The Declaration of Arbroath - did this document inspire the Declaration of Independence?

[@whiskeycook3323]

I got chills when I viewed your independence document at the abbey. Yes, I did compare it to the meaning of our American Declaration of Independence. When viewing the document, I saw the strength of the Scottish people in that time period.

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

His Bruceness? 😂😂😂 But also, I definitely see parallels with the US Declaration of Independence. Particularly the bit in the Declaration Of Independence, about "deriving their just power from the consent of the governed." Did NOT know that Jefferson was a descent of Robert the Bruce. Very cool bit of trivia. Excellent work, as usual! Thank you for sharing. 😁

[@tammyC1971]

You tell a story like none other. From Pennsylvania, thank you for this one.

[@sharonm3677]

Excellent video! Now I have to go and read more………..you always leave me wanting more………I love it! You certainly got a pretty chauffeur! Lol

[@shirleylaboy603]

I love listening to you talk. I've learned a lot about Scotland listening to your history lessons. They are quite pleasurable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙂❤️

[@Slamb68]

I'm new to your channel and I really have enjoyed it so far. I have an ancestors that signed both Declarations. I believe that The Declaration of Arbroath did influence the Declaration of Independence. There are many similarities between them both. I have had the privilege to see the Declaration of Independence and plan to come to Scotland next summer. I will have to settle for the replica but we are looking forward to it. Nice job.

[@kayhansen1674]

My ancestors from Scotland came with some of the original settlers. So I agree that Jefferson probably used the ideas from the declaration in Scotland. . Love these videos.

[@lechatbotte.]

It’s possible many of the founders came from England they may have been familiar with this as well as other documents.

[@frankiebluej6902]

You make History so fun! I wouldn't have thought about not being able to film it ( I meant 'record it,' but my age showed itself here xD) either. Thank you for making this video.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Brilliant - superbly delivered. I love the passion.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Cheers! Turned into a monster edit!

[@KnitWitch]

Fascinating and informative! Thanks :)

[@Volklet]

This is fascinating - I’d like to know how we went from such an unequivocal Declaration of Independence to the current state of union. I don’t remember that ever being covered in my (English) history classes at school.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Ah. I think that’s a big video in itself 🙂

[@rainblaze.]

@@scotlandunplugged Yeeah i wonder "spin" you'll put on that

[@bawsack69]

Check out "parcel of rogues"

[@fionasingh565]

Absolutely love your videos As a McDonald in Australia I feel some connection with Scotland and I love the accents ❤

[@charlesmugleston6144]

You embody the Spirit of Scotland - having said that - keep humble and carry on doing what you do - what you are.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

By Jove, that"s some responsibility!

[@barbridingsTheResinator]

Great video. I love hearing the history of your beautiful country. Can't wait for the next video!

[@ramonadixon1291]

That was wonderful. Brought chills up my spin and tears in my eyes. I thoroughly enjoyed this video in particular. Thank you ❤️😊

[@Jo_Lori]

I'm looking forward to seeing you in New York in a kilt next April!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Haha. Definitely one to aim for 🙂

[@Hailstonepie]

We have the Magna Carta here in Lincoln, we can't photograph that either but we can look at it.

[@margielewis6009]

Thank you so much for your story's

[@margaretdundas680]

I'm 70yrs and I love these pods watching about my country as when at school I was never taught any of this now I watch all things Scotland ❤❤

[@cathyagain5841]

Excellent was the first word that came to mind as this interesting and informative video ended. Thank you. Now on to investigate another Scottish history lesson, though it won’t be talk with your humour.

[@bridgethuggett1052]

Saw it thisweek, far more moving than I imagined it would be.

[@sheilaaguon-hs5gf]

Thank you I truly enjoyed

[@kathleenmuller306]

How complicated we humans weave our history! Thanks for this view! K.

[@haggielady]

Thank you again for the most excellent history lesson. You make it come alive!

[@hayesjulie]

Well, look at that. I feel more connected to Scotland than ever. Thanks for helping out with the USA's Declaration of Independence. 😂❤

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

So very interesting. Love your videos. Beautiful country. Blessings to you & your wife.

[@chrisart4u]

Yay, yes. We all love our freedom, especially we Americans and Scots. No doubt of our connections and I'm so thankful to find our Scottish families over 2 decades ago. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲,🥰 It's good to know the actual documents are protected and hope we will make sure we encourage the younger generations do the same. We have such an inspiring & rich history and though we may have ancestry in other countries, I feel my soul is there & even if I never set foot in Scotland, I know those in my family before me did and it must have been so hard to leave. Lastly and most importantly we must remember, "If the Son, (of God) has set you free, you are free indeed....." ❤️🙏,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲 Scotland and America forever 💗💙💜💚💛🧡🖤🤍💝💪👏

[@martinsellers1739]

So very ......AWESOME !

