How Vikings Fought Hitler... on a Shetland Bus

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Another video about Shetland kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJDXpKRueZeDoJY

[@kimhewitt2378]

Now I really feel like we’re related. My son is a Norwegian named Larsen 😂

[@andysmith6670]

Growing up just outside Scalloway (and schooling there), Shetland Bus was and still is well known. Brave souls all of them

[@alger8181]

"And shame of others that didn't" That's a powerful statement, sir. One that many should heed. Evil only needs "good folk" to do nothing, in order succeed.

[@thecelticprince4949]

Norwegian fishermen have a long history with Scotland. When my Great grand pappy. Was 14 somewhere around 1890, he got a job on a Norwegian fishing boat. And left Aardnamurchan Pt. By the time the first world war came along He had risen to skipper. And commanded a merchant vessel crossing the Atlantic. So the relationship with Scotland and Noway and also Denmark goes back a long way.

[@tommybrodie6291]

I live in Dunfermline, which is twinned with the town of Trondheim

[@rightcheer5096]

Yes, they do have a long history - Scots and Scandos strangling each other en masse as they and their smashed boats are sucked to the bottom of the sea by a howling maelstrom, there to be devoured by ginormous kraken who shytte them out as Englishmen. And never a horrid fate more deserved.

[@christinabell8742]

Beautiful Story, thank you for telling us so well! Brought tears to my eyes and pride in my Norwegian, Scottish heart

[@pascalswager9100]

Just got my DNA results back for My 40th, my Dad was adopted so was super interesting to find I'm majority Scottish and Irish. My paternal grandmother was a Morison from Buchan and Banff. I was born in Australia same as My Father, so I'm stoked to know.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Great stuff

[@pascalswager9100]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I love Australia but have always been drawn to Scotland. My health is declining after My second aortic replacement due to marfans syndrome, which was inherited from the Morison or Lundberg's (paternal Grandfather) so I really love your channel as it gives Me the opportunity to explore Scotland from home, thanks heaps 😁

[@marioq2759]

I got my DNA results back too. And it said that my father resembles the same exact heritage as a 100% Viking would. But yet how could this be, Because there were no Vikings in 1978. Then I contacted my DNA relatives and yes they did confirm that they were once related to a Norwegian, Scandinavian Viking that had the same type of Scandinavian mix as me. But they all told me that it was too far back in history for them to believe, But yet we share the same DNA. So my father must be older than I could imagine. Then I heard rumors about me being born from an Occult "Black Mass" just like on the movie's "Rosemary's baby" "Eye's wide shut" And on top of that, Being crazy enough, I have Norwegian Y-DNA Asperger's, The same kind that Hitler and the Nazi's kidnapped and were hiding. It's a special Y-bloodline gene passed from father to son. Aryan as it may be called. Before the US turned it into a white supremacist thing. The real Aryan's never came from White Europe and not all Vikings were Blonde and blue eyed. I am still trying to figure it all out. Perhaps it's just my imagination.

[@eddiegallagher1572]

Hi Bruce I'm in Bodø Norway right now with my Norwegian cousins. Let them see your vlog and now they want to subscribe. Thanks

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Brilliant

[@johnlogan6212]

Ahh good morning its 3:15 AM in Boulder County CO and you are first on the list, as I read the over night news. You help remind me to ground myself in who I am and have been. That gives me some inner fortitude to cope with the complexities of the day and reminds me that if could, I would like to feel the strength of my ancestors hands on my shoulders helping me along.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Ah, that's lovely

[@BarneyLeith]

Having lived in Trondra and taught in Scalloway, I am very familiar with the story of the Shetland Bus. Some years ago, my wife and visited Telvåg on the west coast of Norway north of Bergen which was one of the Norwegian "terminals" of the Shetland Bus. There was a wee museum, which told the story of "Shetlands Larssen", the most daring Shetland Bus skipper, as you mention in the video. And, as always, it is a great video.

[@Halbared]

Good story. Saying Nils was younger than your children sent a chill through me. I've pipedreamed about moving to Norway as the West crumbles.

[@mikerenshaw7867]

Thank you for telling their story🖤

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

It was my pleasure

[@lae52]

I've long been aware of the Shetland Bus, mostly due to my interest in wood boats, particularly Norse style double enders. Thanks for providing more insight into the Shetland Bus. They were indeed true heroes of the Viking tradition.

