How Scottish is Edinburgh Fringe ?

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Another way ideas from Edinburgh influenced the world kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnibpoSJiK16Y9k Buy me coffee here www.buymeacoffee.com/ScottishBruce

[@joebloggs2473]

Edinburgh does not influence anything. You are wafting ye wee head.

[@dciwoodrum]

@@joebloggs2473 clearly a west coaster lol

[@tiffanyannhowe1712]

Mr. Fumey, you’ve out done yourself in this video. The history is always spot on, but you put so much of YOURSELF into this performance. I haven’t performed in many , many moons. To have had someone walk away from a production saying the things you did about the show you were going to see would have been nothing short of the highest compliment. You presented yourself as the artist you ARE to us. I think the authenticity streaming from you is brilliant! Be well. x🖤x

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Ah Tiffany, that's nice

[@ncross1857]

When I worked in Edinburgh, which involved travelling around the city, the Festival was a menace as travelling times increased. However, you can't beat wandering around the Royal Mile and down to the foot of The Mound, watching the street performers. The firework display marking the end of the Festival is good too.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Silver linings and clouds

[@h-Qalziel]

I live in Edinburgh and have been going to many of the events at the fringe, and the EIF, and the book festival, the whole shebang for many years. However, this year I'm finally in it performing classical music! My mum is also performing in it for the first time doing a lecture on the English language. All thanks to the fact that there are shows specifically hampered to providing platforms for ordinary people. You can do what you want and they will advertise it for you and provide a venue and helps you get out there!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Yay

[@chiefgilray]

Can always tell how popular a channel is when you post a video and in 20 minutes you have a host of comments. Hats off to Bruce

[@fearthekilt]

I never new that such a thing as the Fringe even existed. Now I have to plan my Scotland retirement trip for this time of year so that I may attend. Thanks for the story Bruce and good morning from America!

[@duncancallum]

If you want to come to Edinburgh during the Fringe, make sure you book accommodation 1 year in advance , as the man said this is the biggest festival in the World by a mile probably 10 miles , So book for August whatever year you wish to go ..

[@Indyghurl]

Also might be a guid idea to book somewhere to stay right outside of Edinburgh as prices increase to bordering on the ridiculous. Maybe book a caravan and travel into the city or hire a car?

[@fearthekilt]

Thanks for the advice!

[@myparceltape1169]

You will enjoy it. But the advice about accommodation is a good.

[@BarryHWhite]

It's no the kilt u huv Tae fear, it's the big mukle beastie that it's wrapping. BTW I have spare rooms for rent next year only 20 miles outside Edinburgh £1500 for August.

[@jimcruickshank4574]

It’s played all these years in Scotland but only now Nicola Benedetti is to become the new director of the Edinburgh International Festival. She is both the first Scottish and the first female director to be appointed since the festival began in 1947.

[@gregdales4701]

Benedetti is a Scottish name?

[@Ayeshteni]

@@gregdales4701 She was born in Scotland. She's Scottish. Name is irrelevant, just like I doubt you were born in a field.

[@elizabethlawrie3459]

@@Ayeshteni 😂😂

[@dianacasey6002]

Stop it

[@dannymcintyre3819]

@@gregdales4701 Dales?

[@AndyHullMcPenguin]

I gave you a thumbs up, *and* went upstairs to one of the rooms there and indulged in some "instantaneous involuntary laughter", just to get the full on Fringe experience. This did result in some "heckling" from my wife regarding my sanity, I must admit.😋

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I'm with her

[@dogcalledholden]

This is possibly the best video you've done yet. I feel that it captures your energy and personality wonderfully. I love it, no other words for it. You are not perfect, but what the fuck is perfection otherwise? You're passionate, you love and know your topic. You sir, are a grand ambassador for Scotland, and all things Scottish. With no snootishness, you're alright! You've just made my bucket list (It's growing, so there may be competition). Bravo from Australia, Bravo.

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

A lot of people who live in tourists areas tend to resent the hell out of tourists lol

[@bettyrobb8219]

Same fro a Aberdonian in Canada.!!👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

[@bettyrobb8219]

@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus they should be happy to have the tourists, it’s great for the economy, that is great for everyone!👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

@@bettyrobb8219 they are happy about the money till they see their property getting spiked in value and stripped from locals between that and their way of life treated like a side show and disrespected by outsides tends to stir up xenophobia.

