Searching For Johnnie Armstrong

[@katiemoyer8679]

Outstanding Mark 👌. Thank You.

[@nikkigraham7494]

This was my ancestor on my maternal side. My granny was the direct descendant of the Armstrong family. I grew up at claygate just a mile away from the Hollows Tower. We always (as locals)said that the original castle was on that side of the water. Great place. Beautiful and full of wildlife.

[@gnarlyxagock9749]

Loving the videos Mark, did Johnnie proud. Thank you for the work learning alot 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🖤🍀

[@helencarpenter9158]

Hi Mark. I have visited this site many times. I live near . I definitely think that this site was Johnny's Armstrongs home. I was told by an old local that what was left of the castle, after being in ruins for centuries, was used to make the bridge. Its got a fantastic atmosphere and the Esk is a beautiful river. Mr Armstrong was a formidable character in the Dabatable Lands and no doubt did some terrible things but his death makes me sad and angry. He was tricked, No trial , hung on the spot. I found it sad that the sign that shows his supposed grave was dirty and hardly legible . I cleaned it the best I could as a mark of respect. Not sure if my Reiver ancestors would of approved mind you. Love your videos Mark. All the best to you and yours for 2022 .

[@jamesarmstrong5424]

I love the passion Mark displays in every one of his videos. As a descendant of the Scottish Armstrongs I always enjoy any mention of my ancestors. I would love to see you do a video about the emigration of the lowland peoples to the Ulster plantations in Northern Ireland ( then, Ireland). I know many of the Armstrongs were in those groups that relocated ( mostly in County Fermanagh). Cheers from the USA!

[@MarkNicol123]

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[@MarkNicol123]

Don’t know if you’ve seen this one James

[@jamesarmstrong5424]

@@MarkNicol123 Thanks for responding! Just finished watching it. Not sure how I missed that one. Thanks again; it was brilliant. One of these days I'll actually get to visit these places and have a wee dram in my ancestors honor! Thanks again for all the work you put into your content; it's greatly appreciated. Cheers mate.

[@MarkNicol123]

No worries! Thanks for watching!! Look me up if you get here… I do tours of all these sites😁

[@jamesarmstrong5424]

@@MarkNicol123 Absolutely! I've got the first round!

[@lynnarmstrong7401]

The Scottish Borderlands look beautiful to me. They don't seem bleak at all. I live in Alaska and have enjoyed your videos about the Borderland history as I am interested in learning more about my Armstrong ancestors.

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Mark, I love the way you ramble about and discover the less "touristy" spots. This is a good example of that exploration which has opened up a whole new plausible avenue of thought about the lifestyle my famous ancestor. Thank you sincerely.

[@anjaniisvarane7328]

Mr. Charles, I want to know, what made Armstrongs to be the raiders of the Border?

[@robertcroser7446]

Just up the road from me l lived in Canonbie for four years came here alot ,still do

[@robertmurray6783]

Mark, a quick hello from America, specifically Tennessee. I'm stunned you don't have ten times the subscribers you do. I know many people, especially my fellow Americans, have a fascination with what they consider "highland culture ". Considering the vast majority had ancestors along the Borders, or came from families of Ulster Scots , it's wonderful to be able to learn about and connect to the real Scotland of my ancestors. And it certainly helps that you bring a sense of excitement and pride to an oft overlooked area. You're a good natural storyteller too. Keep up the good work.

[@MarkNicol123]

Cheers Robert!! Yeah Murray is a good Borders name🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸😁

[@greenmii6000]

Neil Armstrongs ancestors Cleikumed for stealing coos kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZe5mqN_oq96sKs

[@greenmii6000]

Big Chief Murray Armstrong chased out of Yetholm for no looking like a Brigadoon shortbread tin kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZyqYniQeNN2hrs

[@wexfordgirl1]

@@MarkNicol123 Where have you gone to Mark? Have you also disappeared into the mists of time lol

[@Ccrawford112]

Great to see you back in border country, great stuff mark!

[@timmyfleming7560]

Hi marc listen bud your videos are way much better than any other videos ave ever watched you put so much effort in to this please keep the good work

[@anewleaf6847]

Marc we need you...make another, Douglas from America wld luv another sir james story

[@MarkNicol123]

It just so happens I’m out on the Douglas trail tomorrow😁 keep an eye out for the results. Been very busy the last couple of years

[@anewleaf6847]

@@MarkNicol123 I am a ancestor of both douglas and bruce.proud and you deliver goosebumps brother...thank you for ur efforts.

[@DS-kh2wk]

Great video. Why no more videos Mark? they were superb.

[@siwatson]

Brilliant … and food for thought ! It does seem a fair point … with no disrespect to the current owner of Gilknockie Tower …. It DOES seem too small …. And Armstrong was a man who would have needed a more secure and defendable home, I would have thought. Cracking wee video, as always !

[@Lorwildrose]

Nice walk again. That’s not bleak I think it’s very interesting.

[@MarkNicol123]

Bleak but beautiful!

[@Lorwildrose]

@@MarkNicol123 I wish I could show you where I live now. Talk about bleak! Two minutes out of the city and it’s Grassland for miles and miles, but still has wonderful beauty. And happy holidays to you and yours.

[@robertarnold8713]

Great video as always mark got me thinking could you not get a drone shot Thanks for your time take care sir. Rob from Kent

[@MarkNicol123]

Had the drone with me and that was the plan, but there were some REALLY low flying large military aircraft transporters going about. So thought better of it.

[@bigstoozeradventures]

I Absolutely love your channel. I'm not a hiker but love mountain biking in the Borders. You are so entertaining and how do you keep your white troosers so clean...You have yet another subscriber. Cheers. Stoozer. 🤠

[@MarkNicol123]

Cheers man😂

[@neilarmstrong3994]

Another interesting video, I wasn’t aware of the Armstrong clan visitor Center, is that at Gilnockie tower? Cheers enjoyed watching that!

[@weefreedavielittle]

Maybe a buried and ruined castle starfort .. anyway have a great xmas to you and the family

[@MarkNicol123]

Merry Christmas !!

[@tomjones7593]

Excellent- is the Esk the modern border at that castle site? Season's greetings and thanks for the films-Tom

[@MarkNicol123]

No the Border is a bit further South at this point. The Esk does form the Border for a bit as does the Liddel and the Kershope Burn.

[@MarkNicol123]

Merry Christmas!!

[@sammiross2817]

I think we are all waiting for another video? 😅

[@JoesWebPresence]

I quit watching @2:49 because of the camera work. Do you need to be spinning around like that ALL the time? I'm getting sea sick!

[@semprelazio8864]

This is a poor one 😒 wtf is jonny Armstrong anyway More Roman stuff. Marching camps roads ect thanks

[@joebloggs8708]

Your comment is poor thats about it