Forgotten Grandeur ⚜️.....Clan Riddell Estate Scottish Borders 2019

[@paris5551000]

Look at you! Your famous ❤ Watching on the Border site 😊

[@XhristinaMacey]

Hi beautiful Parris x Border site xxx I’d love to take a look x

[@honeybear200]

My ancestors home as well. Thanks from the riddles in Tennessee for the video.

[@XhristinaMacey]

My absolute pleasure you must visit the borders soon xX

[@XhristinaMacey]

Made a new video there kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDCqomXfbirjpI

[@rev.redhand6205]

@@XhristinaMacey thanks I just now seen it👍

[@JimBagby74]

The Wagner score was brilliant. Well done.

[@XhristinaMacey]

Thank you x I thought it fitting of such grandeur x

[@ExplorewithmeMarloC]

I feel like I repeat saying how awesome your videos are.. but, your videos are awesome! Epic scenery, great commentary and fabulous structures. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@XhristinaMacey]

Thanks Marlo I enjoy researching the locations and getting out with the dogs to see them, I appreciate your kind words

[@lozh2958]

Thanks for taking us along with you! What a fascinating place. I look forward to the next video.

[@XhristinaMacey]

Thank you Loz great to hear from ya

[@gregriddle5163]

I am a Riddle. My ancestry is from Scotland. I live in the US. My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to see Scotland and the Riddell house and hopefully this structure. I can't wait to visit the land in which my DNA originated from.

[@XhristinaMacey]

Sir Walter Scott wrote about the Riddell family who owned this estate for over 700years I’m sure you will enjoy your walk over the estate

[@M_W_M_2024]

Hey Cuz

[@XhristinaMacey]

Made a new video there kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDCqomXfbirjpI

[@MarkRiddellRacing]

Hey Greg, I guess you never made it over due to covid? I live about an hour drive north of Edinburgh.

[@rev.redhand6205]

I'm kin to the riddell family as well 👍

[@jennifermillardX]

Absolutely fantastic video X The Staircase and Tower were amazing. And I also love how nature is taking over once again, the way those trees are growing through the windows is just great. Thank you so much for climbing up the Tower and putting the drone up as well X Take care and keep finding these amazing places X

[@XhristinaMacey]

Cheers Jenny the spiral staircase made my head spin, such a cosy little room at the top was fantastic to get on another mission in the beautiful countryside, I’m spoiled for locations here in the borders, lovely to hear from yourself Jenny xXx

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

So much good stuff in this. Loved the coats of arms, staircase, drone flight and tour. Well done Ian. Like from me mate 👍🍻

[@XhristinaMacey]

I didn’t expect the spiral staircase to be so narrow made my head spin had to tie dogs up as I didn’t want them going up they most likely could have the area is so rural would be great living in that tower! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 💭 TWF

[@Liam0724]

Awesome video. I descended from the Riddell family in that area but haven’t been able to find a connection to the wealthier origin branch. My family was apparently known as the “Riddells of Teviotdale” (most notable member being Henry Scott Riddell, poet) and family legend has always been “we were poets and sheep thieves” back in Scotland. Not sure how much is true and how much is exaggerated for a good story but it’s great nonetheless. Again wicked video man, cheers from Hamilton Ontario

[@XhristinaMacey]

Hi x because your ancestors looked after themselves and payed no tax to the crown (why would they) a lot of rubbish to demonise them has been written to justify the awful lowland clearances many centuries ago. Teviotdale is near Hawick a good few miles away, Riddell and Scott are common names in the borders, the history is fascinating, you must come and visit one day give me a shout I’ll show you a few places x

[@wxpm]

Great video , what a fascinating place , if walls could talk , nice to see what it looked like when in use too

[@XhristinaMacey]

The Riddells had lived there for over 700 years just looking at the layers of different fireplaces in the walls is fascinating, such a shame a fire took the place in 1943, cheers Graham

[@onlocationwithscott]

Great explore, beautiful drone shots!!!

[@XhristinaMacey]

Thank you

[@GingerBeardMark]

Wow! What an awesome place. Great video dude!

[@XhristinaMacey]

Cheers Mark it would have been a grand house a good few decades ago, I was pleased to get to go up the tower into the lairds study 📖, best considerations Mark

[@thenaturemanadventures]

I'm always in awe of the splendour of nature and how it reclaims the land we build upon. That's an amazing estate and sure it was absolutely breathtaking back in it's glory days. Always admire your drone footage and musical pieces with them my brother. Great share Ian and Happy 2019 to you and yours 😊🍅

[@XhristinaMacey]

Thanks Gil always a pleasure to hear from you the old yew trees in the grounds were amazing, there’s some yews near by in Minto that are 1500 years old I’m looking forward to seeing them. Thank you for your support Gil have a great prosperous new year

[@colbycrawford9209]

Wow! I have always wanted to see this place! Amazing!

[@XhristinaMacey]

defiantly worth a visit Colby

[@colbycrawford9209]

I Macey If you have the chance visit my grandpa’s old ancestral home near Kirkinner, Barnbarroch House. It was always said that it’s far from everywhere and close to nowhere. I have not been there in almost a decade and a half. Miss it so much.....

[@ESCAPINGTHEMATRIXFORGOOD]

A really good video Ian, loved the drone shot at 11:00, happy new year and take care.