[@caboosethegoose]

Fantastic video as always! I've got a fine blend of Scottish & Norwegian blood pumping through me so this was an extra special video for me, thanks for reminding people about this episode of history!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're welcome

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Dunno. It's always seemed more more important to me where you decide to anchor your heart than where the blood it's pumping actually came from. Let's not forget that Quisling and Mosley both had the blood of fine people in them, and yet what did they end up doing? Or, other way around, the many brave Jews who have never exactly been welcomed wherever they have lived...

[@GabrielForth]

I'd heard of the Shetland Bus and knew it operated between Shetland and Norway during WW2 but I wasn't aware of any more in depth details. Thanks for the video Bruce! Oh! Also, a boat route would be an interesting idea for your Shetland Bus trail. Give people a tiny touch of what those volunteers faced.

[@heard3879]

If it's on the same seas in the same weather it might be dangerous

[@robinsmith5442]

I'm very happy you are letting people know how special Shetland is!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

It's a delight to hear that I might make folk just a little bit happier

[@RFL1976]

Having a bad memory can be pretty cool sometimes, I'm always pleasantly surprised to see a new Bruce vid pop up regularly on my feed Saturday mornings)

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😂😂😂

[@judeross3875]

Oh my goodness you heal so much for me Bruce thank you for sharing the lives of the norse vikings and the shetlands so we can honour them.. My direct family lineage isn't sea faring but we would regularly go visit family in Denmark as a child. At that time the passenger ferries from Newcastle still operating. The North sea she is wild and I remember those crossings well as a child so really felt how courageous those people were in their boats during the crossing at night time. I hadn't heard of the Shetland bus many many thanks xx

[@shelleyjohnson6715]

it's just Shetland. there's no S

[@fuzielectron5172]

Brave men operating in poor conditions, never made Shetland, Orkney has been my furthest trip north in UK. The old boy who taught me to shoot as a lad had been in merchant navy during WWII, not something we discussed much but I had read a book (Victor, Warlord or Commando - actually The Kola Run 1941-1945 ) about the Arctic supply convoys and he had served on the supply runs, three times the ships he was on were sunk. We owe a huge debt to the Merchant Navy and those of many nationalities who served, in the main unrecognised for many years.

[@michaeltelson9798]

My maternal uncle also was a merchant marine sailor who also had 3 ships sunk under him on the Murmansk run.

[@mikewalrus4763]

Aye and so few know about it! without the Merchant Navy we would have lost that war, many years before! The Merchant Navy is still helping keep this country going as well - mostly men (and women) who do their job with no means of defending themselves or fighting back! I'm proud to say I did a few years with them!

[@raibeartthehairypict4696]

My Granda was a merchant sailor. He lost quite a few mates at sea. The stern of his ship was torpedoed by the nazi u boats, he was injured but survived.

[@SWR112]

They were a different class, they just got on with it. Friends grandpa was second wave up sword (think it was) British beaches on D-day. His words he just had to get on with it and joked ( I think he knew he as lucky) the second wave was when the Germans were reloading. Such a humble wee man.

[@raibeartthehairypict4696]

@@SWR112 Aye, I'm Sure Sword was mainly British. 'Sword, Juno and Gold' come to mind. We don't know how lucky we were in comparison.

[@alansmithee8831]

A'reyt Bruce. A story of brave folk, that I had heard of, but you tell it well. Is it Norway week? The History with Hilbert video this week was about the Norwegian flag. They do well to say the population is just less than that of my county, that also prides itself on its Viking past, as you almost got onto with Harald.

[@theepicone1]

I can not with the title of this video... THE VIKINGS WHO FOUGHT HITLER?? What. WHAAA This is beyond educational entertainment thanks mate

[@flautalee3090]

A new story! Thank you, Bruce Fumey!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're welcome. Bruce Fummey😜

[@einarbolstad8150]

Excellent video. As a Norwegian with an interest in history, I knew about the Shetland Bus of course. This video taught me new things about the Shetland part of the operation, great stuff. Takk skal du ha, Bruce!

