The Real Black Douglas

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Mark Nicol

Mark Nicol

Күн бұрын

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@Probly_a_sweet_potato
@Probly_a_sweet_potato 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a descendent of the Black Douglas, I’ve got the family tree and the 23&Me test to prove it, my granddad was a huge history buff and had a piece of antique tartan, not quite that old haha, but it matches up. My last name is Douglas. My family line pretty much stayed in Scotland for AGES, migrated south to Yorkshire and stayed there for AGES, and then came to Australia, someone in the family has a collection of copies of documents about it all… evidentially the hatred for the English and the church is still strong in the family line.
@reynardthefox
@reynardthefox 9 ай бұрын
I would point out a Scottish family,the Stewart's,were far worse for us than the English
@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW
@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW 9 ай бұрын
Perhaps you could answer me a mystery in Scotland, who makes the single malt whisky the Black Douglas?
@reynardthefox
@reynardthefox 9 ай бұрын
@@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW Black Douglas Black Reserve 12 is what you're looking for ...a nice Highland single malt...though the Douglas was a Border Lord ... Cheers Laddie!
@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW
@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW 9 ай бұрын
@@reynardthefox do you know which Distillery makes it?
@reynardthefox
@reynardthefox 9 ай бұрын
@@QUESTIONTHEWORLDVIEW I believe it is Black Douglas distillery... haven't tried it ..would love to
@mrm5093
@mrm5093 6 жыл бұрын
All hail one of the greatest Scottish hero of Independence, Sir James Douglas.
@kasimsultonfan
@kasimsultonfan 3 жыл бұрын
The Bravest Knight in Christen dom, they called him. And with good reason. Some boy.
@cindysuecox1
@cindysuecox1 5 жыл бұрын
History and people like Black Douglas are some reasons I am always in awe of Scotland and your great heros. I'm American, we have historical figures. But no1 so universally loved by the whole country as Scotland's heroes! Robert the Bruce, William Wallace and by all means most absolutely Black Douglas! It's a beautiful thing. I sincerely mean this. I have a history degree, that's not important, I only mention that because in all years of studying I can truly and safely say no other country but Scotland has such heroes, universally beloved by all Scots!
@s1dew1nd3r4
@s1dew1nd3r4 Жыл бұрын
the jocks were soon enough beaten down by edward longshanks, rule brittania!
@billygetty2634
@billygetty2634 11 ай бұрын
All I’ve got to say is 1314
@bdougtxn1
@bdougtxn1 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome... As a small boy, I remember my Grandfather (William Douglas Sr.) telling me the story of the Douglas and the Bruce. And why the Bruce's heart was front and center on our family crest. When you entered the Church, with that key... your reverence and awe as you knelt at the tomb of James Douglas was extremely palpable. Who else was entombed at this location? The other walls and center seemed to be occupied. USA / Midwest here. Thank you for bringing the Douglas history to life with such emotion!!! ... Bruce Douglas
@nancytestani1470
@nancytestani1470 11 ай бұрын
Marvellous, very powerful, poignant burial area. Sacred. Wonderful.
@Slim_Ch4rles
@Slim_Ch4rles 3 жыл бұрын
How could you not respect a man of such ferocity and determination such as Douglas. I have Irish/Italian ancestry but just marvel at what this man and his brothers in arms were able to achieve. DOOOUUUGGGLLAAAAAASSSSS!!!!!
@alan_albahughson6542
@alan_albahughson6542 6 жыл бұрын
All bow down before the Good Sir James Douglas a Scottish Hero
@mightybaloo1880
@mightybaloo1880 6 жыл бұрын
Calm down there son.
@desireedouglass9795
@desireedouglass9795 5 жыл бұрын
@@mightybaloo1880 bwhaha my youngest son would agree. The gift dies if they turn you into a monument he said. No bowing, just rising up for love & freedom for the People. It feels like the blood DNA soul, wha'er we know it by asks this. We are very happy through all tragedies & miracles in our family to be a wee bit of Douglass Clan.
@tomdouglas4390
@tomdouglas4390 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an amazing walk through history about James the good/black douglas!!! Words can’t Describe the feeling that my ancestor was a great hero of Scotland!!! Very proud of my surname and family history!! Thank you!!
