Biggest Clan Battle in Scottish History... Red Harlaw

The Battle of Harlaw was the biggest clan battle in Scottish history. What happened and why? Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey, tells one of the oft forgotten tales from Scotlands 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.

[gordonpeden]

Thanks for another great insight in Scottish history. I liked your summation at the end. My Dad put it eloquently: " Get two Scotsmen you have a conversation, get three and you have a fight."

[malcolmnash]

I was not very academic at School but I only wished that the Lessons were given in such similar way in which you deliver them, lessons would have been so much enjoyable and perhaps some might have stuck.

[kashishimotohoward]

When you get to the point where there's more comments you can reply to, you're doing something right!

[paladinmetalus]

The history of the Scottish clans is fascinating. But I never realised how complex the political interplay of the clans was until I watched your videos.

[richardlooney]

What a perfect measure of history, education and entertainment told in a balanced, unbiased and informative manner.

[brew_chulainn]

This telling of Scottish history is phenomenal. Without the use of any dramatic graphics or background music Bruce is able to deliver this story in an absolutely riveting manner. Not only going so far as to explain the larger picture of the politics and background at play, but instilling a sense of personal presence for the viewer by describing how any random figure in those armies must have felt. A truly gifted teacher, and an expert in the all too rare art of story telling. Amazing work.

[JoeMonaghanMusic]

Born and raised in Glasgow... living in usa love your videos! I sincerely miss my home!

[greybeardsharpsword]

You, my good man, have the gift of story-telling! Keep up the most excellent efforts.

[ericwhitfield]

Hi Mate, I really enjoyed this video. I hope you keep making them. The history of Scotland is so rich and interesting. Best wishes

[irenebas]

History is never easy to explain, people use to think that things are plain and tend to forget that medieval fellows were as complicated as ourselves or even more.
Great video Bruce, you should be teaching History at schools, you're amazing telling stories 🤗

[donaldedgar]

He knows how to make Scottish history important in all ears ❤ well done sir bravo 👏

[roberttamatea]

Bruce you tell Scottish history way better than any other Scottish historian

[johncampbell]

"You can feel a sense of belonging with being stuck in the past".

Never a wiser statement made, Bruce! Here's to you and your's! Happy New Year!

[TadeuszCantwell]

After a week of binging the videos, I get to watch a new video!

[stonedchicken]

I’m happy you film this in different locations and in person. As an American I’m not familiar with the geography of the British isles and being able to see the rolling green hills really helps me picture historical moments.

[craigevans]

Excellent as always. Living near Inverurie I have visited the monument but didn’t know the whole story as you have laid out.

[michaelstamper]

Another joy to watch and hear, Bruce. You have a lovely light, humorous touch that keeps up the interest, and filming at the locations where the events happened brings it all to life. Thanks for this.

[downhilltwofour]

I respect how much time you put into your videos, culminating in a wonderful narrative of the history of Scotland!

[alfiecamerongreen]

I’m English but I have Cameron blood in me, love your videos they are honestly a dream to watch 👍👍👍

[danielmckee]

Hi I'm yes...dare I say it an American Scott from Clan MacKay...Found family history of my 5th gen Grandfather John Mckee was there and never came over to the American states in 1795. Says he was there to defend his land and property. I watch your videos to gain an understanding of my family history. You bring that to me. Thank you so much. Good or bad I can take it. Im sure my Clan has done some good for Scotland but still learning. Any history lessons on them would be priceless. Thanks again and keep the history tube going.