TOP 10 CRAZY FACTS ABOUT SCOTLAND

TOP 10 CRAZY FACTS ABOUT SCOTLAND
From Alexander Graham Bell to Unicorns; Scotland is a northern European country filled with remarkable history and breathtaking scenery. Here are the Top 10 crazy facts about Scotland.
1. Scotland's national animal is a unicorn
2. Scotland tried to start a new colony in Panama
3. Over a third of the signatories of the US declaration of independence were of Scottish ancestry
4. Scottish people invented everything
5. Football and gold were once banned in Scotland
6. Scottish people gave football to Brazil
7. There's a Scottish town named Dull
8. Chicken Tikka Masala was invented in Scotland
9. There's a Scottish mountain called the Devil's Penis
10. Bagpipes are not Scottish
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Shaun done!

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I've done clicked on that a long time ago! So there!! 😁

[@ambercorder4192]

I thought I had but I guess I was mistaken

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please what exactly does the bell provide? I've not heard it explained :)

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Randy Anderson in theory it means if you hit the bell, you should actually see the videos of channels you subscribe too. As it stands, you are not currently being shown all the videos on your feed of channels you have subscribed. It’s a crazy new world of algorithms etc

[@shadowwitch4796]

Many, many Scots and Irish fought on the side of the colonists in the American Revolution. Some even fought against kin from Canada during that war; I believe. great video.

[@shaunvlog]

ShadowWitch yeah, like in our own wars there were so many different sides

[@Joe_Peroni]

John Paul Jones, from Kirkbean, Scotland, founded the U.S. Navy. He did this to form an ocean borne force to fight against the ENGLISH!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

@@Joe_Peroni I did not know this fact... I love Scotland!! 🇺🇸❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ournewnormalnow8432]

Loved this Shaun...the redheaded, fair skinned, freckle faced Scottish part of me is so proud! The Chained Unicorn... My thoughts are this: if the unicorn is unchained, Scotland will be " unchained". Wild and free, it will finally break free from the UK and become, once again, its own proud and free country. This is why, I think, thats its always portrayed as being in chains. Held captive by its master....England. Just my thoughts. Much love from Ontario, Canada...Keli 💖 Say Hi to Teca for me!😀

[@randyanderson3438]

yay awesome post. Scotland Unchained (pub cover band?)

[@randyanderson3438]

i like that for a name better :)

[@juliaalexander5788]

Our New Normal thats interesting, i wonder when Scotland can be free

[@ArandaeMorrison]

The unicorns holding coat of arms are chained not because Scotland is under the UK reign but to show that Scottish kings were so great an strong they could tame the mythical beasts. The unicorn was believed to be the strongest of all animals, even stronger than an elephant. It was wild and untamed, a raw force of nature, and could not be subdued or captured by any physical force (though it would willingly lay its head in the lap of a virgin and submit to her). It's usually accepted that King Robert III of Scotland, who ruled during 1390-1406, was the one who adopted the unicorn as the national symbol. Certainly the oldest known depiction of it in the royal coat of arms, on a gate at Rothesay Castle, was probably carved during his reign. The unicorn was famous for being the deadly enemy of the lion - the national animal of England - so there was a nationalistic reason for Robert adopting it. But why did he depict it in chains? He wanted to boast about the power of the Scottish kings - they were strong enough to tame even a unicorn, an animal that was supposed to be untamable. That's why the chain is fastened to a crown placed around the animal's neck. It is royal power that restrains the unicorn. This is supposition, though; it might simply be that the unicorn was depicted as chained because people in the 14th century thought that's how unicorns ought to be shown in heraldry, the same way that dogs were usually depicted with collars. One thing that's definite, though, is that the unicorn is not shown in chains as a way of showing that Scotland is somehow subordinate to England or under English control. The independent kings of Scotland were already using a chained unicorn as their badge 300 years before the Act of Union.

[@thecrone7964]

@@ArandaeMorrison - Thank you for taking the time to post this.

[@dodgyify]

I love your channel as a Celtic New Zealander.....Please keep posting more videos....Cheers

[@ladylattelegend81]

I just watched your latest Portland video and left a comment about the towns of Dull and Boring connection. 😆 Started watching more videos here and came across this one. 😂 I love 7 minutes away from Boring. I love your channel! Learning so much here.