@debul0n
@debul0n 3 жыл бұрын
I love seeing this! James Douglas is my ancestor and even the name has past through my family as far as my grandfather. I would love to get the chance to visit the homeland and his resting spot.
@tomdouglas4390
@tomdouglas4390 2 жыл бұрын
It’s also a dream of mine to go to the home land and pay my respects in person. Nice to see a fellow descendant of James Douglas
@graysondouglas4889
@graysondouglas4889 2 жыл бұрын
james douglas is also my ancestor lol, theres a lot of us huh?
@zakdouglas1986
@zakdouglas1986 2 жыл бұрын
Aye cousins
@stitchesx-x-x
@stitchesx-x-x Жыл бұрын
Oh wow.....uh hi, I also have Douglas ancestry. 😅
@willowwispp5012
@willowwispp5012 9 ай бұрын
My maternal grandmother was a Douglas & always said we were descended from the Black Douglas, although I have no proof to this statement.
@jonsauceda4219
@jonsauceda4219 5 жыл бұрын
Outlaw king brought me here. Black Douglas was bad ass
@meganchanel217
@meganchanel217 4 жыл бұрын
Or kick ass 😀
@ianpetty419
@ianpetty419 5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Mark,my favourite of your videos so far.The Black Douglas was my boyhood hero,and that he is now starting to get attention for his role his Scottish history alongside The Bruce and Wallace,is long over due.He totally deserves his own epic movie to bring him further into the public consciousness.Great job!
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
Ian Petty cheers Ian😁 Couldn’t agree more🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@nicolere961
@nicolere961 6 жыл бұрын
Fascinating historical narrative as always Mark. Really enjoyed the 'Outlaw King' and wish it had lasted 10 hours!
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Nicole Re thanks Nicole!
@libidoswitch
@libidoswitch 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic presentation on a fascinating and chronically under-appreciated Scottish hero, enjoyed every second!
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
libidoswitch cheers man!!
@desireedouglass9795
@desireedouglass9795 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark Nicol for your contagious expression of the stories in these places. Our wee branch of Douglass lives in the United States. When I was a girl I made a necklace of our crest Heart and Stars to share with my brothers. I said, we have to remember where we came from, who we are, what we stand for - love & freedom for the People, hopefully with not so much bloody fighting. It feels like the blood DNA soul, wha'er we know it by asks this. We are very happy through all tragedies & miracles in our family to be a wee bit of Douglass Clan.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
Nice story! Good to know people are watching in the USA
@daveenglish2
@daveenglish2 4 жыл бұрын
“James Douglas, the man known as Scotland's fiercest ever warrior” - Well, with the facial expressions that you have pulled, you rank alongside him as “Scotland's fiercest ever presenter”. Well done.
@smallfeet4581
@smallfeet4581 3 жыл бұрын
lol, he does get in to the feel of his stories ,
@struandouglas6176
@struandouglas6176 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this stunning presentation : from another good Douglas in Africa !
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Struan Douglas there’s a place or a person called Douglas in every corner of the globe !! Cheers for watching
@math4U1234
@math4U1234 13 күн бұрын
I find the history of Bruce and his knights utterly fascinating! I need more!
@demetrioxray
@demetrioxray 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. You did an amazing and exceptional work! A real travel in time. I hope someday I could visit it all.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Demétrio Mello cheers Demetrio!! See you in Scotland one day!!
@imyourhuckleberry357
@imyourhuckleberry357 2 жыл бұрын
Mark, my ancestor Thomas Dickson was with Sir James Douglas when they went to retake Douglas castle in 1307...Thomas was slashed across his belly and was said to be seen holding his belly to hold his guts in while he fought on until he succumbed. His family were ceded lands south of Douglas castle by Robert the Bruce for Thomas Dickson faithful service and bravery in battle ..I am coming to Scotland this year in June and will be visiting all the areas of my forefathers ..Thanks for the great content. My name is Reese Thomas Dickson.
@stella8726
@stella8726 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Brother in arms. James is my 24th Great GrandUncle, we descended from Archibald, his brother. I just watched The Outlaw King for the first time today and I cried when James’s character came on.