[@bettyrobb8219]

@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Sorry to hear that side. The tourists should be more respectful to get it back. It’s been years since I left my beloved Scotland, I visit by ‘U. Tube’ whenever I see new videos posted! Have a great day!👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦🙋‍♀️

[@fingersfinesilver]

I used to go to the fringe when I lived in Glasgow - great stuff. I saw Count Arthur Strong's first show and was one of the 3 people in the audience. The other two were my wife and some lady from the BBC. Unfortunately I always found the people in Edinburgh very unfriendly, except one lovely exception from a server in a pub whilst we were having dinner. Turns out she was from Skye.

[@maureenarthur4663]

We say that if you go to Glasgow and Edinburgh, you’ll get a cup of tea, but in Edinburgh they charge you for it.

[@ReekieReels]

Sorry to hear that. Edinburgh born and raised, and I can't stand people who are rude to tourists and visitors.

[@rcr76]

Hands down Glasgow folk are more unwelcoming. Aberdeenshire person I don’t care either way it’s just how it’s always been for me

[@myparceltape1169]

The catchphrase, Come in you'll have had your tea, can be quite amusing between friends.

[@mechanicalarms1648]

Our home City 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙 Brilliant video mate 💯 your insight into the history of the Fringe was great 🤝

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks

[@_i_am_unceded]

My young cousin, you keep getting grander and grander. Much honor and respect, from Saint Augustine, Florida.

[@slydermartin6008]

Up to a couple weeks ago my Saturday with coffee was with Tony Broonford and Now....Mr. Fummey. What's not to love? Another wonderful video.

[@pollyduron674]

I just watched Tony's video and they are both making me want to go, despite my aversion to crowds 😁

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Yay

[@user-rm9rf8ft7p]

Can't think of a better place for such a festival. the Scottish people are very welcoming to foreigners and Edinburgh has a very diverse population. Great country for international cultural events.

[@dciwoodrum]

we aren't, we just act like that to your face but you can check statistics on Scottish opinion of tourists, it doesn't make us look good hahah

[@jimboll6982]

@@dciwoodrum Being from just over the border, I agree

[@jimstirling7223]

​@@jimboll6982 Oddly enough quite a few countries all over the world have issues with English visitors , coincidence 🙂

[@jimstirling7223]

@@dciwoodrum Have you any actual evidence for that ? As opposed to nonsense polling carried out by often English based newspapers

[@billjones393]

Brilliant, Bruce. One of your best for current events. Sadly, I’ve never been despite living in Cambuslang till 1970. For health reasons I’ll never now get there. So, many thanks for your comprehensive description.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Ah no Bill😥

[@annabellamarston448]

As a member of the Scots diaspora ,I really enjoy your videos. I love when you show pictures of places I am yet to see. After being away for 64 years this month I now look forward to Saturday morning as nostalgia and homesick morning. Keep it going Bruce . Thank you for showing us your love for our wee country and its people. Hope you are working on your family tree . One love , as they say here.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Brilliant

[@melisafierro6314]

Was at the fringe 2019. Great video! Loved the bit with the friends of the fringe Judean front!! Good laugh at that. Keep up the amazing videos!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😜

[@Samouraii]

Been to the Fringe once in 2016 and once in 2019. Amazing both times. Might go up next year hopefully! Watching Midsommar Night's Dream at Gisborough Priory founded by Robert de Brus next week, will be as close as I get this year to arts and Scotland 😅

[@calummacrae1771]

This is a fascinating video and I think one of your best, I've lived in Edinburgh most of my life and never even considered the history of the fringe festival despite working at some venues. The fringe is a bit of an annoyance sometimes when I'm on a bus, but 1000% worth every second wasted.

[@maxwmarshall]

What a great video. How fitting that just a few days after I get back from my trip to Fringe 2022 that this pops up in the recommended videos! This year was my 3rd trip to the fringe, with my previous two being in 2019 and 2017. In that 2017 trip, I was lucky enough to bring a show from my High School in the U.S. to the Fringe and have a sell-out run of "Rock of Ages". It was truly an experience unlike anything else to perform at the Fringe, and it keeps bringing me back.

