OUTLANDER'S CRAIGH NA DUN AND CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD

[@shaunvlog]

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[@lorrainedixon4785]

Shaun you never let me down. I'm absolutely loving your Outlander vlogs, the kilt, the accent, just brilliant. What an ambassador for Scotland! You deserve a part in Season 4.

[@ladyguenevere3501]

I agree!

[@jockhay3898]

Lorraine Dixon j

[@hotdogtdog]

He is Scottish, of course he has a Scottish accent.

[@mom2adragon677]

It’s fascinating! How sad is it that we have to seek out history? It seems like we should learn about the big rebellions in elementary school.

[@chloemadisonmusic]

Culloden Battlefield looks hauntingly beautiful. My ancestors of Clan Oglivy and Clan Farquharson fought there with Prince Charlie. It's good to see that Outlander has brought these places to the forefront so more people can learn the history behind them. Can't wait to see the next tour vlog!

[@shaunvlog]

chloeofthenorth thank you Chloe 😊

[@clangirl88]

I have farquharson ancestry too! Do you attend any of the Highland Games?

[@oOSupaFlyOo1]

Fraser from the netherlands here, my forfather william fraser went to run plantations in the surinam(srenang). I was raised by my grandmother erica fraser. Well at least i now know why i am so stubborn and my beard gets red when it grows 😂

[@Glaiket]

A cairn is where rich people were buried. The signs around the place tell you! Good idea to read them!!! Love the video, the midges are horrifying !!! Smidge is the only thing that works! Too tip - take a lot of vitamin B in midge season- they don’t like the smell of you!

[@chelseasewell7338]

I'm descended from the Frasers of Lovat. Culloden is one place I need to visit someday ❤

[@tomlucas4890]

@Sharronazsh Scottish clans have a main name, but there are septs, many clans split into factions during the troubles. My name is Lucas, this is a sept name from the Clan Lamont, simply , it means I wear the Clan Lamont tartan. You may be surprised just how many septs there are. Best bet is get a list of clan names and septs.

[@carolinegray3150]

Our people died in culleden

[@shawnsims5507]

So am I Chelsea Sewell.

[@melodyjordan6052]

Sounds like our Civil War here in America

[@scots-irishamerican9746]

I am as well

[@AudreyBlackman]

After reading Diana's Outlander I actually emailed her and asked about Craig Na Dun due to the fact we had been to Scotland in 2003 to visit some of the Outlander places mentioned in the book. People in Inverness thought I was nuts trying to ask about the non existent place. The best they could do was send us to Clava Cairns which we did visit. We also made it to Culloden Moore which was awesome and hired a tour guide to take us around. Dianna told me in her email that Craig Na Dun only existed in her mind. She had never been to Scotland when she wrote the book, Outlander. So not sure where she based her idea for the stones. But glad she wrote all the books. Loved them dearly and have read and reread each of them many times.

[@paulsmart5199]

Audrey Blackman is Craig na dun not a corruption of the name Craig Dunain which is in Inverness

[@eoiwynnekelp]

psychic ;)

[@eoiwynnekelp]

but definitely see callanish next round.

[@bethrobb3684]

Audrey Blackman Me too!! An Aberdonian in Canada🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦👍🏻

[@astroganx2347]

The stones exist, it's called the callanish stones

[@jerichowall13]

I feel horrible that I know nothing of my Scottish ancestors other than a few sir names. I was blessed to visit Scotland in 1983 and immediately felt at home on highlands. Very strange feeling. I dream of returning, armed with the names of my ancestors, to do research to find that part of my deepest roots. Thank you for letting me explore with you from my lounge in Southern California.

[@TheVelvetLoungeLife]

How awesome, sad and beautiful is it that a television drama brought such history back to life, replenished those stories creating new narrative. 💜💙💚💜💙💚

[@alessandrabengalensis9393]

How nice it was to see the Clava Cairn again! My late husband and I were there in '80, on the afternoon of the autumn equinox. We had the grove pretty much to ourselves, 'cause most folks were having tea (including our cab driver, who dropped us off and came back for us when he and his wife were done with tea). In that third mound, the one farthest from the parking area, I saw the images of two men. The first was badly injured with a gut wound, stumbling around unarmed. The second was armed and he teased the wounded man and finally killed him. Then both of them disappeared. Later, back in Inverness, I told Kenny about what I'd seen. Turns out he'd seen the same thing as I did, only about 20 minutes earlier. Given the site's proximity to the battlefield, I expect this was the thing called "residual haunting", which doesn't involve a ghost or spirit. It's just that some areas seem to absorb strong emotions--like in violent encounters--and then play them back, always the same actions. Dunno why it happens, but both of us saw it and felt the emotions of both the victim and the killer. The stone circle was something else, too!

