ROBERT the BRUCE and that SPIDER

Robert the Bruce and the Spider is one of the most enduring Scottish stories. What's the real story behind the legend?
Legand has it that Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, when fighting the first war of independence with Edward the 1st of England and losing, went into hiding. While living in a cave he watched a spider trying to spin a web. The spider kept falling but kept trying again, and this would inspire the king to carry on his fight.
But how much of this is true?
Locations:
Glentrool - Galloway
Clatteringshaws Loch - Galloway
Secondary locations:
Torrhouse Stone Circle - Wigtown - Galloway
The Martyr's Stake/Wigtown Bay - Wigtown - Galloway
Turnberry Castle - Turnberry - Ayrshire
St Medans - Monreith - Galloway
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Mic: VideoMicro Compact On-camera Directional Microphone amzn.to/3X7VKk7
Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic: amzn.to/3qvx2On
Filmed on Apple iPhone 11
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.
Follow my quest on social media:
Instagram: @scotlandunplugged
Facebook: scotlandunplugged
TikTok: @scotlandunplugged

[@TheHoofGP]

Brilliant.

[@rgober60]

Greame how did you get such a wonderful brother ❤

[@alicegamble6145]

Your brother is a great story teller.

[@bettyvanderhooven-schmaasc4235]

I bet holidays around your family is a gas!

[@nutsack-1904]

Teach your brother how to trim hooves, this channel is very boring

[@arejaycee5484]

@@nutsack-1904 He tells a wicked story. Hoofed it here fae the coo guy

[@Hailstonepie]

Gawd I love this man telling history with feeling and a wicked sense of mirth..... more.....more....

[@jodifinnegan4453]

I completely agree!!! 😁

[@vickiehukill2564]

Hoof GP sent me so glad he did love hearing about Scotland history.

[@nancylitton390]

I enjoy learning Scottish History this way. Here,in America, they didn't teach much European History at all. Thanks for sharing.

[@debraanneclark2188]

I remember that story of the spider and Robert the Bruce being told to me by my great granny when I was a wee bairn

[@krill3333]

Robert the Bruce is an ancestor of mine, grandfather 25 times removed. Love the history!!

[@dboudro7297]

Mine as well, very very proud to say!

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

This is a gifted teacher. I hope he’s doing this professionally in a classroom somewhere.

[@Annie6460]

The presentation and scenery are in their own rights fantastic! ❤️🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@momnoah5]

I too learned of your channel from your brother, The Hoof GP. Charisma and sense of humor seems to run in the family. I love the way you tell the story as well as learning History that is sadly lacking in today's education. I look forward to watching more. I've subscribed so I don't miss any.

[@susancurry5224]

Your brother, The Hoof GP, sent me. I'm so glad he did - best recommendation all year. Love your storytelling and sense of humor. Subscribed! 👍

[@maryjanedavidson2804]

Me too, I could listen to him all day...can you imagine if he had a pod cast?

[@susancurry5224]

@@maryjanedavidson2804 that would be epic!

[@sharonspivey7913]

Sent over by your brother The Hoof GP. I love learning about Scotland and it's people.

[@kitsunetreat7389]

Another one sent by The Hoof GP, and I'm glad and the better for it! You've got a wonderful way of conveying your beautiful countries history in an intellectual and engaging way. Making content like this preserves the world around us, and grants us a greater understanding of who and what we are, and is a poorly undervalued public service. Cheers, and many thanks for doing it!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@bridgetthomas6935]

Hi the GP doc sent me to this sight ,glad he did . Wish we had history teachers like this when I was in school

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

Your little brother sent me over. Good content!

[@imatugwaddle2291]

"...got a bit stabby in the church..." LOVE IT!!!!!

[@prole2554]

Beautiful country! Wish I could visit!

[@tinamckechnie9808]

I love your sense of humor and how you tell your story. The Hoof GP sent me here, I'm glad he did!!

[@dbach1025]

You had me forever referencing everyone's favorite mail man Cliff Klavan.