[@XhristinaMacey]

Grand old estate, have a happy peaceful and prosperous new year I’m looking forward to your next relic hunting adventure still can’t believe you found a 1545 sliver coin, Thank you for being a fantastic supporter to the channel

[@ESCAPINGTHEMATRIXFORGOOD]

@@XhristinaMacey ah yes we have started making the second part of the relic hunting video on the school field, but its no fun digging in cold muddy ground, so im guessing it will be ready in spring, i might have another local school to hunt to do which was built in 1850 so the next summer hunt could be even better. (the school im hunting at the moment was only 1970s built) cheers Ian take care

[@XhristinaMacey]

I bet the rubbish drives you insane on a school field? I’d love to hunt with one around some of the lost settlements getting permissions is hard I’m guessing be lucky 🍀 guys ! Look forward to some live digs

[@margaretmacey3473]

Fabulous video. Bet this place was amazing back in the day. Love the drone footage. Wouldn’t climb that staircase,!!!!

[@XhristinaMacey]

Thanks mom many happy returns of the day for tomorrow ⭐️👍🎶 🍰

[@M_W_M_2024]

My ancestors home! Love from America 🇺🇸

[@XhristinaMacey]

you must visit, its so beautiful and peaceful, moments like this make making the vids worth while. Thank you and best regards

[@mattlloyd0066]

Brilliant vid Ian 👍

[@XhristinaMacey]

Cheers Matt, have a great day mate 👍

[@DesmondsDonders]

Another Awesome video.

[@XhristinaMacey]

thanks plan to go back soon

[@Kevsweets]

I was in Scotland last year. A local guide took me to Bowden Kirk, close to Melrose. Which has a crypt underneath for Kerrs, as well as stained glass that features names. One name is Sir Thomas Riddell Carre (formerly Ker). He was a famous orator/storyteller of history back in 1800s. Might be a connection?

[@XhristinaMacey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2imYqmBe9lrmNk is such a nice place did you see the saw mill too ?

[@XhristinaMacey]

saw mill Bowden kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWeln2mja7Skgc0

[@Kevsweets]

@@XhristinaMacey He told me about it but didn't go. It was getting late & I spent so much time inside, I opted to get back.

[@XhristinaMacey]

Kevin Kerr its a shame a tree recently fell through the roof, but still a magical place

[@bboydrew71]

Dope vid

[@XhristinaMacey]

Nice one Andrew :d

[@banjoist123]

I did some digging around and found information that indicates there was a structure here (and lands) going by the name Riddell or Ryedale dating to the 9th century. riddellestate.co.uk/history/ If the writing on the stone at 4:52 is Latin, it's something like "forgive your son." If French, "because he likes (pleases) me"? (google translate)

[@XhristinaMacey]

Hi Jim Thank you for the history and the link, such a grand historical place, thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching the vid

[@NBMedia8928]

1.11 that tree wow

[@XhristinaMacey]

Growing right through the metal balcony the house burned down around the time of ww2 cheers Steph

[@Cellestion]

Incredible feat of architecture! I really must visit

[@XhristinaMacey]

Sir Walter Scott wrote about the Riddells occupying this estate house for more than 700 years terrible the estate was sold to a rich Victorian and burned out in the 1920s, thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts 💭 x best wishes

[@danielcraig5362]

“Unchallenged thence passed Deloraine To ancient Riddell’s fair domain, Where Aill, from mountain freed Down from the lakes did raving come Each wave was crested with tawny foam, Like the mane of a chestnut steed.” -Lay of the Last Minstrel

[@XhristinaMacey]

Thank you x that’s beautiful x bygone words so elegantly put

[@nana23boyz3]

Wonderful adventure. When I heard the growl, I was sure the pups were warning you there was something there! I am sure the gentleman built the tower in order to enjoy the view of his land. How do you think he would respond to the magical views you find for us with your drone? Travel Safe

[@XhristinaMacey]

I’m sure Lt John Sprot would be astonished at flying cameras and KZbin, the tower is built on an old fort with a dried up mote there’s believed a long lost chapel in the grounds too maybe this is why there are so many magnificent yew trees. eBay has a gold seal that belonged to Lt Sprot rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F382328742472 that’s interesting. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed researching the Riddell estate, always a pleasure to hear from you nanna “””be lucky””””🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@XhristinaMacey]

I love to watch them play fight

[@joysteward8785]

Really enjoyed this video TY for taking us with you 👍❣🤗

[@XhristinaMacey]

I enjoyed making this today was epic at the top of the tower, thanks for sharing your thoughts Joy :d

[@kelliriddell6592]

My name is Kelli riddell I have no family after my grandparents passed riddells would love to find some I've always been told my family originated from Scotland

[@XhristinaMacey]

thank you for watching the video, the Riddell family lived at the estate for well over 700 years, I guarantee your family were related to the estate. you must come and visit one day

[@SeanStark_]

Hello my last name is Riddell I was wondering if anyone could to me about the history of the Riddell clan

[@XhristinaMacey]

Sir Walter Scott wrote about the estate it belonged to the Riddell family for over 700 years until sold to the Sprot family around 1870 the tower was built in 1885 also big alterations to the main house took place around that time frame. It’s truly a walk back in time the main house burned down around 1940 when the MOD were in care of the home. Join the FB page “border reiver genealogy,” and ask some questions people there will be more than happy to answer your questions Sean, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts

[@AlanMurrayAnAerialObservation]

just noticed at around 1.25.. to the left of the door theres an Ordnance Survey spot height marker.. looks like 586 feet above sea level (160 odd meters by modern maps).. sounds about right

[@XhristinaMacey]

yes I noticed this also, its a shame the estate was sold in victorian times out go the Riddell family didnt last much longer and it stood for over 700 years with the Riddells