[@ItzzGlistennn]

So interesting!

[@mom2adragon677]

Wow!!!!

[@danceswithwolves6841]

That might not have been a haunting.... More than likely it was just a couple of the local culloden tinks having a dispute about a deal - happens all the time.

[@maztame9180]

Visited Culloden for the first time as a visitor from Australia in September 2012. The grass wasn't worn away infront of the Fraser stone then, and I found it a truly humbling experience. We stayed at a lovely BnB in Inverness and I fell in love with the town and the beautiful people. Can't wait to come back one day and find my Scotts connections. (My Great Great Grandmother was born in Edinburgh and I just felt like I was home when I was walking the streets of Edinburgh and Inverness). Thanks for these vids Shaun, really enjoying them.

[@kingofthegarden2350]

Nice one. It good to see a man wanting to learn about his nations history in an unbiased manner yet still being proud of his heritage.

[@fjeldfross9327]

I was in Scotland 2016, Roadtrip with 2 friend and we visited Culloden. it was an eerie experience, very intense. An atmosphere so depressing and heavy, sometimes I thought I could still feel the sadness, pain and rage in the air. A beautifull sunny day, a lot of visitors... and nobody was talking loud,all people just whispered or were completely silent. I laid some flowers down, not on the Clan stones, because I felt I have no right for this, but at the big monument. I have read the books, loved them, but I never watched the TV show, but I still fell in love with scotland, especially the north and the Cairngorms. There is so much beauty, and the feel of mystery is everywere around you. I never will never forget the night I've stood above the Smoo Cave in Durness near midnight, alone, watching the rest of light ant the horizon and enjoying the silence. Lets say, now I know why people believe in special things...

[@bethrobb3684]

Fjeldfross You just gave me goosebumps!! A Cameron in Canada🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦👍🏻🥃

[@fjeldfross9327]

@@bethrobb3684 My pleasure, Ma'm. it was beautiful. I think scotland is a very special place. Magical

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

The country in itself and the history of the land in itself is enough to fall in love with it. Thank you for mentioning Smoo cave, the name jogged my memory, I looked it up, and I realised that is the same cave I visited 8 years ago. A mysterious place indeed, though I wasn't lucky enough to visit it in the evening. And I remember the cliff outside, where tourists write their own names or that of loved ones, with the pebbles they gathered from the river.

OMG Outlandeeeer! I'm in love with Scotland because of it :)

[@jamesestrella5911]

A bit earlier, since Brave and Braveheart. I first was introduced to Celtic culture through the Corrs. But I picked up bits and pieces of both Celtic and Norse history and culture. When I heard of Scottish songs in Gaelic, I simply fell in love. I've also heard of Suo Gan in Empire of the Sun.

[@louannschafer7565]

So a couple points...craig na Dun is a hillside in Perthshire near Kinloch Rannoch and next to the Schielhallion Mountains (which by the way was Sam's first Munro. From the top of the hill that is Crag na Dun you can see Loch Rannoch which was the view Claire looked over looking for Inverness when she was back in time and realized there were no lights were Inverness should be. The stones used at Crag na Dun are made by the studio but the move them to the hillside for filming. There are markers on the hill where the stones get placed. It was one of the most recognizable locations from the show...even without the stones. It was sunny but Gale force winds when I was there and a little eerie. As for Clava Cairns, the split stone there is where Diana's picture for her book jacket was taken. Both locations are amazing.

[@silinacae]

Lou Ann Schafer Thank you for this info!

[@shaunvlog]

Lou Ann Schafer yeah, I've heard about this hill and will go there, but a lot of people are going to Clava Cairns standing stones as they are real and allegedly inspired the story of Craigh na Dun. Waiting on confirmation from DG 😬😬😬

[@Katseye102]

Lou Ann Schafer thanks so much for the info!

[@lolilie]

Hopefully he can find the hill when it's not covered in sheep! There were sheep all over when I went last year! 😂

[@sabelle4002]

Shaun It would be amazing if you unearthed your family history at that time Shaun😄

[@LeatherandLight]

Just went to Culloden during my trip in early October. It was a very emotional stop on the trip. Our day was cold with driving rain, much like the day of the battle. Really brought it home how my ancestors lived and died. Great video.

[@banjiddle]

Great music! I love you taking us on a tour of Cullodan. When I was there several years ago, I found our Clan Cameron stone. It made me feel proud for these brave Scottish clans, and Jacobites, although they were slaughtered by the English. The honorable proud Scots died mercifully.

