Search for the REAL Sir WILLIAM WALLACE! A 900 + year old castle in Perthshire, Scotland!

[@gypsyjustgypsy]

This video is breathtaking, John. Scotland is gorgeous and I love how you shot and narrated this one. What a spectacular, historical place.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated and thanks for taking the time to comment! Many thanks 😊

[@judyperkins7495]

I just love Scotland And I love the people 🇺🇸

[@AshleyMartin-f3x]

Yes if I could I would move to Scotland it's beautiful the history and just the land. Greeting from Canada

[@lu-anneadams3424]

Oh John…..that was amazing, incredible and breathtakingly beautiful! I literally had goosebumps the whole time you were recounting the history of the castle and surroundings. Your country is Absolutely Gorgeous! A lot of my maternal relatives, back a few generations, came here to Ontario Canada to settle and grow a new life. That must be why I feel so comfortable and happy when I watch your shows! I’d love to go there to absorb and enjoy the history and beauty Of Scotland. Thanks again for what you do.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated Lu and thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to message! Much appreciated

[@molehogadventures6615]

Being in the U.S.A, it's just amazing how much history there is over there. Thank you for showing us and the history lesson.

[@stephen627]

Absolutely speechless. Spirits haunting that place over so many centuries. To be able to travel back in time and to see this would be a dream. Thankyou.

[@scottbaylis3252]

Just in case anyone has missed it, when he is talking about how beautiful Scotland is at 8:54, as he pans around a fish jumps out of the water. Perfect timing.

[@brt356]

John, thank you taking us on this tour of a spectacular Scottish countryside and the historic Kinclaven Castle in Perthshire. How sad that this castle did not survive its storied past. I’m always in awe of the beauty of Scotland and its rich and long history. Thank you for this amazing virtual tour. You do a wonderful job explaining the history.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks for the kind words. Hope to see you on the next virtual tour

[@CapybaraConnoisseur89]

Is it in Perthshire? I might visit it, moving back to Perth from Edinburgh is too bloody expensive here love the city but yeah had enough of life here.

[@SouthernRebel414]

Today the castle is a hidden gem in the woods. The history of the many people who possessed this castle is amazing. John , I think you where born in the wrong century because of your love of the history and beauty of Scotland. Fall in Scotland is absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for the tour of this amazing place. Anxiously awaiting your next tour!!!

[@terryjackson984]

So beautiful! A watercolorists dream! So many colors, so many textures! Thank you for the tour, yes, I very much enjoyed it!!! 🙏

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thank you so much! Glad you could tour with me!

[@mollyfritz-beckers6821]

It is gorgeous. If the water had not been moving the views could have been a masterful landscape painting. So quiet you can hear whispers of the past. So much history happened on this very site. Is the stone used to build it local? It must have been well built for the walls to survive as they have. Great photography on a lovely fall day. Feel like I hiked right beside you. Thank you, John. So looking forward to more of these virtual tours.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for the kind words Molly and I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for hiking along with me!!

[@jamesarmstrong5424]

I can absolutely imagine taking that beautiful trek through the woods and coming upon the castle hiding from today's ills! I would love to have a picnic inside its walls and drink a toast to the spirits of all of those that called it home!

[@OkieJammer2736]

😊 Oh. My. John, you have the Heart of a Poet. Wonderfully done!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Aww thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed

[@ColinMcluckie]

Alright John I adore that fact that William Wallace and king Robert the Bruce fought at loudon hill in Darvel.. .legends

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Amen 🙏

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

Beautiful Perthshire. As you were walking around the castle I could imagine the people in there, almost as if they were fleeting past you. Fascinating history as always. Thank you

[@eringemini7091]

What fascinating history, and gorgeous scenery! Wouldn't it be interesting to see (even an ancient) drawing of what this amazing, historic Castle looked like in its Heyday?