[@Love_Honor89]

I am from Ukraine, from small sity on West Ukraine. And it was very pleasant surprise for me one day to see a Scottish man in blue kilt in my sity when I was going to shop 😊 he was with his friends. So what I wanted to say..you Scottish guys are the most manly guys in whole world whom I ever have seen by my own eyes, even I never ever were in Scotland. Hope I will visit that wonderful country one day 😊 and most amazing "thing" in every country is their people, their citizens. It s really why worth to go there and to know them in reality 😊😍😘

[@corinnem.239]

Turkish & Greek men also have skirts in their national folk dress.

[@amydraven3876]

I love this video! My Grandmother was from Glasgow, she came to the States at 25. She would tell me all out Scotland and I fell in love. I have been showing my boys your videos so they can learn about Scotland and how lucky they are to be Scottish. Keep up the good work!

[@amethystrose5853]

I find it absolutely amazing and fascinating how many things Scotland has invented. I find it awesome knowing the Declaration of Independence was signed by many Scotsmen. Caledonia?! I love that song. I love Skerryvore's version the best. If you're coming to America this summer, I'd love to meet you and your better half. PLEASE! 😁 You could meet my invisible unicorn Skittles, my Mischief Fairies and all my imaginary friends. I love the fact that Scotland's animal is the unicorn. Beautiful! This was so amazingly awesome! Absolutely loved it Shaun! Thank you. Blessings. 💜

[@amethystrose5853]

Thanks so much for even more great information Shlibber. 💜

[@FrozenWillow1980]

A bit of useless or useful information for you whichever way you perceive it. Caledonia was the name given to Scotland in the early days when Rome invaded these isles. They built a wall. You may have heard of it. Hadrian's wall runs across one end of the isle to the other. North of that was called Caledonia and South of that, Britannia. Since then, the border has changed. Really weird considering a place in England is called Carlisle. Not an anglo saxon name by any means. Same with Berwick. If you look at all the place names, most of them anyway north of that wall on the map, you see quite Scottish names, and south of that many English towns, with a really strong Anglo Saxon name. There are a few places in Scotland, that used to be called something else, however during the wars of independence, some places got a different name like the English base known as Fort William. Definitely an anglo saxon name and not Scottish by any means. I think it was the 1600's although I cannot be too sure. Need to scrub up on my history. xx

[@shaunvlog]

Amethyst Rose MacLaren thanks so much :) where in the states are you? Looks like I’ll only be in NYC this time

[@amethystrose5853]

Well, I guess that won't happen. Hope you have a great time in NYC. Blessings always.

[@andie22311]

My 2nd-great grandmother’s name was Caledonia. Is this common for a girls name?

[@Laudon1228]

There is a really good book called “ How the Scots Invented the Modern World”.

[@ChanceCard9]

Just ordered. Thanks!

[@Brandon-q6n1p]

Very fascinating. Never knew about the Scottish colony in Central America. Thanks for share. I am a lover of history having grown up in Commonwealth of Virginia (the birthplace of America.) Can’t wait to see more interesting fact on Scotland. Thanks again! ~ Brandon from Richmond, Virginia USA

[@garnerequestrian]

Ill be there in May for the first time. Can't wait! Scottish on both sides of my family who came over to the new world around 1700 and in turn fought for America's freedom. I am very proud of my scottish grandfathers.

[@robsutherland5744]

That was fun schooling. Thanks as always Shaun.

[@noninoni454]

😍😻 Amazing Video! I learned a lot and I am proud that my children have Scottish Blood!

[@debbieworthington4402]

I have always been fascinated with Scotland, but when I found out the national animal was a Unicorn, I finally realized why. I love Unicorns. That made me want to visit Scotland even more. Thank you for the fun and interesting facts on the Scottish culture. Love you Vlogs.

[@shaunvlog]

Debbie Worthington thanks Debbie

[@2102mandaod]

Great info Shaun thank you. Have a safe trip over to America. 😊

[@shaunvlog]

2102mandaod thanks a lot :)

[@audrey3688]

Great informational vlog. Also, we shouldn't forget the massive influence of Scottish mathematicians and physicists.

[@PS3GamingScotland]

This was really informative. Great video!

