Ruthven Barracks, Kingussie, Scotland - The last Jacobite battle! Bonnie Prince Charlie

[@marjoriegarner5369]

WONDERFUL VIDEO in every way. Thanks. from an 81 yr old granny, who has deep Scottish roots. I'm in Montana, USA.

[@sheila3845]

beautiful with hills and horses in background

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Sheila. Glad you enjoyed

[@CalvinJamescaljamer]

Thanks for the History lesson.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

My pleasure Calvin. Thanks for watching

[@maureenshaw737]

Och goodness, that’s where I grew up 😊 There’s a churchyard tucked beside the river in Kingussie which has some really old graves in it. John Macpherson, Ruthven barrack master is buried there, along with his children. The stones have incredible lettering on them.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

I know it well Maureen. I thought the ground might be boggy so skipped it after all the flooding. Hope it brought back happy memories

[@のでらこむぎ]

日本より、むかしのまんま

[@grigorisgirl]

Thanks for the tour John.

[@glendamears3618]

This was great Thankyou John😊❤

[@gypsyjustgypsy]

What a beautiful location. Your stories bring this desolate place to life, John. Thanks for taking us here!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed

[@dgb56bgd]

Blessings, John. How AWESOME! Thanks so very much for sharing your SKILL with us. I have traveled around the world a few times, lived in China for 15 years, but I never made it to Scotland. London, England, yes…but not Scotland. My loss. Now I’m too old and broken, to travel. Thank you, for sharing the absolute BEAUTY of Scotland. Blessings, from this old man in northeast Tennessee. BRAVO!

[@diverdannavyvet9672]

Thanks for the interesting history John.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

My pleasure thanks for watching

[@SouthernRebel414]

This is an amazing tour with the history as well. Loved seeing the horses roaming free. John you are so lucky to live in a country with so much history and historical places. America is a baby in comparison. Can’t wait for the next tour and history lesson. Thank you

[@wolfdog7265]

America a baby? Well I think not. What about the Aztec, Inka, Indian history?

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks and best wishes. Have a great weekend! I never take our amazing history for granted that’s for sure and it never fails to impress no matter how often I visit

[@SouthernRebel414]

@@wolfdog7265 granted but a lot of our historical sites aren’t preserved the way they should be

[@philiprufus4427]

Used to pass this place regulariy on the way to my German Stalker pals at the Invreshie House Hotel at nearby Kincraig, back in the eighties,stunning area. Lighting at night is positively haunting and dramatic. Always meant to have a look round the Barracks but sadly never got around to it. Really enjoyed your video. Used to do battlefield renactments with an 18th Century replica three pounder, RFA Period Uniform the lot. The coat and tricorn hat was surprisingly effective in inclement Highland Weather. The 45 is a particular old hobby. One of the first things you learn about the 45 is that many of The Redcoats were in fact Scottish. The Argyll Militia,The Royal Scots(Pontuis Pilutes Bodyguard) The North British Fusiliers(Ayrshire),Gardiners Dragoons,The Glasgow Militia,The Cameronians, The Black Watch. Add to that Dutch,German, and French Hueganots and The 45 is not so clear cut as it would at first seem. There were English County and Household Regiments there they were by no means alone however. There is a recorded incident at Ruthven of a Sergeant Molloy and a limited number of men defending The Barracks against a Superior Jacobite force when this was I do not know. The Jacobite's later burned the place. Dragoons inccidentaly could function as cavalry or infantry being 'armed to the teeth,' with sword and pistol,as well as musket and bayonet as opposed to cavalry carbine.

[@kayradford3793]

Amazing John enjoyed it very much🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for watching

[@andreamassari9099]

Wonderful history! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for watching otherwise I wouldn’t do it!!