[@oliviagrahammusic]

I love the Fringe! I’ve performed there a few times and been many more; it’s always a great atmosphere. 😊

[@chrispe82]

I’ve never been to the Edinburgh Fringe, but this year I was part it’s tiny cousin Adelaide Fringe festival. One day I hope to make it to Scotland, if I do I’ll plan it around the fringe festival!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I'm in Adelaide for Fringe in February adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/stories-of-scotland-af2023

[@MargaretPinard]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Hopefully that helps square up the feel-good factor of missing out on the Fringe to make videos for us, Bruce! 💕

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😂😂😂 Thanks

[@zeropointconsciousness]

Never even been to the festival Bruce. I spent most of my life outside of Scotland so I'm just back really after 40 years away and just loving it. I appreciate everything back here so much.

[@ws8509]

I found your videos a couple of months ago. I wish I'd found sooner, but am catching up. As for thumbs up ... I often get so engrossed I forget to click on thumbs up. Solution: I now click on 'thumbs up' before watching. It's a given I'll enjoy. You never disappoint. Keep up the great work! 👍🙂

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Ah now that's music to my ears

[@grendel_nz]

Thank you for mentioning PBH. I've championed(?) him since the Cambridge Folk Festival in 90s. Many thanks to him for all the laughs he's given us over the decades. Thanks for this great vid, good catchup.

[@_i_am_unceded]

Thanks! From a descendant of the imported, from France, Stewart brood.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thank you, you're a legend

[@_i_am_unceded]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Awe, shucks!

[@douglasmaddox7808]

I started watching your videos bc of my interest in my Scottish heritage. I enjoy your story telling. Why am I not surprised you're a comedian. Off to search up some of your stand-up.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Attaboy

[@darriendastar3941]

That was brilliant. Really enjoyed the hsitory, the analysis, the writing and the editing. However, I was convinced that condom story was going to end: "... and that's how I met my wife."

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

No, that was a groin strain from playing rugby

[@_i_am_unceded]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours So, you suffered thru rugby. Fair play to you. I am suspecting you were a pack beast, perhaps numbered a 1, or a 3, but most likely a 2. No chance in hell you were a number in the teens.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

1,3,2 in that order. Incidentally thanks for your generosity

[@Mads_1313]

I have come to The Fringe a couple times. I love that there is so much going on and that there is such a variety of things to see.

[@tarawindatt1359]

Great video Bruce! Love your combination of humour and history. Especially the Python references. My first trip to Scotland was to go to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022. I didn’t learn about your channel until later that year from your collab with Max Miller from Tasting History and I only watched this video now. 😁 My friend and I run a small Fringe festival in Northern Ontario, and we travelled to Edinburgh with our partners to check out the Fringe after our festival finished in mid-August. We had an amazing time, and my partner and I went back again last year with a friend of ours to scope out the venues so we can pitch a show in the future. I don’t think we’ll be able to make it this year, but I can’t wait to go back again!

[@stacy9538]

I have just come back from 4 days in Edinburgh for the Fringe, saw some great shows and the whole city had a great atmosphere! Such a great opportunity for people to show their talent and all the hard work they put it is amazing. I am in awe of all of them. The locals were so friendly and i felt really safe the whole time ( i travelled alone) ..making plans for next year for sure :)

[@alisdairsmith7345]

Hey Bruce, I was there way back in 1977 with my girlfriend Mairi, as we were backpacking around the UK. It was fantastic. Since I've performed at the Edmonton and Vancouver Fringes...thanks for this great video!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Well done you

[@calumbeaton9858]

Brilliant video again Bruce, I love the Fringe but never knew the history behind it. I started going with my daughter when she was about 11 and still go together to it, she is 25 now! We have seen some great acts there and managed to catch one company three years on the trot. Been already this year, great fun and atmosphere, so glad it is back.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Brilliant

[@sueh8641]

Thanks - you are a 🌟! 👍👏👏👍

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks Sue. So kind of you

[@jimmycburfield5997]

I have never been but I love the idea. So much good comedy comes out of this. It’s brilliant to have a seen and bring artists and creative people together. Aye good stuff

[@atreustremere]

Lived in Edinburgh for round 12 years now after moving down from drumnadrochit. I love the fringe. Used to perform every other day (just a couple shows now). Also love these videos so great seeing you back in the mix of it all. Grab a pint with us mate. I'll be on bannermans.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I ken it fine

[@adriankelly_edinburgh]

Great episode, Bruce. I live in Leith and work up at the West End and when I'm in the office (not often these days) I walk to work. Most folk hate it when the hordes descend in August but I love it: it makes the city what it is. I even deliberately walk down the Royal Mile sometimes on my way home to see how many fliers I can collect. I've definitely ended up at one or two shows off the back of this that I'd never have heard of otherwise! Edit: Afterthought - maybe you should do a wee video about the yogh and why people cannae say Menzies/Dalziel properly?