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Yes I’d love to see a digital recreation! One day maybe

[@tanjamorris5647]

Personally, what is blowing me away, is how I connect this place and the people who were there with the coins you find in the fields of Perthshire. Thanks for the tour John. I bet you wish you could time travel and see all the history you know so well in real time. William Wallace sounds like a very angry man, no prisoners or survivors! 😮

[@scot1425]

A Scottish hero but not someone you would take home to meet your mother.

[@Light-Shift]

Your love of your history is filled with poetry and deep respect and appreciation of the beauty of Scotland's paradigm. The dream that is Scotland. You can feel the legends of honor and character and love of the land. Its a fantasy. A parallel soul dimension.

[@seanmc7128]

This is truly amazing to see the remains of the castle still standing after almost a thousand years. I was wondering if there is any way to see a recreation of what the castle originally looked like? Sounds like large groups of people could stay there. It would be interesting to see such things as what the rooms may have looked and everything else.

[@freedomspromise8519]

An AI recreation! That would be something to see!

[@tricial4330]

Absolutely stunning indeed! Your narration brings it to life as always. You are so fortunate to live in such a place. I need to find out why my ancestors left there so long ago. I'm afraid if I (finally) get there i won't want to leave. Fantastic virtual tour!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thank you so much! Many thanks. Hope to see you on the next virtual tour

[@bailienicoljarvie2878]

Excellent, so much of our history is hidden away in quiet corners and forgotten ruins. Always worth shining a light on what is lurking off the beaten track.

[@donaldrutter1738]

Thank you I really enjoyed this and learned some things too. One day I would love to come over and see for myself but at soon to be 62 may just be a Dream LOL. So again, thanks for these videos and tours .☺👍👍

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Please do! And never say never Donald!!

[@sandrakisch3600]

Loved this so much. My mother in law was a Wallace from Scotland. She moved to Canada as a teen but I did a deep dive on her genealogy. Her mother's family were Grant's and father's family was Hogg from Ross and Cromarty. Such interesting history in Scotland. Mother was named Hogg Wallace. Thank you !

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks I’m glad you enjoyed

[@scheralgreider5406]

Beautiful! I am a Wallace by birth. My ancestry shows I am over 40% Scottish descent.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Wonderful… so you are at least 40% amazing 🤩

[@davidstrother496]

Thank you, John, for the wonderful tour. I can watch and imagine the castle intact as you describe it. There are many wonderful tours you have taken us on, but this one is by far the most interesting, as well as the most beautiful, in my opinion. Will be waiting for the next destination. Cheers from Texas.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks David. So glad you enjoyed and thanks for taking the time to comment!!

[@OkieJammer2736]

Oh, wow. ... just Wowww... Thanks so very much. Shaking my head. Profound. Did I say, 'Thank you, John'? Spectacular. Ab-so-lutely gorgeous, indeed.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed and see you on the next!!

[@markjohnnojohnson5352]

You need your own TV 📺 show mate! The Scottish Alice Roberts! Can not get enough of your videos mate👌🏻👏👏👏

[@debradann9210]

John... you are a fantastic tour guide! This video was absolutely stunning. Your calming voice and knowledge of history is amazing. I know I have gushed about your tours before, but every word is true! Thank you for taking us on this historic journey in beautiful Perthshire! I'll keep watching!

[@Nursie]

I'm so glad I stumbled onto your videos!! I'm so looking forward to more! You do an amazing job sharing the beauty of the sites, along with the history! I live in Loveland Colorado, USA. I have Scottish ancestry. I have always wanted to go to Scotland. So I definitely am loving your videos!! The beauty and the history is just mind blowing! Please, keep them coming!! Thank you sooooo much again for sharing!!