[@dansmith1654]

Wasn’t just by the English. There were a lot of Scots on the british side as well.

[@alandoods]

Cameron and stewarts were very close to each other

[@denisegriffin156]

My grandmothers dad came to the USA from Scotland. You have answered so many questions about where some of my words and mannerisms come from. I had no idea. Your country is very beautiful.

[@carolineheisey5330]

Lived in Inverness this past summer. Scottish history is so fascinating and overlooked. Keep sharing!

[@James_Willo]

Hey man! We saw you filming this!!! I thought why the hell is a bloke walking round with a kilt and hoodie filming in the rain!?!?

[@corinnem.239]

It always rains so? A great kilt IS the original hoodie there.

[@bieuxyongson]

I was able to visit Scotland in 2018. My brother was working there for about 2 years in Thurso. We flew into Inverness and visited both Culloden and "Craigh Na Dun". It was nice to see it again. I love your beautiful country. We were there for 10 days and stayed mainly in the Highlands with a side trip to Edinburgh to see the Tattoo. Wonderful trip.

[@vickyfeller1500]

Your comment about brother fighting against brother and father against his sons...that struck a chord with me, as an American, since that is exactly what happened in the American Civil War. Those were very dark days for our country.

[@shaunvlog]

Vicky Feller I have so little knowledge of the American civil war, I'll need to look it up!

[@spangelicious837]

And technically we've had two civil wars: the American Revolution, and what we all know as the Civil War. They teach the American Revolution as America vs England, but it was very much brother fighting brothers and fathers fighting sons too.

[@agoogleuser4443]

Vicky- I was thinking the very same thing. There were so many families split during our Civil War and the whole thing was so tragic. I lost an ancestor in the battle of Cold Harbor on my dad's side of the family.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Spangelicious I had family members on both sides of the Civil War which ended up as a defect in and prison time for the Confederate fellow. He deserted, spent time in prison and ended up in Pennsylvania. His family was from Scotland, by the way.

[@wendyannh]

It happened during the Revolutionary War, too, although it is probably better known about the Civil War. There were a lot of people who wanted to remain British subjects, and they did fight their rebel neighbors and relatives. Politics sadly always divides people like this, especially when major societal values are at stake, and being closely related to someone never guarantees holding the same opinions.

[@cherierobinson8713]

Bless You for enduring the mosquitoes to make this excellent film. I didn’t know it was a civil war as well with Scottish clans divided. Excellent

[@salinagonzalez5221]

My heart goes out on this video as well as my prayers for those who have fallen

[@KingRoblox818]

It’s amazing what this show has done to ppl. It is an amazing show. Well acted, chemistry is brilliant, and story line is wonderful.....and now hundreds of ppl are doing the Scotland tour bc of it. 😁👏🏼🧚🏼‍♂️🧚🏼‍♂️🧚🏼‍♂️🧚🏼‍♂️

[@barbarat5729]

I stopped watching after repeatedly hearing "Jesus CHRIST" used to swear. Some of us still think that's uncalled for.

[@Mamu633]

Thanks for bringing back the memories. Culloden and Clava Cairns are both magical places that I visited in my short stay in Scotland a couple years ago. I would say however that the nearby Easter Aquhorthies stone circle was much more reminiscent of Craig na Dun for me. perhaps because it is atop a hill or perhaps because I visited at sunset and it had an incredible serene glow.

[@dorisking7470]

I am a new subscriber from California. I love Outlander and truly enjoy Shaun's commentary on the various Scottish sites. One comment on Season 3, Episode 1: No man should look as good as Jamie Fraser, Sam Heughan, while dying on a battle field! (Big smile!)

[@ruthmartin1374]

My mother is from Glasgow & my father is a Scouse but moved to Dumbarton when he was 14. They moved to the US & I am a first Gen American. My parents have taught us so much about Scottish history that I find I know more than my cousins who all live there still. Old songs, Gaelic, places to go besides tourist spots, ect.. I love that when we come visit family, I teach them a bit of history. I never want to forget where my ancestry is! I teach my children as well!

[@raygtorabi]

Hi Ruth very interested in some of the no tourist spots you think would be worthwhile....

[@martinadaniele6892]

I really love your videos about Scotland! I'm from Italy but I feel really near to Scottish history and culture. I'm a great passionate of Celtic culture and I consider Scotland and Ireland as a second home. Through your You Tube channel I can breathe part of Scottish history...so, thank you!

