Who WAS Robert Burns? On the hunt for Scotland's Bard

On the trail of Robert Burns - a Burns themed road trip.
I go in search of Scotland’s national bard, and visit Burns’ birthplace, the places he lived and worked. I see where Burns died and where he was laid to rest and ask "just who was Robert Burns?"
Follow my adventures as I travel through the landscapes and history of Scotland. I make quick, quirky and (hopefully) funny content about Scotland's past, people and scenery.
I look for the hidden stories, forgotten people and beautiful scenery of Scotland and try to find the funny in the darkness, obscurity and occasional absurdity of our history.
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[@DarylShires]

“O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us; To see oursels as ithers see us!” This was my late (Glaswegian) Mum’s most beloved quote. Seeing and hearing Cammy’s Burns’ recitation has moved me more than I can say here💜 Thank you, a heart-felt thank you indeed 🙏🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺🦘🌹

[@aboy6236]

A favorite line in our family here in the US, too.

[@LoveSaidNo]

We need more farmers reciting poems, if all are as brilliant as this one! Another great, very educating and also entertaining episode

[@77bountiful]

Cammy Wilson has a blog he does every week called Fed by Farmers. If you type that into YT followed by The Hoof GP (Roberts brother) you'll see Cammy is 'normally' as enthusiastic as he is reciting Burns. Sorry if you already know this but just didn't want you to miss out if you liked Cammy's style x

[@KSilverlode]

Fed by Farmers is his podcast channel. His farming vlog channel is The Sheep Game. Both are well worth checking out!

[@scotlandunplugged]

I think Cammy’s a one- off. Maybe an idea for a channel though. 🤔

[@TX-biker]

Full confession from here in The States - hats off to the performance of the “local”. The accent and dialect were very hard to follow, but the expressions and animation were wonderful and helpful 🤠

[@scotlandunplugged]

Cammy’s recitals are becoming legendary. You can see more on The Sheep Game. 🙂

[@BadHairdayKimmie]

When I saw the title of this episode I thought Cammy would love this... and then there he appeared! Brilliant.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Brilliant! 😂

[@margielewis6009]

Cami, that was wonderful, and I did not understand any of it but the was your facial expression mad a great one

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

Yeah, I maybe got like 60-80% of it… but that was quite hilarious really! 🤭😆

[@bethotoole6569]

It had death, it had some religion... IT HAD CAMMY!!! Great video Bob!!

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@77bountiful]

Another pearler Robert. Fantastic combination of you telling us Burns history, and Cammy reciting one of his poems. I had to laugh when the sheep coughed not wanting to miss out on a bit of the limelight though😊Have a fantastic Burns Night to all who celebrate and thank you Robert. Keep them coming and looking forward to reading the book 📚

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! I’m looking forward to getting the book out there!

[@herstoryswitness]

Liked your farmer friend and great tour. New Years Eve always requires singing Auld Lang Syne. Thanks 👍😊

[@scotlandunplugged]

Absolutely - although I’m usually half asleep when the bells go 😂

[@michellevv46]

Loved seeing Cammy!

[@alicegamble6145]

Great seeing Cammy & listening to his recitation of Robby Burns. My dad was a big fan of Rooby Burns & he passed it down to me. Thanks for another great video.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you!

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

Hello & thank you for this!

[@DesireeReeves-c7x]

I got excited when you said Brigadoon. One of my favorite movies. Cammy did awesome. No idea what he said but damn it sounded good!

[@jameshutson7246]

This was my favorite video of yours

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you!

[@Allie-x4t]

2:40- Students were carving on the wooden doors even then😂

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@cruztj1]

Great video Bob! Thanks for taking us on this journey

[@DawnaLeigh]

Cammy you missed your calling! Excellent recitation! 👏 Great video Bob. Where is your Búrns recitation?

[@scotlandunplugged]

No way I’m following that one! 😂

[@rebeccachristians2506]

I just love all these videos. You do such a great job of telling the history of everything. It's so good to see you!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you 🙂

[@catherinesikora8397]

Robert, this was such a fantastic, amazing, and awesome video! I absolutely loved every second of it! I often host Burns Suppers here in Austin Texas and am not able to do one this year. I plan to share your video with all my friends as it is such a nice treat since we can't celebrate Rabbie together this year! I have told Rabbie's story quite often but your presentation and insights are quite phenomenal and really help bring him to life so beautifully. Your friend's recitation of that poem was outstanding and the commentary delightful. Thanks so much for all your hard work! You really are one of my favorite channels and I eagerly await your videos.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! That’s fantastic to hear. 🙂

[@shalacarter6658]

Stay safe driving in the snow, if you are getting it there.

