HIGHLAND WARRIOR CHALLENGE - Scottish Cattle Raiding History - Documentary Film

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[@markwritt8541]

Maybe "the fighting spirit is in my soul. And I will be a student of the moon, to make me whole." For the end of your poem. Imagine being one of those tourists but at night, seeing 2 ancient Scotsman prowling the hills. You'd think you saw ghosts.

[@FandabiDozi]

Aye, that would of been a better ending. I actually forgot the last line of the poem when we tried filming it and that line I just added off the cuff... can't remember the ending I came up with during the night trek 😅

[@Weasel-vp8zk]

@@FandabiDozi Great video! Would you consider doing a video on the Highlanders' military feats of endurance, such as Montrose's winter march to Inverlochy. The Highlanders were famed for their speed in travelling across rugged terrain, and I'm sure that is largely down to their experience in cattle raiding.

[@FandabiDozi]

@@Weasel-vp8zk Aye thats a good idea! I will need to condition my feet more with these Highlander shoes first haha! But yeah the speed and distance they covered over indirect routes would be hard even with modern kit! Another calibre of folk they were!

[@Weasel-vp8zk]

@@FandabiDozi Thanks for taking on my idea! If you haven't read it already, I really recommend 'War Paths' by Alistair Moffat. It goes in depth on clan warfare and Montrose's march to Inverlochy. It's thanks to your channel that I found out about 'The Drove Roads of Scotland', which is a great read. I bought it on my visit to Perthshire this year. I'm a Sassenach really but on my mother's side I have Grant of Glenmoriston ancestry. Your video on the Seven Men of Glenmoriston and finding the Prince's cave was a fun one as well!

[@evelinharmannfan7191]

@@FandabiDozi Some folks recommend rendered deer fat to make an ointment for your feet.

[@MessengerRising]

Two true warrior scholars.

[@davidkerr2945]

Bards.

[@trollforge]

Get in touch with a Highland Cattle breeder, and get their help so you can experience driving a wee heard from a familiar pasture into an unfamiliar pasture...

[@FandabiDozi]

Great idea! I'd love to experience a journey actually with cows

[@pixelfu623]

The unexpected coo plushie action shot was such a laugh. Always a pleasure to see you've uploaded a new video. Respect to both of you.

[@TheLivingGale]

Always love these videos, especially the history involved, but I really appreciated the quick note about tourism and how it can have genuinely negative impacts on communities. It's an important thing to talk about, and be respectful of. Cheers.

[@violadamore2-bu2ch]

Yes, I hesitate to go on my own small travels for the very reasons Tom outlined in his narration.

[@toryistatertot5394]

I told my daughter "can you imagine camping and hearing a noise outside your tent? You get up to look and there are two highland warriors tramping through? You'd think ..Ghosts!". Then I said "can we go? I could catch one and bring it home.". She says "A ghost? I'd bring a ghost home.". Thanks for the video. Your highland warriors and ghosts are safe. lol

[@inregionecaecorum]

"The mountain sheep are sweeter, But the valley sheep are fatter; We therefore deemed it meeter To carry off the latter"

[@lysan1445]

Hearing about the history of cattle raids and the planning of this adventure was just as much fun as the adventure itself. Well done!

[@Jen999]

Those poems the two of you wrote.. that made us cry..😭 The spirit of the true Highlander rests gently in the both of you.. Thank you for this beautiful video.. most of all for your words.. true Bards you be🌹 Slan mo charaid William and Jen

[@iselldreams]

It still happens today. Last year a farmer died in skye. When everyone was at his funeral someone stole all of his cows. No one found them. 😢 I have had a few heifers stolen too in the west coast. Brilliant video boys! It was so hard back then. ❤

[@jameshudak4514]

Amazing content as always - would love to see "Highlander challenges" become a video series!

[@bohemond8683]

This gives me many great ideas for creating a coming of age challenge for young men within my small community in Appalachia. I’m in the process of building a readiness group and its identity is based on the Scots heritage of the people in our area. Boys who pass the test and write a poem about it will be ushered into manhood and presented with a hand forged dirk as a symbol of their peerage. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@grantrobinson5176]

@bohemond8683 My American cousin I am a Scotsman from Scotland wanting to move to your beautiful land of Appalachia, would your locals welcome my family with open arms?

[@bohemond8683]

@ of course, brother. Come join the Scots diaspora.

[@grantrobinson5176]

@bohemond8683 I will be in touch, I love America, and Donald trump. Is there any other way we can stay in touch? I am Also a stonemason don’t know if there is work there for that sort of trade.

