopin indicated his true date of birth. I don't feel Jane would feel comfortable in Chopin's praise, dedications, etc. as being a front. Indeed, she did do a lot for Chopin, not only financially, but all those other tasks she took upon herself. And, you are a wonderful actor. I know my actors. I work with actor friends from Jurassic Park, It's a Wonderful Life, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, and many television series. You did a great job as the individual from the Glasglo Herald.

Thanks, Richard.

Yes, I should have mentioned that film.

It was unveiled on the 7th of November 2015.

@@theyellowdukesscotland499 thanks for the info i might wanna come by and see it someday

Really? Well spotted. It proves you kept watching till the end of the video! So thanks. I spotted myself briefly in someone else's video of the event.

You're welcome. Delighted to be of help. I think if you were an Ancient Roman the correct Latin pronunciation would be: sil - WAN - oos

Why???

Thanks, Matt.

You're welcome. Yes, it's great seeing these classic and vintage cars. So many enthusiastic owners who maintain them with loving care.

Thanks, Peter, for those kind comments. Much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it is an astonishingly well-preserved site. Deserves to better known. I myself didn't know about it till recently. Since doing the video, I have become very interested in Agricola and I may do a video on him in the future.

Thanks for your kind comments, Hofi. I put a lot of work into that video - research, writing, presenting, acting - so it's good to be appreciated. And Catriona's performance of the Chopin nocturne at the end was so great and gave my video a touch of class. She has just graduated with first class honours from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Brilliant pianist with a bright future.

​@@theyellowdukesscotland499 That's fantastic. I actually played this Nocturne myself when graduated from Conservatory at age 17, prior to my academic music studies, and never knew it was dedicated to anyone, let alone that there was a Scottish woman name Jane Stirling in Chopin's life. It's interesting to study Chopin's complicated relations with the Islands, as if I recall he felt estranged in England during his time spent there but was well influenced by Irish composer John Field, and had the Scottish Jane Stirling as a key figure in his story. Best of luck to you sir and Ms. Catriona. Regards from Israel.

Hi Jimi. My two main sources were "Battles of the Jacobite Rebellions" by Jonathan Oates, published in 2019. And a marvellous 60-page booklet called "The Battle of Sheriffmuir" by local historian Bill Inglis, published in 2005. This booklet is reckoned to be the best single work on Sheriffmuir because the author not only has very good local knowledge but his text draws heavily on twelve eye witness accounts to painstakingly recreate the course of the battle. The booklet also has several maps and diagrams showing the movement of troops which greatly aid the reader in understanding what was a confusing battle. I am sorry but I don"t know anything about these pits or the moving of bodies. Many bodies are said to be buried near the gathering stone but exactly where I am not sure.

Thank you, Krzysztof.

Thanks, Stuart. I hope to go back there and make a video about that wonderful beach at some point.

That's really interesting. Are you near The Linns or Stonehill Farm? You can perhaps infer from my description of the progress of the battle at what point those redcoats took refuge in your house (barn).