[@shaunvlog]

PS3GamingScotland thank you :)

[@phucyu8428]

Great video! I like when I learn something new and I learned quite a bit here.

[@annsmith9196]

Bag pipes are very big here in New Scotland aka nova Scotia.

[@shaunvlog]

Ann Smith so cool :)

[@annsmith9196]

shlibber there are, not enough. ;-) There is a great culture here and on Cape Breton there are street and highway signs in Gaelic.

[@linksoflovebracelets2831]

The highland village in Iona Cape Breton is magical. They even keep highland cattle there. Across the narrows is an old hotel called the Grand Narrows inn. The owners have the original guest book signed by many American and Canadian (by way of Scotland) dignitaries. Alexander Graham bell stayed there many times while his home was being built in Beinn Bhreagh.

[@leewightman9776]

Always wanted to visit Nova Scotia

[@annsmith9196]

@@leewightman9776 come on over... when we're allowed to travel again.

[@maryjofoston759]

Very interesting Shaun.... Thank You 😊

[@shaunvlog]

Mary Jo Foston thanks Mary :)

[@daiseysthebaby6071]

Great content! Great editing! All those facts were fascinating!

[@shaunvlog]

Amanda Fugett thx :)

[@lindamazur4208]

Very nicely done Shaun !

[@ambercorder4192]

I love your channel and can't wait to make it to Scotland!!!

[@shaunvlog]

Amber Wallers thank you Amber 😊

[@johnbyrondick7248]

I am from Greenock. Home of James Watt. He didn't invent the steam engine. He did however improve it so it could be used for industry. Thus helped give birth to the Industrial Revolution.

[@Jimmie16]

He actually invented the pressure relief valve allowing the regulation of steam in the engine.

[@cameronmckenzie5564]

Interesting indeed. Thanks Shaun

[@shaunvlog]

Cameron McKenzie thank you 😊

[@briankelly7986]

Shaun, We have a town in Tennessee Northwest of Nashville named Dull, TN. It's not far from my home so I've been through there many times. I can tell you that it is appropriately named.

[@shaunvlog]

Brian Kelly haha awesome

[@otto4255]

Scotland has a place called cock bridge

[@DanielQuasar]

I was just about to comment about Boring, but you beat me to it! Haha I lived in Boring for a couple years, and it is! 😜

[@rsoubiea]

Oregan has two great city names, Boring and Weed. lol

[@xamojjomax]

Used to live in the Gorge. Been through it many times. Not boring at all. Beautiful!

[@randyanderson3438]

haha i've been to those also. lovely last wilderness of U.S.

[@shaunvlog]

Does the place live up to its name?

[@DanielQuasar]

If you're used to urban centers, it lives up to its name. haha Boring is rural and doesn't have a lot going on besides nature. When I lived there, I just went into the metro area 30 minutes away to do anything. haha If you're into rural and not much going on, it's perfect. haha

[@meri_teri_82]

Loved this vlog!

[@ltlbit1962]

You had asked for topics and I have one for you. Many years ago, I heard or read something about highlanders verses lowlanders. 1. Is there a "rivalry"? 2. Is there a significant difference other than geography? 3. Where is best web site to get this information and how to do more research to find out more other than clan web site and one more thing, could you direct me to where I can find out more details about the "gypsies" of the boarders of Scotland and England. Thank you in advance! You are doing great work!

[@Stylah3001]

Jeri Young Morris That's a great subject, I personally love to know more also. But from what little information I read, hopefully Shaun could help more, the Highlands is traditionally Gaelic culture and language for the most part (although I think the language is much less spoken there also) and Lowlands is traditionally heavily in influenced by the English ( and other cultures like the Norman French, Norse, British Celts, and of course Gaelic) I think they have a language known as Scots(not Gaelic) in mostly the Lowlands (and in N.Ireland (Lallans). But that's what I've read and heard but love to know more.I also have Scots-Irish heritage and I'm kinda curious about this also :)

[@johnmccallum8512]

Jeri do you mean the Reivers who were by the way people of mixed Scots and English decent who crossed the border at will when Scotland and England were independent countries robing and pillaging as they went. they took up residence on which ever side of the border wanted them the least, as in who would less likely put them in prison. This by the way went on until the late 17th century.