[@johnkorsedal7529]

love the history lesson John. Jack and Gill! LOL

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated John. Best wishes

[@BMW7series251]

Wow John such an interesting talk. Thanks, John.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks 😊

[@Robert_2022]

thoroughly enjoyed another trip through bonny Scotland

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated Robert… king of Scot’s

[@malh7545]

Really interesting John,giving the bendy thumbs a break!Thank you

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Haha 😂 the thumbs needed the break 😂

[@kirsiselei8703]

Thx for the tour💕 Realy intresting place.wish i can visit some day

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Make it happen!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sherimorris8184]

I love your tours and history lessons!!! Scotland has such a great history! Thank you!!!!!!

[@neilmorley7022]

What a amazing tour of the castle & info was well truely detailed, AMAZING 😊😊

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated Neil. Thanks for watching

[@PatrickSwayze-v7d]

Was für eine schöne location.Ich bin dankbar für das Video um die Geschichte der Jacobiter zu erfahren sowie über die Rebellion des Bonnie Prince Charlie und natürlich ein Teil von James Fraser - Outlander - Geschichte.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks ☺️

[@judithsands2737]

Splendid tour but still a sad place no matter which side you chose.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

It is Judith…. Tough times in the Highlands

[@davidstrother496]

Thank you, John, for the wonderful little tour of the barracks. Your presentation is great, as you narrate the history of the area. Perhaps someday I will be able to actually visit Scotland. Cheers from Texas.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Make it happen David! You won’t regret it. Thanks for the kind words

[@freietherapien]

Very interesting, thank you! 👍🙏❤️

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed

[@janetbarrett4666]

For all the years i have lived up here, I've never been to visit. It's one of those things that's on your doorstep but never go to see. I'll be going sometime soon after watching this. Thank you for a great video.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated Janet. It’s a peaceful place and beautiful views too!!

[@whalesong8040]

What a fascinating, hugely informative tour this is, Sir! I love the way you relate the history and can really feel the energy of the inhabitants, the intense tensions of the times. thank you for bringing it all so alive! And the horses are a magical and poignant element to the stunning scene. With Gratitude!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Awwww, So nice of you, thank you for the feedback ☺️

[@OkieJammer2736]

Oh, well done! 😊

[@Clydesdale2216]

This was a wonderful tour!!! Thank you, Patty 😊♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sniddley]

Fascinating history, It wasn’t until my 68th year for me to learn the history of Jack and Jill. Now I will share this knowledge with my 8 and 10 year old granddaughters. Thanks again John, Kevin

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks Kevin. Never too old to learn as I find out every day! Best wishes, John

[@flamingogirl57]

66 and I agree !!

[@craftybarb6220]

Brilliant I wish we had known about the Barracks and final days of the Jacobite rebellion. Thank you so interesting. I'm Engish, my husband was part Scottish and would have loved your videos. I'll tell the kids to watch.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks. Hope you get a chance to visit!

[@adztaylor2277]

Very interesting and enjoyable John. Stunning scenery and history telling. All the best bud.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated

[@Chris17198]

Beautiful scenery John ..and as usual excellent story telling .. I suspect someone as left the gate open letting the horses lose to wander .. your appreciation around them was quite amusing … just as well I wasn’t there or I would of ribbed you big time … 😆🤭

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Haha 😂 I was terrified Chris

[@tanjamorris5647]

Love this, so interesting. The effort it must have taken to construct this Garrison, just amazing. Also can’t help but chuckle about the “provisions”. How times have changed. 😅

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks Tanja! The surveyors who came to design the garrison were actually kidnapped, but in the moment I forgot to mention that bit… very much the lawless highlands 😂

[@danielruiz9899]

Have a great weekend, John

[@visitscotlandtours1]

You too! Hope you enjoy 😊

[@MelvynIves]

Really enjoyed that Thank you

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for watching

[@KathyStuart-oc3ke]

Enjoyed this tour very much with my morning coffee. I love Scottish history as it is a great part of my ancestry. A physical tour of Scotland is on my bucket list but until then...