[@rgober60]

Wonderful...where have you been!! I could listen to you all day young man. Post more please...never tire of listening to you and your lovely voice. Your very good at this young man...Thank you.👍👍👍👍👍

[@diannakelly7337]

Your brother Graeme sent me over to listen to you and I'm so glad that he did. As he said, " You are brilliant" . I love anything and everything about Scotland and I read about it voraciously but hearing it from you made it so much more real to me. Please keep this series coming as it was wonderful! God Bless.....

[@juliefriske8519]

I've been watching your brother's channel for about a year that would be Hoof GP. I would be leaving him a thank you for putting me to your Channel. I am a history buff. I love Scotland and the old Royals. Never been there probably never will be but I enjoy listening to you tell the stories that I have long watched on TV. Put into a better, more interesting platform. I am looking forward to watching your Channel.

[@gingerhammond6446]

I just love your videos and your sense of humor!

[@lisashelley2084]

Love the story, the scenery, the humor; the accent, all of it; keep making videos- they are great!

[@jodifinnegan4453]

Yes! I second that!! Love it!

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

The Hoof GP sent me… I love your brother…. He’s the Best for Cows…. Thank you for this Channel ❤️🇨🇦

[@TheSarahlou]

I love hearing about the history of Scotland my mother in law was Scottish and moved to Kent England when she married my father in law but had all of her children baptised church of Scotland and she always used to tell all her grandbabies stories on the history of Scotland and honestly I find the Scottish accent the easiest to listen to fantastic video 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@plainsimple442]

My ancestor Robert the Bruce back 20 generations. Always interesting to hear the history behind family.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Interesting ancestor to have 🙂

[@autumnisnothere]

Your brother sent me along. A good listen for some history of Scotland. I remember hearing the tale of the Bruce and the spider. And of course many tales of Wm Wallace. I'll tune in for more.

[@rachaelmarchant79]

Please keep making these videos....they are terrific. Thanks for the referral The Hoof GP

[@marianstampley3068]

Teach history,the class will overflow

[@mrs.henderson7602]

I find the landscape of Scotland is breathtaking. And your story telling history intriguing. You need to sell your lessons, on tape or DVD, on Scottish history. I know I would buy them.

[@arejaycee5484]

The Hoof GP Sent Me Here. Glad He Did.

[@nanciumphres9001]

gorgeous scenery

[@1deadlylunarwolfgod]

Hi the hoof GP sent me and I most say I loved the history lesson on William Bruce especially since I'm Irish/Scottish as well as a few other races. Also several years ago my mothers, mother was telling me about our family and said we were actually related to him and although I have no evidence on the spider I was told an old family story/family legend about him and the box with his heart if you ever want to hear it.

[@aarentruxall1959]

Well done, I love me some good old history.

[@bradleywilkinson3533]

Thanks for the suggestion Hoof GP. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@dianeambrose683]

Love the humor and scenery!

[@joycefuller9177]

Very interesting. My first time here. Beautiful country.

[@tinamclaughlin705]

I like that bit of History, Wallace started and Robert the Bruce held on and fought opportunistically winning over foe! Your brother said to mention Hoof GP! I will watch you both!

[@shirleylaboy603]

I love your storytelling ability. You keep me interested in what you're saying and that's a good story. 🙂❤

[@mariesplace9547]

Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@MandyLeeRain]

Awesome, Hoof Gp referred me, love history and learning new things 👍🏻

[@GaminGranny880]

I just found out that my surname Dick is old Scottish. I would love to learn more about the Scottish history. I'm happy that your brother Graham told his viewers about your channel.

[@garrybeard7718]

Fantastic story and it is only a story well done loved it.stay safe bud.👍🇬🇧🤘🍺

[@osrs_scrublord2039]

Love how this is presented. My kids loved Horrible Histories, reminds me of that balance of humor.

[@donnabauer8370]

Love the history and the scenery of your beautiful country, (The Hoof GP sent me).

[@sarahmoses1267]

I am supposedly related to the Scottish Kings through the Stewards. The Stewards became royalty by one of them marrying the king's daughter. Is this true? Would you mind doing a video on the Stewards to the kings? Love the video and I can't wait to see and learn more. Love The Hoof GP as well. I am glad he mentioned you in his video. I love history, especially when it involves genealogy. Thanks for the fun!