[@data_storytelling9167]

WOW shaun looks good in purple🤗

[@davidmccandless8265]

naw im good hi naw I'm good David here a scot living in London Shaun is wereing the scottish football top have fun new I'm good David

[@data_storytelling9167]

David Mccandless ooooooh

[@shaunvlog]

Thanks so much :)

[@ThyGeekGoddessMuze]

Add some melanin and pink looks fantastic. Delta colors are pink and green? or is that the Elephants red and black. (Noah's arc, think mascots) I'm Unicorn, Lion, Bulldog, Bison, etc and so forth.

[@tatianecoliveira2135]

Hey Shaun! I love Scotland I've been to Edinburgh in March it was amazing! The Scottish people who make you feel like I'm in Brazil, are very friendly. It's amazing a country that has a unicorn as a national symbol and how to say I do not care what the world thinks. :)

[@shaunvlog]

Muito obrigado Tatiane! So glad you liked Scotland. Você já vi meus vídeos sobre Brasil?? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷

[@TheKiltedCoaches]

everydays a school day :) awesome buddy great video

[@leslieharris2536]

Scotland is my dream vacation!

[@nokoolaid]

Thomas Jefferson's teacher was a Scot, William Small. You can bet that he had a big influence on Jefferson.

[@shaunvlog]

James Lagnese that’s interesting. Didn’t know. Those were fascinating times

[@CarliusRG]

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson was living with David Hume as well? 😳

[@one-of-us9939]

Bro... You educated me. Not an easy task... But I now have new Scottish respect. Rock on!

[@KM-Mink]

I LOVED this! 💕

[@shaunvlog]

Kathleen Muhlenkamp thanks Kathleen 😊

[@jurisembergs9245]

Amazing

[@CherieFlemingHorrigan]

Second! Lol! Awesome vlog topics! I can’t wait!

[@betulaobscura]

Very cool!

[@aaronmkeith1622]

I live in Oregon and I have been to Boring! I hope some day to see Dull!

[@williamscoggin1509]

Wow at that are, I've been watching your newer videos and never saw this look. I like your current look better. 👍🏻

[@WormholeDreams]

God bless Scotland!

[@letseatgrandpa2905]

You forgot this one fact… Scotland is just the best mate!

[@shaunvlog]

Janette Chayna so true

[@Jimmie16]

He forgot a lot of facts.

[@jennysimmons7118]

Glad to hear you are visiting the US. What states will you be visiting? Thought your vlog today was very interesting. Didn't realize so many Scotsmen signed the Declaration of Independence! Wasn't until after I read the Outlander books that I realized what a significant part the Scots played in the formation of our government and independence. Enjoy your week!

[@shaunvlog]

Jenny Simmons thank you Jenny 😊

[@Raeanne936]

Hi you!! Love the video. June... are you coming to Texas. Me and my husband would love to meet you.

[@shaunvlog]

Raeanne Calender thank you - I’d love to return to Texas but will need to wait till next time

[@Raeanne936]

Shaun well when you do we'll got to the pub...

[@eanderson723]

I hope you come to North Carolina! There's Scotland Neck, Scotland County and Frazier's Ridge to see. Just a hot time of the year though. Plus it'd be great to meet you too. Lots of people here full of Scottish heritage and pride.

[@shaunvlog]

Eric Anderson if love to go there one day for sure

[@cyndiaiden4022]

A day wouldn't get you very far. Check out the Blue Ridge Parkway!

[@cyndiaiden4022]

You did say "one day?" Hee hee.

[@johnmccallum8512]

Shaun try a month they are a very hospitable lot, or so I have heard.

[@johnnabuzby6103]

@@johnmccallum8512 Yes we North Carolinians are a very hospitable lot. I was born and raised in North Carolina. I live about 45 minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean. It is a beautiful state with lots of different geographic locations, from the Atlantic Coastal Plain in the east, the Piedmont region in the central area and the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains and a fair bit of the Appalachian Trail in the western part of our state.

