Bagpipes Sword Dance Mace Throwing

[IesuNoKanpeki]

You know what?

Everyone here that's just arguing or has argued about who's Scottish and who's not are just a bunch of idiots who don't understand the difference between ignorance and defense. When you defend something, you don't attack others about what you are defending. When you are ignorant, you attack all those who oppose your views. Ignorance is a very "American" concept and every self-proclaimed Scot on here has been just as American as everyone else here. Get over it! It's a video!

[dave42074]

is tis Bear Grylls doing the sword dance

[DCtoday]

What's that tune when the guy is dancing called?

[cowpoke1000]

@olivierbaghadi That cross between a highland fling and a grand mal seizure seen here was NOT the sword dance. Good Sweet Christ!

[diathlon]

I find it interesting that everyone seems so intent on saying that you can't enjoy another culture without being from that culture. I am not of Scot decent that I am aware of and I have never lived in Scotland but i do like the culture (ie: music and folklore). Is it to be said that I am wrong to do so because I do not have Scot in my blood? I find it truly disturbing that ethnic groups say " You cannot like our stuff! You are not from here!" Does anyone else feel that way too?

[jay19xxx]

Question: Do you play the bag pipes?

Answer : Yes

Question: Is it Hard?

Answer: Only when I cum in your face!!!!

[shieldwolf49]

WTF!? this is a FARCE! gi he off the stage! FFS!! A din wasted me time ere A did!!!

[olivierbaghdadi]

i lik a sword dance it is so scottish

[shieldwolf49]

@olivierbaghdadi THIS were A NAE NEAR! FFS! sheeesh

[CulturePeaceForever]

If one has the respect and interesting to learn about Scotland,that should be enough as an introductory way,to learn lots more about Scottish ways.

[Angus917]

I am half Scottish half French. I was born in France and lived there for 5/6 years. The rest of my life has been spent in Scotland, mostly in the Highlands. Growing up here and being involved in the culture makes you a Scot. Kinda just repeating what gaelic said, but nevermind, i'm stating my view. Cool video by the way hehe

[bwindussa]

Love the music, it sings through the blood.

[daisycutter71]

whahahhaha y do yanks buy scotish lord names whahahahahahahahaha!

[ProphetWolf]

(continued) just remember that we could very well be related, and you'd basically be hating someone from your own family that never did anything wrong to you. Also, what about us Americans who can't identify with American society and culture; "be proud of it anyway"? FUCK THAT! Here's the fuckin' truth; I'm 6'1, about 235, covered in tattoos and piercings; you wouldn't say that shit to my face, so don't say it on the computer. Now, let's enjoy the fucking music, huh?

[gaelicscots]

"what about us Americans who can't identify with American society and culture"

Your american culture values and ideology is what you are. You frankly dont know what scottish culture is. Scottish culture is not wearing kilts, bagpipes etc. those are just traditions.

you are american whether you like it or not, you are not scottish, german or welsh or whatever you simply think you can choose to be.

And nobody on thi9s page has given any indication of anti Americanism.

[Ascaidh]

gaelicscots,

I spent the first few years of my life speaking Scots Gaelic. A few years after my 5th birthday I learned English and Scottish. Though I was not born in Scotland the heart of being a Scot was instilled upon me at a very young age. I was taught how we changed the world in a very creative way. Now am I less a Scot? Slainte

[kingdomofdalriada]

"Though I was not born in Scotland the heart of being a Scot was instilled upon me at a very young age"

you are not scottish, you are american. I dont understand how you can call yourself a scot.

gaelicscots is correct, and the fact is that you would never be recognized or accepted as a scot, by the real native scots.

[Ascaidh]

So when those that were caught being a part of the Jacobites were removed they too no longer became Scots?

[Ascaidh]

Prophet, you are just as much a Scot as those that live there.

[gaelicscots]

Having scottish parents, does not make you a scot, niether does being born in scotland. To be scottish you must have been raised in scotland and grown up in scotland. This allows scotland to shape and build your personality and character. To be scottish you must have been assimilated by scottish- people, culture, community, dialect, philosophy, inward and outward perceptions, worldview, community, politics, ideology etc.

[engbuudambesch]

@gaelicscots blablabla... assimilation... right ^^

[ProphetWolf]

Wow, I came here to listen to some good pipes and I see all this bullshit about what is Scottish and what isn't... I'm an American of predominantly Scottish/Orcadian, Welsh, and German heritage and you know what? I'm vehemently proud of my heritage and I'm going to continue to be, and really, there's nothing ANYONE can do about that, you know why? Because you can't take away the simple and pure freedom of pride. You might hate us Americans, and that you have every right to, but (cont.)