@imyourhuckleberry357
@imyourhuckleberry357 Жыл бұрын
@@stella8726 We are actually related.. Thomas's mother was a Douglas and his father was Richard of clan Keith, before they had last names. Thomas and James were cousins and James came to Thomas's nearby farm to recruit men to retake Castle Douglas as you seen in the film..If you watch the credits closely you will also see credits of "Thomas Dickson" played by..... So yes, we are related in blood and brothers in arms, absolutely...It was so chilling to be on the spot of the battle and where Sir James is buried in that little church nearby of St Brides...What heros they all were..
@imyourhuckleberry357
@imyourhuckleberry357 Жыл бұрын
@@stella8726 BTW...I subbed to you, brother in arms...
@stella8726
@stella8726 Жыл бұрын
@@imyourhuckleberry357 Cousins? I never knew that. Thanks to you for that information. Many of the nobles were related, I have the Stewart’s too. Where do you bide?
@imyourhuckleberry357
@imyourhuckleberry357 Жыл бұрын
@@stella8726 Sorry for the long awaited answer ..I was on vacation in Hawaii..I was born and raised in California and moved to Illinois in 2003.
@slugonion
@slugonion 6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tour! Thanks for taking us along.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
slugonion thanks!!
@northbadger
@northbadger 6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mark. I live in NZ but Im coming home at Xmas, Ill be taking my boy to Douglas. Thanks for this.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
northbadger cheers!! It’s an interesting place Just make sure Mrs Cowan across the road from the church is at home as she holds the key.
@barrylumsden6331
@barrylumsden6331 3 жыл бұрын
Good job mate. Hopefully you never filmed this in one day.
@bravotwo9457
@bravotwo9457 8 ай бұрын
Well done, its great that your so passionate about. Hes a very interesting character, Douglas. Ive heard of him before but not that much, thank you for sharing your well made video. Im from Ireland but I find Scottish history interesting also. God Bless.
@CountBeetle
@CountBeetle 7 ай бұрын
Great man! And a the corries song! Iust subscribe now. First video ive seen but thoust passion is great and strong. Good job. I'll be checking out more
@GRIMSBONIAN13
@GRIMSBONIAN13 5 жыл бұрын
Great job and you could tell how in awe you are. For the few of us less that are in awe of history thank you.
@sheilawood4063
@sheilawood4063 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, so glad I stumbled upon your video, I’ll definitely be watching more from you
@desirecloete514
@desirecloete514 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent 😘 I really loved it the history of Douglas and Scotland what a story I have no words 🙏♥️🌹
@petrinajoyefisher3670
@petrinajoyefisher3670 5 жыл бұрын
Hi loved your video just watched the OUTLAW KING and am fascinated by SCOTLANDS HISTORY always have been. Can't help but feel YOUR PRIDE coming thru the video hitting me in the face. LOVE IT. AWESOME. 👍👍👍👍
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
Petrina Joye Fisher cheers Petrina😁 I’ve got more Black Douglas stuff planned for this summer.
@Serenity07-10
@Serenity07-10 8 ай бұрын
Brilliant video.. brilliant narration … thank you..
@billdouglass7625
@billdouglass7625 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I hope to visit someday.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
Bill Douglass get over Bill!! Get in touch if you do!!
@RandyRazUllon
@RandyRazUllon 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as always Mark. Thanks for helping to keep the history alive.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Randy Raz Ullon cheers Randy, no worries!!
@georgedouglaswater8772
@georgedouglaswater8772 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Mark your work is brilliant.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
George Douglas water cheers George!!
@Thanks_for_posting.
@Thanks_for_posting. 6 жыл бұрын
This is what KZbin is all about hidden gems! If you can find your way through all the trash gems are there to be found and I found a gem tonight Mark Nicol and his videos thanks Mark keep up the great work
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
annethree thanks Anne!!!
@saraxdouglas8577
@saraxdouglas8577 9 ай бұрын
NEVER BEHIND!! FAMILY MOTO❤️☮️🙏
@sunshinesilverarrow5292
@sunshinesilverarrow5292 6 жыл бұрын
Great episode, so interesting.Thank you! Have a nice weekend. Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Sunshine&SilverArrow same to you!!
@joshgraham8209
@joshgraham8209 6 жыл бұрын
Sir James Douglas lives forever!!