[@nickthenoodle9206]

This makes me smile. He makes Scottish history come alive.

[@douglasspencer745]

It’s always great when you hear. Let me tell you a story. Fantastic

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks for listening

[@DPG214]

Poignant, and fascinating. Thanks Bruce. I'm proud to carry Norse DNA through my maternal Manx heritage.

[@raebertgrayson5766]

Bruce, I've been really moved by your videos about Shetland. Thank you for making them, and doin' such a bonny job of it!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're welcome

[@NALLEPUH13]

Thank you so much for this video. As a Norwegian hailing from Bergen this was stuff we learned in school of course, but to get this story spread to others is fantastic!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're very welcome!

[@glynprice3815]

What a story. New one to me. Thanks for the story

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks for listening

[@liamyoung541]

I like the idea of a Shetland Bus Trail. I'm from Burghead amd it would be good for tourism in the village. There's also the Pictish Heritage centre on the former site of a massive Pictish Fort. So much history for a very small town/village. It would be amazing to see a video from Burghead one day.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

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[@centerfiresuppressionllc682]

This story of heroic men brought a few tears to my eyes. Thank you

[@slydermartin6008]

Now That is a piece of WW2 history that I have not heard. Fantastic! You do their memories well with this video. Having been to war it is these small stories that are the reality of conflict. That and the ages of the young men. 00Sven!👀

[@marblehead2500]

A wonderful story, beautifully told. Makes me proud to have Norwegian and Scottish heritage.

[@gerryphilly53]

Thank you for tellng this tale of courage and tenacity. As always, you bring alive the history you relate.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

My pleasure!

[@TadeuszCantwell]

What an amazing story well told.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks

[@pollyduron674]

Wow! This was another amazing video and it had me close to tears. Patriotism is often spouted here in the US but it's nice to hear stories from other cultures. The fisherman were very brave.

[@mariposahorribilis]

That was a new story to me - and I lived in Scotland for 20 years and even visited Shetland.

[@elendil7]

This is the first I'm hearing of the Shetland Bus. I really hope that within the next few years I can spend some quality time exploring Shetland. ♥️ Thank you!

[@keithcorrigan658]

A stirring story told in a masterful way, thankyou and thankyou to the brave Tenacious Norwegians! 🌍🇬🇧🇮🇳🇺🇸🇳🇿🇬🇧

[@harleythesalami6956]

I fell out of love with history in my late teens, but this channel and your enthusiasm has made me fall in love with it all over again.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Brilliant

[@fredoconway6894]

Brilliant as always.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks again!

[@Twodotstrex]

This guy knowledge wow! The fact that he shares it with us too respect !!!

[@euansmith3699]

Bruce really is mint! What a great storyteller and what a great choice of a tale. 5:07 That drone shot with the starlings is wonderful.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

The BASTARDS nearly fucked the drone😂

[@paullacey748]

There are many stories of heroism during WW2 and this is one I have never heard of until now. It’s amazing what people do when their backs are against the wall. Good one, well done for bringing this to light.

[@Gamerooster51]

Visited Shetland in September and October in early 2018. Toured the main island, Yell and Unst. Visited the museum in Scalloway and purchased two books on "The Shetland Bus" and gave one to my son in law. Great story of heroic deeds. Hoping to return for more history in the future. Thanks!

[@arlenesobhani8739]

Wow. What a powerful and moving history. I had never heard of these brave souls.

[@joanr3189]

It’s an impressive story, never get tired of hearing about the Bus. Well told here by Bruce. Thank you. .

[@KevinHell]

Great story Bruce. I had never heard of the Shetland Bus. You've made me want to know more though, good job.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Cool, thanks! You can always get the book

[@SWR112]

Some times you just want a bit of Bruce. Don’t know if it’s the teacher in him but brings these tales to life and very easy to follow. I consider it lucky I found this channel only a few months back and binge watching with so many to catch up. 😂👍

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Wow, thanks

[@Swindondruid2]

Great video, I was spellbound to it. One of the books my dad left me was "We Die Alone", a biography of Jan Baalsrud, one of the Norwegian agents landed in Norway (the author, David Howarth, also wrote a book called "The Shetland Bus"). We Die Alone is also a compulsive and spellbinding read. I salute the Norwegians who made the dangerous fight for freedom. But human motivation is many fold - many Norwegians also volunteered to fight on the Eastern Front against the Soviets.