[@HanzHermannHoppe]

​​@@grantrobinson5176you'd be the fourth Robinson stonemason I knew if I met you, and the other three do very well for themselves up here in Vermont and New Hampshire. I'd bet that Appalachia is similar in that regard.

[@grantrobinson5176]

@LordPerique imagine that! I’m actually 3rd generation stonemason aswell in my family. Ah America, I would love to move over with my family, it’s going to the dogs over here and no-one is willing to do anything to change it. I appreciate your comment cousin god bless.

[@craigmooring2091]

Och, lads, that was truly FANDABULOUS! Like so many of your videos, it was filled with fun and filmed with flair yet faithful to fact.

[@marcdewilde518]

You should count your blessings Tom with a friend like that..

[@ZEGTHEFISH]

Jason is a legend

[@Lynnthomason45]

You guys are so cute. I love that “cattle raid”. But you forgot to by it back with you! Thanks for the fun, and the poems. Perfectly delightful ❣️

[@Certawin]

Ahh this was truly fun to watch. And a bit of fun with seeing ya raid the plushie cow. Gave me a giggle. Since the plushie cow was light. Bet ya would have had a bit of fun carrying off a real one. 😂 And loved the poetry. That both of you chose.

[@Buszkraftowski]

Thank you very much. Interesting as well as nice acting. Greetings from Poland.

[@igorvoloshin3406]

Oh those fabulous highland coos! ✌🐮🤠👍

[@theuglywolf2536]

MacLeod of Lewis on one side and Harris on the other, family tree traced back to 1600. Always pleased to see my clan represented! Be thou a wall of brass!

[@autumnaki725]

I loved hearing both of you speak Gaidhlig 💚 would you ever make a video using it more? I would love to watch it!

[@Jen999]

That is the Irish language.. Scottish is Gaelic .. just so you know 😊😊 Slan mo charaid William and Jen

[@autumnaki725]

@ Gaeilge is pronounced between gale-guh and gwale-guh in Irish to refer to the Irish language. But if Gaidhlig isn’t used much to refer to Scots Gaelic, go raibh maith agat a chara! 😊

[@Jen999]

@ Ta failte romhat mo chara😊💜💙

[@Julius_JMC]

So the whole stereotype of two Scottish families having a century-old blood feud because some guy stole another guy's cow was a real thing?!

[@danhubert-hx4ss]

Excellent vid, enjoyed every minute of it. But you should have raided those tourist tents while at it anyway and give them first hand experience of Highland warrior culture...

[@rnp497]

I love this series what you have done is turn what I knew as a bunch of clans who were constantly fighting the British into humans, you've shown their culture and way of life

[@kevinroche3334]

I think you mean "the English", and even then, the truth is more nuanced as, most of the time, they were battling Scottish nobles, not English.

[@stephengarrett8076]

Outstanding gents 👍great vid 👍👍👍

[@robertkapostins6783]

Always enjoyed these videos. The humour keeps me checking back.

[@skycee9775]

this is very epic✨ I love watching stuff like this 😼

[@redmacgregor7974]

My ancestors would like you guys ha ha. I enjoyed that cheers.

[@snowcm135]

Thoroughly enjoyable video! Thank you from Michigan!

[@Thank.you.kindly_Lee]

I don't think this is done anymore, but in the 1970s when my brothers were youngsters in Massachusetts, USA, they took "winter survival classes" at an outdoors camp after a two foot snowfall. The final test was to survive 48 hours (defined by keeping a fire going) with a friend and one live rabbit. You could eat the bunny. The "secret" of the test is that they made you start at breakfast with whatever you had on you (no warning) - no additional packing. If you weren't wearing your knife, you did without. Both my brothers passed their test. I still have a "lucky" rabbits foot as a memento of their bravery and courage (girls weren't allowed to take this training, I had to stay home and worry instead). My brothers learned to "be prepared", a scout motto. 🤔

[@claybarry9636]

Amazing video as usual Tom! Hey I just wanted to apologize for stopping my patreon subscription. I know it's important for your living. Just haven't had the money lately. But as soon as I do I'll be back on it faster than you can raid a herd of cattle!

[@Sarrienne]

You guys always have so much fun making these videos, so I thank you for taking us with you to share in the adventure! ❤❤❤

[@FandabiDozi]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@epayne]

Good to see Jason again❤ You guys are so cool

[@RennmausG0ttes]

Mr. Fandabi Dozi. I love your lifestyle and everything you do to inform and keep the culture of your ancestors alive. I wonder as well, are the traditional clothes you and your acquaintance wear made by yourselves or do you have them made by someone you know ? Thank you if you can respond and greetings from Valencia, Spain!