[@catherinesikora8397]

@@shalacarter6658 SO kind! The snow was brief and already gone! xo

[@shalacarter6658]

@ That's good to hear unless you are in a drought? We are here in most of Nebraska. Did you hear about the mini-tornado in and around Newquay, Cornwall?

[@avrilconacher]

A very enjoyable and informative video. Cheers.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

"To a Louse" so well recited! Thank you both.

[@giannabarrow7764]

Very nice!

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

Only at a mature age do we appreciate what our elders taught us young ones, the traditions that make a people, it requires a ripened mind. That farmer man did a great job reciting, I couldn't understand a lot of it, so I'll have to look it up in my Burns collected works later, but his delivery and expression were a pleasure to watch! 👍 History should never be cancelled, and inconvenient or uncomfortable truths should not be forgotten, lest we repeat the mistakes of the past.

[@scotlandunplugged]

You can see more recitals on Cammy’s The Sheep Game channel as well. 🙂

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

@@scotlandunplugged Thanks for the tip, I'll check him out.

[@phylliscook-se7mx]

Great video 😉

[@pattyannbeaven9287]

Great video Bob, Cammy also recited Tam o shanter ( I hope that’s right) last year on his Sheep Game channel. It’s definitely worth a look with all the expression of this rendition. It also has subtitles!

[@scotlandunplugged]

I remember it well. No way I’m trying to follow that! 😂

[@pattyannbeaven9287]

@ Just watched Cammy’s rendition of Tam O Shanter again, it’s even better than I remembered from last year!

[@the-chillian]

I once attended a Burns Night dinner, hosted in America by an Eastern Orthodox priest -- a 5th generation Californian -- one of whose guests was his bishop, and we ate a haggis prepared by his Greek wife. All of us were in Highland costume, yet I think I was the only one there with significant Scottish Highlands ancestry. (I recited his, "To a Mouse".) If that's not a sign of Robert Burns' influence on the world stage, I don't know what is.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Brilliant!

[@shalacarter6658]

As an Orthodox Christian; I had to laugh with joy at this!

[@shirleylaboy603]

Thank you Robert. I love the poem. 🙂❤️

[@classicambo9781]

Well done to Cammy for another great recitation of Burns. Thanks for the video 😊

[@curtwright4740]

Kind Sir, you mentioned Brigadoon. Made me think of the American movie by the name and that movie got me started with a love for Scotland. Love your movies! So informative. Also helps me see more or less, what it’s like to be Scottish! Please continue. 😊

[@curtwright4740]

In the foothills of Oklahoma USA. P.S. Camy just almost breaks into Scottish Celtic language . Very Cool!

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Robert, I loved the story and barely understood a word of your friend's poem, but his animations were wonderful !! Great video, thanks very much !

[@salchipapa5843]

Another fantastic video, Robert. Many thanks for sharing.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you!

[@libraryanne2392]

My heart's in the Highlands my heart is not here, My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer; Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe, My heart's in the Highlands, wherev'r I go. Happy Burns Day!

[@stephenoran2019]

Excellent presentation, sir! Including Cammy was also a gift! I have seen his video of "Tam O' Shanter" and it is epic, as well! Having not grown up in Scotland, I find the traditional pronunciations fascinating, barely grasping the meaning of the words before they flow past! Thank you for this!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thanks Stephen!

[@shalacarter6658]

Hi Robbie! Thanks for this wonderful video. I especially liked the farmer reciting Burns since I was a farmer. Cancel him? What a ridiculous notion! Blessings!

[@lindastreet-ely9780]

Outstanding! Love this episode!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you 🙂

[@sn4rff]

💙💙💙

[@bobuncle8704]

Well done, once again. I have, as of yet, not watched an episode you’ve beget, where a stint o school I’ve not gotten of the lovely land and folks of Scotland

[@annebell7274]

Excellent. Very informative. Thoroughly enjoyed. 💛💯💯💯💯💛

[@karelcindrich1975]

Cammy, that was wonderful!! Your expressions and hand gestures just added to the poem!! My question to Cammy is: was that recited entirely in Scots or was some slang? 😊 Bob, that was great bringing on Cammy. Loved this video, might be one of my favorites! Would like to hear you recite a poem!! Thanks for that beautiful view 😮 Look forward to your next adventure! ❤

[@scotlandunplugged]

Haha. I’m not following Cammy’s recital. 😂

[@cheryl4811]

What an awesome job Cammy did. Thank you for that!

[@juliakellie1181]

Great episode, both instructive and humorous - well done. Thank you.