[@stephenoran2019]

Interesting and Entertaining (as we have come to expect)! Thank you!

[@rachelwebb2330]

very interesting!! excellent as per usual!!! lolol......awkward!!

[@jacquelinevrooman7755]

Thank you!! Love it!!!!

[@kimberlypatton205]

Ah yes! MORE Scottish history! My heart is glad to share a sense of human freedom with our Scottish brothers!

[@deniseatkins9407]

I can understand your feelings on seeing that document I have seen the magna carta it's an amazing document and some laws laid down in it are still in force

[@KelapaLima]

We stayed a few hundred yards from the museum last month. Had not done my research, so did not visit. We did see the copy in Arbroath last year. The extent that it influenced the Declaration of Independence is debatable, but there seems little doubt it was a very important reference.

[@TheMeg0128]

Excellent story… now I have to read more… love your videos 👏🏻❤️

[@MorbinNecrim86]

Well told. Always been fascinated with Scottish history, your channel sceatches the itch

[@kaynebaker4747]

I'm a member of the hoofgp and got onto your channel after seeing you help Graham out, I live in Australia but can't get enough of the Scottish history, I've always been a person that thirsts for knowledge and your videos are great, keep up the good work I'm hooked haha 🙂

[@mypeeps1965]

well done.

[@joycefuller9177]

Love your videos

[@christygj]

Love your videos and the way you explain history!

[@giannabarrow7764]

Love this connection between my Scottish ancestors and my deep American roots. Thank you for this history. My sister’s birthday is April 6!

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Great story. Our grandson is Robert Bruce Jackman. My brother used to call him “Robert the Bruce” in homage to our ancestors. I doubt Robert the Bruce would approve of the English surname.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Haha. I think he would approve. He was a good mix of ancestry himself

[@jldrake3424]

Wish I could come and see it! Thanks for the video. It's the next best thing. ❤

[@ClarenceCochran-ne7du]

For those of us in the US that have studied How our Founding Documents came to be written, Arbroath Declaration is very well known. It's even referenced in the surviving personal correspondence of our Founders. Text and Layout of the Arbroath Declaration were directly borrowed to create the US Declaration of Independence. So yes, we in the US owe a debt to those Scots Patriots who long ago vowed to support the Bruce, and I, for one acknowledge this.

[@JAY1892]

That was an extremely informative upload, thank you.

[@Hailstonepie]

Love your expression's, so entertaining. Thank you.😊

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you! 🙂

[@allysonkendall2457]

My ancestors are the D'Lacey's that singed the Magnacarta! Is so amazing to follow your liniage back

[@scotlandunplugged]

Absolutely! 🙂

[@camerongibson6342]

Great video Robbie nice to your good lady with you ,I believe the document will end up in Perth.

[@annebell7274]

I didn't realise how much i didnt know about Scotland until i watched your vidoes. Thank you 😊😊💛😊😊

[@kimfleury]

I accidentally once took an illicit photo of something historic that I won't name, but in my defense, the NO PHOTOS sign was placed beyond the view. At least I wasn't arrested and my camera wasn't confiscated. I just can't brag that I took the photo. As for the document, the concept of ruling by consent of the governed is huge. It seems there are always those who beg to differ, and basically consider themselves to be ranchers managing livestock. Thank you for presenting this boost to morale! I am not a sheep! 😊

[@scotlandunplugged]

Haha. I did that in the Sistine Chapel without realising 😂

[@jldisme]

Loved it! Thank you.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Thank you!

[@ElizaBeth-ng3pu]

I would have been soooooo excited!

[@cahargett]

Robert the Bruce was the great grandfather x19 of my great grandfather John Andrew Stewart. Very interesting!!

[@AJM-GariochQuine]

Excellent video - I was also disappointed, though not surprised, to learn no photos or video were allowed. We went to see it twice! I am a Maxwell by marriage and Sir Eustace Maxwell of Caerlaverock was a signatory of the Declaration of Arbroath so we feel a family connection (Maxwell is a pretty small clan!) Our second visit was to take our two sons to see it. The younger one came over from Glasgow and the older son flew in from the Netherlands, where he lives and studies, especially to see it. Well worth the effort - it could be another 18 years before it's on display again... Independence notwithstanding!!

[@scotlandunplugged]

Ah. I’m from Monreith, where the other Maxwells lived 🙂

[@mschoy1597]

YES! YES IT DID! 😁😁😁

[@plainsimple442]

Interesting. I have lines, by names, to Malcomb II & III, Robert II, Henry I, and Llywelyn king of Wales.

[@JudyHart1]

A different bowl of cheerios! That’s an understatement. How he might have died? This gets funnier and funnier.