[@NPB0067]

Both my wife and I come from Scottish ancestry. We had planned a trip last hear but the pandemic prevented it. Maybe later this year. Anyway your channel is great to actually learn more about the country! However I don’t think I can stomach haggis 😉

[@valeriamarelli]

As an Italian myself, I have to tell you we're taught an Italian man, Meucci, created the first telephone, and apparently Bell stole the idea/came up with the same idea just because it was meant to happen. I really don't care who invented it first, but here's one new thing you know now haha

[@trentnathanandrewstm7541]

Theres always one....

[@jeanbalogh5975]

Interesting about Panama! My Grandfather, who was like 30 years older than my grandma, left Scotland when he was young to work on the building of the Panama Canal. He came down with malaria and was sent to New York where he started his life as an American citizen. 😊 One of many interesting stories about my grandfather John Whiteford Blaik. He was also a foreman on the building of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State.

[@shaunvlog]

Jean Balogh I bet he looked back on the Malaria thinking how much it changed his life. Awesome story thank you 😊

[@marilan8154]

Hey Shaun, Today I was in a British market in our town in Texas and I was so excited to find cans of Irn Bru! Of course I had to buy one so I could find out what you Scotts are raving about. I figured even if it was the new recipe I’d know no difference. When I was paying I asked if it was the old or new recipe. Low and behold it’s the original Irn Bru! The guy told me not to tell anyone where I got it because it’s not cleared by the FDA for sale in the U.S. Now I’m torn between opening it so I can taste it and saving it because it’s a can of the original Irn Bru!! Shite I think I’ll have to go back and buy another can so I can do both. Anyway if I can’t go to Scotland I guess I can have me a taste of Scotland here in Texas. So I’ll toast to you and Batchy as I drink my first Irn Bru and watch your fantastic vlogs. Keep up the great work!

[@shaunvlog]

Mari Lan that’s awesome about the Bru :)

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

I love your country, Shaun!! 🇺🇸❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheCorvidsCorner]

The unicorn has always been chained interestingly enough, as you can see it’s chained to the ground, this represents the fact that the Scottish crown is inseparably tied in service to the Scottish people as was ordained in the declaration of Arbroath.

[@nikoletavelikova4393]

Hello there! About the bagpipes: these exist in Bulgaria even now. Though the music we do is completely different from what you people do in Scotland. 😉 Loved the video!

[@HiAmyEdimbourg]

So interesting!!!! I love learning new things about Scotland, THANK YOU Shaun! A country which national animal is a Unicorn is a GREAT country :D

[@HiAmyEdimbourg]

@shlibber do you know some? thank you :)

[@HiAmyEdimbourg]

thank you! No special clan in mind, but it is always interesting to know more about :) Is there one with a crow?

[@HiAmyEdimbourg]

cool!!! thank you :D

[@shaunvlog]

Thank you Amy 😊

[@judithhuling-cadieux1700]

Shaun, cant wait to go to Scotland. It will be in a year...it will be something I have wanted to do my whole life. We have a term here in the States, Its on my bucket list. Can't wait to see your beautiful Country. Love your video's!!

[@yoovie]

YUP the Outlander series (which switches from Scotland to the Colonies in book 4) shows how deeply the Scots were involved with the shaping of America leading up to, during and after the Revolutionary War x

[@pattytommasi2154]

Awesone video! But sorry to tell you that it wasn’t Bell, who invented the phone, it was the Italian Antonio Meucci!

[@dianeduncan4939]

I love how you say Scotland!😍

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

My ancestors were from Scotland (Breckenridge/Brackenbrigge). I have always wanted to learn more about the Scottish culture and eventually try Haggis.

[@laurataylor8717]

The town I went to grade school in is called Caledonia! It is just down the road from Scottsville, New York.

[@shaunvlog]

Laura Taylor wow, that’s cool to know

[@cankhovich1796]

@@shaunvlog a tartarian enterprise, perhaps?

[@cankhovich1796]

@@shaunvlog also, Queen Scotia was a queen of Egypt? Or some sort of connection...

[@StMyles]

Ouck!... I told you Adventure Everything “Scotland”. You are so animated in this Vlog. I have gotta visit the highlands. Cheers. FYI I have the wee bell clicked on!! AND my neighbor and I had a whole bottle of Glenfiddich last night.

[@shaunvlog]

Myles Yoshimoto thank you... that’s a mighty fine dram by the way!