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Ah cannae see it being a big seller😂

[@adriankelly_edinburgh]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours heh heh. Probably not!

[@BflyBricks]

Great video Bruce. So happy the festival is back this year, seen 7 acts this time, we saw Garry Little at the Beehive today, absolutely brilliant, his best set yet. Missed Ross Leslie's show as we saw Stewart Lee at that time, but would have loved to have seen him, he's fantastic. It's great that you're putting a plug in for the Scottish Comedy festival, really important that some hard working Scottish acts get a fair deal and a chance to increase their exposure etc. Gus Lymburn is outstanding too, hopefully see yourself back at the Beehive one year ☺️

[@sarimento1]

Bravo, Lord Bruce! A Muckle of fun and info! I recognize the Beehive fondly!

[@philipgrier9376]

Well done Bruce. Another entertaining and informative talk

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thank you kindly

[@russmeans]

Great Video. We did Fringe and Tattoo in 2016. What a wild time. We didn't understand quite what we were getting into lol! But it was just one more reason we fell in love with Edinburgh. Also, understand why folks leave town too. Crowds and traffic for a local must be a nightmare. Thanks again Bruce.

[@annasaylor3566]

I really enjoyed this tour and the bit of comedy 🤣, it sounds so interesting and fun. Thank you. 🌹❤️🦋☮️

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annasaylor3566]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I received my two hoodie's, my tee-shirt and my mug this past week and I absolutely love them. 🌹❤️🦋☮️

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Brilliant

[@liampaterson3424]

I wrote an article about the 1947 Festival and was lucky enough to be able to interview some individuals who had attended it including, amongst others, the MP Tam Dalyell. Even after all those years the interviewees spoke of the sheer pleasure of experiencing an international arts event so soon after the grim days of WW2.

[@coinneachreid8971]

Ha-ha the first time I ever performed on stage was at the Fringe in a musical version of Henry V (go figure) called Agincourt for Edinburgh Youth Theatre. We even had a float on Fringe Sunday and of course membership of the fringe Club. To use the local vernacular barry times indeed . I've been a resting actor ever since😁

[@johnfife3062]

Loved all of this, Bruce. Many thanks!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Delighted

[@highlanddrummer3256]

Really Enjoying your videos Bruce. Love the videos about the Black Watch and the one about Farquhar Shaw. I found your videos on Highland Clearances very helpful. My 3rd Grt Grdma was a Fraser who ended up in Ireland during the clearances married a Scots-Irish Fairborn and then ended up in Canada during the famine. Been looking for more info on the Highland People who ended up in Ireland during the clearances. Thanks for the stories.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're welcome

[@callumw9067]

We've been upstairs in the Beehive seeing your shows over the years, with your boy on the door checking the tickets -- who seemed to grow about a foot in height every year!!!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Aye, and now he does my thumbnails to lure folk in to KZbin

[@pikeyMcBarkin]

Thanks for the story Bruce! Brilliant!

[@b3n3d1ct10n]

Superb video Bruce, and despite my habitual leeriness about Edinburgh in August (mobbed,mental) Im now very tempted!

[@philipgibson9296]

Thanks for the video Bruce, I think this truly encapsulated my view on Scotland and as a long time festival goer and resident of Edinburgh (unfortunately now live in Midlothian lol) I have always loved and appreciated the international aspect of the festival. I feel that it nurtures our appreciation of others from around the world, bringing those who might not have an opportunity to travel closer to different values and world views.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks for sharing

[@geowidman]

What a terrific presentation, made all the better with your personal perspective. As with last week, all done at the highest standards, and special kudos to your visual heavyweight, Matt Ward (and wife Jodie?). Thank you all for all the great work!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Hold on, is this Matt's agent?

[@geowidman]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Yep, just lookin' for my 10%. Youse gotta problem wit dat? 🧐

[@Andythenurse]

Plan to go next year. Looking forward to it too.

[@bradleyhutchison1547]

Top notch patter and camera quality to boot

[@lynnerussell1440]

Was there in 2017 and saw a few of the shows. Great fun.

