Romantic (and Fascinating) Sleep Story 💙👸🏼🌊 Scottish Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups

[@SnoozewithSam]

Hello! Right... I like to make history fun because I know some of you will think "*YAWN... Boring!", which is understandable I guess. Dull history teacher at school, anyone? 😅 So here's a short, sweet and light-hearted tale of one of Scotland's most historically colourful figures! Spoiler alert... I don't take it toooo seriously all the time haha Thank you for listening and also - I lied! Nearly 60% of you who listen are NOT SUBSCRIBED! SIXTY! My mind, body and soul are aflame with sorrow.. 😘 In all seriousness, if you are reading this and you're yet to subscribe, it would be so so good if you were able to. It would do more difference than you maybe know. Thank you, so very much. Sam x

[@phoenixrising5088]

Thanks Sam, sorry I corrected you on Loch Leven , it's just that I live in Kinross which is a nice wee town. Nicer than Leven 😆 I'm fairly new to your Channel, which I love a d thought I had subscribed. Will do it now. Yes, I know you don't take your History stories seriously and really like your droll sense of humour. I love your gentle , highland brogue. That might be a shoe actually.Your gentle Lilt. It is very soporific. I'm sure that's right. I also love your healing meditation's. I always look forward to curling up in bed and drifting off to sleep, under your spell 🪄 🌌💓

[@hildabreyers1521]

New listener and subscriber! Great story, thanks. Big history fan, US and world.

[@jeneneh.1197]

Every night I’m finding new stories I haven’t seen before. I look forward to going to bed- it’s been years of struggling. These stop my mind from spinning and are just so relaxing. I’m so grateful.

[@SnoozewithSam]

You're a real inspiration to me, Jenene. Thank you, and I love thay they're working so well. S x

[@Reedis3]

History teacher who had a boring teacher in high school. I love history. I lost my 21 year old son five and a half years ago and have a lot of trouble sleeping. I listen to sleep stories, rain, storms, ocean, etc but was thrilled to find Snooze with Sam. I usually fall asleep before the story gets too far so I listen to them over and over.

[@SnoozewithSam]

Hi Danna, thank you very much for saying so. It goes without saying that my heart pours out to you. 💙 S x

[@MrJRW1]

Really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming! 👍

[@SnoozewithSam]

Cheers, Jim! Much appreciated S x

[@Rosie_Apple_Delight]

Very grateful for your work!

[@SnoozewithSam]

Very grateful for your gratitude, Christina. :) S x

[@kgoodridge1]

All I knew about Mary, Queen of Scots was her name. If her life was taught in a history class, I wasn't listening. So thank you for bringing her to life, tragic as it was. I like to think that her son moved her body to England in a dry, payback sort of way. Something Mary would have appreciated. "A bit of chit chat."

[@SnoozewithSam]

I like to think so too, Karen. You're very welcome, anyway. :) S x

[@AWorldUnveiled]

Thank you . such a sweet story

[@SnoozewithSam]

Our pleasure! s x

[@audreybuckallew2891]

I love everything about her. She’s my family after all.

[@SnoozewithSam]

Oh really? That's awesome! I take it you have connections? How are her table manners? S x

[@audreybuckallew2891]

@@SnoozewithSam bahahaha well I wish I knew😂😂 she can lose her head sometimes…but don’t we all😂

[@michelledeleonardis]

I love history and am trying to wind down with these instead of my typical true crime lol. Thank you for making these videos. As an American with Scottish & Northern England roots I love being able to "travel" & "time travel" through learning.

[@SnoozewithSam]

It's great to know that you enjoy the more factual ones, Michelle! I feel it's time for another, soon.. S x

[@jenniferrobinson3650]

I love history, especially Scottish and English history of kings and queens 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SnoozewithSam]

That's great Jennifer! It seems many do! S x

[@kahlan1688]

Thank you for the lovely story Sam 🌞...