[@Rain-Peters]

lol love your beach boys hair in this old video. Oh and I just wanted to say, Scottish people didn’t invent absolutely everything, they didn’t invent the Whoopi cushion! That proud moment was Canadian! 😂

[@3DAndy76]

I'm half scot and half italian: when I came over to live in Italy I went to a school called "Antonio Meucci" (crazy, I know), when they told me who he was and what he did I thought I was lied to my whole life. My mom and dad still fight over that one.

[@randyanderson3438]

Great Video!! My preliminary, unresearched explanation of the chained unicorn as described in this vlog: the Unicorn represents the rich, mythic history of the British Isles. This history is filled with "alternative" stories from ancient origins unknown in the present due to subjugation within a Kingdom context. Untamed tribes (similar to indigenous populations around the world) are absorbed into Colonized situations and their heritage lost - even though it is these original peoples where the true myths, cultures and belief systems of a land reside. These people, their beliefs and culture are always "tamed" and sterilized by the occupying ones for maximum homogenization. The Unicorn is untamed freedom, raw and undomesticated almost fantastical and mythic lore. When chained, a Unicorn becomes a glorified carriage horse. The British Isles are also said to be The Fortunate Isles as some believe them to be a remnant of an ancient atlantis or a civilization of wisdom and knowledge. Therefore, the great wisdom of the past which is only passed down through the untamed/indigenous culture becomes lost. The United Kingdom situation is the absorption of this original culture, and the Unicorn is enslaved, the past forgotten, the myths lost or ridiculed as fantasy :( Some say hidden/suppressed truths of the past still exists in, for example, the Gaelic and Welsh languages itself. Which, to support my theory, was banned when The Education Act of Scotland (1872) occurred and led to generations of Gaels and Welsh being forbidden to speak their native language in a classroom. The UK is dominated by an English colonization. This led to a deterrence of the other cultures like the Scotts, Welsh and Irish, in order to properly absorb them. It is funny Shaun went into the Panamanian export of Scotland and how it would have become a colony. Some think that effort was of planned design to collapse Scotland's economy to force them into a United Kingdom situation for proper homogenization with the Spanish working in concert with the English colonizers. At that time in history, kingdoms worked together and traded favors to achieve their own ends. ie: America would not exist without the French who aided us against England - the French who wanted/needed to deliver a blow to the English. These strong, colorful words are only meant for allegory, make of them what you will. Shaun used a lot of this symbolism, so I went with just specific things he mentioned :)

[@randyanderson3438]

OK felt like I should provide at least a source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_(Scotland)_Act_1872 Effect on Gaelic: The Education (Scotland) Act 1872 effectively put an end to non-English medium education and repressed Gaelic with pupils being punished for speaking the language.[7] Pupils were belted if caught speaking in Gaelic and beaten again if they did not reveal the names of other students speaking Gaelic.[1] The effect of the education act upon the Gaelic language has been described as "disastrous"[8] and by denying the value of Gaelic culture and language, contributed to destroying the self-respect of Gaelic communities.[9] It was a continuation of a general policy (by both Scottish, and post 1707, British governments) which aimed at Anglicisation.[8] As a result of facing punishment and humiliation for speaking Gaelic, many parents decided not to pass on the language to their children, resulting in language shift.[10] Gaelic medium education in Scotland was not established until the 1980s, and the impact of the Act is still being felt in Gaelic communities today.[1][9]

[@shaunvlog]

Thanks for going into it in more depth :)

[@gavinm91]

That Euro 96 Scotland top. Classic !!!

[@bevtuft3572]

From the people of Scotland in memory of the four native Scots and the many other defenders of Scots ancestry, who gave their lives at the Alamo on 6 March 1836." Sign on the memorial at Alamo Plaza in San Antonio honoring the four Scots who died in the siege.

[@paulastramel2347]

If you ever get to Minnesota look me up!

[@Chiquihuitilla]

Luv it! ☺ 😆

[@shaunvlog]

_ Brandeen _ thx :)

[@thomaskline5164]

Shaun, a small point I have always been curious about is why Scotch whiskey can only be produced in Scotland ( from an American with Scot Heritage)

[@corinnem.239]

Water. The water is important in distilling. Peat moss can also make it difference.