[@Mac-is4sd]

What a nice adventure, you fellas must be good buds

[@spikemcnock8310]

An interesting video guys, good show 👍

[@CarlDWardJr]

Great adventure with your mates, life is grand in your youth!

[@marinacrandall6774]

Great poems,

[@violadamore2-bu2ch]

Both of your poems were excellent and brought tears to my eyes. Best wishes for your futures.

[@conlethberry1236]

That was a great video Tom, very enjoyable.

[@RalphHeron-d6w]

Fascinating subject....remember reading about the Scottish recipie for shepherds pie....it starts off with..." Go to England and steal a sheep".......... My surname is Heron, one of the many reiver family names.

[@nightwolf1592]

Excellent video, this English softie is in awe 😊 How about a video adventure about first aid on the go for highlanders, say after a battle, getting injured comrades to safety using natural medicine and minimal equipment.

[@jill-ti7oe]

Good Morning Tom. 😄👍🤙

[@johnc6339]

This is bloody brilliant ❤

[@stevemcdermott6199]

Another fantastic video guys.

[@AlfaRevoluzione]

Saloot from a Switzerland Mountain syde W-Arier (Jura)

[@eetadakimasu]

I love this! This was great!

[@German_Rock_Tumbler]

Awesome video thanks for share all the information about the History! You so awesome dude

[@sparkyswearsalot]

Loved it! Wish I could have joined you.

[@HanzHermannHoppe]

Great video, you presented the historical context well and quite literally walked in the shoes of men who might've travelled that very journey long ago and under different circumstances. I hope you continue to play with this concept, maybe next time do an opposed exercise with a team trying to defend a "territory" and weighted objects as "cattle" that must be stolen either by stealth or by force. In my experience it's a pretty unique feeling hunting and being hunted in the field, and you'd get to feel a bigger piece of what those men experienced by adding some OPFOR.

[@pedroferreira4134]

Quite an introduction, and pretty interesting video.

[@gozer87]

I really enjoy this series.

[@earth2jennyl]

I love this video so much! The poems are both moving, the first so calming to my body, like a memory I could finally remember, and the second, such an eloquent tribute to the ancestors and the warrior spirit. Sending you and Jason much love and thanks.

[@kiltedpatriotatheart]

If I had the endurance, joining you guys on this would have been fun!

[@kennygpokerstrategy4917]

Absolutely love these videos man. Really appreciate you making them

[@wylmanafest3769]

Moving and spirited video, thanks bro

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

This was an awesome journey. Good idea to ask for more challenges, I saw some good suggestions already. Personally I'm stoked that I actually understood "Oidche mhath", I've been learning Gaelic for two months now and it's paying off already. 😁

[@jimmyh8090]

Hi tom another great show thanks , i would love a music show where its just the songs and music from your show especially the haunting flute/recorder piece of music so i can relax to it. Thanks

[@stuartmccloud307]

Fantastic Video Tom!

[@inregionecaecorum]

If you have been travelling since you were a nipper 20 miles would be no big thing in your youth. I struggle to do a couple of miles in my 7th decade so it is fun watching you young un's at it.

[@tanfosbery1153]

It's amazing how much you can see, when out on a clear night when the moon is full

[@HilltopLily-r4l]

Loved this

[@gildasmagtured]

From thi sacred land. O year ! I love your original prayer

[@ivandavis2793]

Awesome stuff. Thanks

[@Afro408]

Cattle and sheep Duffing is still being practiced down here in the Antipodes. 😁😉 And apparently, I'm descended from the raiding clans of the border district around Perthshire. 🤩

[@Mikatus1]

Great video! I can se that alot of effort went into it

[@BryanKoenig379]

I love the horn❤

[@justanotheragamuffin]

In the footsteps of warrior poets!

[@tuerkefechi]

Another excellent video, mate 👍🏼

[@polishguyscottishstones3363]

Great video! I really enjoy your vids and thank you for sharing knowledge . Would be great to see video about historic stone lifting in Scotland from clan time. (Just thinking loud)

[@simplylifeau]

Fun challenge and well done for giving it a go! The tourism comment in the intro is an interesting thing to consider, does building a local economy come at the cost of local culture and is it worth it…? 🤔👍

[@littlejimmyyouman7201]

Sounds a lot like native American raids. I'm often struck by the similarities between my Scottish ancestors and the indigenous tribes of my homeland.

[@strobe4570]

we have the same tourist problem in Conway New Hampshire

[@sueyoung2115]

Hey, neighbor! My husband was born and raised in Conway, NH.

