Life of Highland Women - 17th & 18th Century - Lost Self-reliance Skills of History

"Any advice for the YT audience?" "Yea, stop watching it." Just gotta laugh.

I have been there and I have met that lovely lassie. Her commitment was amazing and my kids were entertained by her description of how life was for a XVIII century family. Kudos to that museum and definitely worthy of a visit

I fully believe that when you forget your past, you forfeit your future.

I think it's so interesting how similar everyday life is over the centuries. My mom and dad got married in 1956. So my mother was an actual 50s housewife. My dad was career military. I can tell you it was exactly the way Marian described it. When my father was deployed my mom ran everything and when he was home she would let him appear to be the head of the household but in reality she still was in charge. She controlled everything from the finances to the children's education. If it involved the family she had final say. My dad had a say and when it came to the outside world he would take the lead. Women have been keeping the home fires burning for millennia. So interesting!

I really like the idea of more 'around the house' videos

I love how Tom's accent becomes a lot stronger when talking to her. I do the same with my accent when I speak with people with very broad Australian accents.

What a treasure she is 😊. My only complaint is that I want more. Her voice is like a calming breeze, the genuine smile, the earnest care that flows from herself.... just.... it's just something that the world needs more of. Blessings to you and yours

Thank you, this is really important! I would love to see more about the household crafts and skills of everyday life.

Good to hear about life for the women, always wondered what it was like

The blood is strong. I'm a child of the Ulster Scots and grew up in the High Country of North Carolina. I was taught how to forge for wild greens and how to harvest barks and roots for teas and medicine. I don't think these skills are taught any longer and that's rather sad. Thanks for taking the time and hard work needed to present another great video.

I loved watching this! I live in the Highlands on the other side of the Atlantic, the matching set of mountains in the Appalachians of Virginia. It’s amazing how satisfying it is to see the same familiar landscape across the great ocean! No wonder my Scots-Irish ancestors felt right at home when they arrived here. Thank you for the informative and fascinating video. I hope someday to come there for a visit, but I may not want to leave 😁

This was really great! I'd loveto see more on ancient women's lives and their skills.

Tom, Thanks for the questions you asked. Marion, Thanks for taking the time to answer them. Thx guys for filming this and sharing it with us.

Thankyou Marianne. I'm in Australia and cannot afford to travel. I value opportunities to learn and explore through videos like these. Particularly those giving instructions for beginners, and demos of low tech /tech free crafts.

Brilliant, Marion talks like she's lived it. Maybe a couple of short videos with her doing some of the things she talked about. It was a good idea to do this video and it's now on my list of places to visit

"What can we take from history...to the present day?" A deep sense of gratitude for our forbearers for their hard work, stamina and perseverance, along with a deep sense of gratitude for the many comforts and privileges that we take absolutely for granted.

While I was watching, I was wool combing for the next spinning (which I do with a drop spindle). Fitting entertainment for this task :D

I love her advice. And thanks for another great video.

Ms. Mary, I'm in Texas. I'm what people around here call "Hick" or "Redneck". But in the past couple years I waded into Historical Sewing. ...which took me in all sorts of directions! I'm trying to hone my hand sewing skills, using what I've learned from historical practices in modern ways. I'm learning to forage on my own several acres. I'm learning to keep my animals without having to buy commercial feed. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I think I'd like to spend some time with you, M'am ... as long as I could keep up with you and not be a nuisance!

I visited the Highland folk museum a couple of months ago. Well worth a visit.