[@lizzepley]

The Hoof GP sent me. You both are absolutely handsome. You have some good genes. 👍 And the accent 👌cherry on top

[@lesliquiring5629]

The Hoof GP sent me. Love your channel. You are a great story teller.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Brilliant! Enjoyed every minute.

[@rconner01]

That little brother of yours told me about your channel. That Hoof GP is fun to watch!

[@rebekkahgreen8482]

I am of Scottish heritage have taken an DNA Test. To be honest one of many countries of heritage origins. I love your way of telling of history. Thank you.

[@emilyirby4219]

Sent here by Hoof GP! 😊👌 Love the beautiful views and storytelling 😊

[@tigerprincess9222]

The Hoof GP sent me! I can't wait to learn more about Scotland's history. ❤️ from the states!

[@tammyC1971]

Telling the story as you walk down pathways or the roads is so unique and charming. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your enthusiasm for Scottish history.

[@renegademermaid1806]

The KZbin AI put The Hoof GP on my feed, and I've been binge-watching Graeme for weeks. I went over and watched James' sculptures, which are amazing, and then I decided to come here and was not disappointed. My family has roots in Scotland. I have visited once but I would go again in a heartbeat. We went in November of 2010, my 15 yr old daughter who could be more melodramatic than any movie star, and me. We were in Stirling, stopped at Drover's Inn up there where Loch Lommond is a trickle, Ft. William, Malaig, Castle Tioram as the tide was rushing in, Skype, Ulapool, Inverness, yes with a nice stint staring at Loch Ness in hopes of seeing the monster, Granton-on-Spey where we ran into an Inn owner who was originally from our hometown in California USA (trippy experience), and then to Edinburgh, where my daughter's first words were, "this place looks like something out of Oliver!" (the musical version of Oliver Twist). We walked all over Edinburgh and were considerably less impressed with the castle because Stirling Castle made such a great impression. My now 26 year old daughter (time flies like you can't imagine-hug your kids often) is a history major, theater minor (shocker), and holds close the memories of our wild Scottish adventure, though at the time, she would dramatically mourne, "why did you draaaag me half way around the woooorld?!" (My response was always, "because I wanted to torture you). I greatly enjoy the way you share the Scottish history and inventions and such. Several times I have literally laughed out loud. Which is both good and bad. Laughter is like good medicine but I just had surgery a couple of weeks ago to remove 2 tumors (both benign, Thank the Lord!) and laughing disturbs the area of the incision and makes me very sore. This doesn't keep me from laughing. Thank you so much for sharing your Scotland Unplugged with the rest of us! DO MORE OF IT!!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! I see what you mean about Edinburgh and Oliver. Sorry about the laughing though! Hope you’re in the mend. 🙂

[@renegademermaid1806]

@@scotlandunplugged I love a good laugh even if it literally splits my sides!

[@ben-me9jy]

Your brother say hi! Love your rendition of Scottish history! Hoof GP!!

[@Mommacoley92]

I came from Hoff GP. Love Scottish history!

[@karenhall6216]

Your little brother sent me. Love it!

[@fredboomboom5503]

I just love these stories

[@fredboomboom5503]

It like you’re there with LongShank being slaughtered

[@johnperry5102]

great video interesting, educational, love the history

[@sabbys7750]

Great story telling as always!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@catherinedempsey2446]

More stories please!!

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

Loved the scenery and history. The Hoof GP sent me over!

[@stephaniehallman9749]

Fantastic! Thanks a million for the entertaining lesson.

[@bronwentillman8385]

I would have LOVED to have had a history teacher with a Scottish accent when I was in school!

[@Julie-kq7pm]

No idea who this guy is but great story about him and beautiful scenery. Your presentation is awesome!

[@karenjarrett8904]

I popped on over to your channel at the behest of your brother Graeme. Your family is truly talented, it was a joy watching this upload. I will continue to watch . Thank you very interesting, I love history.I’m from Ohio in the USA.

[@TheLizardmama]

You can thank your brother for pointing us to your page. Can't wait to visit your beautiful country!

