The History of Scotland
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Published 2023-03-19
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👉0:00 Introduction, Titles
👉2:21 Overview of Scotland
👉3:30 Names for Scotland
👉4:26 Ice-age, Neolithic and Iron Age Scotland, The Celts
👉6:14 Scotland in Roman Times
👉7:07 Early Medieval Scotland
👉9:12 Anglo-Norman Influence, Wars of Independence
👉11:32 Highlanders and Lowlanders
👉12:37 Mary Queen of Scots
👉14:00 King James and the Personal Union
👉14:37 The Darien Scheme and the Creation of Great Britain
👉17:18 The Scottish Enlightenment
👉19:04 The Jacobite Rising of 1745
👉21:00 Scotland and the British Empire
👉23:42 Scotland in the 20th Century
👉25:30 Part 2 Trailer and Outro
🏴In this first part of a 2-part special Scotland documentary we first look at the history of Scotland, from the stone age, neolithic period, including the site of Skara Brae, through to the origins of the Celts and how they influence Scottish culture through to today. We look at how the Romans were not able to conquer Scotland, and then after they left how the Anglo-Saxons influence early medieval Scotland, along with equal influence from the "Scots" of Ireland, spreading the Gaelic language and replacing that of the Picts.
🏴The Anglo-Norman influence upon Scotland increased following the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and through the Scottish Royal court and the formation of the first towns ("burghs") the Scots language emerged, a mix of Middle English and Gaelic, that is still spoken today.
🏴The Stuart Dynasty ruled Scotland at this time, and Mary Queen of Scots was the most famous, and most tragic of these. Despite her own abdication, fleeing to England, imprisonment and final execution, her son James VI later became King James I of England, in a Personal Union between the two countries. But it was the failed Darien Scheme in Panama almost a century that ultimately led to the full union of Scotland and England as the nation of Great Britain in 1707.
🏴Scotland thrived in the new Union and the Scottish Enlightenment produced global giants in philosophy, economics and engineering such as Hume, Adam Smith and James Watt, inventor of the practical, portable steam engine. But not all were happy with the new arrangement. Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie), landed in Scotland and united the Highlanders and Lowlanders in his claim for the British crown. The Jacobite Rising of 1745 ultimately failed, leading to the Highland Clearances that saw the old Highlander way of life gone forever. This was the period in which the hit TV Series "Outlander" was set.
🏴In the British Empire, Scotland took full advantage of the opportunities in trade and industry, with Glasgow become a hive of industry, with shipbuilding in particular leading the world in. But the Highland Clearances, among other factors, led to a huge number of urban poor and slums in Glasgow and other cities, leading millions of Scots to seek a better life in other parts of the world.
🏴In recent decades, the cry for Scottish Independence has increased, with the Scottish National Party (SNP) become the dominant voice in British politics. While a referendum on Scottish Independence failed in 2014, the country continues to remain split on whether to stay in the United Kingdom, or to once again strive for... as William Wallace was scripted to say... FREEDOM!
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All Comments (21)
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My grandfather was from Scotland and emigrated to Canada in the early 1900’s. In the End we took him back and he is buried in the cemetery in St Boswells.
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Always find people with Scottish ancestry pleasant and friendly also kind. Old man from Los Angeles
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I always thought my family was German based on my last name. But after taking a DNA test I’m apparently 51% Scottish. Now I am here trying to learn about a heritage forgotten by my family.
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First of all I learned a lot. Thank you. Where I take exception, is how you glossed over the eradication of Highland culture. Let us be honest , the English Crown , and business elites persued a policy of genocide, financial enslavement. Just to inform you , I'm not a lefty , I am a ex-paratrooper and conservative. But the truth is the truth. I very much respect your work. GL
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Migrated to Australia from Scotland as a nineteen year old in 1963. Been fortunate to have been able to return with family many times but Australia has been kind to me and is now firmly "home."
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I,m a Scotsman, now living in NZ, after 45 years in Australia,, paid my $20 in 1969 and emigrated there in 1970,, they said, you're one of those ten pound poms ,,,,, I said, no I'm a ten pound Scotsman, I really got the value from the ten pound,,, too hot and dry in West Aust, so moved to NZ 8years ago, just like a milder version of Scotland, love it 👍🏴
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I'm from Poland and I really love Scottish architecture, nature and history. I am really looking forward to visit this land as soon as I can. Cheers guys!
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I will always be proud of my Scottish heritage. MacAllister is my clan and some are not surprised by it.
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I love Scotland and I'm proud of my Scottish and Italian heritage.
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My mon's from Scotland. I just love Scotland when I visited all my relatives. I would love to move there one day.
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I am from the capital of Armenia, Yerevan. I have always been interested in the history of Scotland, especially after watching the film Outlander. I learned a lot about the history of Scotland and about its struggle to win independence from England. I wish to visit Scotland and to see its historical places and the wonderful nature which is very alike to ours. I hope it will come true one day.
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My grandmother was from Scotland, grandfather from Ireland, Nova Scotia to Boston where I was born way back, nanna would speak in Scottish and I couldn't understand one word but it sounded great.
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Thank you so much for this video. My family emigrated to America in 1924 so that the boys (like my Dad) would not have to quit school and go into the coal mines near Auchinleck. My grandmother wanted better for her children. Have always been fiercely proud of my Scots ancestry and can’t hold back tears when I hear the bagpipes. Hoping to make it there one day to see it for myself. 🤞
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A complex history distilled into a half hour presentation. Very informative and very well done. I'm a Scot who moved to Canada as a baby, but I'm still fiercely proud of my Scottish heritage.
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Scotland (especially The Highlands/Inverness area) has been my dream destination for decades now. I still hope to make it there. It’s my #1 bucket list item.
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Growing up, I was always told my heritage was Scotch, Irish, English and Dutch. My maternal grandfather was Walter Greer Scott. In my studies of genealogy I have been led to believe John Balliol, King of Scotland (1249-1314) was my 22nd great grandfather. I also have a connection to the MacDonalds through John's mother, Queen Dervorgilla MacDonald (1218-1290), The point is to express my enjoyment upon watching this history account of part of my heritage. Not only was the program technically well done, it brought to life this history and how it still affects today's politics. Thank you so much from Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, USA!
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I have Scottish ancestry on both maternal and paternal lines. My grandmother was from Motherwell, Glasgow. Her father was killed in WW1. Following the war, members of the family emigrated to NZ. I love Scottish history. It's so fascinating and rich. Loved this summary. Thanku!
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Scotland is the best country in the world, no 1 is freedom , no 2 are people, no 3 is the history and landscape 🫶 I’m Czech, and Scotland is my second place to live❤thanks for the video🥰
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I just returned from vacation in Scotland this week. My mothers Grandmother was a Graham. My Great- Grandmother's 4 -5 times Great-grandfather was Ist Viscount John Graham...aka Bonnie Dundee. Beautiful country. Our stay wasn't long enough. Hope to return to visit someday soon.
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I am always on the look-out for good programs like this on Scotland - the place of my birth. I am so proud of my heritage and have given my two daughters Scottish names, Allison and Mhairi...I left in 1948 and have never been able to afford to go back - but my spirit will fly back when I pass and I will be home again to Edinburgh and the beautiful surroundings of the places I remember from Coldstream in the borders to Peebles where I was born in 1943 during ww2.Thank - you for bringing this program. I am looking forward to part 2.
