The Last Land Raid in Scottish History - The Seven Men of Knoydart

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

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[@robert2754]

What does you sign off mean?

[@christopherbonnar9047]

Even now in our country too much land is held by too few. Amazing how the media hasn’t changed either, plays to the tune of those in power. Great video!! 👍🏻

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Tell me about it

[@TadeuszCantwell]

Exactly, for rewilding and carbon storage the hunting practices need to be largely stopped. Which can probably only happen with public ownership.

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

I think you may have it the wrong way around: Those in power dance to the tune of those who own the media.

[@Halbared]

It will never change.

[@seaghan6412]

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0That`d make westminster sub-serviant to the BBC, weesht it ya gowk.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

Fantastic. Loving the videos. Very informative and interestingly presented. My grandfather fought in WW1 and many people do not realise that working-class men did not even have the right to vote in the Uk until 1918. There was a celebration in 2018 for the first 100 years of women's sufferage but no MPs or press mentioned that the same act of Parliament gave all men the right to vote for the first time. I don't know much about my family history but I know they were farmers and lost or was removed from their land in these situations. Some remained as my father was sent to live with them in the Highlands when bombing raids began in WW2. Many of my ancestor's families left for Australia and Canada as did my grandfather's brothers and sisters. He remained and fought in both world wars, those men are why we have the right to vote. The government feared the returning men and possible revolution at least this was what my father said was the real reason they got the vote. It's sad that their sacrifice for voting rights for all were ignored in 2018. Perhaps they didn't want to remind people that all those men died for a nation that until then didn't even consider them worthy of democratic rights. Sorry for my life story. Thank you for the videos.

[@alistairsavoury1074]

Discovered your channel a few months back, and can't leave it alone. Thank you Bruce for bringing Scottish history alive-er! Man , for such a small country, it is heaving with such a dynamic history, and it has in turn on account, touched every part of the globe. I have learned more about Scotland and Scottish history since subscribing than I could imagine. Please, dunnae stoap! Keep these wonderful pieces coming.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks Alistair

[@ArpadiusTheGreat]

This man is so good with his knowledge and presentation of it. Massive fan of his works. Might even consider funding it. Keep up the great work!

[@charlestaylor8566]

Takes hardy souls to live there , the midges carry off whole sheep ! Good story big man !

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😂 I've seen them do it

[@unclenogbad1509]

I saw two midges carrying off a sheep, and heard one of them say: "We'd better get this eaten before the big guys turn up and take it off us."

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

My eyes are burning just thinking about them ! Even the 'Wild Haggis' runs awa' frae midges ! The sheep ha'e nary a chance ! If it wisna for the Whisky that makes it tolerable ? They'd a" gang daft an' dee frae the nuisance the wee buggers create Chairlie the Taylor. Hardy folk indeed.

[@steventhompson9875]

FINALLY! no one believes when I tell them about the midges up there. They abducted my 15 year old son. I mean we found him, terrified and soiled but he was safe. Thats the main thing. There's even a song about them on here

[@stephensanderson6386]

It was midges that took down Rudolf hess me110.

[@squeegeedaniels2105]

It's a blessing to have people like you who keep the history alive. Good on ye mate

[@sallyoasispaintingsorigina3859]

This is excellent!!! I drove to Knoydart in 2014 from Sussex with my then 12 year old son in my then 10 year old car (I’ve still got it!!). We caught the boat from Mallaig, nearly missing it so a helpful Polish lady issuing the tickets, parked for me as we ran to hop on with our luggage. We stayed in the beautiful Hide (I’d saved up for two years). My now nearly 20 year old son has just sent me this fascinating link…..the experience has stayed with him which is lovely. Anyway, this really is a fascinating video as are many of the others I can see you do…this is how children learn history well…excellent video, thank you!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121]

Having only today found your channel, I find your videos both informative and interesting in the extreme. I recently spent 16 years driving and guiding coach tours, mainly in Wester Ross, and latterly in the Western and Northern Isles. I also spent a good amount of time sailing, kayaking and walking in and around Knoydart, and found this particular video fascinating. I look forward to going through the rest of your repertoire... Thanks again.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Welcome aboard!

[@shellc6743]

What this man doesn't know about Scottish history isn't worth knowing. I wish his videos could be played for Scottish Schoolchildren. His passion and his love of truth about Scotland are amazing. Please contribute to his channel.