[@elainewoodard2970]

I am so happy watching your video on Robbie Burns! Been missing your show. We in the US need something to take our minds off the terrible felon in our White House. Thanks for the great channel!!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you 🙂

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

Gosh been there so many times, and what a wonderful rendition Cammy

[@kathleenmuller306]

This was wonderful Robert! If only we all could have learned history told us this way! Well done again! K.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you!

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Thank you Robert and Cammy. 😊❤️

[@cynthiabruns7178]

My dad was from the Dumfries area, and a farmers son. He got me to memorize To a Mouse, when I was a kid. Loved your video, thanks

[@camerongibson6342]

Great video Robbie and all about the bard very good of you to get Cammy from the sheep game to say a poem of the bard’s.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thanks Cameron

[@kathleenmuller306]

P.S. Cammie was fantastic❤!

[@robertamity3563]

What did he wright🔥’s ? I❤Scotland Unplugged Story’s, 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿/🇺🇸 ! Was he speaking Gaelic !

[@sharonm3677]

Bravo….very well done!❤❤

[@NancyVanEvera]

Another enjoyable, informative tour of Scotland! Thank you!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grahamhill2267]

Really interesting story and video. I understood about three words of the poem! lol 😂

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@maryk3458]

My live is like a red red rose, that is newly sprung in JUne!

[@debraruffindesign]

Thank you! Well done Cammy! I loved it!

[@Serenity07-10]

This was absolutely brilliant.. loved it.. wonderfully told❤

[@Jyn58]

Very interesting. I never got into his poems even though our literature teacher pushed his works all through high school.

[@catherinespencer-mills1928]

Your videos are always interesting. I am not Scots, so when I tried to read his poetry I was never as good at it as Cammy. (What did you bribe him with?) I understand not being thrilled having to read something in school. I still hate some of the books we had to read in high school.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you. No bribery involved. 😂

[@lorrainebedson7261]

Loved the recitation I have heard and read some of Burns poems but they are always better when recited by a Scot especially one with passion x

[@Hailstonepie]

Cammy can look on himself, he needs to watch his own clips 😊. Thanks Bob, another good one. 🌹

[@cathyagain5841]

I always enjoy your videos, but this I would say has become my favourite. Thank you.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! 🙂

[@KLG777]

I share a January 25th birthday, i use to also write poetry when i was younger.

[@scotlandunplugged]

My sister too. 🙂

[@shalacarter6658]

@@scotlandunplugged Your whole family is talented in one way or another.

[@craigsinclair7864]

Hurt my arm this mornin and had to go to hospital for an x-ray, as I was sitting waiting to be seen, the lad next to me says," Fair fae yer honest sonsieface! Great chieftain o' the puddin race!!" I was like, eh?!?!., I turned my head round to the the lady sat on my other side, she said, " ! Wee, sleekit, cow'rin, tim'rous beastie, O, what a panic's in thy breastie!" , As I grabbed the next doc walking past I said, "here mate is this the psychiatric ward?" He says," no this is the burns unit!

[@shalacarter6658]

oh, groaaaan! :)

[@sharonm3677]

Love it!❤❤

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@johnperry5102]

very interesting, entertaining, and educational, in other words, it was great

[@Staggo_L]

I love Burns’ robust poetry.

[@marymactavish]

It's good the family moved out of that cottage when he was still a little boy because I'm sure all the cars on the road would have been dangerous when he was out playing.

[@scotlandunplugged]

It is a bit busy 🙂

[@eileenbass952]

Hello Robert, could the poem of Cammys" recital not have had sub titles?

[@marksieving7925]

Turn on closed captions.

[@scotlandunplugged]

I left the captions in Scot’s this time as it just seemed to fit, but here’s a translation. shsjdyer.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/52084477/to

[@shalacarter6658]

@@scotlandunplugged Thanks so much for this; but I am not doing the work sheet.

[@sharonm3677]

@@scotlandunpluggedOMG I understood the entire thing with out difficulty. Must be my Scot bloodline coming through🤣😂. Plus I also adore Cammy! Great video Robert! You always give us your best. ❤❤

[@disneyboy3097]

Hoping you are all ok after storm Eowyn!

[@lindamcgough3645]

Cami is the man!👍

[@lyamainu]

My English teacher used to make us read Burns out loud for her own amusement. A bunch of Texas teenagers trying to stumble their way through To A Mouse was probably hilarious, but very traumatic to my memory.

[@Hailstonepie]

Have you done one on Brig'o'doon ?

[@Austin-LawandEthics]

My family is the Houstons-they are from Ayrshire

[@CynthiaEvans-i2f]

[@a.butler1778]

Kind of off your subject here, but I have to know, does Scotland really have a pyramid?

[@scotlandunplugged]

There’s the Balmoral Pyramid - Prince Albert’s Cairn.

[@EnigmaStar153]

An alcoholic