Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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What adventures occurred during Samuel Johnson and James Boswell’s journey into the heart of Scotland? How was their trip a gateway to the history of Scotland’s union with England in 1707? And, was Dr Johnson embroiled in the bloody Battle of Culloden…?
Join Tom and Dominic as they travel into Scotland’s dark history, alongside Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, and discuss their fascinating and funny adventures in the Highlands.
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Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett
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00:00 Into the Heart of Scottish Darkness
10:32 The Stench of 18th Century Edinburgh
15:50 Mary Queen of Scots and Political Banter
20:45 The Ghost of Bonnie Prince Charlie
26:12 St Andrews and the Gloomy East Coast
31:35 Johnson the Kangaroo and Macaroni Banter
36:50 Ghouls Highwaymen and Shakespearean Heaths
51:50 Bed Bugs and Veterans in Glen Moriston
57:10 The Great Pony Row on the Way to Skye
01:02:25 A Terrible Host and Undercooked Dinner
01:07:40 Impersonating Lady McDonald in a Storm
01:12:15 The Tragic Decline of the Clans
01:17:30 Sleeping in the Prince’s Bed with Flora Macdonald
01:27:15 The Harem Joke and the Unfortunate Retort
01:32:40 Intellectual Gladiators at Auchinleck
01:37:10 The Mystery of the Welsh Rival
Become a member to watch the final part in the series now!
Part 4: youtu.be/u9vINYCfo5g
What adventures occurred during Samuel Johnson and James Boswell’s journey into the heart of Scotland? How was their trip a gateway to the history of Scotland’s union with England in 1707? And, was Dr Johnson embroiled in the bloody Battle of Culloden…?
Join Tom and Dominic as they travel into Scotland’s dark history, alongside Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, and discuss their fascinating and funny adventures in the Highlands.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join
Twitter:
@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
@dcsandbrook
Social channels:
instagram.com/theresthistory
tiktok.com/@theresthistory
https://x.com/TheRestHistory
https://bsky.app/profile/theresthistory.bsky.social
threads.com/@theresthistory
Video Editor: Jack Meek
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Digital & Social: Sam Oakley
00:00 Into the Heart of Scottish Darkness
10:32 The Stench of 18th Century Edinburgh
15:50 Mary Queen of Scots and Political Banter
20:45 The Ghost of Bonnie Prince Charlie
26:12 St Andrews and the Gloomy East Coast
31:35 Johnson the Kangaroo and Macaroni Banter
36:50 Ghouls Highwaymen and Shakespearean Heaths
51:50 Bed Bugs and Veterans in Glen Moriston
57:10 The Great Pony Row on the Way to Skye
01:02:25 A Terrible Host and Undercooked Dinner
01:07:40 Impersonating Lady McDonald in a Storm
01:12:15 The Tragic Decline of the Clans
01:17:30 Sleeping in the Prince’s Bed with Flora Macdonald
01:27:15 The Harem Joke and the Unfortunate Retort
01:32:40 Intellectual Gladiators at Auchinleck
01:37:10 The Mystery of the Welsh Rival
