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

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

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

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!

"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.

Let’s please clarify that all woman’s work was important, not just the work that was done while the men were away.

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.

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

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 😁

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

The importance of the central roles women have had to play over the centuries has seldom been appreciated. I would have been hopeless as a woman in the Highlands at this time. Full respect!

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.

I've been watching your channel for about a year or so and I really enjoy following along! Just wanted to say, as a woman, I appreciate that you interviewed a woman about what life was like. It's a kind and heartwarming gesture that shows a beautiful respect you have for a woman's perspective. 💜

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.

This is gold. You talking and listening to a lay full of knowledge. We need more of this in our lives.

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.

What a wonderful interview! Tell Marian how much your viewers in America loved hearing what she had to share.