[@gillyhuxbaugh]

cheers Bruce lovely video as usual, tapadh liebh!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're welcome

[@philipgrier9376]

Wonderful story. Thanks for your good work.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dynamitecity9667]

Wow…Over 40k subscribers now Bruce, not that long ago you were at 10k subscribers. You’re killing it man. Love it, well deserved too ❤️

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Yay!

[@80andybrown80]

The community bought back what was there own. Love it

[@duncancallum]

Such a great story as usual .In 2004 when i was home on holidays from Aussieland , i decided to go to Skye for a few daysand when i travelled from Edinburgh to Glasgow to get the train to Mallaig , i met a lass at Glasgow who was going to Knoydart, as she got a job as a Bar worker in the pub , so i had a great chat in the train going up to Mallaig , she found about a job there on the internet here in Queensland , and just applied for work there , and she never had poured a beer in her life the job was for a few months there . She lived about 60 miles north of where i come from , so i hope she enjoyed her time there .

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

What's not to like😊

[@crashrr2993]

The Surrey property developer who bought the Knoydart estate was a friend of mine. Phil absolutely loved Knoydart but, regrettably, never quite had the means to do anything with it. Phil may have been posh but, at heart, he was a Viking. When he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he set up camp on the banks of Loch Nevis, and invited us up to say goodbye. He died on the shore in this very special place. I'm sure he would have liked nothing more than to have been laid in a wee wooden boat, set alight and adrift. RIP one of the great characters of our times.

[@chrisbrodhagen3658]

My wife is from the Philippines and made her watch your video. Her quote "I didn't understand a word, why do they talk like that?" I laughed so hard said "You never met a drunk Scotsman have you?" Love your stuff bud.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

...but I don't have an accent

[@chrisbrodhagen3658]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Right! why I laughed we all got one, I lost mine in the military where you pick up things from all over.

[@beth7935]

I understand Bruce, but can confirm that as a Aussie I needed goddamn subtitles for Trainspotting :D

[@georgefuters7411]

Favourite part of this great country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Love the story, there might not have been much support from the British Tory press, but the people of Mallaig were right behind them. I remember Tom Wier talking about the seven men of Moidart (another story for you , Bruce!)

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Aye, I'll maybe get that done yet

[@tonyoliver4920]

Amazing history! Glad he lived to see it!

[@kennethmcausland5390]

Good work Mr. Bruce!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thank you kindly

[@jesusjohnny8286]

Looks beautiful up there. Thanks again Bruce. 👍

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You are very welcome

[@whoarewe7515]

I love watching you shows. Not only do we get your comedy and great history lessons. We get to see the beauty of Scotland. Can you translate what you say at the end of your shows. I know it's something a long the lines of bye and take care. All the best.

[@TheMiniMaestroMan]

I'm unsure if it's good enough for a video but I would recommend looking into Thomas Blake Glover. He was a Scottish businessman from Aberdeen who lived in Japan. He was regarded as the Scottish Samurai and was rewarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor. Great video too!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I've heard of him. It might be a bit expensive getting to the location right enough😁 Maybe there's an Aberdeen location

[@TheMiniMaestroMan]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I think his old house is still there in Aberdeen. Thomas played a big role in the modernization of Japan, bringing in the first steam trains and warships as well as the first newspapers/telegraphs. It'd make for a good video imo, he's been an important figure in both Scottish and Japanese history and it's a shame that he hasn't gotten as much attention as the other foreigners who came to Japan. Also, your videos are very well made and I enjoy them a lot. Cheers.

[@Ghoststaragaming]

You Sir are my Inspiration on KZbin.

[@WesterlyWilderness]

Good man and good story , been living on knoydart for the last 5 years its a beautifull place

[@wexfordgirl1]

Brilliant piece Bruce Thanks LJ

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Very welcome

[@WakingDreamCurrents]

Thank you for the mention of Archie MacDougall. My McDougall ancestors are from Islay.

[@johnlee5423]

Heading to Knoydart this weekend to climb, walking in from kinloch Hourn to Barrisdale.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Aye, that wisnae fir me

[@charlesdriggers199]

Excellent depiction of a time in history.

[@elizabethingram9784]

Are you like, the coolest guy in the world, or what??? Great video. Thanks!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Hold on, I'll ask my brother😜

[@johnstuartkeller5244]

Bravo. Both challenging and enlightening, boss. Thank you so much for your work and passion. And you are looking trimmer, besides; good on ya!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😂Aye the cosmetics go a long way

[@cameroff]

Great video Bruce! Keep it up! Video idea for you: the first recorded assassination by firearm, that of James Stewart, Earl of Moray in 1570 in my hometown of Linlithgow. The building on the site of the assassination (formerly the Sheriff courthouse, now a hotel) has a plaque on the side remembering the event.