[asdesz]

I agree with ProphetWolf. Being a Scott is in your blood. Whether Scotts accept me or not is the furthest thing from my mind as I'm listening to the sound of bagpipes or celebrating my heritage. And having Scottish parents may not make you Scottish but it does make you of Scottish decent.

[scottishnationalist]

@asdesz "Being a Scott is in your blood. Whether Scotts accept me"

I refuse to let some foreigner who has never set foot in scotland, lecture me on whom is a scot, you cannot even spell SCOT.

I am astounded at americans who are completely oblivious to the ridiculousness of calling themselves scots, when they are not.

[bonbon2b]

@scottishnationalist

sorry you don't accept my awe wonder and pride at being an American of Scottish descent. My relatives in Scotland accept and welcome me.

[shieldwolf49]

@scottishnationalist Bloody aye "Alba" cannae see this as a sight fer them! this is a farce! I dinny care if ye gits the interpol at me aye! >But this film is a fully and total disgrace tae Abla! aye ! grrrr The (Gaelige) Shieldwolf spoke! ♥ Wallace! ♥

[kingdomofdalriada]

"I do not need you to tell me how to celebrate my 'actual' heritage as you put it.. I can trace my families back to the time of Charlemagne, how about you? "

I was born and raised in scotland, I have lived in scotland every moment of my life. I dont have to rely on my ancestors for my identity.

[Rossdhu16]

Go back to school young man. I am educated way above your pay grade. I have dual citizenship you little twit. I don't have anything to prove to you. You are at the precious age when you think you know everything. Please invest in a proper Scottish education. Serving in The Black Watch..good for you. Your still an idiot.

[Bethlc81]

that's cool that you can actually trace your roots so far back as the time of Charlemagne. I know my first ancestors that came into America in the latter 1700's and that my last name derived of Norman origin.

[Rossdhu16]

I know what and who my family was at the time of the Norman Invasion and back to the time of Charlemagne as well. They probably knew each other. When you can speak intelligently and like a Scottish gentlemen, I will sit down and have a pint with you. I cross the pond frequently.

You really need to look into your American angst. It does you no credit.

Cheers Mate!

[kingdomofdalriada]

to say that americans dont have their own culture is so short sighted and ignorant it is truelly sad. you obviously have no clue what culture is and what defines culture, go to any part of europe and you will see how american you are.

Instead of celebrating a foreign heritage, why dont you start celebrating your actual heritage, your american one. Because that is what you are, you are an american, you are not scottish, and you would never be regarded as scottish by the scots.

[Rossdhu16]

Okay, young one. That which makes America such a diverse population is the celebration of our roots. You can take a Scotsman out of Scotland, but you cannot take Scotland and hundreds of years of tradition out of a family. I am Dalriadan too. I see you claim that as well. Well guess what, welcome to someone who knows exactly who they are. I do not need you to tell me how to celebrate my 'actual' heritage as you put it.. I can trace my families back to the time of Charlemagne, how about you?

[Bethlc81]

Kinda wish people would stop bashing some Americans. I know many people with Scottish ancestry that try to keep the memories of Scotland alive. To make sure others remember the Scottish culture which will never die!

[kingdomofdalriada]

We scots are more than capable of keeping our own culture alive, we dont need american foreigners to do it for us.

There is nothing more irritating than an american wearing a kilt and pretending to be scottish whilst excusing his behaviour as celebrating his "scottish heritage".

I wish american would just be americans. they are not scottish and should stop intruding on scotlands identity.

[Bethlc81]

There really isn't a such thing as an American culture(other then native Americans) being that it is a multiple mix of other cultures from all over the world but most commonly European. Some of us don't want to forget why our ancestors came here(Americas) and who they were then. There is nothing wrong with being open minded my friend and to create living history to teach others. You should appreciate that and feel honored.

[kingdomofdalriada]

"There really isn't a such thing as an American culture"

Garbage, I have been to america and it is NOT a mix of cultures. It is full of american culture. Those with scottish ancestors are NOT culturally scottish.

culture is more than tradition, it is ideology, values, inward and outward perceptions, beliefs, people, community, worldview, behavioural traits etc.

these values make you american, and me scottish.

[Bethlc81]

uh, yes America is filled with different culture and I would know more then you. Many Americans don't share the same inward and outward perceptions,beliefs,world views, and behavior traits. Yes of course America does have it's own cultures but many have originated from the old world. I never said that I or anyone else that has Scottish ancestry is culturally Scottish. Please pay attention.Thank you

[Rossdhu16]

This is where you young years do you no credit. My family earned the right to wear a kilt, and to own castles and land. Some of us still do. Don't spit on my Scottish heritage and I won't spit on yours. I am a related to 4 U.S. Presidents. What have you done for Scotland lately.