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

Yes, motivation to fight in a war can be complex! In my family, three brothers, one of them my paternal grandfather), and their cousin who they grew up with, went to fight in the Winter War in Finland, after returning home to Denmark, the cousin went to Germany to volunteer to fight against the USSR together with his close friend Christian Frederik von Schalburg, and the brothers ended up being part of the Danish Resistance Movement… Disillusioned by some of his experiences with the Waffen SS and the fact that while he was fiercely against the Soviet Union, he was probably never a full blown nazi like his friend, the cousin eventually ended up in a Penal Unit, where he died fighting somewhere on the Eastern Front, (it was never confirmed, but rumors said that he was executed by Military Police, after attempting to get back home). His friend, Christian von Schalburg had been a Nazi before the war started, but his hatred towards the Soviet Union had to do with part of his family were nobles in Russia before the revolution - he died on the Eastern Front as well….. While it’s important to condemn the Nazis, I do have a hard time condemning men like my grandfathers cousin! He was a soldier, and after his experience in Finland, he wanted to fight the Russians with his friend, and at the time that meant joining the Waffen SS - sure, it was foolish, and he paid the highest price! Sad story really

[@erinmac4750]

@@gorillaguerillaDK That is a sad story, but one that should be told. The choice between Soviet Russians or Nazis invading your country is a harsh one, one of those lesser of evils choices bumped up to heavy losses either way. I can't imagine how hard it must've been for those caught in the middle.

[@KaiBenjaminsen]

As a Norwegian with an interested in history, I knew a lot about the Shetland Bus already, but I did learn a few new things. I've visited both Lunna kirk and Scalloway castle and museum, but I would love to come back to Shetland. Thank you for a great educational film.

[@cheryldidur2300]

What an incredible story of courage!

[@Sheltie01]

The Shetland Bus is why Norway gives Shetland and London their Christmas Trees every year. I was taught about the Shetland Bus as a child by my parents. My dad remembers the Lufwaffe searching the islands for them. One aircraft crashed behind his childhood croft. He also recalls the later waves of aircraft sent to finish the Tirpitz

[@paulgarrett]

Excellent! Again, very good to talk about ordinary people who are heros... :)

[@carlosyoung1629]

Bruce. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you in person in Sterling Castle today. Keep up your fantastic work.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

It is hard to believe I have never heard of this, thank, you for telling this story

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Glad to help

[@Alwuwa]

Fantastic video as always Bruce. Shetlands definitely always been on the list, but this Scandinavian flick has given me more cause to go!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Great to hear!

[@jumbodoug]

Our Norwegian friends still donate a christmas tree to Edinburgh, in memory of our mutual efforts and sacrifices in ww2. It stands proud on the Mound every year. Great to hear about the efforts and sacrifices Norway and Shetland shared. Very brave people, from both sides of the North Sea

[@stevedolesch9241]

Bruce, thank you for teaching us about history, Scottish and more! Tapadh leat!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

My pleasure!

[@Sigve88dogbay]

The people of Scotland are our brothers. As much so as our neighbours in Scandinavia,- if not more. Love from Norway

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😘

[@Trollberg60north]

Takk, men pa Shetland vi er ikke Skotsk eller Skottland. Norge er vår ekte moderland.

[@Sigve88dogbay]

@@Trollberg60north Norge sammen med Skottland, Shetland og Orkney. +Færøyene og Island burde starte sin egen Union/Region 🐉⚔️

[@Trollberg60north]

@@Sigve88dogbay Hmm, ja, Island, Færøyene, Norge, Shetland og Orkney men ikke Skottland. Har du hørt om Scottish Lairds på Shetland? Lairds var menn fra Skottland som kjempet og tok landet fra under føttene våre inntil Shetland-folk var bare leietakere. Mennene måtte fiske etter Lairden, men hvis det kom storm og mennene druknet og båten gikk tapt, måtte enkene betale for båten. Hvis enkene ikke hadde nok penger så måtte de jobbe for å betale tilbake verdien av båten. Det er en vei på øya Yell som kalles "enkeveien" fordi den ble bygget av enker som hadde mistet ektemenn og sønner i en fiskekatastrofe.