@tamaralong3378
@tamaralong3378 5 жыл бұрын
THE BLOODLINE IS READY TO RISE AND BRING FREEDOM !!!
@ScotchArsh
@ScotchArsh 6 жыл бұрын
Great video presentation, and I enjoyed your previous presentation on the subject. I remember reading, "If the Douglases had not existed, Sir Walter Scott would have had to invent them." So true. The exploits of the Douglases certainly do read like fiction. From the interweaving into the Royal family, the treachery between "The Red Douglases" and "The Black", the actions of these warlords, good and bad, are the story of Scotland. Proud to be direct descendant of Sir James and both houses. Please dig for more stories to do about the Douglases! There are many, and you would do these stories justice with your video presentations! Keep up the great work!
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Brian French got a couple of good ones planned for next year. Cheers Brian!
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Brian French have you seen the other ones in my channel already?
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Brian kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYuXfJ-NoNyUkMk
@ScotchArsh
@ScotchArsh 6 жыл бұрын
@@MarkNicol123, looking forward to THAT!
@ScotchArsh
@ScotchArsh 6 жыл бұрын
@@MarkNicol123, not yet, but certainly will! You bet!
@Scott.Elliott
@Scott.Elliott 6 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Planning my first trip there for next year👍
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
scott elliott thanks Scott. Tons of Elliott history for you in the Borderlands
@johnjackcheape3872
@johnjackcheape3872 3 жыл бұрын
Throughly great watch .Thankyou
@trudybradt6413
@trudybradt6413 3 жыл бұрын
Visited St. Brides church....held that key....was blown away by all the history....so proud to say I'm descended from this great warrrior!
@jamesihaka6476
@jamesihaka6476 6 жыл бұрын
Love your obvious passion for the topic and your nations history great stuff mate
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
James Ihaka thanks James!
@brentrendshow123
@brentrendshow123 4 жыл бұрын
James Douglas is my family. I have looked into my families history and found out that I'm blood kin to James Douglas, I would love to visit that place and learn more about my family history.
@hshsjwbshsjwjekjeje
@hshsjwbshsjwjekjeje Жыл бұрын
And santa is my dad 🎅
@jimc.goodfellas
@jimc.goodfellas 4 ай бұрын
That's awesome you got to go in there..Bruce and Douglas are two of the most badass figures from history
@trickydicky8237
@trickydicky8237 6 жыл бұрын
Just what I expected Mark. Fantastic as usual and a great insight to someone we glossed over in Galashiels Academy !!!!!! Bet you were over the moon getting the key to your hero's tomb
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
tricky dicky cheers Tricky!! Aye it was good, nobody else there either.
@haydendouglas7596
@haydendouglas7596 6 жыл бұрын
“WOTS MA FOOKIN NAME???!!” - outlaw kings
@GRIMSBONIAN13
@GRIMSBONIAN13 5 жыл бұрын
I am putting this on my tomb stone
@desireedouglass9795
@desireedouglass9795 5 жыл бұрын
we be all Heart which is apparently terrifying :D
@michaelbell906
@michaelbell906 6 жыл бұрын
An awesome story Mark. James Douglas is certainly a hero. We need one like him to get our independence and Berwick lol.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Michael Bell if we can take Berwick independence will follow!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@GRIMSBONIAN13
@GRIMSBONIAN13 5 жыл бұрын
Would a son of the Black Douglas be alright
@gordonguild2475
@gordonguild2475 6 жыл бұрын
Another great presentation,keep up the good work.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
gordon guild cheers Gordon.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
gordon guild cheers Gordon!!
@Gazza1872
@Gazza1872 3 жыл бұрын
One of only a handful of heroes including wallace to NEVER swear fealty to Edward. This documentary doesn't even touch the sides, this man was a fucking fearless animal.
@alexanderbaillie7131
@alexanderbaillie7131 3 жыл бұрын
We hear very little of the Black Douglas , his name should be alongside Bruce & Wallace ,Burns & many others spoken in Scotland’s history.
@colleenblackwater4792
@colleenblackwater4792 Жыл бұрын
I have traced my roots to my Black Douglas' heritage. Thru my father and his male heirs. Thankyou for this.
@alexanfe
@alexanfe 2 жыл бұрын
Well done! Excellent video and i WILL visit that church.