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Kathy! See you on the next

[@terryjackson984]

Thank you! Fascinating tour! You bring history to life! How the heck to you keep all that historical knowledge in your head??!!!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks Terry… sometimes I forget my own name!! 😂

[@Cathydavidson061]

My husband and I were here a couple times when we stayed at our holiday lodge in Aviemore.....I soooo love this whole place but never knew the knowledge you have shared...Thank you John!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks! Come back soon!!

[@emilyjayne77]

It’s so weird not hearing you say “the fields of Perthshire” 😅 Loving this channel too!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Haha 😂 yes I often nearly say it by mistake 😂 glad you enjoyed

[@jahmellesherman8224]

This tour was fantastic, John! Thanks for putting this together for us 😊

[@lorellife616]

Love both your channels❤️

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching.

[@carriebright9574]

As a Tennessean, I truly enjoyed this! I love anything that pertains to history!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Carrie. Glad you enjoyed

[@bryanb1259]

Thank you for posting ❤

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for watching Bryan

[@JaiH96]

So exciting new content!!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Hope you enjoy Jaimee

[@JaiH96]

@@visitscotlandtours1 will do even if it's 12am here in Aus haha

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Get to bed!! 😂

[@michelleb35]

Love love love!!!! Video quality was excellent and loved hearing the history!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jennifer.A1]

Thanks for bringing us along for the ride 🐴 😜 Seriously, phenomenal tour such a heart wrenching end with the rallying Jacobites left to go their own ways and to know what happened. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamescorlett5272]

the failure of the 45 can 100pc be put down to L G Murray - that is one man Charles was right in never forgiving - but to those who might only know of Culloden Charles Edward Stuart makes the easy target .

[@juliaarmato3984]

Thank you. Very interesting. I especially liked the explanation of Jack and Jill! Those horses are pretty big, but you did just fine. 🤨 God bless

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Haha 😂 not gonna lie I was a bit terrified 😆

[@joanneweislocher8540]

Thank you for all you do for us fans! Your videos are excellent and very educational.

[@Marguerite-xy4my]

Fabulous, thank you. Best history lesson I ever had. Looking forward to the next one 😊

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated, see you on the next

[@synw3llth0rn32]

I enjoyed your tour. I hope to someday make it there, and if so, I would be fortunate to participate one of your tours.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated see you soon I hope

[@kelispiegel5784]

Thank you for doing these videos! I have Stewarts on both sides of my paternal family tree!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Keli. Hope you’ve been to find that ancestry

[@steveauvenshine8190]

Love this video so much. As a veteran and flintlock enthusiast I was fascinated. Get ready, my wife are planning a visit with you as our guide.

[@jojowilson1955]

Fantastic video! Love to learn the history of Scotland. Very interesting! ❤

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed

[@dthomp06]

A great tour, John. I can’t figure out why we’ve never stopped there when visiting family. Driven past. Lol. Definitely worth a visit next time. Thanks for the history of the barracks and area.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

My pleasure… you aren’t alone, so many drive by and miss this fantastic site!

[@helenwilliamson7099]

That was really great, love History just found the channel looking forward to seeing more, I'm Scottish from Glasgow. Thanks fir a great vlog wonderful scenery 👍 ❤

[@visitscotlandtours1]

My pleasure Helen and welcome to the channel. Much appreciated

[@helenwilliamson7099]

@@visitscotlandtours1 Thank you 😊

[@donaldrutter1738]

Thanks, John, for a Great tour and some wonderful sights. You seem to be a well of information and local knowledge love hearing about the beautiful country of Scotland and hope to visit before I pass from this world.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated Donald…. I don’t know where I keep all the info!! Much appreciated

[@donaldrutter1738]

@@visitscotlandtours1 😂

[@nrivera4380]

That was fascinating to learn, John! TU

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated , glad you enjoyed

[@sharlenezuhlke1561]

Great tour John, thanks.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks Sharlene. Much appreciated

[@lynedionne6215]

Really enjoyed this, we saw it from the highway but couldn’t figure out how to get to it so it was really nice to see this video and hear the history of it. Thanks!