[@theomccall9503]

Awesome video! I'm about to visit Knoydart by bicycle from Fort William, so this was really interesting. It's good that eventually the community there was able to attain security for themselves from exceedingly rich land lords.

[@dgo6134]

Please keep up the good work , brilliant.

[@Hugh_de_Mortimer]

I'm a proud American and I'm descended from Rab C Nesbit, he is my 27x great-grandad. I'VE GOT THE DOCUMENTS TO PROVE IT!

[@GnosticBhoy]

Great video big man 👍

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks 👍

[@renegademermaid1806]

Malaig! We had lunch in Malaig! First time we tried Cullen Skink and Crannachan.. It was a gloriously sunny but gloriously cold day. If I'd have known we could take a boat trip I'd have done it!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Cullen Skink. Yeuch

[@vintages10]

Thanks for the video!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're welcome!

[@jamesallardice4645]

I am a newby to your channel and enjoy your content and choice of subject, you will never run out of subject for discussion that's for sure. I live in Crianlarich full of history often overlooked, maybe worth a look at.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Welcome aboard! Drop me a line at [e-mail] if you have any suggestions of stories to cover from the area

[@grs0397]

Im from Portugal but my grandfather is from Knoydart, Its very rainy and beutifull there!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

It is indeed. Good to have you on board

[@calummcnab3222]

I have walked Knoydart many times and love the place. Great video.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks for watching!

[@473specop]

It's worth noting that this Nazi sympathiser was not from a long line of posh snooty English land owners rather had a grandfather who arrived penny-less in Liverpool from Ireland and lived in the slums, training to be a cooper, later becoming a very successful Brewer [Brewery and pub owner as well as property] . A couple of his sons were elevated to the Peerage [or Beerage as was joked] he was the son of one of these. definitely one who forgot his family roots!

[@coreymackay7772]

I lived on knoydart with my sister for a few years when I went to high school in Mallaig back in 2013, even drove that very boat to school, my sister on stays the other side of knoydart Barriesdale, it’s a gorgeous breathtaking place with amazing history would recommend it to all wishing to go! I’ve almost spend a few things in the old mansion house, legends has it nazis connects within the house, old coins and ghost stories, scary indeed

[@caahacky]

Brilliantly filmed an edited. Thanks.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thank you too!

[@rorychisholm8863]

Superb, ta very much, and I promise that as soon as my left fist unclenches and the Wobblie feeling subsides I'll watch the Crofters War video

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😂

[@philippa5004]

Thank you from Oz 🙏

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're welcome

[@michaelbond7096]

As always well done. In the past few months sence subscribing to you chanel I learned quite a bit of my Scottish ancestry that I fear I might not have ever heard of let alone read or been taught. Your approach to the subject has been entertaining refreshing and hell educational. If I had the means I would be honored to donate to further your efforts. I just end with a very heart felt thanks for all your efforts. P.S. if you could do something on the area around Bremar and any storys about the surroundings there know that I would be forever grateful.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

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[@Mradamschannel]

Brilliant video great to get more history behind one of my favourite folk tunes

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Thanks for listening

[@dougsanderson5265]

I spent a week in Knoydart back in 1991. It was a truly vibrant community with some great characters who made this Weegie feel very much at home. Everytime time I see a story about the Old Forge being up for sale I think, could I do it?

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I bet it will cost a few quid

[@tuathanaich]

My father's ancestors left Knoydart for North America between 1772 and 1817, most coming to Glengarry, Upper Canada in the 1780s (as indeed did those who settled in the Mohawk valley of New York in the 1770s). Land grants and a climate where, while it might hit 40 below, at least it didn't rain or snow 310 days a year, were the big draws. My grandparents, both fourth generation Canadians, were the last native Gaidhlig speakers in the family. They never taught my father a word. And while I have only a few words of Gaidhlig, it is likely no better than Bruce's own (if as good).

[@muleepete8]

The love of Control is an even greater sin than the love of money in my opinion. The need to take over what others have is as old as man after the eviction from Eden. And always with some cheese excuse to justify the take over. It was bad then and probably worst today. The situation and circumstances may look a bit different, but are in fact the same. We have a bit more comfort but no real control. Think you own the house you live in? Don't pay the taxes and the owner will come straighten you out very quickly. Another Outstanding narrative Bruce. Good on Ye!