[@donaldwilson2548]

Good morning, John. Donald Wilson (5th generation Scottish American), here in Tacoma, Washington, on a rather dark Monday morning, November 20. I'm enjoying my morning coffee watching your video on the Mercer Estate and the River Tay. Absolutely beautiful, thank you so very much. It's a perfect way to start my work day. My family, the Wilson's, come from West Lothian, in particular, Fife, Bathgate, and Dunfermline. The other family names are Stirling, Beveridge, and Andrew's. I really appreciate you and the wonderful videos you share. Kindest regards, Donald William Wilson.

[@janeencalaway1862]

I've dreamed of coming to Scotland all my life. Your videos are providing me with a list of historical sites I want to visit.

[@terryt.1643]

Your subscriptions are going up! Congratulations, I enjoy both your channels. 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Much appreciated Terry! Hope you enjoy

[@terryt.1643]

@@visitscotlandtours1 Can anyone fish for salmon on the banks of the Tey or is it controlled? It looked amazing.

[@beckyirvin2504]

Beautiful! I enjoyed your narrative. History is my thing.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully see you on the next video Becky! Thanks 😊

[@garysmith1178]

Absolutely amazing John. Spectacular bridge over the spectacular river Tay. Beautiful trees and countryside.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Gary. So beautiful isn’t it

[@Allegory_of_Wolves]

You're always so knowledgeable with history, and I love listening to it. Thank you for the lovely tour! 😊 What a stunning place again, especially in its autumn finery! 🍁🍂🍁 It's hard to believe, that a place with such a rich history just lies hidden in the woods, instead of being a tourist magnet. But then again, this way it's much more atmospheric and mysterious. And that beech hedge was *impressive*!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks I’m Glad you enjoyed. It’s a real hidden gem and because it’s off the beaten track and hard to get to it always will be!

[@tonilauge5786]

Mesmerising story of events going 1000 years back. If you visit Scotland, One thing is very important. The Weather forecast for the next week! To Cycle can not be an option. That Would be very dangerous👀💀😜🔝❤️ Lovely scenery in the right tempo Thankey!

[@MsMama59]

Wow; I'm in total awe of the beauty of the scenery! Excellent footage and narration as well. Thanks so very much for sharing this & making it possible for many to see the breathtaking splendor of your country!

[@sandidavis820]

John, I have traced my family history to Fernihurst Castle. As far as I know it is still in the family. It was built by Kerr family. There were 2 brothers, one spelled his name Ker, the other Kerr, which is the one we are descended from. The Kerr's when they went to england they changed the spelling to Carr. My Grandmother, on my Mom's side was Bertha Bell Carr. I also have Irish, Dutch and Native American Blood in my veins.

[@dthomp06]

I didn’t know of this castle. What an amazing setting for it! Thank you for giving us a tour and the history behind it.

[@annaraeellison3417]

I really appreciate how you pan the view slowly so I can see the details of the picture. So many people go so fast, it literally makes me dizzy. Thank you for not doing that!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

You are so welcome! Thank you for the feedback, it helps when I am planning future videos

[@bobsimon2242]

Wonderful stories and views. Made history come alive. THANKYOU!! from Denver, Colorado. USA

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Bob. Glad you enjoyed

[@paulinesalinas9443]

You are so lucky to live in such a breathtaking part of Scotland, so beautiful and even more so in Autumn 😍 River and the old castle are amazing too see. Thank you so much for the history and the opportunity to see this 🥲

[@caramcneil3095]

So beautiful, thank you for sharing. Growing up in Canada all of my Grandparents were from Scotland. Long gone now but dearly missed. Im sure youve heard it a million times but, its so comforting to hear that old familiar accent for so many of us over here.

[@donnaroach73]

I loved this! Your photography and commentary is so excellent! Thank you very much!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Donna. Hope to see you on the next virtual tour

[@TerriDrotar]

Absolutely gorgeous. I was completely riveted to the history of this castle. Thanks for the tour and I will definitely be watching again.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it, keep watching, lots more coming soon.