[@lanastone4735]

Okay... is it just me or is this guy extremely attractive?

[@shaunvlog]

Lana Stone 😜😜😜

[@jennnunya1224]

I agree Lana, I think Shaun is attractive too!

[@rinchikblinchik7219]

I thought that i'm the only one :)

[@JoPlaysSims]

Absolutely 💜

[@jenross4150]

Not the only one, Shaun is very attractive

[@amarylessimmons7438]

Shaun, a special "Thank You" for the tours. I live in US and am an avid fan of Outlander and Scotland. Lallybrock is beautiful! I'm looking forward to Season 4 in Nov. 4, 2018. Have read all DB books and look to read book #9 upon completion. Safe travels. Be well.

[@AaronWhite-s1i]

Clan Lamont. Scotland is such a ruggedly beautiful country. My wife and I got married on Skye, did two weeks in Scotland last August with a quick day trip to Hadrian's Wall. We visited Culloden and the Clava Cairns while in Inverness. Culloden is a very sobering experience, Clava is incredible. Can't wait to go back, so much history in a country the size of the state of my neighbor, Maine. Well done!

[@mel__senpai]

Your kilt removal clip was hilarious! 😂

[@shaunvlog]

melsenpai hahahaha thanks

[@mel__senpai]

Shaun Kilts look sooo comfortable. #Freedom!!

[@silverlightx6]

The answer to the age old question about what's under a Scotsman kilt... emojis!

[@kimmer6]

Is there anything worn under yer kilt? No....its all in perfect working order!

[@nevereverstopsinging]

kimmer6 🤢🥴

[@twinkledad9723]

✨I applaud your adventuresome spirit, your perpetually pleasant humor and your fortitude for braving the Battle of the Midges to give us all a closer look and historical perspective on Culloden and the other Outlander story/filming locations. These vlogs are gems, every one. Thank you for your dedication and creativity, Shaun! Keep up the good work.🙌🤗✨

[@shaunvlog]

Twinkle Dad thanks so much, glad you like it 😊😊😊

[@kathleenohearn7054]

Thank you for all of your videos. I just came back from Scotland and didn't get to go to Inverness! My grandma was from there and she talked about the battle of Culloden! I appreciate you doing this for us all to see.. keep up anything Scottish and I'll be watching. xxxooo

[@allano937]

Loved your reaction to our lovely midges. I go to Bien glas farm campsite often but last year I missed a trip. On my return the following month the midges were all over me. Never had a problem with them before. To summarise, I think they are quite affectionate wee beasts and obviously missed me. I drink ale at the drovers when Im there so Im sure the midges are well hungover from drinking my blood.

[@annamarieschafer8184]

They know good meat! The Scotts are the best! To get serious, I wish to thank you for the tour. My husband and myself have strong ties to the Battlefield. My family lost Laird Shamus MacPhearson within the first 90 minutes of the Battle. My husband's family faired better Laird Angus MacTavish came home to his wife seriously wounded but pulled through. Our wish is to go to Scotland one day. Thank you once again 💐

[@deedeeleger8208]

I am new to your channel....thanks to youtube for recommending it. I have always been drawn to Scotland (way before Outlander was a thing). Scotland is on my bucket list of places to go. I knew of some of the battles and history of Scotland. But here in the US...we sadly don't get taught much. Thanks to the internet though, I have looked up many things and talked to many people from all over the world. It is important to remember all sides of history. I am just glad that places like Culloden Battlefield are around still....for they can be visited and those who died remembered. But thank you for going to these places and showing what the rest of us have really missed.

[@maria000111tiger]

Oh my, I could listen to you talk all day long. Thank you for making this video!!!

[@doriangray4375]

In watching a recent interview about the filming of the Battle of Culloden for season three, episode one, I learned that the Jacobite reenactment group, of which your hotel owner is a member, took part as extras on the field. They've been in a few different scenes throughout the first two seasons as well. Just thought it was interesting. T - 7 days until Scotland!

[@rosebud3841]

What a beautiful country reminds me of the Pacific NorthWest. I wish I could of Seen Scotland. Thank you for showing me your beautiful country and many places from the outlander series. Blessings to you for giving a senior a chance to see this.

[@catherinebronte3645]

I have seven branches of family that came from Scotland. People are drawn to and love everything scottish because of the huge magic essence of the place. People need that magic in a time where it has very nearly disappeared. It's still alive there.

[@mereiriz23]

I went to both of these locations a couple weeks ago and it honestly was an amazing experience. Not only because of Outlander, but also because of how much you learn from the history of the place. Would love to go back someday.