[@fuppet-mucker]

Thanks for this. Was fantastic

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stuartpatterson1617]

I went there as a teenager, my mate lived a few miles away from the village pub. Not so much a village, more like just a pub.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Great place

[@randommadness1021]

Don't know why this was in my recommendations, but glad for the history lesson. Cheers mucker

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You're welcome

[@randommadness1021]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Thanks mate. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@peternewman8826]

I was there on the 26th of June. If only I'd met you there, I would have told you the story of the old hunting master. It's much the same with the Community buyout, believe me Knoydart is the most fascinating place in the whole country

[@alistairbain6149]

Have you considered a programme on Scottish photographer Alexander Gardner? Let me tell you a story ... Gardner photographed the aftermath of the Civil War battle of Antietam. He also photographed Abraham Lincoln several times. But his battlefield photographs caused a stir in New York when they were exhibited. It was the first time anyone had seen the reality of war. Gardner’s work is often “misattributed” to his boss, Matthew Brady.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

That is interesting. What would be the location though?

[@tabriff3832]

Runs in the family then? 25 years ago, one Lord Brocket, cut up and buried 3 Ferraris and a Maserati, claimed they were stolen, hoped to collect 4.5 million in insurance.

[@jeebus-br7mo]

I seen you where in elgin will you be doing a video about the area

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

It's made and will be out shortly😎

[@clattypat]

70k subscribers ser. Get in!!!!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😜

[@bigredmarchingon3200]

i plan on visiting scotland soon these videos are great!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Please do!

[@MrZomg17]

What a crazy world it was and is

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Indeed

[@MrZomg17]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours have a great day today...as always i thank you for the information you bring.

[@JulieAnneCorby]

I've been to Cape Breton and Newfoundland. The people there still have a kind of a Scot accent sort of..

[@armstronggermany2995]

Scots Accent please °! Scotch is whisky

[@JulieAnneCorby]

@@armstronggermany2995 haha changed it for you Bud

[@maccapaccabrump9731]

Hey , fan from wales, I was wondering what you thought about being British because to a lot of Scottish people they wouldn’t want to call themselves it. Personally I’m proud of all four of our countries and what we have achieved and I’d happily wave the flag of union rather than our separate ones as together we have came so far. But what’s your opinion?

[@harshbutfair8993]

From a fan from Ireland, Union Jack AFAIK represents England (cross of St.George), Scotland (St. Andrew) and lastly Ireland (St.Patrick) (didn't change since my country Rep. of Ireland left the Union). I'd personally be happy if Wales got our place in the Union Jack, but as a seemingly proud Brit and Welsh person, are you happy that Wales, the country whose language is descended from the original language of a large proportion of Britain isn't represented in The flag of the UK, the only constituent 'nation' that isn't?

[@maccapaccabrump9731]

@@harshbutfair8993 our flag was made when we was England and not wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, and changes it comes with many complications such as flags around the world🙂 plus the gold cross of wales would look weird on the flag and I personally like it as it is. The flag is just a symbol and if we ain’t on it it’s fine, the union to me is what is the best part because we have a lot of history and hopefully a long future

[@torinjones3221]

@@harshbutfair8993 Wales only became a nation in 1998 with devolution it was just a region before hand equivalent to Cornwall or Northumbria.

[@johnpowell9174]

You mention the ferry is the only way into Knoydart but if you are determined, you can walk in (part of the Cape Wrath trail) or even cycle there, if you have a mountain bike and a good amount of fitness!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I know... and I'm no doin' it😜

[@allan3737]

There’s actually 2 ways into Knoydart. The first by boat as you said. The second....Shanks Pony.....though if I remember correctly it’s about 17 miles from Inverie to the nearest road, cross country, and sadly the last true wilderness left on the British mainland. Beautiful place.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

That's exactly why there is only one way in. This fat man is not riding Shank's pony

[@allan3737]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours 😂......you do make me laugh!!! Good video. We need more of these 🔔 end landowners to foxtrot Oscar sadly. Our land is in a very poor state due to hunting estates. It should and could be paradise on earth. Check out the work of Alan Watson Featherstone, it’s a lot simpler and cheaper than most think......look forward to your next one!

[@seanair63]

Yup ,I have dona that walk a few times, passed by Brockets memorial on the way in ,I always stop and climb up to the base and have a pee on the plaque, wish the foundation would demolish the momement and let the old marker stone out into the air again.