@paulskinner3337
@paulskinner3337 6 жыл бұрын
Massive well done! Not enough out there about The Black Douglas
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Silly Wee Skinner cheers man!!
@monica-crystalarandia4081
@monica-crystalarandia4081 10 ай бұрын
Had a dream last night that led me to this information and poat about Clan Douglas. Thank you.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 9 ай бұрын
No worries! Thanks for watching!!
@Ar-Tir
@Ar-Tir 6 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Love that you show the proper reverence and respect.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Ar Fhearann thank you!!
@aaronsmith2433
@aaronsmith2433 2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to return to Scotland, my ancestral motherland. My great grandmother was a Whitson and that name comes from Lanarkshire.
@RebbePiper
@RebbePiper 6 жыл бұрын
Keep it Up!!!!!!!!!!!! Inspiring and enlightening ... where ever a Scottish exile is found, Mark brings us home....
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Kris Carmichael cheers Kris!! Love to hear from people watching these over the world.
@andycorr3498
@andycorr3498 4 жыл бұрын
I feel privileged for you showing it to me , again thankyou
@jackharrison4249
@jackharrison4249 6 жыл бұрын
love your emotion and love for Scotland, SAOR ALBA GU BRATH
@kevincassidy2008
@kevincassidy2008 5 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine linked this too me, the production values are top notch and I enjoyed this as much as anything I see on mainstream tv!! Funny, I always want the “rebels” to win in films/historical events like this and I’m English.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
Kevin Cassidy thanks Kevin. Maybe you have Scottish ancestors you don’t know about 😆😆
@jasondouglass6030
@jasondouglass6030 6 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! I wish I could of course with your permission upload it to my channel. Just would make it easier for me to share to other social spots.. I would put a link to your channel of course..let me know.. Again well done on the video
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Jason Douglass cheers Jason. Yes share it anywhere you want.
@robertkoontz7865
@robertkoontz7865 6 жыл бұрын
Great story telling and Gimbleing with the Drone. My Grandma Olive Austin who's mom was a Douglas said they cut the Kings head off and brought it back to Scotland. I wonder if you can verify that tale? Maybe they'll finish the story of Good James and the Tragedy in Spain. When you tell it can you play "Nights in White Satin" Moody Blues. Thanks Bob
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Robert Koontz no sure about the cutting off the kings head story? Definitely want to get to Teba in Spain some day.
@GRIMSBONIAN13
@GRIMSBONIAN13 5 жыл бұрын
They brought back his and DeBruces heart. James was supposed to have taken DeBruces Heart on Cruisade.
@townsendm794
@townsendm794 3 жыл бұрын
I like your pashion brother. Great video. Thanks for this. 👏👍💯
@christinalllove3574
@christinalllove3574 4 жыл бұрын
I came on here looking for information because my Grandmother has just told me today that we are part of the douglas clan. I am wow at all of this. i didnt know anything until she said it to me. makes sense now on my personal actions in life lol
@johnboy3165
@johnboy3165 6 жыл бұрын
Well done Mark, keep them coming. Coincidently reading The Borders book by Alistair Moffat and Im at this stage . Also that key is golden information.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
johnboy3165 cheers John, aye that’s a good book!
@becausewecan1369
@becausewecan1369 4 жыл бұрын
Great Documentary!!! I am half Scottish and Half Texan.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 4 жыл бұрын
Because we Can I’ve taken a family of Texans to these Douglas sites last year
@OzLeedsCrew
@OzLeedsCrew 6 жыл бұрын
Great work Mark, Clan Ferguson checking in 👍
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
C F cheers Fergie!!
@OzLeedsCrew
@OzLeedsCrew 6 жыл бұрын
@@MarkNicol123 👍. & my first name is Campbell. OR because of the 'Massey Ferguson' tractors and farm machinery.. I sometimes get 'Massey'.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Are you in the UK or USA?
@crystalbruce9889
@crystalbruce9889 6 жыл бұрын
Love it !!!! Great work !!!!
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Crystal Bruce cheers Crystal
@murdomacinnes6176
@murdomacinnes6176 6 жыл бұрын
Guid stuff Mark - couldnae think o any gags - keep sharing yer passion son
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Murdo Macinnes disappointing nae gags Murdo 😂😂😂
@murdomacinnes6176
@murdomacinnes6176 6 жыл бұрын
Aye a ken - mind ad only had half a bottle when a watched it !!!!
