The Legendary Highland Swordsman You’ve Never Heard Of- Donald McBane Stories

Good Stories! Have You heard the Story of Mad Jack? Pipes, Sword and Bow in WWII? It sounds like he has a lot in common with Donald!

What about muslim migration and all the stabbings?

Out of curiosity, what other primary sources do we have for McBane's life apart from the autobiography in his martial arts manual?

What a delightful video; entertaining, educational, historical and told with good humour. Thx for doing this and sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍

Akin to sitting around the campfire, telling tale tales, boys! Not to mention a wee dram or 6;) Loved it! 👍👍

The most based man to ever live.

I'm glad your knowledge and talents are recognized.

Would love to hear more about his repentance and life after his warrior days if possible!

If I remember right with one of Paul MacDonalds video talks, a script was written for a mcbane move, but idk if anything has been done after that

He can't be Kilt *

All the fighting he did was for the brits against the Scottish and other people. That’s probably why he is not remembered and celebrated

McBain from The Simpsons a namesake of McBane? 😅

What a Dude they don't make em like that anymore!

Write to Peter (Sir Peter!) Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame. He's a wild child too, and would probably jump at the chance to make a movie of this guy ...

How would someone from McBane’s era have transported their swords to keep them safe from the elements? I can’t seem to find reference to coverings during heavy rain/snow etc

I've just finished leading a workshop on Donald McBane's smallsword at my local HEMA club. His lessons only give the students actions without starting conditions or what the instructor is doing so they take a bit of work to decode but once you figure it out it's a very logical system of each lesson building on the one before. Next year I hope to do the same with his spadroon and broadsword lessons.

I bought the book because of seeing this video and have been reading it. The section on Donald mc bains life is very interesting if a bit hard to understand in some places due to the way people wrote in those days. The guide on sword fighting however I could make not make head nor tail of. I have no idea what pushing quart or going of with the round parade are😂

Muito bom

New to your channel have been really enjoying your energy and passion for your subjects.Great to hear about your purchase of land to help restore it back to a more native environment.Deer fencing is a must and then even rodent control to help with the survial of new fresh seedlings.Myself here in New Zealand have been raising NZ native plants and trees at a hobby level to donate to like minded people to help here with their land restoration projects.If you can start with little areas birds will really help with seed dispersion,we have bird feeders with sugar water in cold months helps attract them in to your areas.Keep up your wonderful journey,young minds are going to save this planet.

Would love to see a collab between you and Scotland History Tours

I mean, his name is Mcbane, so probably who that Simpsons character is based on.

Fandabi... you've highlighted several books in your videos which sound interesting. However, where i live there are no public libraries and if there were it would be unlikely they'd have a wide selection.... i typically rely on PDF books for subjects in which i become interested. Could you recommend any interesting Scottish history books that might lend the reader a comprehensive study of your homeland?









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I loved this video! Great story’s!

Very enjoyable - thank you

Imagine dueling your manager over skimped pay
The world has grown soft.

Great story, unfortunately, I don't recognise Scotland anymore, these attributes of MacBane are hated by the cabal in charge now.

Fascinating channel and terrific video of the extraordinary life of McBane. I'm was inspired to buy the book and join the Patreon supporters.

I have his book. He’s a damn character lol

Fun stories, but a red coat's a red coat.

His family ancestors are still here in Inverness

Thank you for these stories ! I guess I'll get that book. Already found it on amazon. And I'll have some Port Charlotte 10yo 50% now.

Sounds like tall stories.... As they say.... Tell it to the marines.... They will confirm truth or not. A shot from a ball of the time would shatter bone and destroy limbs and organs.

I read his book, and i remember it feeing super raw. Its this old experienced guy looking back on his young, nieve self with a mix of pride and regret, retracing the path he took to where he is today.

reminded me a bit of Barry Lyndon!

@inclined to the right” might be in reference to battle lines. the two sides where not head on, but obliquely at an angle

Lights mean lungs

Great vid I was looking forward to part two, check out if you can a book called Murder mayhem and mutiny. An excellent book on irish bad guys

So this is where Groening got the idea from.

I was thinking the same thing could be a really cool period movie or maybe an action movie

Great swordsman. Absolute headcase though.

awesome stuff, from australia

McBane - for which the Scottish phrase 'Aye, did ye noo !' was first instituted.

Lights are lungs. They used dogs lungs.

irish james bowie

the legend himself

Kinda silly but i wanted to share, i was playing a game “kingdom come: deliverance” on the hardest difficulty. The game flaunts its attempts of realism in combat and more. I had hit a wall and couldnt fight off more than 3 enemies at a time. Didnt matter if it was a group of villagers or men-at-arms, id get surrounded, thrown to the ground and get chopped to pieces. I came across mcbanes recount of his 7v1 tavern brawl. Spacing, counters, repost, find the next attacker. Severely simplified but i practiced it. Rewarded me with a strategy and confidance that brought so much more enjoyment in my game.

"Touch not a cat, bot a glove!" 😊