[@guardianofthemoon]

Stunning, thank you so much for showing us this, my heart was in my throat as you walked up the road and all those cars were just flying passed you!!! Thank you for being so brave to do that so we can see this but be careful!

[@maureenhovey4305]

Just gorgeous. A wonderful tour John, thank you!😊

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it Maureen, see you on the next!!

[@pumpupjam9648]

This place is so enormous and beautiful! I have been in various castles in different countries, but none as beautiful as this one. The grounds and area are magnificent. Thank you for the story. Movies always embellish the truth.

[@HarolynAllison-te7kq]

Well i know what i will be doing tonight, i will be binge watching this channel i just love history and this channel suits me to a tee.

[@bdewar6837]

Stunning scenery! That castle ruin is really well hidden away but well worth the visit!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

It really is! It’s a beautiful place and I’m the autumn it’s just 🤩

[@douglasbell7063]

Thank John for another wonderful video the beauty of Perthshire is stunning I hadn't heard of this castle and it's connection to William Wallace a truly fascinating fact filled story looking forward to the next one.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Douglas. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed

[@jeffreyknotts4148]

The natural beauty just leaves me speechless. Add in the historical aspect and I found my Nirvana! Thank you!

[@TheRyanshand]

Loved every minute of this video, fantastic insight into history and William Wallace. What a beautiful castle it is as well what remains, definitely one I’d love to visit one day

[@peggybaxter8480]

Beautiful Scotland and wonderful history! It just can't get much better than this! You always deliver the best Young Man!

[@AlterMann57]

I am so glad that you filmed the beautiful colours of fall in Perthshire, John. It's like looking at a living postcard!

[@PCPAyLOAD]

My family has been in America since the mid 1800s but this video really brings me back to my heritage. Spent some time in Scotland in 2004 and was hard to leave. I just discovered your channel. SUBSCRIBED!

[@maeve4686]

My maternal Great-grandparents were Scottish & I grew up with my bff's Scottish parents who migrated to USA in '51 & she was born a year later. I identify myself with my heritage (even played snare drum in a pipe Band) & my children do so as well. I cannot get enough of these wonderful visual archaeological treks ! Looking forward for more of your vlogs!

[@invisiblegypsy1328]

Oh my, that is a beautiful bridge! I imagine it has been a favorite of many an artist. Lovely river. Nice spot for fishing. I love it there. What a place to live eh! It was wonderful to see that castle. Longshanks is an ancestor as well. Must feel amazing to walk into it. How fun it would be to detect that area. Thanks for another wonderful tour John.

[@Chris17198]

John ..there’s one thing your a fantastic story teller … I was totally engrossed by your story and knowledge of this fabulous castle ..and the surrounding landscape is beautiful ..even more so with the changing of the season… Autumn with the different shades of browns is a magical time of the year .. me being a English man is so glad I never had the misfortune of meeting the historical William Wallace .. I’m sure he would of had my head for breakfast …🫣 Once again thank you John for sharing this wonderful story and enchanting castle …

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks for the kind words Chris and I’m so glad you enjoyed! See you on the next!! Thanks again

[@Ets638]

Thank you John. As a New Yorker I’m a lover of all things Scottish. This is a lovely video. I also love your metal finding missions as well. You have a wonderful and perfect accent. Keep up the great work.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the continued support! Best wishes

[@COYBIG1967]

Loved this , we do have a beautiful country don’t we . Your voice is perfect for this , the way you narrate brings it to life so much . Thank you.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you John for this beautiful history and scenery.

[@TheBlueMoo]

Thank you for these wonderful tours and history lessons! 😀

[@smoffatt2009]

One of my husband's ancestors, John McGregor, was from Kinclaven. I love all your videos and the fact you weave history into each one. Keep them coming! As a genealogist, and a Scottish "everything" enthusiast, I watch for them...especially your medal detecting ones.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Hopefully more coming very soon ☺️

[@paulteasdale1094]

Been part Scottish i spent a lot of my youth and teenage years there but i cant say i have seen anything more beautiful than your video

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks Paul

[@gregorybarr6112]

Great history John! Thanks for posting this! My mother and father visited Scotland a year or so before dad passed away. He was always proud of his Scottish heritage. He was born with the surname Muirhead but when his parents died was adopted by his aunt and uncle with the surname Barr. Scotland was a bucket list for him.