@zakdouglas1986
@zakdouglas1986 2 жыл бұрын
My ancestor thanks for making this
@savannah3817
@savannah3817 5 жыл бұрын
Long live the Douglass clan my Homeland me and my family my is from Scotland originally Douglas for life
@juliematthews3992
@juliematthews3992 5 жыл бұрын
Savannah Saoudi cousin!!
@shaunm9015
@shaunm9015 4 жыл бұрын
@@juliematthews3992 Cousins! Me as well.
@MichaelDouglass666
@MichaelDouglass666 4 жыл бұрын
Another Douglass here. Long live Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@christinalllove3574
@christinalllove3574 4 жыл бұрын
im a douglas as well yay
@savannah3817
@savannah3817 4 жыл бұрын
@@christinalllove3574 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@teganbain1100
@teganbain1100 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Black Douglas is my ancestor and I didn’t know anything about him before this video. I need to have a watch of Outlaw King now haha
@doubledd1036
@doubledd1036 4 жыл бұрын
It feels good to know that I come from the Douglas backround
@jameswaters9969
@jameswaters9969 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video Mark.
@keithmclaren1972
@keithmclaren1972 6 жыл бұрын
i can feel the corries song black douglas thnks for sharing ah the buccleugh
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
keith mclaren good lyrics!
@keithmclaren1972
@keithmclaren1972 6 жыл бұрын
aye and yet scottish freedom died in a bog in ireland with bruces brother
@craigstdenis4648
@craigstdenis4648 4 жыл бұрын
Stories handed down to me from my great-grandfather, has my family poised as the descendants Sir James himself. I grew up hearing these "fables". Long live Scotland and Freedom for all. Love and Respect to all Douglas Clan in Canada, America and back home in Scotland.
@sweetface7640
@sweetface7640 2 жыл бұрын
I am a Douglas, descended form sir James Douglas. DNA is 47 % Scottish. Glad i found this video
@David-lu4gq
@David-lu4gq 4 жыл бұрын
Good video lad, enjoyed it and all the information. Might make a similar series for my own country, Ireland, have a good day. 🙂
@willaimforbes1508
@willaimforbes1508 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so Interesting and would love to visit that church
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
willaim forbes cheers William get down to Douglas in Lanarkshire.
@wesleydouglas565
@wesleydouglas565 3 жыл бұрын
This makes me proud to see considering I'm related to James the black Douglas. I've always made sure to follow my dna since I was a young boy. Ancestry DNA helped me pint point exactly where my blood and name comes from. I'm proud to be a Douglas.
@Oldleftiehere
@Oldleftiehere Жыл бұрын
My sons and I were at that very ruin in 9/‘22. I was looking for some evidence of my Greatgrandfather, Robert Douglas, place of burial. The remains of the castle sit on perfectly gorgeous land and had my legs been healthier, I would have been up for further exploration of the town Castle Douglas and its surroundings. I suppose we’ll just have to return to Scotland and take more time in this area.
@peterwelsh4164
@peterwelsh4164 3 жыл бұрын
That was Brilliant,,
@jameswaters9969
@jameswaters9969 5 жыл бұрын
The 7 people who gave this a thumbs down must be decendents of the ol long shanks
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
James Waters 😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸
@horacedouglas4534
@horacedouglas4534 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@CodyJamesOfficial
@CodyJamesOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Hey mark did you ever hear of a legend where in the mid 1400s before most of the black Douglass family was wiped out at the battle of at Arkinholm that there was a baby the Douglas family left on the front steps of St Thomas church in Falkland palace so that he wouldn’t be killed. I live in America but have heard about it and was curious if it was a legend over there?
@dr1Voss48
@dr1Voss48 5 жыл бұрын
Gave me chills and stirred my blood, this did.
@kylejames1970
@kylejames1970 Жыл бұрын
My grandmother was a Douglas from Cumbria and would often tell us growing up we were direct descendants of James the Black Douglas
@bardblitz1595
@bardblitz1595 5 жыл бұрын
First time seeing my great+ grandfathers grave.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
Max Wolfer it’s a powerful place to step back in time Max.