[Rossdhu16]

Google Rossdhu and you will know who I am.

[Bethlc81]

very beautiful sound. I also have a lot of Scottish ancestry :b

[Frankcar11]

:D CUTE AND COOL :)

[rastagroszeq]

my second home Scotland :) Kirkcaldy Fife Rulezz :)

[kingdomofdalriada]

The scots are not defined as a race through anthropology or scots law and european statutue. there is no racial differance between a scot, englishman, irishman or german etc. The scots are seperated by culture, geography and community, you share none of those values because you are american

[Crissbaby2008]

You know what, just because someone wasn't raised in scotland don't mean their not scottish. As long as they've got scottish blood in their vains that alone makes them scottish. And if it weren't for the scots coming 2 america then we wouldn't be a diverse country so get your head out of your rear and understand that.

[gaelicscots]

"You know what, just because someone wasn't raised in scotland don't mean their not scottish"

Yes it does. as kingdomofdalriada stated, the scots are not a race of people. you cannot be scottish just because your grandmother was a scot.

If you were not raised in scotland you are not scottish. What part of this do you find hard to understand. ?

[Crissbaby2008]

What part of I have scottish blood DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND.PEOPLE LIKE U MAKE SCOTS LOOK BAD

[kingdomofdalriada]

Being born in Scotland does not make you scottish, nor does having scottish parents make you scottish. You can only be scottish if you were raised in scotland from an early age to adulthood. This allows scotland to change, form and mould your personality and charcter by scottish; culture, people, ideology, beliefs, sense of inward and outward perceptions, attitudes, worldview, kinship, community, behavioural traits, politics, as well as all of our weaknesses and such.

[jock2517]

buddyglory they are not scottish they are yanks pretending to be scottish

Hmmm maybe i will move to holland and start wearing clogs hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha­hahahahahahahaha lol

[dragonriderjt]

Would expect there are more of Scottish blood in USA now than Scotland, thanks to the English. My Mothers family was clan Little in the western highlands and run out by English around 1730's.

[NCPiper]

Without us yanks keeping Scottish traditions alive nobody would even notice Scotland. Scotland would most likely be casually mentioned in the same sentence as France.

You Scots aren't even proud of the pipes anymore.

[kingdomofdalriada]

NCPiper who the fuck do you think you are.

We scots are more than capable of keeping our own traditions alive. we dont need ignorant americans dressing up and pretending to be scottish regurgitating the excuse that they are 'celebrating their skaddish heritage' (whatever the fuck that is supposed to mean)

IT WAS SCOTLAND THAT PUT SCOTLAND ON THE MAP, NOT YOU FUCKING AMERICANS.

[guitarzan423]

ratchet, you need to check your history, NOBODY in scotland wanted the union, the bastards in parliament were bribed heavily by the english to pass the treaty, and the day it was passed there were huge riots all throughout the country. "We were bought and sold for english gold, Sic a parcel of rogues in a nation" -Robert Burns

[Desertdog87]

damn straight yo.

[BardofCornwall]

Highland Games in Hawaii is a nice thought on a Canadian winter day, when the temperature is minus 25 Celcius.

[doodybooty3000]

Mace throwing? lawl

[phillex90xswedish]

Scottland fucking rules:P

[robertwiltshire]

Rules what?

You can't even spell it!!

[BuddyGlory]

Scottish people talk funny

[ratchet0120]

Ahh the scots. You may call this a bad impression but check your history mate, the irish never became the pushovers and willingly became part of the e-country!

[tomdachef]

n wot the fuck is Mace Throwing.... Cabar tossing ya DICK

[crippmeister]

It's neither its hammer throwing.

[tomdachef]

Aye.....PISH.... Bount tae bae Americans or they fucking Canadians...lyk dude my GRATE GRATE GRANDFATHERS CAT WAS FROM SCOTLAND.... Aye a wae tae fuck.. wot rong,,, nae fucking culture of yer ain.... PISH

[guitarohman]

out of tune!

[piper2458]

I've Just gone blind and my ears are bleeding. And yes I'm a piper and former Highland Dancer, from Scotland

[highlandliz]

This is the worst demonstration of highland dance... hmmm the reason for this may be it is an irish dancer.... the irish shouldnt be doing highland dance!