[@margielewis6009]

I have ancestors , the (Munro) Who were fighting for Bonnie Prince Charlie, who where bound out to ( the new world) in 1651 th battle of Worchester, and the Munroe's are the one who made the first shot that stared the American Revolution., so the story is

[@bethotoole6569]

Dude,, no true man needs an excuse to visit New York in a skirt. Just visit you'll fit right in. I remember the first time I went to the Smithsonian and saw the Declaration of Independence. It was,,, kind of awe inspiring. To think that anyone could write something that profound..., and with a quill no less. Yup,,, inspiring indeed. (Notice,, no church joke even though plenty were to be had!!)

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂 There would have to be some kind of medieval tippex involved if I’d written it! Definitely no excuses needed! On my bucket list! 🙂

[@herstoryswitness]

Another great story! DNA does support the origin of some of the Scots from the Black sea area. A more incredible claim is from the Middle East ("When Scotland was Jewish"). Wherever we came from, we always seem to be highly independent - minded , some say stubborn. I didn't know about this history. Thanks!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

As far as I know , the Declaration was the first in Europe to assert independence. I do like accuracey. Thank you.

[@iandeare1]

One of the authors of the American document was supposed to be an educated Scot... who would have most certainly known of the Arbroath letter

[@OcamRzr]

So now you are just teasing with the gore but not stating it? 😢 (Death of Edward the 2d?)

[@scotlandunplugged]

😂

[@Michael-pn5lp]

Something to consider: The stolen Stone of Scone was recovered from Westminster Abby on Christmas Day 1950 ! On the Dead Sea Scroll's solar calendar, after the Vernal Equinox starting the next Biblical Year, it was placed on the altar in the ruins of Arbroath Abbey on the 11th April 1951. With a 21st March Vernal Equinox that year, this means that the Stone of Scone was placed on the altar of Arbroath Abby on the last seventh day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread: a Holy High Day ! So in the same BIBLICAL year: • 1951 was 3400 years and the 68th Jubilee after the Exodus from Egypt ! (Working with a 4BC birth of Christ) • Before the next Vernal Equinox King George VI died on the 6th of February 1951. • Queen Elizabeth II immediately ascended the throne - although only later coronated. i.e. The Stone of Scone was recovered in the Jubilee 7x7 49th year of 1950, and later placed on the High Altar of Arbroath Abby on the seventh day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread - in the Jubilee 50th year of 1951 ! The Declaration of Scottish Independence drafted at Arbroath Abby and dated the 6th April 1320, was also in the midst of the Feast of Unleavened Bread: The vernal equinox was the 20th March that year and the 7th April was the 4th day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread that year: the day of Christ’s resurrection on the Biblical annual calendar. So 631 years later (6+3+1=10), on the last 7th Day of Unleavened Bread, being a High Day, the Stone of Scone was placed on the High Alter in the ruins of that very same Arbroath Abby, wrapped in the “Saltire” or “Saint Andrews Cross” - the national flag of Scotland. Saint Andrew was the brother of Peter, and also an apostle and disciple of Christ. In the 1320 “Declaration of Arbroath” the Scott’s claimed to be Israelites who migrated from Egypt to Spain to Ireland and then to Scotland ! Legend has it that the Stone of Scone would sometimes groan when a king was crowned on it. It is now apparent that the Stone of Scone had a flaw in it. It had a faint fracture that could be the cause of the noise when some weightier kings were crowned sitting on it: the fracture gradually progressed further and further under the weight and hence the “groans”. When it was removed from beneath the coronation throne in Westminster Abby on Christmas Day 1950, it finally broke into two pieces in the process. The smaller piece was secretly returned to Scotland almost immediately and the larger piece was returned sometime later. Once re-assembled and re-enforced into the semblance of one stone, it was placed on the alter as described above. When it was later back in Westminster Abby, Queen Elisabeth II was coronated on a broken Stone of Scone - what is the significance and implication of that as we see history unfold ???. .

[@Vulcanwoman]

The pope of the time is like a divorce lawyer in this historical tale. England is the wife and Scotland the husband.

[@imagarrettru12]

Haha. Your old *paper* document is made of sheepskin and my sheepskin (college diploma) is made of paper. I love your videos. I really hope that somewhere, way back there, my ancestors are Scottish.

[@scotlandunplugged]

Haha. Thank you! 🙂

[@tattoobillyband7725]

Who knows its like saying the washington family coat of arms inspired our nations flag ...its possible

[@tinahale9252]

Im certain it was influenced indeed

[@IamGulzow]

Finland is definitely not real, Bru. I've never seen it.

[@patricktracey7424]

the declaration of Arbroath is a great document but was implemented by the Scottish monarchy, the nobles, the clergy and the merchants, the scottish people had no say or part in it. it did not represent the scottish people in any way.

[@Emma-Jayne]

Just googles Edward the seconds death 😳 I now have that image forever 🫣. That document though, what an incredible piece of political history. Thry had it way more together back then than school history would have us believe! Another triumph for the histories of Scotland ❤