@GRIMSBONIAN13
@GRIMSBONIAN13 5 жыл бұрын
It is has a familiarity hi Cuz
@christinalllove3574
@christinalllove3574 4 жыл бұрын
i found out by my grandma today i was part of the douglas clan are you part as well?
@imcrying6628
@imcrying6628 3 жыл бұрын
@@christinalllove3574 just found out i descend from douglas clan- i thought i was english (i'm australian so it isn't uncommon)
@clairedixon3050
@clairedixon3050 5 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favourite videos so far mark,I am fascinated by the black Douglas,love how you alway bow before our great heroes ,as a mark of respect.I would like to visit his tomb ,how ever did you get the key?
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
claire dixon there’s an old lady who lives across the road and has the key, just luck whether you catch her in or not. She gives the key to any visitors though. Cheers for watching!😁
@clairedixon3050
@clairedixon3050 5 жыл бұрын
Mark Nicol thank you for the info mark.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
No worries Claire do you live in the UK or USA?
@clairedixon3050
@clairedixon3050 5 жыл бұрын
Hey mark ,we have had this conversation before lol,I'm an Edinburgh lass born and bred and I love my peoples history.really enjoy your videos .
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry Claire so we did. Get so many contacts these days it’s difficult to keep up😆 Keep in touch. I’ve got some new Black Douglas stuff planned for the summer!!
@Johnny-tt5dw
@Johnny-tt5dw 3 жыл бұрын
That's kl as fuck man 👌 Need to go now, Rosslyn Chapel aswell. The Black Douglas always intrigued after reading Outlaw King. Boy seemed like a handful 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@Eggyfart83
@Eggyfart83 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Mark, I am a proud true Scottish Douglas born and bred in ayrshire.
@lorrainegriffiths554
@lorrainegriffiths554 Жыл бұрын
enjoyed this video thank you
@michaelwhite8031
@michaelwhite8031 5 жыл бұрын
You really should have your own TV show.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
patrick rose ha I wish!! Cheers for watching Patrick😁
@SideshowKUTSTV
@SideshowKUTSTV 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video Thanks :-)
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Sideshow KUTS TV cheers man
@jbearmcdougall1646
@jbearmcdougall1646 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic......you should do historical tours.. lol
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Jeff Moore cheers Jeff. We do!
@jbearmcdougall1646
@jbearmcdougall1646 6 жыл бұрын
@@MarkNicol123 I might just plan something for next spring with my buddies..
@AntonioMorenomozz
@AntonioMorenomozz 6 жыл бұрын
Marc, It´s Marco from Mexico. Is this a public place? People can just go and ask for the key to walk in? Love your videos, sometimes it´s kind of hard for me to follow your accent but it´s always interesting. Keep on the good work and thank you for allowing us people from far off places to get to know such interesting places.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Marco Antonio Moreno thank you!! Yes it’s public. A lady who lives across the road has the key in her house and hands it out to visitors. Her address is on the church fence.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 6 жыл бұрын
Marco Antonio Moreno good to know people are watching in Mexico!!
@killybegs44
@killybegs44 5 жыл бұрын
brilliant,well done.
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
alan paton thanks Alan!!😁
@abrunson9022
@abrunson9022 5 жыл бұрын
my great great....... grandfather, DOUGLAS
@MichaelDouglass666
@MichaelDouglass666 4 жыл бұрын
I'm from the Douglas clan and this was a great video!
@flintsky7706
@flintsky7706 Ай бұрын
this video is awesome
@reconman420
@reconman420 5 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say.... The black Douglas is my ancestor. And he definitely is a frickin badass!
@MarkNicol123
@MarkNicol123 5 жыл бұрын
reconman420 you are spot-on!!
@JimD410
@JimD410 3 жыл бұрын
I am a Douglas also in america my grandfather was from ayrshire Scotland was told we are descendants as well. We are a military family I've been to war but Sir James was in 72 battles I believe hand to hand could you freaking imagine 72 battles all hand to hand combat dude was a beast.
@stevegreer5230
@stevegreer5230 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome presentation. My name is Stephen Douglas Greer. The Black Douglas was approximatley my 8th great grandfather
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