[zee339]

scots and irish are proof that the romans shagged ponies during their stay in the british isles. that should start a fight

[lonewolf9390]

The rest of the world is living proof that the Scots and Irish can take a joke.

[zee339]

yes! lol

[Angaraman]

owned

[Bagpiper2224]

The dancing SUCKED but the pipes were ok at the end, I have seen/heard better. Irish do it better, the pakistan people are who are doing this.

[bluejoluc]

why are there Irish dancers trying to dance to badly played Scottish music?

[cfritzcope]

Irish? Scottish? The Scotts are from Ireland,of the tribe Scottii. Do you Yotubers not read???? The Celts were pushed to Ireland, Brittany and .. you know forget it.. read a fricking book.......

[bluejoluc]

dude... you should read more yourself. From Ireland yes.... tribe Scottii ??? wtf.

dumbest comment ever.

[GERMANIVS]

that's a latin word^^ so he's not that dumb.

[bluejoluc]

fantastic. The scots were already there long before Latin was spoken. I am fiercely proud of my country, am a highlander and believe in the old clan system and Jacobite ways. I am a historian. My mother is a Scottish dance teacher of 52 years... both sisters are scottish and Irish dance teachers. My father and both brothers are pipers who play in A grade bands. My friend... I do not guess I know... and I am from Glencoe.

[Maverz290]

Grade A? You mean 1 i think.

[cfritzcope]

Irish? Scottish? The Scotts are from Ireland,of the tribe Scottii. Do you Yotubers not read???? The Celts were pushed to Ireland, Brittany and .. you know forget it.. read a fricking book.......

[zxeyna]

wow...an irish dancer doing the sword dance, what an insult

[Irishdancegrl]

and a bad one at that...I feel responsible for this as an irish and highland dancer, and I'd like to say neither forms look like that.

[phauntis]

soooooooooooooooo true that isnt realy irish dance as such it is a cross between the 2 i think correct me if im wrong

[dwaynyboys]

marginaal

[xXHobbesXx]

Haha, KanjiAlexander, are you the judge of what is "alright" in terms of musical expression?

It's simply a Scottish Festival were the proud people of a great country can show a bit of pride through there music and tradition. And that should be alright anywhere in the world.

Which reminds me I should practice my bagpipes soon or I'll forget everything I've learned. =D

[warthogmom]

river danceand the pipes are allowed to travel in concert anywhere they choose.

I see some real ipodites in these commentaries..

but then, not everyone in the US is 1st and 2nd generation scotch/irish and german...

sighhhh

[drumkid2492xx]

to chengloki thats suprising because a scot make a jew look generous

[SiliconBong]

There are four people in this world who have never thought about that comment seriously, hence your rating.

[KanjiAlexander]

That doesn't sit well... Bagpipes in Hawaii is alright. But.. Irish dancing with Bagpipes in Hawaii? Give me a break! The dancing doesn't even fit fir the pipes in the first place >_>

[Khardis27]

Bagpipes were in Ireland as long as they were in Scotland, for christs sake the Bagpipes in "Braveheart" for the music were actually irish bagpipes because they are more melodic.

[warthogmom]

bagpipes and river dancing goes fack farther than ye know...

[ScottMcMillan88]

Im Scottish and i always appreciate this .. :)

[TonyNhollywood]

lol, this was in HAWAI'I?!? lmao!

[chengloki]

In '75, My ship pulled into Edinburgh. I was a thirsty sailor. I walked into a bar, and my money was no good. But, there was always a drink in front of me. And those damned good people, brought me back to my ship.This was not the first time a Scott saved me!! And it wasn't the last. All I have is respect for the Scotts. =Stefan=

[SchmedleyDoRight]

Yes, that was an interesting hybrid.

[Bloodflow92]

Wheres ur kilt lad!

[PofMovie]

OMG this is highland dance mixed with irish dance!! These are irish dancers! Even the shoes are not the right ones! Sorry for saying this...

[press1forenglish]

people say that they are " terrible " and a bunch of lies when i doubt that they can even play

[Bigirishcunt]

just need to work on the pointing lads.

The chanters need to be tuned to each other a bit better aswell but bagpipe music is always fantastic!!!!! :O)

[ElfoLuriel]

A higland dancer WITHOUT kilt???

...bah...

[Lynchierugby1]

dude, hes an irish dancer

[jeg281]

yeah whats up with that?

[Lynchierugby1]

nothing

[danyellbella35]

I love the bagpipes..im thinkking of taking lessons lol

[willow2oo7]

you should :) i felt the same way so i joined a band. and that was 3 years ago. and now i am a piper :)

[calfraz]

the band is terrible

[crannogdiver]

How many scots settled in Hawaii?? I know the diaspora was kinda big but... any way nice.