[@SnoozewithSam]

You are so very welcome Kahlan :) Thank you for listening S x

[@elizabethmorales6148]

Ooooo I love fun history!! I actually like stories based on true things the most. Thank you for this Sam! Rare for me to be looking forward to bedtime but tonight I am❤️

[@SnoozewithSam]

Well I hope it delivered Elizabeth! :) S x ps. hope you're well :) S x

[@elizabethmorales6148]

@@SnoozewithSam it did!! Very much so, thank you! I would love more of these, although I was getting close to getting up, grabbing paper & pen, & creating a family tree type flow chart to keep track😄. Hope you’re well too Sam, thank you again…..for everything.

[@Charlee.MosaicLotus]

Thank you Sam! Love your stories! I enjoy the details you share about history I have never heard. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SnoozewithSam]

My pleasure, Charlene! Thank you :) S x

[@lylac391]

Loved this one!

[@SnoozewithSam]

Thank you, Lyla! S x

[@xentiar]

Your accent and voice makes me super relaxed, thank you for beautiful stories!

[@SnoozewithSam]

That's wonderful, thank you Ecem. S x

[@shawnmarie8875]

Love hearing history ❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SnoozewithSam]

It seems you're not alone! Thank you :) S x

[@radiogirlnyc]

Great! Fell asleep so quickly. Thank you

[@SnoozewithSam]

That's wonderful news JRoberts :) Thanks for letting me know S x

[@truckerswife2006]

I would love more history stories.

[@SnoozewithSam]

Noted! S x

[@tinaasmr3689]

Mee to, thank you 😊

[@heike5004]

History was never my strong point back all those lightyears ago when I went to school. Yes, very boring teacher! But also, I never did this bit as I was not educated in UK. However, I love historical novels and films, and THIS is just something else!! Brilliant, thank you Sam!

[@SnoozewithSam]

Thank you so much Heike. That's amazing to know. S x

[@redhededgrl]

I’m so excited to listen to this. I visited Holyroodhouse just before Thanksgiving and loved it.

[@SnoozewithSam]

Awe nice! A recent visit :D Hope you liked it Liz S x

[@redhededgrl]

I did! I spent time on Skye as well. It was everything I was hoping for and more. I look forward to returning someday soon.

[@suzyf9284]

Thanks 👍

[@SnoozewithSam]

Anytime Suzy 👊 s x

[@theresabroderick447]

Love the historical stories

[@SnoozewithSam]

Wonderful Theresa, thank you S x

[@ellenh278]

😂👏your French/Scotts combo accent.

[@SnoozewithSam]

Brutal, I know... two very different timbre palettes: Je peu touleterre anglerette soixant KEN MAN GONNAE NO DAE THAT YER MAW YER DA GET TAE ****! S x

[@taraleigh3659]

I loved it and her and your creativity and humor and your gift to help me sleep!!!

[@SnoozewithSam]

Bless you Tara, thank you! Appreciate it :) I hope you're very well! S x

[@fionaobrien4791]

Can't remember where I got to last night. Round 2 now as I'm off work unwell. Fab so far. Thank you. X

[@SnoozewithSam]

Aww get well soon Fiona, I hope these help :) S x

[@mistihawthorne260]

I love your story’s! Will you do some of the Tudors next!

[@SnoozewithSam]

Thanks Mimi! I'll certainly keep them for future yes 😊 S x

[@hannahlimonci7621]

The palace doesn't have a spire on it, that's the church right next to it. The palace is still there and preserved but isn't a perfect preservation, it fell into a lot of disrepair. Still a good visit and beautiful over the loch. I lived in Linlithgow for 4 years, and used to walk up to the palace on my lunch break!