[@martamatillalopez9294]

I went with my friends by the end of October and it was absolutely beautiful. It´s very worth it to go and see it under autumn colours. We didn´t have a car so we walked from Culloden to Clava Cairns, it takes 30 min aprox. :)

[@janwood2935]

We are from Nova Scotia (New Scotland) Canada, where many Scots settled more than two hundred years ago. We have been to Scotland a few times and hope to return this autumn, with Outlander sites another reason to visit. In Pictou County, Nova Scotia, where many of the Scots did settle after the battle and the brutal times in later years, there is a large cairn which gives the names of three men who fought in Culloden and survived and later settled in Nova Scotia; the three are buried there. The Gaelic language is making a revival here especially in the highlands of Cape Breton, N.S., so called because they resemble the highlands of Scotland. The scenery and the vastness of Scotland and the people keep us going back whenever we can. Thanks Shaun for all the bits of information you have for all of us.

[@paulpaterson6273]

Thats great to hear Jan about oor brethern across the watter! Our people has always been Scotland's greatest export. I am an Anglo Scot residing in England with my family coming from Aberdeenshire. Clan Maclaren is our clan. Jacobites!

[@lorijones9579]

I've done a lot of reading about Culloden and the history of the time since seeing the first episodes of Outlander. I swear though I've heard many times that in Scotland there's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing!

[@glennita24]

I am so thankful to have found your channel, not only do I have a huge passion for Outlander but my husband and myself have had many discussions of saving up and trying to make Scotland our home. So your videos are special little treats where I get to see the historical sites from my favorite series but I also get to see some of beautiful Scotland. ❤

[@iMertin]

glennita thomas you'll be welcome here

[@sandranokes7443]

I don't know the reason you wore your Kilt on this trip, but I think it was very appropriate and respectful. To see these places with someone that is Scottish and lives here, makes this, for me at least, very moving. It's not seeing it through some director's eyes, but through your eyes. Thank you for sharing your perspective and time.

[@bruceogilvie2522]

The kilt he was wearing was the Black Watch which in my opinion was very disrespectful as they fought for the government. People just dont think about what kilt is right for wearing at Culloden

[@PipsKay]

That is like in a way The American Civil War..there brothers on different sides, and fathers and sons and so on

[@shaunvlog]

PipsKay thankfully we all have the privilege of being able to do it with votes rather than guns these days

[@PipsKay]

Shaun true, that is a blessing indeed

[@YagwitOG]

If our government continues hijacking the American vote, I feel a great sadness is to come in my lifetime. I’m not condoning it, but the rich have forgotten balance. They need to remember Versailles.

[@beach3girl459]

@@YagwitOG Vive la Revolution!

[@irov5884]

@@beach3girl459 Those who lived a revolution hate revolutions. It's worse than a civil war. I speak as a French. The revolutionaries of 1789 massacred the royal guard who didn't even defend themselves. Then when the revolutionaries took power, a ten years of bloodbath, massacres, even genocide happened. The new government would kill you if you neighbor accused you of being royalist, even if you were not. The new government also sent SS-like troops in Vendée (a region of France known for being royalist) and massacred everyone, from the babies to the old ladies. They used to tie rocks to their feet and throw them in rivers so the kids would suffer before dying, and kill with spears those who managed to get back to the surface. And that was just the public orders, so imagine the top secret ones. The Vendéen people defended themselves despite being peasants against trained soldiers, and yet they won some battles. They captured some revolutionary soldiers and freed those who had promessed to not take part among the massacres. The free revolutionaries, despite their promess, came back the next day with reinforcements and massacred everyone, and increased the killings, the rapes, the lootings, the arsons, etc, in Vendée. The revolutionary governement orders were "massacre this sub-race till the last". It was French genociding other French, yet from the same ethnicity, for the revolution. Same happened a century later in Russia. This time it caused 20 millions innocent deaths. Do you still say "vive la révolution" ?

[@amandaguy7585]

You showed my Clans marker, McIntosh(although it is spelled different). Just stumbled on your Channel and really enjoying it. Huge Outlander fan and always been very into and interested in Scottish history, as my Great Grandmother was a genealogist and historian and started telling me stories of our families history since I was little. My family on my mothers side is pretty much all Scottish, other then that from my fathers side I’m 25% Cherokee Indian. I love that Outlander has gotten more people interested in the history of Scotland and things like Bonnie Prince Charlie and The Battle of Culloden. I can not wait to visit Scotland my husband and I plan to take our son on a trip there very soon. I have even started teaching my son who is 8 Scottish Gaelic. It’s very important to me that he understand his heritage and honors it. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos!

