Who Was Braveheart REALLY ?

Braveheart? Who was that? From film to ancient texts to key locations Scottish history tour guide Bruce Fummey looks at three men who may rightly be called Braveheart.

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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.

[eldorados_lost_searcher]

Yes, Bruce, a series of videos on Douglas's exploits would be welcome.

[maryannedouglas]

I knew it Bruce! I knew who you were talking about! And yes, more of Good Sir James, please. I may, or may not be slightly biased 💋

[williestew]

Definitely more of Good Sir James please 😁

[Honeybadgercraft]

You make understanding Scottish history so much easier. And so much more interesting!!! I always look forward to new videos.

[hiyahiya]

You make Scottish history so interesting, Bruce. Keep up the good work 👍

[frankhancock]

I would love to hear more about Good Sir James

[tomwillis]

Yet another outstanding video.
All 3 are heroes like all people who fight for what is right.

[scottishhistorywithnico]

Love It 👍
My favourite Youtube Channel by a mile!
Bruce is the GOAT of Scottish History Stories! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[nancyM-Boo]

What a great topic. Most people know because of the film.
Thanks Bruce🌹🕊

[unclenogbad]

On the other hand, 'The Black Douglas' is a really cool name to have.

[MENTOKz]

that is such a metal story man i love scottish real lore

[mustafabeer]

Excellent video as always Bruce. Please tell us more about Good Sir James, thanks.

[lisaflint]

Loved hearing about 'The Good' James Douglas! More videos about him please! Having done my family tree, I found I have deep ancestral roots in Scotland. I was thrilled to find out that Robert the Bruce is a great grandfather, but I was beyond thrilled to find that 'the Good' James was also a great grandfather! As a child, before I knew of my Scottish roots, I've loved Scotland and anything Scottish, I hope to realize my lifelong dream of visiting my ancestral home some day. Thank you, I really enjoy your stories!

[jameshorne]

Yes Sir, please do more videos on Good Sir James, I would love to learn more about Douglas's exploits, why he was known to the Scots as "Good Sir" as well as why those "south of the boarder" called him "Black Douglas" & no one tells it better than you Bruce... 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[mgtowcomment]

Thank you so much for the hush ye poem. My Grandma was born in Canada to a Forfarshire Scottish Mother, and Devonshire English Father. Now I know what she was saying to us.

[reynardthefox]

Great Men All
Honour the Bravehearts !
love to see an episode on the Douglas 🗡️

[OldestLady]

I have read accounts of Good Sir James. Please share more stories. He was a smart, brave, and truly loyal man!

[EliRedman]

I'd love to hear more about good Sir James Douglas. Thank you for another great video with stunning scenery.

[chrisdouglas]

Please make more videos on the Good Sir James. Thank you and God bless you from Canada 🇨🇦

[coranova]

As a Douglass, I'm always eager to hear of James Douglas 🎉🎉