[@judeross3875]

Thank you so much Bruce the free fringe concept is something that keeps culture going music comedy etc and donate as the bucket comes round. Love the condoms yep not sure the exchange would work for some businesses ! Remembering what I was told where there's a will there's a way! Same with you tube donate by patreon or buy a coffee. I have been so so grateful for you tubers such as yourself much love and blessings xx

[@loraferrante9486]

Thanks!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks Lora. You're a sweetie

[@svenderikengh]

I am a Danish storyteller now living in Edinburgh and I have performed four times at The Scottish Storytelling Centre.

[@TriciaBute]

I love EdFringe, and before the pandemic hit us all, I would tootle along to Edinburgh for about 5 days and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Fringe and all it has to offer. I just love the atmosphere and make sure I see a good mix of shows, from the thought provoking to the ridiculously funny. Unfortunately, I can't make it this year, but will definitely be visiting next year x

[@yuddz]

this video was fantastic I learned something new about my home! thank you!! SUBSCRIBED 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✅️

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Welcome aboard!

[@RoyaltyTrader]

I don't live far from Edinburgh, might be going to the fringe next week! I go there every year.

[@lenabreijer1311]

This was great! And yes Edmonton now has a fringe festival. But you are right, there is no drug quite like standing on a stage with the light in your eyes and people applauding. Nothing compares.

[@janethadley9162]

I could listen to you all day your talks are absolutely brilliant not boring but very intellectual thank you very much could you maybe do one on Scottish music one day

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I'll sing it😎

[@kristyshields4211]

Hi there from Melbourne! Loved this, have seen you doing comedy, last time was having a pint with you and Vlad at Adelaide Fringe.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Yaaaaaay, memories

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Here's where I'm going a show in Melbourne www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1005983&

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I'm coming back to Melbourne with a new show Scotland Made the World on 7th and 8th Feb 2025. Tickets at www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1320172

[@leightonstockton5718]

My family and I were in Edinburgh in August of 2019 and were fortunate to experience numerous events. The experience exceeded our expectations, and the discovery of the collection of festivals that parallel the Fringe astonished us. Returning to Edinburgh is high on our list of things to do, but alas the Pandemic disrupted the near term plans. That said, I recommend, to anyone that will listen, that they make plans to visit Edinburgh in August (and for Hogmanay, which we took in a number of years back), for a performing arts experience that is second to none.

[@callumgordon1668]

When I was younger I used to come. Especially as Rory Gallagher always did a show at the Queens Hall. Stopped going when we became parents and working in the centre of Edinburgh confess it made me grumpy… My wife likes to come through. A relative has a pop up venue this year, so we want to support that.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

There ye go

[@maureenarthur4663]

Thanks

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Huge thanks Maureen

[@andrewdowniephd]

Going for a wee wander around The Fringe today.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Enjoy

[@garryhacking7235]

Great video Bruce. We’re coming up for the Tattoo and a few shows next weekend. This video has got me buzzing for it 👍🏻

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Brilliant

[@jamiewallaxe4784]

I'm involved in an event in the fringe this year (Last night and tonight actually) and I am proud of the fringe and how it allows performers to show themselves. Hell it's how we got the 4 chord song and it brings Edinburgh to life. But as someone who lives just outside of Edinburgh and uses Lothian Buses to get around.... I also kind of hate it. I hate the traffic, how full the buses get, how hard it is to get to my normal shops. I have very mixed feelings on the fringe.

[@drmal]

75 minutes on Friday to drive from the Royal Infirmary to the Western General! 😠

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Ah the ying and yang

[@Quinefan]

What's the four chord song?

[@paulbets2driving]

Just found your KZbin channel, one of the best ones out there bloody funny 😁

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks Paul

[@kaitlyn9213]

I'm Scottish and I've been to the fridge every year for as long as I can remember! It's my dream to one day perform there :)

[@jillvanwormer8504]

I just got home yesterday from 4 wonderful weeks in Edinburgh. We rented a flat on The Royal Mile in Fleshmarket Close. Pricey but very nice. Pretty much everything is a 5- to 20-minute walk away and we could enjoy listening to the wonderful street musicians through the open windows when we weren't out and about seeing them in person. Being there during the beginning of The Fringe was great! We saw quite a few shows -- music, comedy, drama -- both English and Scottish. Highly recommend Scottish musician Elsa McTaggart. Her show After the World Stood Still is wonderful.