[@susanann4171]

I moved to the highlands in March this year, I absolutely love Scotland, have Scottish ancestry, I visited here not long ago, loved it, only 18 miles from where I live, I’ve visited many of the outlander filming locations a few years ago but I’m crazy about outlander so I always go and explore on my days off….great video 👌

[@amritawhitman8112]

Well done sir! I thoroughly enjoyed this video - though I'm sorry you had to endure those awful bugs! I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@courtneyo8715]

My husband and I were just at both of these locations not even a week ago! We must have just missed you (ok by a few days...). It was nice reliving it from you video though! Your video on Lallybrach actually reminded me to go visit that site while we were still in Scotland. I'm loving this whole series of videos, and I'm super jealous you get to live in such a beautiful country so rich with history!

[@misspennymc]

You stopped and bent down at our family's stone! (Maclaclan - McGlachlin)

[@ariablaise325]

Maclaclan - Mclachlan ❤️ we are probably related somewhere along the line.

[@ladydewynter674]

Lovely video, thanks so much, Shaun. You are making the Outlander experience so much better for me this year. Really appreciate your hard work, especially your enduring the midges, pesky biters. Cheers!

[@Agwen24]

Those are Pict tombs! We climbed through a few while we were in the Highlands. There is another single in a cow pasture about 5 miles or so away fro the main stone site you were at. My husband and I crawled inside and were very careful. Then at Clava some stupid people let them kids climb all over the tomb and they started picking up the rocks and throwing them. I said very loudly that it would be a shame if they took home an ancient Pictish curse because they let their kids be assholes lol They made their kids get down after that. That place is super cool though because the tombs are from different time periods.

[@duncancallum]

@Tiny mod Nonsense.

[@lizzyscorner]

Tiny mod that was long the standard view, but historians are more leaning towards an merging of the people.

[@jaylittleton1]

Shaun, recently I challenged you to *Be There* wherever you go. In childhood my parents took me to visit a battle site here (USA) and told me to understand that the plants growing all around are nourished by the soil that holds the elements which made up those who were buried there. They told me to not just look at the trees and grass, but breathe in the oxygen that they made and be thankful for all that had gone before us. As you walk the streets of Edinbrough and it's Grand Old Buildings (you lucky young pup) try to take in consideration the architects, the stone cutters, the masons, and the myriad feet that have trod those floors. And Be There. When you get to New York and are among the city folk swarming like midges, Be There. The towering buildings are only structures,and few of them have much history, it's the totality of the hive that makes NYC what it is. But Ellis Island was the entry point for masses seeking something New and Wild here. They wanted to Be There. Regards, Jay. Being Here.

[@shaunvlog]

Jay Littleton I absolutely LOVE this Jay and totally understand what you're saying now. I totally appreciate the sentiment. Be there. I feel another tattoo coming on. A truly great way to live and adventure #BeThere 🙌⚔️

[@twinkledad9723]

✨Great advice, Jay! And "Be There" would make a great tattoo for your other forearm, Shaun!✨

[@gingerfaith9916]

Jay, what great parents you have! My first trip to Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania was so emotional. Even though in many places farmers had planted corn. After the battle was over the North made the Southerners wait over a week before they could collect their dead for burial. They were not allowed to be buried in any local cemetery. The energy of those who died there, is still there. I expect Culloden would be the same.

[@BrownEyedGirl620]

Jay Littleton I found myself welling up with tears as I read your words. Like I've always felt those things deep in my soul without realizing it until you gave it a voice. I truly believe in cellular memory... Longing for things you couldn't have known, unless the joys and the agony had been passed on in your DNA. Thank you.

[@Katwiccan]

Jay Littleton There's a song called "Fallen Flowers" by Steve McDonald. They say that fallen Scottish warriors become flowers where their bodies fall on the battlefield. It's sad but true that the ground over a battlefield where soldiers are buried in mass graves do flourish with vegetation the next year.

[@lynnbrechtel4461]

You are in good company. Diana is brought to tears when she talks about Culloden as she also feels the spirits there. You might get some sense of closure (the type that war brings) if you revisit the conversation Murtagh (ugh and Jamie had several episodes earlier (I think before they go to Prestonpans Batltle).

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

When I first saw the Craig na dun I was immediately reminded of the stone circle on the Orkney islands that I visited way back in 2015. Only that circle is a lot bigger and the site is covered with heather. Amazing such old.places.