[@Sigve88dogbay]

@@Trollberg60north Nei, har ikke hørt om det. Tragisk og forbannende. Har du hørt om Skottetoget i Norge anno 1612? Ut ifra det jeg har lest av historiebøkene, så har du helt rett. Skottland er ikke så direkte nordisk som de andre eksemplene jeg nevnte ovenfor. Men har derimot mye norsk kulturell og genetisk innflytelse. Dog blandet med keltisk etc.. Men mener fremdeles skottene er mer like oss enn Svenskene og Danskene, ut ifra min egen erfaring. Poenget mitt er at vi har her i Norge ofte vært i strid med våre nordiske naboland. Og før den tid også med andre nordmenn, både før og etter Norge ble samlet til ett rike. Basert på egen erfaring, har de skotter jeg har møtt følt at de har mye mer til felles med oss, enn de har med resten av UK. Men jeg blir flau når noen som deg, med personlig erfaring og historie forteller slikt. Jeg blir forbanna. Jeg beklager min uvitenhet. Skolene i Norge burde ha lært oss bedre om våre brødres historie.

[@Becca2334]

No, never heard of The Shetland Bus.Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Herries8325]

I'd never heard of the "Shetland Bus" it's jaw dropping. thank God for them. please help set up the Shetland Bus Trail. I'll be getting the book.

[@marklittle8805]

The things I learn Bruce when i follow your channel.

[@wetflannel6343]

I was born in shetland lived there untill 10 and moved to glasgow my family are still there and nothing fills me with more pride than hearing what these wonderful people did personally i dont think enough people know what sacrifice they made the courage the stones it takes day in day out!

[@ichabod0391]

I’ve been to the Shetland Islands, but never heard of the Shetland Bus… Great video.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks

[@richardhallyburton]

The book 'The Shetland Bus' is a superb read. I can heartily recommend it.

[@ladyliberty417]

Yes! Been hearing about Norwegian and Scottish fishermen most my life , my auntie loved showing off the bomb shelter behind her house in Lossiemouth! Thank you for this wonderful story Bruce💕

[@Trollberg60north]

Njugglesvatn 0 seconds ago I don't wish to take away from this excellent video or the heroic people from The Shetland Bus but in Shetland we are not Scottish.

[@HernetheHunter121]

A truly wonderful and inspiring video. Real hero’s that deserve every ounce of gratitude from us today. Thanks for this video. I’ve shared with my children so they learn from this history. We all recently enjoyed the visit to the Scalloway museum. Thank you.

[@deejayk5939]

Wonderful storytelling that’s true history! Thanks

[@rileyhoffman6629]

Heroes, one and all! The world owes a debt of gratitude for their brave humanity.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Indeed

[@peterscrafton5212]

Very powerful:I particularly appreciate the bugle calls, which underline the serious theme of the video

[@geowidman]

Thanks to you again for this fine video, again made in 4K (so helpful in pausing to read all in the sign about Norway House). Matt Ward has done another brilliant crafting with you on a terrific story this is, sadly, so little known. Yes, some object to Shetland supporting you, but I can only say "Good on Them!"

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Matt does a good job. I hadn't noticed folk criticising Shetland support. That must be something waiting for me as I scroll down😮

[@jhoffer90]

I went to Burghead a month ago, that was the time when I heared about the Shetland bus first. They used to sail to mainland Scotland, and some of them lived there, in Burghead, beautiful place. JA VI ELSKER DETTE LANDET 🇳🇴 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kmltoybox4228]

Good constant daring, brave chaps

[@paulclarkson9343]

I'd never heard of The Shetland Bus before. And now I'll never forget it. Shetland is one place on my list to visit and I hope I get there soon. Thanks Bruce. Your videos are absolutely brilliant and should be on telly.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks Paul

[@euanmaclean2633]

I visited Scaloway some years ago but failed to see much of what you filmed but at the public library there I found {was directed to by the excursion coach driver} copies of the book The Shetland Bus on sale, signed by the last surviving Shetland busman. I passed it on but I still have the book We Die Alone which I bought in a book fair in Lerwick.