[@tanithmessenger3581]

Wow what a place! Such stunning views. I bet some great finds have come up there in the past. Thanks for taking us along.

[@rb2945]

I’ve always been fascinated by William Wallace, and history surrounding him. Thanks for the video.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks. Hope to see you on the next virtual tour

[@davebarns1]

Great job, John. Well worth the watch 👍🏻

[@DavidMartin-gx8yl]

Beautiful scenery and an interesting,educational video. What more could you ask for? Thank you for bringing this castle to my attention and I’ll make a point of visiting it when I’m next in the area. 👍

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks David! Enjoy the trip and careful on the road!!

[@michelledean6157]

Thank you, John, for showing us more of your beautiful countryside! It is truly a magical place!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

My pleasure! Many thanks. Hope to see you on the next virtual tour

[@karenb9508]

I worked on a sheep station here in Australia called" Lansdowne"...what beautiful country and amazing history you have..loving your history lessons..please keep them coming...the story of the beech hedge is so sad.

[@jahmellesherman8224]

I am fascinated by Sir William Wallace so this was a real treat, John. Quite the trek to get there but so worth it! Also, in America we still use the term “Sally port” mostly for police stations and the private entrance at the back of their precincts.

[@brendachapman7686]

Simply stunning. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it Brenda.

[@adriansmith6993]

Loved your tour and the history that goes with this site. Can't wait to see more. Thank you!

[@jenniferandrew2470]

I have Scottish ancestors on both sides, Andrew is the surname of my Dad's side. My Great grandfather on my Mum's side is from Shetland. I live in New Zealand, Andrew side came here 1842, 2 years after the treaty was signed. I enjoyed this immensely. Thank you.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

You are welcome, They say New Zealand is very similar to Scotland, hopefully one day I will come and see

[@jenniferandrew2470]

@@visitscotlandtours1 yes the Scottish felt at home, the South Island is stunning. Auckland, North Island has 53 volcanoes and our biggest city. Yeah it's not going to be a pretty sight when we have the next eruption, and we've become complacent. Yikes 😬

[@dgb56bgd]

Blessings, John, tour master extraordinaire. Sally port and Sally forth…who else could so eloquently tell the story that our eyes are so blessed to behold. Your video skills are truly awesome. Blessings, from this old man in northeast Tennessee.

[@trishceccato4985]

I absolutely love watching your videos.. I love Scotland, its beauty, its wildness, & its wonderful people ❤

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Beautiful trees. Gorgeous bridge and river❤️

[@scottf-detecting]

Wonderful video, absolutely beautiful country and the history you provide was fascinating. Thank you.

[@whalesong8040]

With immense Gratitude for your incredible knowledge, articulate and eloquent gifts, enthusiasm and generosity, John! I am inspired no end! Can't wait to experience SCOTLAND!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Wow, thank you! I hope you come and visit very soon

[@Comfort2019]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed watching your video and I'll be visiting your beautiful country this summer.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Fantastic, you will love it here

[@shelleyleach9589]

Stunning views. Love history. Thank you for a moment In History. Enjoyed immensely. Great clear Scottish voice. X

[@marknewton8949]

What a hidden gem we have in our country. Would love to see a virtual reality tour to see what it looks like in its day.

[@hiviolet007]

That was amazing! I noticed on Google maps that it isn’t noted and on Wikipedia it is “unknown “ if it is open to the public. It certainly is an important site! Thanks!