[@Oheh84]

I love the fringe! I’ve played with my band and had a feckin wonderful time!

[@HarcusCGTV]

As a born Leither.... I used to hate the fringe. It just got in your way when trying to get from A to B. I can appreciate the money it brings in though. In later life I performed at it, ironically after moving to Glasgow. Now, living in Vietnam, I wouldn't mind going to it as a 'tourist" to see the difference. Great video as ever mate.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks mate

[@edinburgerben3216]

I see it as an honour to host the fringe and love going up to see events. I can empathize with the folk who did not though. It can be more stressful getting around town. Through working in tourism in the past I feel it's an honour to be involved as you feel the energy and passion. Can see both sides

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

True

[@divarachelenvy]

I could talk to you for hours Bruce.. love it.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😘

[@leftyamazed]

Bruce, I'm a Londoner, married to a woman from Perth and living in Norwich. I love Scotland, and fortunately these days I am allowed to get passed Gretna and visit my in laws in Bellshill. I don't get to make the 400 mile trek as much as I would like, so thank you for your insight and your videos. Edinburgh is a place I particularly love, but I've discovered the hard way that trying to navigate it using a map means the road you want to be on is often 200 foot above your head with no staircase to climb!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😂

[@TheBorderRyker]

I am lucky enough to be a related (through marriage.) to Philosopher, Roma Poet, Stand Up Comic, Wearer of ill Advised suits, Medical Student, Fringe Veteran and Scot, erm, Scott “The Red Man” Redmond. A wonderfully eccentric man, with more talent in his little finger than I have in my entire body. What a fascinating look at the Fringe and it’s evolution. I would rather see a comedian standing at a mike in a pub creating the magic of laughter after his work on a Friday night than any big budget, big name show. People like Scott and your good self and many others, with many (sometimes strange) talents embody what a true festival should be. People performing for the love of performing to people who simply want to be entertained. Corporate doesn’t get this and sadly never will. But as you say perhaps KZbin is the next “festival” platform. I would tend to agree with you there. Thanks, Man. For all the work you put in to teaching us and giving us a few laughs too. P.S. I talk too much at hame annaw. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Aye, I ken Scott

[@andrewduke1489]

Amazing, as usual ❤️

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thank you! 😊

[@michelleshee4011]

Brilliant as always..thanks

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

My pleasure!

[@rideitpodcast]

Very interesting stuff. I've never been to the Fridge but I have seen your pal Raymond. Very funny guy.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

He is indeed

[@juniorbriandunn]

Ive been lucky enough to do a bbc comedy workshop at the fringe one year hosted by the fabulous Raymond Mearns . He listened to my set and my revised set after I rewrote the whole thing( I was the only one in 7 to change any of our sets) and the one thing I remember him saying roughly was " your jokes are alright you have a drive for it but I don't think I know you enough yet" and it stuck because it was very true . I was in the middle of a fight with depression that I didn't even realise yet . I didn't know myself at that point so how could I possibly expect an audience to get me . So I stepped away from performing and at the time saying it was too difficult to get to gigs due to work and transport but really I was mentally declining more due to depression . Seven years later when I finally realised how to get out the funk im now on a voyage of self discovery thanks to those words from Raymond . Three years happy and im starting to put myself back into different situations just to see if I can do them which is why I started stand up in the first place but more mentally equip to do so. I may never go back to performing despite spending most of my teens and twenties in bands and trying standup and I do still miss it sometimes but I would never change that gig for the world . Those words helped realise where I was and I wouldn't be the happier person I am today without those words and help from my fantastic wife . So hes not just a brilliant comedian but just in general a remarkable and observant wordsmith which is obviously why he is such a good comedian

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Brilliant

[@irenepaulton3392]

Moved to Scotland in 1991 and due to life, the universe and everything that was going on, my best friend (35 years in Scotland at the time) and I went to the Tattoo and the Fringe in 2018. Had a fabulous time and picked up some wonderful gems of performances and wondered why we had waited so long to visit. Since then, life has got in the way again but it's on the bucket list to go again. It's only a £12 return train journey for me and a bit more for my friend but we'll manage it again, I am sure.