[@buffewo6386]

Found the channel for the history. (Scott-Irish Ancestry) Didn't know all of this story, so thank you. As those of us in the working-class areas of the US run the checklist on the operators of the Shetland Bus: Hard-working Play just as hard Patriotic and brave Tight budgets Someone who can/will fix anything Make due with what you have Stand up for what is right... Check on all. If we were able to meet you, we would shake your hand. You are/were good men. I come from a ranching family. My Grandpa would have said these brave souls were ones to "ride the mountains" with.

[@sarimento1]

Wonderful story, Lord Bruce! Thanks!! I might just put the Shetlands on my bucket list!

[@nancydieneredd5376]

Loved this video! Thanks for sharing it. We are visiting Shetland next week and are reading The Shetland Bus now. Would absolutely love a Shetland Bus walking trail!

[@stumathers3192]

Have only just found this video today,remembrance day 2023. I thought I had seen all of your videos to date. Keep up the good work.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks

[@nancybaker8187]

Great story, well told! It gave me chills.

[@bigh9809]

Very well done Bruce, great history lesson, yet more stuff I didn't know about Shetland, Norwegian campaign, and Ww2 in general. Interesting doesn't do it justice. Slán abhaile for now

[@grahamwalker2312]

Had heard of the Shetland Bus during WW2, but not of how the service began and evolved. Hadn't heard the story of Nils Nessa and his bravery and sacrifice. What an inspiring story.

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Hi Bruce. While I've heard some good stories of Norwegian Stories and how they worked with British forces, I've never heard of the Shetland Bus. Good to hear because theres so much that we don't know about military conflicts and the heroes, eh.👌🙂🙋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙏 Thank you.

[@neilcomparetto5282]

Leif Larsen is my great uncle - thank you for telling this story… I’m looking forward to the day I get to visit Shetland.

[@kimberlyevans9637]

Thank you! We will try to visit!

[@rksnj6797]

Incredible historical story! Thank you so much for telling it to us! The Shetland Bus deserves its own dedicated trail. It's a story of heroism that should not be lost. Thank you again, Bruce!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

True

[@jeepster12778]

Love the way you inform us of our history brilliant

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annasaylor3566]

This was beautiful and sad. Thank you as always. I hope you have a good day 😊 🌹🦋❤️☮️

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thank you! You too!

[@angehuntsman679]

Loved this. I have visited Shetland and do have the book mentioned. I plan to go again. It really is a fabulous place and I would recommend a visit to anyone. Very many thanks for these vids Bruce. Lucky you to be there.

[@AndyHullMcPenguin]

You might also like to look in to the history of "Operation Claymore" which incidentally feeds into the tale of the Enigma machine and breaking the German Enigma code. If you get a chance to visit the area round Lofoten , and indeed the Norwegian west coast in general, you will get a good sense of the many historical links between Norway and Scotland.

[@staytuned2L337]

Just moved and getting settled into New Brunswick. I can really see the Scottish legacy in the street and town names.

[@badboybillybear]

Bruce your telling done those hero's proud, well done mate!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thank you kindly

[@musingwithreba9667]

Thank you Bruce for the very interesting story. I enjoy learning history from your stories.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I'm delighted

[@elliotgibbon4234]

This is one of the very most interesting and poignant (and superbly presented) historical videos I have ever seen. Thank you, Bruce.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Wow, thank you!

[@leonmarkrodziewicz279]

Great video Bruce about some incredibly brave people. Stories like this need to be told and retold. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks for watching

[@peterkelly1665]

often said they were the great generation this just proves courage and resilience was not uncommon in the great generation. Thanks Bruce for another tale of this generation

[@VeganHiker]

Inspiring, sobering, touching video!. Great storytelling! This was fascinating. I have heard of the Shetland Bus from the TV series Shetland but I didn't know any of the details. As an American, I know very little about European history but I'm working on fixing that, in part, by watching your channel, Bruce. Thanks for showing us Shetland!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching

[@RayHeims]

aGREAT story!!! Well done!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks

[@harrymontgomery5268]

Wow, what a moving story. Well you didn't again, great video, great story. Thank you

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks again!

[@chinablues3415]

Yet another enjoyable, insightful and really brilliant lesson. Thank you. ☺☺

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

My pleasure!