[@tonilauge5786]

In Copenhagen today theres is Culturel Night! What a treat Thankey John 😜🔝❤️

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Must pleasure as ever Toni. Have a great weekend

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thank you John, wonderful video and scenery!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thabks for watching Debbie and for supporting my new channel!! Have a great weekend

[@barbaralavoie1045]

They are beautiful horses. Interesting how Jacobite came about. I love this castle . What a shame how all the wood got burned., in all these castles. Now I realize why these castles are ruins now. Could these ever be reconstructed, I wonder. Lovely views all around the fort. Thank you

[@davebarns1]

Bloody good show, John. We might have to come for a holiday one day and look you up 👍🏻

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Make it happen Dave. You won’t regret it!!

[@hobiegal]

That was fascinating, thank you. I’ve been a huge Outlander fan since the 1990’s and love seeing locations from that timeframe. I’d love to go to Scotland but with my age and financial limitations I’m sure I’ll never make it. Videos like this are the best I can hope for.

[@jaydee8777]

❤ love it, many thanks for the tour

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I’ve been right by Ruthven Barracks, but it was not a stop on our tour ☹️. My husband has gotten to explore there, though, when he was in the Kingussie area for a Clan MacPherson gathering. Even though I did not get to explore Ruthven, I did stay overnight in Newtonmore, just a wee bit down the A86. And, though it was after regular hours, I had arranged for a private tour of the Clan MacPherson Museum in Newtonmore. That area has a very special meaning for our family.

[@jameshutson7246]

That was a great video. We drove past this location on vacation. and were wondering about it. Ontario Canada

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks James … haste ye back

[@tomfitzsimmons6535]

A lovely tour, John. If I ever get over there to take a tour with you I promise to save you from any horses we might meet. Negotiate your safe passage for a small discount. Good job and I look forward to your next video!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Haha 😂 you can be my personal horse bodyguard 😂

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thanks for the tour!

[@sandranewell1526]

Love learning about Scotland where my grandfather came from.

[@jamesaitchison3750]

thanks for a very great history lesson John ,Ruthven might be a ruin but it still looks impressive to-day thanks again cheers

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks James. A really beautiful place and so often you’ve got it all to yourself!

[@craftybarb6220]

I was with you family in Scotland in 2006, we went to Culleden. I wish we had known about this place. There is a simila place in West Sussex with houses from various centuries brought from various areas of South of England. Well worth a visit if your down this end of the country. Also not far from there is the remains of a Roman Villa. Half term is a good time to visit both places with lots of activities.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

I love a good Roman villa!! The Roman period for me is a delight!!! Hope you make it back soon

[@karenwright9926]

Your country has been on my bucket list for a long time I would like to think that one day I could see its beauty in person. But as you say, Och well. Cheers!

[@4Score747]

Awesome video! Great history with beautiful scenery ❤ my 8th Great Grandfather was in the Battle of Dunbar. He was captured at 17 and sent to the colonies after the awful march they endured. He made it. I really enjoy the history. Feel bad Grandpa never saw his parents or siblings again 😢

[@ianross04]

An excellent snapshot of this fantastic structure. Thank you John

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated Ian many thanks

[@margaretbarclay-laughton2086]

Good one John last week there was a loch in front of it. I filmed it on my way down to Glasgow

[@visitscotlandtours1]

It’s amazing how much it floods even today Margaret!

[@withnail70]

Thank you. Very interesting 😊

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated thanks

[@galtmann8482]

That was an excellent historic tour. Thank you so much. ❤

[@whiskeycook3323]

Excellent tour! I just subscribed ! Greetings from Wisconsin

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks and welcome to the channel! Lots more virtual tours coming!

[@MaraudersWorld]

Thanks from Oz (Australia). Planning a trip to Scotland soon.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

You’re welcome, have a great time when you come.

[@MaraudersWorld]

@@visitscotlandtours1 … Will do thanks. Heading up to Banff for genealogical reasons and seeing the country while we’re at it.