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Many thanks. It’s on private land however under the ‘right to roam’ it can be visited with care. Hope to see you on the next virtual tour

[@robertmclellan3541]

Great video John! The walk was so treacherous on the road! Thank you so much for the history as you walked along.

[@sueshoemaker2924]

Thanks John for a wonderful tour. This is a place i would love to visit, but due to a need for mobility assistance i can not go. It really makes me happy to virtually experience such a beautiful location. It means a lot to feel like i was there.❤

[@prb19511]

Another, brilliant video, keep them coming,

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks, will do! And definitely more to come

[@michelletrower5763]

I've always been fascinated with Scotlands beauty and history...thank you for the videos....I do plan to visit Scotland one of these days 😊

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Go for it Michelle, start planning ☺️

[@Sugarshay444]

Thank you for the tour! I enjoyed it so much. My grandmother was a Wallace and would have loved to watched this with me. These things make me miss her so much. Thanks again

[@HarolynAllison-te7kq]

Scotland i found to be a beautiful country and the people just delightful. I was there when queen Elizabeth passed, may she rest in peace. Great video

[@lesliewilson3592]

What a wonderful and beautiful virtual excursion!! Thank You so much for your time and expertise in filming, narrating, and editing this sweet masterpiece! Best wishes to you for both of your KZbin channels! i am a happy subscriber to both :)

[@trreb1]

My wife is a descendant of the Wallace clan. As I watched your video I was following along on Google maps to see where you were. Awesome video and history.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

What a great idea ☺️

[@adztaylor2277]

What a stunning place John, walking truly in the footsteps of massive history. You are so right, the season really shows the place off, stunning. Time for another trip to visit Scotland and see family. There is still loads of places I want to see up that end, and this one has surely been noted. Very interesting my friend. All the best buddy and keep up the good work.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words!

[@ChristianThomas-wf5dl]

John, just fantastic!! Keep them coming. Does Sir Wallace have a buriel sight? In the movie Robert the Bruce's father conspired to turn the other clan against him, is there any truth to that?

[@Becca2334]

Very awesome tour of Scotland 🎉❤So glad you do what you do! Cheers from🇺🇸

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Thanks so much Becky! See you on the next!

[@Lee-t9g2l]

I thoroughly enjoy your mini travelogues. Keep them coming.

[@stargazerdreams2266]

So beautiful...I came to Scotland for the first time 9 years ago now. Had a great time. So much to see. Promised I would be back someday. This definitely makes me yearn to return now. I was there in the Spring. I love Autumn though and I believe I will return this time during the beginning of Autumn. Lovely video...just came across your channel today. Glad 8 did. Thank you John for giving a grande tour. Many blessings to you and your family. Can't wait to return, very soon.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Spring is my favourite time of year but the colours in autumn are definitely a must when you next come to visit.

[@birddog7492]

Thank you! I find this place to be breath taking. You have done a great job showing it off.

[@Jay-Leigh]

So your video popped up in my news feed and I thought I’d give it a watch. I wasn’t disappointed at all, your presentation was beautifully delivered. I enjoyed this so much as I have a very personal reason towards Sir William Wallace. The whole video was stunningly gorgeous with the back drop too, and then steeped in history. What’s not to like? So here I am a new subscriber. Thank you so much.

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Welcome aboard Jay and thanks for taking the time to comment!! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for your support

[@EILEENMACLEODmacleodspotshots]

Thank you so much for sharing this . I grew up on Lewis so thoroughly enjoyed your trip down memory lane .👌😀🙏

[@raydunhill5160]

Wonderful tour John! The history you mind holds is absolutely incredible!! Could listen to you for hours!!!! Well done Sir!!! ❤👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@visitscotlandtours1]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching

[@Nataliehunter711]

Amazingly beautiful. I’d love to have seen it it all it’s charm back in the day. Hard to imagine 😮

[@visitscotlandtours1]

You and me both! It’s beautiful and the colours just now wow 🤩 🍂