[@Halloweenville]

Thank you for Sharing, I was wondering if you would be doing any videos on scottish folklore, Myths and Ledgends? I look forward to learning more from you, Thanks again.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I don't know. Who knows what the future holds

[@7thwave42]

I never preformed at the fringe but my career in live production started at the Fringe almost 20 years ago. So I have one or two fond memories of it.

[@kerrydevlin]

Another brilliant video Bruce 😊🤣😊

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks

[@susanmorgan9310]

I had never heard of this Festival. I have put it on my Bucket list.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😮

[@dogstaraycliffe]

I spent a lot of time over the last decade photographing the Fringe and also reviewing shows and have some very happy memories of my time there, I even made a brief cameo in The Seven Ages of Man.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Well done

[@MckGroupEntertainment]

Your channel is great. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Keep it up

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thank you, I will

[@MckGroupEntertainment]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I'm down in london born and raised. Love history and your channel is brilliant , you deliver to the audience very well. Watched a few already and will be watching more . Thank you for giving great content brother.

[@Priapos93]

This makes me want to come to the Fringe even more!

[@realangiechrist]

I went to the Fringe Festival during the heatwave of 1995. I was backpacking with a couple friends, and we were on a very tight budget so we only went to one ticketed show- we saw the Tokyo Shock Boys. Somehow we befriended in the street a guy named Nigel from The Exploited (the one that tried to burn himself to a crisp) and stayed the rest of the week in his council flat, and eventually rented a car and we all went camping in the Highlands for a week to escape the heat, and did the Loch Ness and other tourist stuff. It was a really great time! I remember the countryside a lot better than the city.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Sounds like a good trip

[@westofstockholm212]

I love the Fringe, those of us who live near Edinburgh are indeed lucky to have access to such an amazing array of experiences every August. I try to go to lots of different shows across different genres and from different countries and I always discover some amazing performers and come away with brilliant memories. I feel like I'm on a treasure hunt sometimes if I don't leave myself with much time between shows and I have to dash between venues, trying to find the quickest possible route (which is almost always on foot of course!) but it's also a great way to really get to know the city. When I've hosted friends from London in the past I've always bought all our tickets and they think I'm being really generous but actually they have never realised that the Fringe is actually not that expensive if you take advantage of special offers and free events - he he! (But yes of course it can be expensive as well to see some of the very popular acts, and especially if you are a foodie as there is so much delicious food available here!)

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Well done you

[@wrenlark]

Something interesting I'd love to see you cover is Irn -Bru. The history, the cultural impact, etc.

[@Aaron-jg8it]

Really great video, I was hoping for a Scottish perspective on the fringe this year. I'll be checking out the local acts, so thanks for the recommendations. It's interesting, I wonder if local rejection of the fringe as a disturbance comes from the fringe's lack of foundation in Scottish authenticity. Living in a popular tourist city like Edinburgh you often see the stereotypes and surface level engagement from tourists so can make you weary. Can be jarring for ones culture to be romanticised when you live it, and see the other side of it. I think locals are more aware of how more corporate it has become too, rather than grassroot arts, so going back to that Scottish authenticity, it can make one feel cynical towards the organisation running it. Definitely lucky to have this on our doorstep.

[@elendil7]

The Beehive!! 😲😍 I was there on my second day in Scotland, in 2006. Sitting out back on their lovely patio having lunch. Thank you for this eye opening video. ♥️ P.S. I couldn't catch the name of the Scottish comedian that you said you liked so much. What is his name?

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Raymond Mearns

[@elendil7]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Thanks

[@lunachester3056]

I love your videos Bruce.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Glad you like them!

[@systemSkynet]

I love Ray Mearns early youtube videos. The Ma Hoose Ma Rules sketches are brilliantly funny

[@OkieJammer2736]

Awesome, informative video. 👏 Imagine really enjoying a SCOTTISH BAGPIPES-AFRICAN DRUMS Duo on the South Bridge, then seeing a dozen flamingo-pink, flowy-costumed BALLERINAS FROM SOUTH KOREA dance by you in Princes St. Park. Further on at a bus stop are AMAZING Jugglers from Romania, a Ventriloquist + Dummy from the USA singing Elton John songs AND a 5'5" Chinese ELVIS impersonator, resplendent in a white, high-collared jumpsuit, doing an AWFUL bit of Heartbreak Hotel... Welcome to The Fringe, Friends! 😄

[@davescott1491]

That was “corn dog” good. Lol Bruce, very well done as usual.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks Dave