[@jamesbeattie2591]

Excellent!Been there many times,but you brilliantly, filled in gaps about the place, I never knew.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad it was helpful! Many thanks. Hope to see you on the next virtual tour

[@scottf-detecting]

Very interesting and beautiful country to see from that ruin.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks Scott. Plenty detecting history around there I’m sure!!

[@ColsScotland]

Fantastic! 😎

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for watching

[@katenickels617]

thank you

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks, thanks for watching

[@glennaw1547]

What an interesting tour. It was nice also to have it quiet so we could hear the events clearly. Thanks for the history lessons.

[@jeffbrown4382]

Thanks again for the journey. We've not been there and it was nice to see it through your lens. Cheers.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Jeff and best wishes

[@wmarian5027]

Nice one!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks Marian. Have a great weekend

[@JohnBailey-no5vf]

Very nice fact filled and enjoyable 👍

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

I'm so glad I found you! I do follow your detection vids but love this so much! Thank you very much. From Wisconsin, USA❤

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Welcome aboard Teresa

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

Truly enjoyed your tour and your narration of the history thank you ❤😊

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated and glad you enjoyed

[@tanithmessenger3581]

What an amazing place. I bet the room above the bakery was the warmest of the lot!! Has anything ever been found in or around the area? Bet you'd love to detect there - though I don't suppose it's allowed. Thanks for taking us around 🙂

[@delsmith7725]

Absolutely brilliant John. I know you do the Scottish tours but it was really clever how you told the story with the camera. I could picture every scene as you told it. Very impressed. I guess I'm enjoying history too in my old age and off the back of researching my finds. Great story of the Jacobites and this amazing historic stronghold. Well done Sir! 😉

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks Del. Much appreciated. I’m sure you’ve seen most of these amazing sites before!! Don’t forget where home is!!

[@delsmith7725]

I've seen many John. I'm a lover of the outdoors. Walked my dogs miles every day back home. I usually go somewhere different each time I'm up. Proposed to my Fiancée at Finnich Glen. Not at the pulpit :) Edinburgh was my last trip. Been before but I explored it and fell in love with it. I've hiked many a hill. Done the West Highland Way and upped Nevis on a hangover and got sunburnt 😅So many places to see. Look forward to a video of New Lanark and the Falls of the Clyde soon 😁@@visitscotlandtours1

[@clairewall]

Thank you John. A really interesting tour. ❤

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks Claire and thanks for watching

[@clairewall]

@visitscotlandtours1 I love Scotland, have been a few times. Its such a vast place, your tours are helping fill in the gaps. Stay dry.

[@EmilyBoltz]

This was amazing to hear. Even in the state it is in it is so beautiful. I just looked up Caledonian Forest- OMG so beautiful! I think you did a tour there- I'm going to go check. If not I hope you do. Thank you for this beautiful tour and such interesting stories. I have loved hearing about Scotland and England my whole life. Such amazing history. I live in California- we dont have history...🤐

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks! I haven’t done a KZbin of The Caledonian forest but in my to do list! Many thanks

[@nickharmer3049]

Thank you for this buddy. Great history knowledge & superb camera definition. Really good stuff. Hope you remembered your metal detector.! 😉. Bless 👊

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated Nick. Glad you enjoyed and many thanks 😊

[@somebeachdetecting]

Awesome video John! Is there a Treasury in this Fort? 😮

[@LaurieLeeAnnie]

Beautiful stonework!

[@Whocares.........]

You are so good at this!, how are you not famous? Well done ❤

[@phillipyannone3195]

Nice! I like the way the ruins have been stabilized so they still look original. 😊

[@fiberotter]

Great tour!!! The landscape is beautiful.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks and thanks for watching

[@paulinesalinas9443]

Beautiful place, I love going on these tours with you and learning about your amazing history and spectacular scenery. Nice to have a longer video to watch as the short ones leave you wanting to know and see more 😍.