[@backand2theleft925]

Enjoying the stories sir. Im from the states (ohio) and your country looks amazing. In my family tree i have a Williams side that is from Scotland. Will visit one day for sure. Oh and i found your channel via the hoofGP. You guys are great. Thanks again.

[@lostforgottenangel]

I'm glad the Hoof GP sent me here :D fascinating stuff! Thank you for sharing!

[@pjk1714]

Your brother sent me over. Bet you heard that a few thousand times :) Greetings from 🇨🇦 Glad the Hoof GP referred. History is just great to learn and having a story teller to teach makes it that much more fulfilling. Have some catching up to do... Scotland is a beautiful country rich in history. Take care

[@movingmusic4you]

I came from the hoof GP! Hello there!

[@michelematthews796]

😊 Thank you for this fantastic story! Robert is my ancestral Grandfather followed by John Lyon (my mother’s maiden name) and soon I will be venturing to see the land of my ancestors ❤

[@celestek.2395]

The hoof GP sent me! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@wollant54]

This is the 3rd Scottish channel I have subscribed to. The first was The Hoof GP then Craigie Boy. I love them all. Thank you for your passion and the amazing content gents!

[@bigibrd]

Good day to you Sir. Your brother, the Hoof GP, said to check out your channel. Brilliant!!!

[@DiscAnt86]

I’m here cause The Hoof GP! Thank ya brother! Lol

[@craigieboy]

Great video. Loved it.

[@scotlandunplugged]

You’re getting some serious content out these days, Craig!

[@bethotoole6569]

Yeah,, I love his new intro!

[@maryjanedavidson2804]

Love this, so glad your brother suggested watching your channel as I love a good story and your accent is just a bonus!

[@carolbartz6783]

Love the story!

[@dixiedoll9944]

Your little brother sent me your way! Looking forward to watching...

[@dixiedoll9944]

Love the scenery (always wanted to see Scotland). Really like the humor in your story telling! Enjoyed the pictures and clips added. Excellent job keeping the story rolling A to Z, yet you are all over the place. Nice!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you 🙂

[@lindawall6504]

I LOVE these videos! Please please please 🙏 keep them coming! Your story telling skills are hypnotizing

[@susibriggs211]

I enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@kristiehutton729]

The hoof GP sent me, noticed not many of us are getting a heart from you… but we are all glad he sent us anyway. Talented family!😂🤩

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@emdusha5590]

Thank your little brother for another referral to your channel from the Hoof GP!

[@patstokes7040]

0:03 what a lovely scene behind you. Can from the brothers channel, don't know why I watch him but I enjoy the claim entertainment value. Saying all that history is really in my blood.

[@SuperKristinG]

I LOVED THIS! I love the way you create the scene. I get so involved in your stories. My kids came in to talk to me and I told them to leave me be until your video was over. Hahaha Anyway thanks for sharing. Great video as always!

[@Loosybaboosy]

The hoof GP sent me here. Some 30 minute stories would be good 😁

[@stephaniejohnson3341]

Awesome! I was transfixed!

[@SkelzaDawn]

Your country is soooo beautiful ❤

[@rachaelhenderson9457]

The hoof gp sent me lol (he told us to say that) thanks for your channel xx

[@ladydove1000]

I love learning about Scotland! Have to do this but another one was sent by The Hoof GP.

[@leebass4833]

Enjoyed very much!!

[@anthrogirl925]

I simply hate when I accidentally stab someone. Quite an inconvenience for all involved. Thanks for sharing Scotland’s history without ‘mansplaining’. Let me know if you need me to tell you what that means 😏 Oh! GP shared your channel. I’m hoofed...hooked

[@rmil4531]

Great video.

[@johnainsworth8665]

The Hoof Gp sent me, love the stories

[@catherinepalmer4596]

My maiden name is Cummins (Comyn) and my friend’s surname is Bruce. We’re both Americans but we like to discuss our Scottish ancestors. Thanks for the story of the spider. I hadn’t heard it.

[@joanrankin2827]

Awesome!

[@lizzardeskas4769]

New subscriber....HoofGP sent me! Looking forward to enjoying your content.

[@shelby6066]

I love listening to you tell the story. Calming voice and a great story!!!!