[@sunshineinn-office179]

Personal comment of Laura Botten: Yay! McCaskill! I wonder if he's related 🤔 This may help me traced how the family came to Canada. The more I watch, the more family names I find that are indeed Scottish. Didn't know Shaw was until a video.

[@markbrave]

Love your videos brother

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Glad to hear it

[@EmperorJ123]

Braw..made me cry.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😥

[@WELLBRAN]

like my dad said after ww2 everyone got amnesia..and to this day Celtic history is never taught in schools..love from Cornwall

[@jerichostevens2711]

the thing about deer hunting is that its real easy for accidents to happen

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😂

[@beth7935]

LOL!

[@goon143]

That's mental .Big love fae Lowestoft .

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😘

[@lewismcarthur5355]

I love it up in malaig/ Arisaig, nothing better

[@markjarrett9400]

Way off this topic. I have less than an inadequate knowledge of Scottish history, but feel better informed by your channel. After your suggestion I read the book 'Mary Queen of Scots: A study in Failure'. I really enjoyed it. I had no idea of the French influence on the Jacobean's and Mary's secrete signing away of Scotland's sovereignty as part of the marriage deal. Thank you.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I'm not sure she had much idea of what she was signing either to be fair

[@MultiDrew83]

Bruce bristles with bitterness at times, the hatred is borderline racism...

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Great alliteration, though I wasn't aware there were different races involved here

[@MultiDrew83]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours I agree, so glad you understand the definition of racism, although your hatred towards England and so called snobs is a bit pish tbh

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

No impartial, rational person watching my catalogue and reading my comments will think I hate English, but you’re right I do tend to stick with the underdog. Listen man, I get what you're saying. In a video here, where the English were never mentioned, poor ordinary folk who'd defended Britain against Hitler were up against a wealthy Tory MP who sympathised with Hitler. I sided with the ordinary folk who'd fought Fascism and you think I shouldn't have. I think I'm on the right side of the argument. I note that you ignored my criticism of the Labour Secretary of State for Scotland and my pointing to the irony of one of the landraiders coming from a shepherd who'd replaced previous tenants through clearance. You also ignored the fact that I pointed out a previous toff had treated tennants better and was badly treated by Brocket. Might it be that you have an agenda ? Anyway I've given you a lot of time here and both of us have better things to do. I have a moat to get out of my eye and you've probably got a lot on yourself. Stay safe

[@MultiDrew83]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Fair enough Bruce.

[@MultiDrew83]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours By the way your right about that Brocket character being a bit of a Toss Pot. Have you ever considered doing a video explaining the capture of Rudolf Hess at Floors farm Waterfoot in 1941?? This fascinating tale ended up being one of the most bizarre events in WW2, I reckon it would worth a look Bruce...

[@jacquelinemerrick4257]

so glad to hear a happy ending, pity it took so long for justice to prevail

[@gregorytaylor3146]

Those seven had the guts

[@deanward3445]

I was wondering with all these castles and towers having “windows”. I’m sure some were actual glass. But that wasn’t till when? 1300s? 1400s? I’m sure some were of wood or oiled cloth? How often were windows actually glass. And what was the accessibility and price of glass in that time.

[@Boksburg1982]

And stories like this along with other things are why I left Scotland in 1982.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I can't imaging where you went to avoid stories like this

[@lisatirkot7210]

I live in USA and half the country is stupid and Nazi

[@johnspizziri1919]

I often think about my ancestors- peasants in Southern Italy and Southern Ireland- and they life I might have had there or there. Then I hear so much of the enclosures in both countries, and I tell myself, America, for all its faults is so OK. I still have my place, however with no sense of history behind it all, but its mine; and I can.run.my own stock on it or farm it whatever i wish. I wonder why anyone stayed in the " good old old country", no matter where it is.

[@robinsmith5442]

Have you heard of the Shetland bus? The people of Shetland saved refugees from Norway after the Nazis invaded in WW2

[@robinsmith5442]

There's an article on Wikipedia

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Yes I've heard about it. That's quite an expensive trip though

[@robinsmith5442]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours Understandable! I can't go either all the way from Missouri.

[@beth7935]

@@robinsmith5442 Same from Tasmania! I'd love to cos I have ancestors from there & the history is amaaaaaaazing... but hey, can't have everything. Have you seen the show Shetland? They had an ep featuring the Shetland Bus.

[@robinsmith5442]

My great grandma's Slater/Pottinger family was from there. She was born a year or two after they immigrated. I love the show Shetland, I started the books before they made the show. I hear she isn't writing anymore so I don't know if they will make more if they get another writer or not.