[@SnoozewithSam]

Hannah, you are quite right. I was writing from recent-yet-vague memory and I kind of sling the whole lot together: my apologies! But to be honest, when I say 'perfectly' preserved, I use that term loosely haha when compared to lots of Scotland's ruined castles, it's no too shabby. Happily stand corrected! I should've written better though - my sister lives there haha S x

[@introvertedfox6826]

I enjoyed this one, I love that Royal families with all of their pomp and circumstance, all the prime and properness almost always seem to hide some of the most scandalous and outlandish secrets

[@SnoozewithSam]

This is precisely it. IMAGINE if it were the same these days (well, for politics it is, which is the power equivalent in modern times). There's a woodpecker on my birdfeeder. Nice. S x

[@introvertedfox6826]

@@SnoozewithSam lovely, I need to put mine out

[@pameladpelletier]

I'm not into history. I actually prefer your scenic/environment type stories. But this one was quite interesting and I learned a lot. I also laughed a lot....I dig your sense of humor Sam. Well done, as always.

[@SnoozewithSam]

I get you Pamela! But I'm pleased you liked this one. Can't help but liven it up a bit with some **** chat haha S x

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

Oh sam, this was lovely, I was picturing Saoirse & Margot as the 2 queens, so visually that helped. Put me to sleep with dreams of knights & ladies. Thank you once more for a magical story & ever so sweet slumber. I love the family you have here of regular fans!

[@SnoozewithSam]

They are quite the wonderful 'modern' actresses to play the parts, even if just from a visual perspective! Thank you Lori (from temecula CA ;) ), I agree with you. I'm a very lucky guy. S x

[@Nurse.Addison]

Me too!

[@introvertedfox6826]

Will happily listen tonight

[@SnoozewithSam]

Thanks Fox :) s x

[@bethanyjohndrow767]

I definitely enjoyed the story! Thank you again!

[@SnoozewithSam]

Thank Bethany! S x

[@bethanyjohndrow767]

@@SnoozewithSam you’re welcome!!

[@netwitchtatjana4661]

I think I needed seven attempts to complete your story - a well rested thank you for many, many hours of deep sleep. When I finally reached "a few more interesting facts..." they were drowned by the waves and I had to go for a pee ... thanks nevertheless, Sam. nettie🦉

[@SnoozewithSam]

haha well, appreciate the feedback, Nettie! I'll hush the waves a little in future... ;) S x

[@hillarylewis7942]

I enjoy learning about Scottlands history especially since it is the one place I want to visit most of all! Mary has been my favorite to learn about since I first discovered her in the tv show "Reign." While watching the show, I'd have to go on the internet and compare what really happened. Enjoyed this story so much!

[@SnoozewithSam]

Yes it seems that show has highlighted her prominence a little more! I'm glad you like it Hillary :) S x

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

Here we go again ... to visit with miss mary ... hope to NOT hear the end tonight ... have an early morn!

[@SnoozewithSam]

How's things, Mary? How you been? :) Hope you got enough sleep! Those early mornings can plague the mind.. S x

[@jklovegood]

Such a difficult life 😢

[@midsummer6421]

I made it as far as she had 3 husbands ! 💤💤💤 will be back to Bonny Scotland again tonight FAB SAM ☮️🤪👍🏼💕💐🌙💋

[@SnoozewithSam]

Arguably 3 husbands too many! Am I right ladies? Am I right? haha Thank you Tattie S x

[@robincortez6586]

Enjoyed this one very much!! Boring...NOT. These people had more than enough drama in their short lives. I was already familiar with Mary's story, but your observations and humor breathed fresh life into the old stories. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙 Some of the family members were real royal PAINS, weren't they?!! Family reunions weren't much fun. Some things haven't changed much all these hundreds of years later!! 🙃 Very colorful characters, and mysteries that will never be solved. Were Mary and Elizabeth cousins or half sisters, as you said at the end? I think they were cousins, but it can be confusing. All of the royals were related in one way or another, it seemed. 🙈

[@SnoozewithSam]

Drama did seem to sprout from every possible seed didn't it! I believe, despite the confusing timeline, they did remain purely cousins despite the many marriages. If I implied differently, it was probably just miscommunication on my part - sorry! S x

[@robincortez6586]

@@SnoozewithSam I think you were just worn out by ALL the intrigue!! Power does funny things to people doesn't it? 😶

[@robincortez6586]

P.S. I am still waiting to hear more interesting facts about Mary, Queen of Scotts!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Was that a teaser for your next story?!! 💙