[@basecampbravo8954]

Love it ❤

[@Brettmlyons]

For that "irritation or chafing" I would recommend chamois butter for cycling. Some even have a numbing agent lol

[@MchaelTeeter]

Greetings from across the pond. Michigan the mitten state. I loved this video and am happy to be a subscriber of your channel. I also am a student of the way of the stick. Have you ever done a primitive catch and cook? Camping out and catching pollock in your getups?

[@RalphHeron-d6w]

As a footnote to my previous post...the clan HERON was a minor clan in kirkudbright who fought with Robert the Bruce at the siege of Sterling castle..... yet on the side of the English the border HERONS were commanded by king Edward to attend as well

[@dubfox1691]

I love you guys

[@yobgodababua1862]

Behold yon highland wee harry coo. He nae belong te me or you But underneath the ruddy moon I'll lead him past the windy sea And then my friend he'll stay wit me

[@RR-mg7zx]

Moo moo The we lads are nabbing us lol

[@petergammell5599]

very fun!

[@AgentTrust]

Lovely!

[@mykr0324]

Thought it was you guys on the way up to the fairy pools when we were visiting a few weeks back. You were parked right next to us back at the car park aswell haha!

[@FandabiDozi]

Haha! Were you there? That's funny. So yeah, after the adventure we drove back and parked in the tourist carpark just so we could get some shots of tourists and campervans for the comedy sketch 😅

[@mykr0324]

@FandabiDozi at one point I was literally stood with my missus right next to you guys. Came down and washed my face in the water haha.

[@mykr0324]

@FandabiDozi I was one of those filthy tourists.

[@Turnbull62]

I may old now, but as a teenager and Turnbull decended from generations of Border Reivers, I still remember being ‘out at night’ with my father, and often my brother, after the elusive sea trout in the wee burns around our valley in the Cheviots, or the pheasants roosting in the woods. Even came home a rather juicy lamb one night. No easy feat in the dark in a 30 acre field with no sheep dog. 😉😅

[@plainsimple442]

The old time Scots where some tough people!

[@ChristianHausegger]

very cool 🙂

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

'...will be a student of the moon for days evermore.'

[@1st1anarkissed]

I am sure the raids were later compensated in some fashion Perhaps a blanket gift or a shared feast, for instance.

[@yellowboot6629]

❣️🤗 Thanks

[@BubuH-cq6km]

14:46 Now that's an "interesting" mode of transportation fora " Highland Warrior" 🤣 😂

[@pinetree9343]

Need a video on that axe

[@Rowantamanblacksmith]

Can I ask where you got your bonnets from? Or did you make them yourselves. Great video! It saddened me slightly to see that amount of tourists in such a beautiful spot with it all tourist friendly. It's a relief that the north west coast around about me is still relatively untouched by obvious paths, etc.

[@b_ks]

The ancient highland scholar in his ancient highland yurt!

[@nephicus339]

A reference probably nobody will catch; but I can't resist. 20:40 - "Help. It's again." - Caduceus Clay (Critical Role; Campaign 2, ep 101)

[@FERALDOG4]

Yarrow is a great insect repellant

[@clareryan3843]

THANKS for that! I didn’t realise😂

[@evelynlamoy8483]

And next you'll be traveling to the island of Skye to train with the warrior-lady Scathach in the shadow fortress.

[@longrider42]

My Mothers Clan, Clan Johnston/Johnstone, where cattle thieves and boarder raiders. So there you go.

[@hella.psychedelic6579]

Hi Tom, just a curious question that came to mind. Why didn't the highland men and cattle drovers use horses? The landscape being so rough and up and down, and their lifestyles being so similar to that of cowboys, or rather steppe nomads, who will ride reindeer, horses etc. Having all the water and grass they need as well as not needing much more than they would be carrying anyway.

[@Hsalf904]

I’m from Cape Breton and we have the exact same type of tourism-dependent economy and problems that come with it. It’s crazy that so many Gaels came across the ocean for a new life and ended up with the same economy and problems as back home 😂

[@HanzHermannHoppe]

I live in a small mountainous part of the new england region of the united States and it's the same here. It's gotten bad enough to where a lot of the country roads get closed and blocked off to local traffic in october when the leaves start to turn in order to keep the leaf peepers (as we call them) from harassing the locals. People come here and assume we're poor because nearly every road that isn't in town or a highway isn't paved but the real reason our roads are dirt is to try to keep the tourists contained to the touristy locations.

[@alishield5176]

❤❤❤

[@laceygreenwood]

Bravo! You guys did it and reached your goal, except for the reality of moving cattle! Love your poems! Very enjoyable (except for a tad of crassness in the heat of the day -- a man thing).