[@celesteschaub3021]

I know this is over 2 years old, but I'm glad I found this video. Thank you so much, from Florida, USA for posting this. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it provided some great info on Outlander. You are fortunate to live in such a beautiful and historic country. Namaste

[@sharzi145]

Thank you for taking us with you on this trip. Those of us in the states share some of that history but will never be able to step foot in this places.

[@brittbreu]

So awesome Shaun. Thanks so much for your interest in rekindling your culture! Slaínte!

[@shaunvlog]

beebeebee thank yooou 😊😊

[@taraandersen3619]

Thank you for these videos! I live in NC and won’t be able to travel to Scotland for a long time. You’re my temporary Scotland fix.

[@gothmomdreama]

your so lucky to see these areas, my budget does not allow, got to start saving, wanna go to Scotland before I die

[@gdcompton1920]

I haven't watched Outlander yet but seeing all of these locations from the show and your amazing drone footage of Scotland makes me want to visit all the more.

[@blueeyedgirl9637]

My roommate and I just started the Outlander series (I know I'm late) and I'm starting to see how beautiful the Scottish landscape is and maybe..just maybe come to visit :) I don't know much about Scotland except the beauty I see on the screen and I would love to see a ritualistic dance like the one in the first Outlander season at Craig la dunh(?)!

[@trishafaulk2067]

We've got those bugs too, we call them, no see ems, they swarm and bite, and it's worse if you are sweaty, that seems to attract them more. It was good of you to show us such incredible historical places. Thanks

[@dariajustdaria2292]

Great video, special thanks for visiting the stones, I've adored places like this long before Outlander😊

[@shaunvlog]

Daria Zhuleva thank you Darie 😊😊

[@cynthiaox]

Now that's not raining! That's a beautiful day!

[@thecrone7964]

Don't have regular TV and can't afford HBO but I have read all the books - started in the early '90s. The story is so rich and real - sometimes too real - but they are my all-time favorite books - even the Lord John side stories. Glad to see Scotland benefitting from the fame. Love the volg. Way to rock the kilt.

[@maceel4255]

William Fraser 9th Guisachan is my 7th or 8th great grandfather. He fought at Culloden as a captain on the Fraser’s and escaped and went into hiding. Cool to see the layout of the place I wish I could visit someday!

[@Pattirose52]

Thanks for braving the midges! We were in Scotland in July and absolutely fell in love with your country. So much history. Definitely going back again. Have fun in New York. No midges 😆

[@Starlababy]

This is very interesting. My ancestors were from Scotland. I'm a MacKenzie. Born and raised in Canada. I like the outlander show.

[@beachmum4758]

Thank you for bring brave and taking midge bites for us. You and wife are so brave!

[@spacecat5517]

Just found your channel AND just learned I'm Scottish. 5th generation in Canada and showing a min of 70% still. My dna linked me with mostly MacDonald and MacLeod people. Had always been told we were Irish, but everytime I drink I end up listening to Scottish tunes, my husband just loves it..lol, so I guess I knew all along somehow. Anyway, new fan here, off to binge your other vids. My family came over here on their own boat, that's all I know from my grandfather, said they were fisherman. I could never do that, the guts that took to cross the Atlantic..and with their young children.

[@spacecat5517]

Originally the dna placed me in Inverness but they redid it lately and it shifted me over to the Islands.

[@secolerice]

This was a fantastic video. I especially like the way you used the Outlander soundtrack. Very moving! As another said, the cairns in Scotland are Pictish burial sites. Ancient history like this is one of my passions and I would love to see these sites some day.

[@CazSantiago]

Hello from the US. I am a huge Outlander fan, both the books and the television series. I just found your videos and an enjoying them very much!! For the bugs, try a combination citronella, lemongrass, and peppermint essential oils. I use a mix of various essential oils as mosquito repellent and works exceptionally well!!

[@Marianapj76]

We started the show a week ago and we’re planing our honeymoon in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 after seen the second episode lol 😆 absolutely amazing country. Can’t wait to visit it.

[@jasonhiggins8909]

I love you bring your pure Scottish accent out in this! As an u.s.a . Man with scottish roots I applaud you brother. Thanks for this

[@jasonhiggins8909]

I want to visit Scotland so bad!

[@ndaniels123]

I wish i had known about Culloden when I visited Inverness - what an amazing place. I was surprised to learn it is not taught in History books Thank you for bringing this to light!

[@dale3404]

Stayed in Kingussie at a hotel several hundred years old which had been renovated many times. There were eleven doors between the lobby and our room at the very end of the corridor on the top (third) floor. Wild.

