The Pictish Battle of Bannockburn.... Dun Nechtain

The Battle of Bannockburn is a seminal event in Scottish history, but the Picts faced their own Bannockburn at Dun Nechtain or Nechtainsmere. Scottish history tour guide Bruce Fummey looks at the parallels between these two defining battles in Scottish history

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Scotland History Tours is here for people who want to learn about Scottish history and get ideas for Scottish history tours. I try to make videos which tell you tales from Scotland's past and give you information about key dates in Scottish history and historical places to visit in Scotland. Not all videos are tales from Scotland's history, some of them are about men from Scotland's past or women from Scotland's past. Basically the people who made Scotland. From April 2020 onward I've tried to give ideas for historic days out in Scotland. Essentially these are days out in Scotland for adults who are interested in historical places to visit in Scotland.

As a Scottish history tour guide people ask: Help me plan a Scottish holiday, or help me plan a Scottish vacation if your from the US. So I've tried to give a bit of history, but some places of interest in Scotland as well.

[molecatcher]

It is sad that the Pictish language and culture has disappeared, almost without trace. It is also sad that the old Bythronic and Norn languages have also gone extinct. Let us hope that Gaelic and Scots can survive, but we must, as a nation, work hard to make sure that they do.

[frankhancock]

As an American I have learned more about Scotland and its people and history than I ever did in any history class. Thank you Bruce

[AGS]

I'm on an absolute binge of ur videos right now. What a find. Super informative. Delivered with the perfect blend of humour and sincerity. I can't believe content this good isn't on TV. Please keep them coming 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[johnmcmillan]

Love the way you explain Scottish history teachers should take a page out of your book more interesting than be bombarded with dates and places

[billjones]

I am a proud Scot, despite the surname (1/8th migrant Welsh steel worker). I wish I had studied history instead of geography at school and developed an interest in Scots history in the detail that you go into, Bruce. It’s an absolutely fascinating side so wonderfully displayed by your beautiful language and infectious enthusiasm. I loved geography, but it’s of little use now except Trivial Pursuit. At my advanced age, I can still feel a burning interest in the history of the land of my birth. Gaun’ yersel’. Magic, man.

[danpictish]

Brilliant as always Bruce and fun too as this as you know is an important ingredient in great education.

[BigBazz-Clips]

history doesn't repeat itself but it rhymes

[margaretnicol]

All I ever learned about the Picts was that they used wode to paint their faces blue for battle and the fought everyone around them. That was it. Thank you for filling in an awful lot of gaps.

[danpictish]

Brilliant presentation Bruce as always and fun too, an important ingredient in great education. Greetings from Stirling!

[debralecuivre]

Scotland looks so beautiful and green. My grandparents were all from France, but I might be seen in Scotland first. Thanks to your videos I feel like I have learned so much more human history, which affects us all.

[Honeybadgercraft]

I love these videos!!!!❤❤❤ you make it so much more interesting. Ty!!

[gregkral]

Thank you for a very fun history lesson and tour.

[fredstoryteller]

Sir Fummey, merci. I have a passion for the Picts, my hols always include a pictish trail and absolutely loved the Aberlemno stones. What an amazing parallel with Bannockburn indeed, thanks for opening my eyes.! Plus ça change... Gave me a giggle 😂 now if one day we have time for a proper chat, not just at the of your show when you're knackered and highly dehydrated, I'll tell you a story about how the Picts really looked like and that's a highly incredible one! Thank you 🐸

[gregorytaylor]

Brilliant, as always. It seems we people never learn from history - even in societies that take it seriously.

[PeterWelsh-dl]

Highly Informative, , And always entertaining, , Thanks Bruce😇

[gardener]

I taught my son about Robert the Bruce after the movie Braveheart came out. He was excited about what he learned about his ancestors & tried to talk to his 4th grade teacher about what he had learned. She scolded him & told him he couldn't possibly be related to Robert the Bruce because he was a made up character for a story. Gotta love public education in the US.

[TransRadioUK_Andrea]

Being a Reed Lichtie the mere mention o a bridie has made me want one. I will have to stock up on then when next back in Angus

[fayelawless]

I love that you cite popular sources of different stories!!

[raydriver]

Yet another interesting story about the history of our land told by the master 🌞

[michaelbond]

I've said before, but you sir are just brilliant. One of the best story tellers around. I have yet to not enjoy your stories. Your timing, cadence and tone make everything better. Making me engaged and not feeling foolish for not knowing.