[@bryancunningham5071]

Tony Broonford is looking for Scottish guests for his upcoming series of Scottish memories. Any chance you can get together? It would be awesome!

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

I don't know the guy

[@bryancunningham5071]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours He has a youtube channel called the Broonfords and he is live now . He does interesting videos about the places and history of Edinburgh. He is pretty cool and i think you would get on well with him. :)

[@mikeymusk]

I think you may have forgotten the "Battle of Dunoon" Circa 1967 between the British Navy and American Navy. Billy Connelly tells it best.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Sorry, I've missed a link here somewhere

[@jamp12008]

I've got on a boat from there before. We stayed at the huts where the big whale boat is. Ardentigh I think it's called. Probably no spelt right but I cannae be arsed looking it up 👍

[@jamesquinn7492]

Of the old forge pub / restaurant

[@shawnclifford362]

Bruce the Bard.☘

[@fredarcher7264]

Thank you , what a pleasent change from an unrelenting KZbin diet of cat videos , food vlogs and football chat.

[@johnmccombes7229]

This is the first time I've seen your videos, and I found it very interesting and very well put together with good information. Congratulations on a very well presented bit of Scottish History.

[@eligoldie9626]

Unrelated comment but is there much history on the brodie clan. That's my grandfathers clan. He's been to the castle and told me a couple of things but I was wondering if there was more.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

The Castle is a good visit right enough

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

Brocket...I thought that name sounded familiar. His son was convicted of fraud after he destroyed part of his Ferrari collection and claimed off the insurance when their value dropped in the 90s. The apple doesn't fall far from the horse as they say in Germany (equine poop is called Pferdeapfel/horse apple due to the shape).

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Was it son or grandson?

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours it was the 3. Baron Brocket so the son.

[@thostaylor]

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 is the grandson. 3's father died before 2.

[@webkelpie]

People give entitlement to a even a good leader at their peril because once you are yoked who knows who may be be taking the reins next. From leader to chief, to owner, to who knows next. From belonging through family and fealty to dispossessed and homeless… …Or so it may run, however, history is seldom that simple. You survive, if you can.

[@sudorelabs4901]

Can u do something on the Elliott's please. I am a Elliott / Jamaican born in the UK

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Clint at Scottish Clans Podcast has some good stuff on the Elliotts

[@sudorelabs4901]

@@ScotlandHistoryTours links please.

[@lulachthesimple]

Sadly, I'm distantly related to Brockett. I knew from family stories he was mean & untrustworthy, but had no idea quite how sick that side of the family was.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

You are yourself

[@amulyamishra5745]

My ancestors were landlords here in India. After Independence India was by and large successful in introducing land reforms. Today we have hardly 10% of what we used to have earlier. But it's for common good. So cheers to that!

[@odetbeauvoisin]

Home ☺️

[@skasteve6528]

A stand-up about the Jacobites in their village hall? Does anyone know why the Jacobites were in Knoydart village hall? The English language can be wonderfully ambiguous sometimes.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Put the comments where you like, jus buy the film at www.scotlandhistorytours.co.uk/shop 😜

[@jamesquinn7492]

I 👀 the knoydart community have been given a grant to buy out unpopular Belgian owner from Scottish land fund , to the tune of £500.000

[@RobinFaichney]

Ahem... you can walk in to Knoydart from Kinloch Hourn, I know because I've done it, to camp and climb the hills. Love your stuff generally though! And you're the only youtuber I've ever heard mention my family name, Faichney, at Innerpeffray Library... :)

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

Take a look at me. Did you think for a minute I'm the kind of guy to walk it?😂

[@beth7935]

@@ducthman4737 Before railways, sea travel was a lot more important too, ofc. I read a cool book called The Sea Kingdoms, about Celtic Britain & Ireland, & I was like, "yeah, duh, as a modern person used to roads I kinda see the map in reverse".

[@AngryPict]

Aye, play the Psycho stabbings noise all ye want when Brocket is 1st mentioned...we know what ye mean😉

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

😁

[@geowidman]

Holy Moly! Apparently that Nazi bad-guy stuff runs in the blood - right up to the grandson, convict

[@geowidman]

- Pasting cut off the end of that sentence, Charlie Brocket.

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

There's acorns. There's a tree. They're not far apart😂

[@chrissaltmarsh6777]

The history is long, and complex, and fascinating. But here - and elsewhere - the communities have to buy back what was stolen from them. Odd, that. Is that why crime pays?

[@ScotlandHistoryTours]

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