[@paulcritchley464]

The rain brings the colours out. In the rain the greens are brighter and the purples are brighter yellows are brighter. You get the drift. Cheers enjoy your day

[@GenXWildChildCreatress]

Very beautiful, yet so sad too. When you were speaking about divided families during this battle, it reminded me very much of the civil war in the US. Same thing with entire families divided. You’re so very lucky to live where you do - I’m a Canadian, and love my country very much, but we are so young compared to Scotland/UK and don’t have your kind of history or architecture. I have a bucket list and Scotland is very definitely on it (my father’s side was from Scotland).

[@rainbowjenjen]

I find the cairns so fascinating and beautiful, as well as the standing stones. Such an eerie looking place, on the moor. I was wondering, could you do a vlog on how kilts came back? We know that they were banned after the failed Jacobite cause, but how did they become ok to wear again? Love your work!!

[@artemis-dawngarbarino7224]

And I agree, Shaun is quite bonnie! LOL!

[@ThexXpOiSoNgIrLXxehT]

I've been to both places last summer, you're bringing beautiful memories back

[@janisfallstich1567]

New Sub, love this, so glad I found you. Culloden Moor is filled with so much history and sadness. Outlander has me hooked. You are a fantastic guide into that world💛

[@shaunvlog]

Janis Fallstich thank you so much Janis really glad you made it here 😊😊😊

[@janisfallstich1567]

Shaun Me too Shaun, I'm officially hooked😊

[@laurashepherd9979]

Thanks so much for the wee tour! Enjoyed it!

[@christinhead9052]

Just a note, Shaun: put your jeans on BEFORE taking off your kilt. Just slide them up underneath. A deft wiggle and you'll be covered twice over before you lose a layer. Any one can watch & they won't see a thing! ~from a skirt-wearing lost lass.

[@stevewright8986]

Its near Kinloch Rannoch in Perthshire.

[@gothmomdreama]

the EVP s from Culloden must be incredible ( ghost voices)

[@georgewillems32]

I was there with a ghostbox. You won't believe what we've heard!

[@irenelawsonlawson8274]

I could hear the battle, my daughter didn't like the atmosphere it scared her. I did find the McLaren stone though, my ancestors.

[@tagpopper4520]

George Willems you should make a video of that!

[@MinaDracula]

George Willems what did you hear??

[@kimhickman9210]

My great great grandfather was James Fraser, also called Jamie with his family. He moved his family to Canada and opened a small shop in Renfrew of men’s clothing including Kilts.

[@SuperSusanator]

I just love this one, Shaun. And to think, I actually was there in August of last year! So sorry we didn't get to meet up at the time, however, I don't think it will be my last trip to bonnie Scotland. It has stolen my heart! I did get to visit Culloden Battlefield and pay my respects... but missed seeing the stones! ARGHH!

[@deborahmoore3575]

Thank you for sharing. Love all the history you share.

[@iriswaterford8881]

LOL, you remind me of myself when I went fishing with hubby. Sunset arrives, so do swarms of mosquitoes & I run to the car. I am a magnet for biting insects. Aberdeen is the nearest city to Findochty. My son married a wonderful girl from there. We are Australian, but after 5 years, 2 babies they moved back to her home town. My son Rob also looks good in a kilt.

[@sissykirby108]

What a moving place to visit, thank you for a beautiful tour. The little buggies looked very annoying- sorry 😧. My son is serving in the Marines here in the states and where he had basic in Parris Island, they have these things called sand fleas. They would attack like what you experienced but they couldn't do anything but take it.....I would go absolutely nuts! Hope y'all are having fun in the Big Apple!!

[@1Elgant]

was fortunate enough to visit in 2019. so glad I got to, thank u for preserving it.

[@emmybelland8671]

I still can't believe I was born exactly to the day 251 years after this battle. It just gives me an interesting feeling.

[@silinacae]

How beautiful are the highlands!! Wishing yo see them again soon! I brought a piece of Scotland in a heather pendant from Skye...

[@louannschafer7565]

I will be that piece came from Pitlochery. They are called Heather Gems. You can see the production of them and visit the shop in Perthshire. www.heathergems.com/

[@silinacae]

Lou Ann Schafer Yes, grey are beautiful! Thanx you flor the Link.

[@bjoeljones]

Another Excellent video, Shaun. Like you, those ruddy midges attacked me at Culloden and at Faerie Glen on Skye when a friend and I were in Scotland 2 years ago, ...cane back to the american Colony with Midge bites that itched for weeks. Slàinte.

[@StMyles]

Amazing sharing of the history of Scotland. Great narrative given by you Shaun. You must be really interested in it.