[@harperrayne3546]

Here in Texas we have the Devils Backbone, which has a park called the Devils playground

[@harperrayne3546]

Now I'm curious if it was named by a Scotsman....

[@harperrayne3546]

shlibber That is what they say.

[@juliaalexander5788]

Harper Rayne also hotsauce ;)

[@katiemoyer8679]

In Southern Illinois, near the Mississippi, there is a Devils Backbone as well. Also, a Devils kitchen.

[@danilaird]

Yep, I knew about the declaration of Independence. It's great! I have Scottish ancestors.... my dad's side (The Lairds surname and my surname) is Laird and all Scottish!!! from my 3rd great-grandfather back were all born there and very proud. Really getting into my heritage lately... I took the navy and green plaid as mine because we don't have a clan so I chose that one. I hope nobody has that plaid as theirs for a clan but I really like that one so I chose it :)

[@FrozenWillow1980]

I think the Unicorn either used to be real, or is real we just have not seen it. Just my speculation on it considering it was first used in the 12th century and surely drawings back then of such a creature would have been on the basis of someone having seen it. Or we are just crazy Scottish folk after all, and someone drew it after one too many whiskys LOL. Also, it's symbolism. It is thought, that The Unicorn is a Wild Beast that cannot be conquered. Scotland has never been conquered through battle, but through something else entirely which you mention in point 2. That to me is being chained to something that we had no choice in doing for many reasons. We were chained to the union, sold whatever we had left to the union, Rabbie Burns even makes mention of that in Parcel of Rogues. Ultimately at the sacrifice of our parliament at the time (even though that was meant to be retained) The beast was never conquered, it was chained to be a slave to money. Just my take on it.

[@FrozenWillow1980]

That's a really nice take on it :D I told mine they were too busy flying around in the clouds we could not see them lol. But every now and again one comes down to check on them whilst they sleep xx

[@garysara969]

I am from the USA & 2 of my mentors in Mechanical Engineering were Scots from Glasgow are & formally worked building ships on the River Clyde. Because of Angus & Robert, I have visited Scotland twice over the years,. The state of Connecticut has lots of expat Scots working & living in Connecticut. The is even a social club "The Thistle Club" with a football/soccer team. Also when I went to school we were all told that Andrew Carnegie was from Scotland too.

[@jameskeary11]

yes Dunfermline.also Davidson from harley davidson.also Buick.

[@darkprinzeschen]

In Spain we have bagpipes too in Galicia region, and in the north in general.

[@shaunvlog]

invisique that’s cool... and something similar to haggis too, right?

[@darkprinzeschen]

Shaun I tried haggis and it reminded me to something we eat true. We call it morcilla.

[@grahamd1318]

brilliant...

[@jezabellum]

The chained unicorns have been around quite a while before the union of the crowns in 1603 and the formation of Great Britain. The symbology in the heraldry image of the Unicorn with the crown around its neck and bound by a chain is this; in legends, the Unicorn was believed to be the strongest of all animals and the wildest, they were considered an avatar of untamable nature itself. The Kings of Scotland wanted to show how great they were and how powerful they were. So, in choosing the Unicorn and displaying it in this way they were saying that not only did they own the Unicorn but, that they had the power to subdue it. The crown around the Unicorn's neck shows this, the Unicorn belongs to the King, the chain wrapped around the creature shows the great power and strength of the King to hold the Unicorn in eternal bondage. Very cool.

[@silviarosellinapoleao6597]

Hello Shaun from Brazil!

[@maureenlamont3795]

Love Scotland and love that unicorns are the national animal!!!!

[@Zandain]

An amazing mix of important discoveries and contributions to the world and that's not counting literature, actors, music and art... I mean, from Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to J.K. Rowling.. such talent! and so many others 💕

[@shaunvlog]

Zandain só so many :)

[@lysannek4773]

I'm going to be in Edinburgh(blackhall) because of a student exchange in mid of September for 10 days and I'm so excited😍❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I'm from Germany🇩🇪

[@spidervenomkilljoy]

I'm from Spain so I was aware of the fact that bagpipes weren't exclusively Scottish xD you see, bagpipes are also played in the Northern areas of Spain such as Galicia, Cantabria, and in Portugal too! :D

[@nutyyyy]

Bagpipes of different descriptions have been common across Eurasia since ancient times, they largely fell out of favour in other parts of the world now.