[@SnoozewithSam]

Possibly, maybe, potentially! haha S x

[@robincortez6586]

@@SnoozewithSam MORE, PLEASE!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙 I am very interested to hear about James and his reign. My impression is that he was one of "the good guys". Hopefully, he wasn't as DRAMATIC as his predecessors. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BLooDFeaTHer92]

Ending "Here are a few more interesting facts about Mary, Queen of Scots..." *waits patiently to hear more* *Waves and seagull noises* 😂

[@BLooDFeaTHer92]

Still very much enjoyed this piece. Always love Scottish/English History 💜 thank you so much for sharing this with us. Mary QoS has always had a place in my heart since I first learned of her.

[@SnoozewithSam]

Goodness, was it really left in such a 'cliff-hanger'...? I might have to check that out.. haha not sure if it was on purpose or not! Glad you like it anyway! :) S x

[@ellenh278]

Sam if my lessons had been taught like this I might have done much better in history class. How did James view his mum? (I know I know '"With his eyes"). But seriously, how? It's terribly sad no one has been willing to grant Mary's final wish.

[@SnoozewithSam]

Too kind, Ellen. Thank you. A very good question! I didn't come across any obvious answers in my research, however I'd be curious too. It's easy to see Mary as a victim, however like many people in a 'power position' of a time, I think everyone had a bit of a dark side. Product of survival I guess. S x

[@lindafoulkes9296]

I would actually love to hear the stories, but I’m always asleep within 5 minutes. 😂

[@SnoozewithSam]

We can't haver everything, it seems, Linda! ;) S x

[@kittys.2870]

How about my 18th great gram Joan de Beaufort? Do you have stories about her?

[@SnoozewithSam]

I haven't yet, Kitty! Perhaps one day ;) S x

[@imbolc8024]

😻🙏

[@peppercherrybomb]

According to my father, who traced our ancestry back many generations, I'm descended from Mary Queen of Scots. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@SnoozewithSam]

That's very cool Pepper! You're lucky haha S x

[@ellenh278]

**looks at the title and wonders when her campervan on the left turns up**

[@introvertedfox6826]

🙄 we've been through this Ellen, its a full motorhome

[@ellenh278]

@@introvertedfox6826 Sorry, I'm siding with the tour guide on this one. It's his fabrication.

[@introvertedfox6826]

@@ellenh278 keep in mind this is the same tour guide who left us asleep in the snowy woods, not that I blame you, he's a very trustworthy voice

[@SnoozewithSam]

I'm gonna search on eBay for Mary, Queen of Scot's Winnebago. Maybe worth a bid. S x

[@introvertedfox6826]

@@SnoozewithSam or buy one cheaply and sell it as her's

[@introvertedfox6826]

Ok please explain why Fife has such a negative reputation amongst Scots, you're the second of three Scottish youtubers I follow to take cracks at it. 😂

[@SnoozewithSam]

Don't even get me started at Fife. Just listen to the noise. Fife. FIFE. FIIIIIIIIIFE. Enough said. ;) S x Nah I quite like it, very beautiful in places. Just contains a number of **** hole towns, which is a shame.

[@introvertedfox6826]

@@SnoozewithSam *takes notes* 'never mention Fife to a Scotsman'

[@phoenixrising5088]

@@introvertedfox6826 I live in Fife. There are beautiful beaches here in the east Neuk. St. Andrews is a beautiful town. Loch Leven is also a beautiful loch where Mary was imprisoned before she escaped to France. There's a wee boat that takes you to the wee Island. Fife was a mining county back in the Day but also agricultural. Dodgy people in Fife.😂

[@phoenixrising5088]

Mary was imprisoned on a small island in the middle of Loch Leven, which is in Kinross, not in Leven, which is a small town in Fife. She escaped imprisonment from Loch Leven, in a small boat, eventually returning to France.

[@colinkeenabell9301]

That’s not sams voice

[@SnoozewithSam]

I'm afraid it is! S x