[cadetsimo]

That guy is pretty bad.

[AlmightyHeaven]

i can do that dance only if i was pissed though lol

[anglycee]

Hey - it's OK all that. Cheers

[AlThePipingDude]

Wow I've never scene sloppier highland dancing in my life. That lad was just plain awful.

[bugguy905]

well then do a video mate and post it if ya can do better

[thedarkkillar]

yup yup i agree so much there. this was funny as hell i love it. gotta fav+ this little nice vid here.

[Postie1]

yea, the piping needs work too.

[politicalabortion]

is this a masonic lodge party? r u even alloud to video tape those meetings? wow i love it!

[acapae]

i didn't think you were!

[Alusdrann]

now what was that about?

[ptosis]

Monique Shinnery and here she is pictured with her boyfriend of 8 months, Tucker Chapman, 34

zimbio stacey12003

[naisqu]

I didn't know only "experts" were allowed to play the pipes. You're doing a great job of making fun of those who play the pipes as a hobby. Good on you. PS: the sound quality on that video is fantastic, and I'm sure an excellent representation the actual band. Cheers!

[organist121893]

i think the marching snare is the same kind my school has

[califpat]

It's daft watching him dance no wearing a kilt!

[cronocide]

no wearin a kilt? he was terrible as a stag, farmers would shoot him as a demeted one.

-x-

[kingofkards91]

While I agree it seems wierd watching him dance without a kilt, but keep in mind a true kilt costs a fortune. If they went out there wrapped in what many scots call "economy kilts" they'd be laughed out. But being the owner of an economy kilt I probably shouldn't talk.

[bofts]

candiebar shut your candyassed mouth up why dont you?

[candiebar65]

im entitled to my opinion on here the same as anybody else. i know about piping and what they are playing is crap. so you shut up.

[bofts]

All you can play is the meat whistle

[candiebar65]

You are just a very rude person. im sure your parents are very proud of you,

[bofts]

Actually they are. Your mom probably wishes she had aborted you

[kingofkards91]

I agree, bofts was rude.

[UsAndThem435]

i know lol... wheres your hearts at?????

[piperBrad13]

won of the best

[Coinneachman]

wow thats kinda bad, and by kinda i mean maybe yous should attempt to tune your bagpipes

[HighlandBagPiper]

WOW, please stop the bad piping. people like this give pipes a bad name. and that guy is the worst strathspey dancer ive ever seen

[iLoveJustinBrowning]

Interesting. lol. My sister can throw the mace. She did in the state band competition. She was a drum major.

[reykupa]

what a dumb dance hahahah

[MrZiGz07]

so good well set out

[HawkLadyLauren]

when the man highland dancer is dancing what is that song?

[oldpiobair]

Just stumbled across this, so in case nobody answered you, it's "Loudon's Bonny Woods and Braes".

[HawkLadyLauren]

thank you if u have it on mp3 with drums can u send it to me please thankyou

[oldpiobair]

Sorry, I've got plenty of CDs with it, but I'm not digitally advanced enough to have MP3 stuff. I'd have to go through them to check, but I think most of the time it's played pipe/s only.

[englishgirl1993]

omg gotta be luvin those kilts

[Jonners23]

is this the music from the film waterloo during the sword dance????

[themidnightpiper]

And the Scottish, they could get so drunk they could wear a skirt AND NOT EVENT CARE

[intellajintblonde]

wow--cool! the girls' dance looked very similar to irish. makes me want to go practice.

[piperchic4]

Wow a guy Highland dancing. Be glad he's wearing pants they where nothing under their kilts, At Queen Mary a guy was competing and his kilt flew up 2 high. I prefer Atholl Highlanders over Rakes of Mallow any day!!

[Germungus]

i am a scot but would rather wear a horsehair shirt than blackwatch tartan.

[TNTennant]

this would be a lot cooler provided the dancer had the proper attire.

[bppiper]

These guys aren't BW, just wearing their tartan. The dance tune is Rakes of Mallow. The guy is trying to do the sword dance to a strathspey tune, which in itself is interesting.

[ptosis]

Thanks for the information. I don't much about it at all. Was recorded at Kapiolani Park in Hawai'i.

[ptosis]

I have no idea.But the people playing are Black Watch. But yeah, that's the one they always play when entering.

Mebbe can find answer here:

http://www.smithsonianglobalso­und.org/trackdetail.aspx?itemi­d=30023

Bagpipe Tunes The Royal Highland Regiment