[@shaunvlog]

Yeah I heard about that once.

[@johnmccallum8512]

you also have the Northumbrian pipes which are pumped with a bellows so that the player can also sing.

[@corinnem.239]

It's the Celt influence. Ireland too. Celts were in Italy too.

[@lindagoulder4761]

Hi, Shaun: I noticed that you mentioned Thomas Jefferson in your blog, My aunt's second husband's cousin:)-have fun, in the states.

[@Kevo20]

The unicorn was symbolised as the untameable beast as in England couldn’t tame us.

[@MaryCodinaSpa]

When/if you come to CA let your fans know!! I would love to buy you folks a pint!! Show you around our favorite parts of CA!!!

[@badalnadeer]

As far as I’m aware, Unicorns also symbolises dreams and aspirations. So a chained unicorn means dreams and achievements achieved.

[@TopGunSGA]

I knew about the unicorn and some of the inventors etc but not about the other facts. I do like that you can take from the Alexander Flemming story is that sometimes mess can be beneficial as it was only due to mold that he discovered penicillin

[@Laudon1228]

Watch the movie musical “1776” about the drafting, adoption and signing of the US Declaration of Independence. It’s absolutely brilliant, in both the British and US senses of the word. Much of the dialog is taking from the words of the signers.

[@gigiwalker3734]

I needed to watch ur vid cuz i have a heritage project, and my dads fam was kind of from Scotland

[@jacobusderottmann1000]

About unicorns: Earliest pictures of unicorns are not horse-like. Look at the chins on those old paintings. They were a surgically modified Billy goat, selected at an early age for strength and intelligence. The horn buds were transplanted close to each other nearer the center of the head and "trained" as they grew, into a spiral. You can see the spiral in those old paintings. The tip was sometimes given a sharp metal cover that became part of it. This would become the lead goat of a herd, with a weapon that could defeat all rivals, including wild would-be conqueror males (the central horn had more reach and strength and could penetrate skulls with a hard charge), and even predators such as lions. So unicorns were proud and independent, yet leaders and protective. The ancients knew this and it was widely practiced. There are a very few tribes in remote places that still do. Most moderns forgot it centuries ago.

[@deahwilson9758]

Come to Michigan (USA) we have a city called Hell and one called Paradise

[@JimmyJamesJimbo]

I thought he said “pub quiz” not “pop quiz” which is just too damn perfect

[@brucefrizzell4221]

The greatest Scottish invention is Universal Public Education.

[@kristenpep3157]

Hey Shaun, I don't know where you are staying while here in the US but if you are going to be anywhere near St. Louis my husband and I would love to show you around a bit or just give you some advice on thing to do or see. Wherever you land up over here I wish you much fun and safe travels

[@nokoolaid]

More than bagpipes? The Kilt and Haggis.

[@daviddownie5594]

When you come to US, make sure to visit Philadelphia. All the history of the US started here and we have a lot of Scottish heritage here. Let me know if you do, it’d be fun to meet!

[@daintylamb_]

Unicorns are the way I can be secretly patriotic.

[@aidenwilson8113]

We also named a storm, storm ball bag

[@TomBartram-b1c]

Fun fact: Every town in Scotland has at least twenty shops that will sell you a multipack of Quavers or ten AA batteries for a pound.

[@pinoyboats]

Hi @Shaun, I'm a piper from the Philippines, not Scottish, just a wee bit :P . When folks ask me about bagpipes I also tell them about that Roman story and include the fact that almost every country in Europe has their own version of bagpipes. I also tell them that the primary reason the Great Highland Bagpipes became so popular is because of america, a long time ago, the only jobs Scots and Irish could get in america was either as police, firemen or soldiers... and hollywood did the rest :)

[@gakyle1]

Shaun, from what i understand regarding the chain around the unicorn. as Noah was sailing the flooded earth, 1 unicorn fell overboard and drowned and the survivor once the flood receded landed in Scotland, it was so depressed and the pain of its loss so difficult to bear that locals decided it should be protected from itself, no normal chain would do for such a creature, so a gold one was used with a gold crown to symbolise power and respect. dont know what the truth is unfortunately, but i was told this as a child and its always stayed with me.