I WAS CURSED BY CULLODEN JACOBITES ??? 

Hi Shaun, how fab it was to meet you yesterday at culloden battlefield... I really hope you didn't mind us just coming over to talk to you but after watching your clips, I just couldn't not tell you how great they are. I hope you find peace and rest from the bad luck you've been having luv as you seem like such a nice lad. We're still up here at culloden house hotel and even here this morning the air feels strange, I can't put my finger on it as to exactly how but it does, it breaks my heart to think of how Scotland changed after that battle and for all those souls lost.. Thank-you again for taking the time out of your work to speak to Christine and I, take care, niki.x

Lots of interesting thoughts being posted here. I'll add another. The tragedy of the battle may live on at Culloden to some extent, in the ground, the plants, the rocks, everything. When you brought the heather home, maybe you brought some of that "tragedy" home with you - the energy of pain and disappointment that the Jacobite freedom fighters couldn't help but imprint on the place. I'm with the others here who think the soldiers themselves wouldn't want to curse you with bad luck, they would almost certainly be touched and proud that you visited and honored them, and grateful for the remembrance.

Shaun, I make it a habit to never take anything from sacred ground. Sorry that you and your family have had health issues. Could be a coincidence. The heather is lovely and it is good that you showed even more respect and left it at one of the gravesites. Hopefully, things will lighten up.

I was there in 2010 very eerie yet I felt at peace. Stood where my clans were and was so proud of where I came from.

In these kind of situations, its best to ask the spirits if they're okay for you to take something. Its a simple as asking the question and stilling the mind, usually you'll get an answer pretty quickly, if one doesn't come to you, then don't do it. I've found they're often happy to give if one asks, but unhappy on principle of one 'steals'. It may sound and seem silly and superstitious, but whats the harm in giving it a go in the future?

People have had similar experiences at Gettysburg, PA. I'm glad you returned the heather.

It is not superstitious. It is real. I know that because when I was little, the house that me and my family lived in was actually haunted, strange things keep happened to my family each year. It started in 1999 , the next 2 years my mother and father both had surgery. And the year after that it was me, it was 2001, I was in Primary 3. I remember I started to feel panic everyday. I did't want to go to school, just wanted to stay at home, I was really frustrated and angry at myself because I knew I shouldn't be feeling all this panic, panicking over nothing! But I had to call home everyday saying that I am sick I couldn't stay in school, because I was so afraid, especially when I was away from my family. 3 months later, the school sent me to see a psychologist. Then I got better about 5 months later, but I don't think it was the psychologist, I knew from the start that he couldn't help but he didn't understand me. I think it was because of my mum who prayed everyday. I am from a Buddhist family so my mum invited some monk to come over to our house and prayed a few times. I think thats why I started to feel better. And then a year later, it was my younger sister. Every time she ate something her stomach and her tummy just swellen. We kept taking her to the hospital but nobody knows why this was happening. And then it stopped around 3 months later. Everything was so strange. It was bad luck, one thing after another. And then a year later after I finished Primary 5, my family decided to move to Scotland and then we sold the house. So Shaun, you are not superstitious, it is true. I am Chinese and from a Buddhist family. My grandma told me when I was little: Every time when walking pass a graveyard, don't look directly at people's grave, don't try to read (even just in your head) what it say on the tombstone, but the spirit will think that you are calling for them. Keep saying 'excuse me', to maybe the spirits ahead of you (that you couldn't see), you don't want to just walk right through them and so are they. You don't want to piss them off. AND NEVER PICK ANYTHING FROM GRAVEYARD, DON'T TOUCH THEM, AND SURE NOT TO TAKE THEM HOME. Ghosts are real, you don't know why but sometimes they are just angry. I know Shaun you wasn't being disrespectful, but they just didn't like it.

I don’t feel it was disrespectful. I’m not superstitious, I believe sometimes things just happen. Bad things happen and I don’t really know why, but they do. Sometimes they come in spurts. I’ve had my mother pass away, and my father be diagnosed with lung cancer, and other personal issues happen since last August 2017. The point is... I believe things just happen, past lifestyle choices, sometimes there’s no reason etc. Sometimes stuff just happens.

My thoughts, you're haunted by the British soldiers. I don't see fellow Scottish souls wanting to hurt someone for taking a remembrance. It would be more logical that a British soldier who is upset that you're remembering "traitors" in their eyes.

I remember you doing that for some reason. Just put it back and say your sorry out loud. It will be better and better!im proud of you for having such heart! ❤️🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I think it’s great you honored the deceased, but removing something from a battlefield, especially where many died, may be not the best idea. I’m Catholic and have always been told to respect sacred ground certainly cemeteries and gravesites where people were tragically killed. God Bless you and watch over you.

Shaun, I'm sorry your family is having hard times. I'm praying for you and your family.

I like vlogumentaries!

I don't believe in curses. I don't even know if I believe in good or bad luck. Things just happen. I was wondering, Shaun, if the Culloden Battlefield was expressible at night. If so go and take some pictures on night vision or with just using the flash. Do it randomly, don't look for anything in particular at the time. When you have done that look at the results on the camera itself. There might be absolutely nothing to see or you just might see an orb or two floating around. Orbs are supposed to be the souls or the energy of the dead. Bodies die, but energy does not, so it has to go somewhere.The energy is what keeps the body alive barring something devastating happening. It makes us function. All life, human or animal has energy. As I said you might see nothing at all. A lot of people think this is nonsense and who knows it might be. However, I have seen it for myself. One in a picture with my grandson and a whole bunch more in a Japanese cemetery in Hawaii. To confirm a suspicion I asked the tour operator if there were any electrical wires in the vicinity and he said no. Just to be sure I went there in the daytime and saw no electrical wires. Just thought you might be interested.

Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania, USA, has the sad, solemn feeling to it as well, even after all these years. Despair and death in that place have left a lasting echo.

Feeling haunted by the victims of the battle at Culloden? I did, for years and I could feel the drumming of the bodrana. I came on 17 April 2018, went over the little paths, viewed everything and listened to my guide. Very emotional, but finally I did not feel the drumming under my feet anymore and I knew I had made my peace too. Rest in peace Culloden.

its more likely that some present day individuals are unhappy with what your doing. have you gone to the glenfinnin monument? there is a quote on the back wall you might find interesting. as for the jacobite spirits - i am sure what they want is for you to keep on - uncovering and sharing their story.

Thanks for the video and stepping carefully around the description of those who fought and died at Culloden. We should never confuse this battle as Scots-v-English. There were four Scots regiments on the Government side and their memory is insulted by those who say the Jacobites where fighting for Scotland - they weren't, they were fighting for a Catholic 'prince' who took advantage of the feudal 'clan system' to get Highlanders to fight for his cause. It was a war of succession based on religious differences and thankfully the Government prevailed and avoided another bloody civil war. My thoughts are with all who died here and especially the Highlanders who, I believe, were duped into fighting and showed enormous courage and heroism - as did the redcoats who stood and faced them. Let's not forget that the Union of 1707 was under a Scottish monarch (Queen Anne) and at the request of the Scots...

Outlander does paint Scots as famously superstitious. Would you agree? At least that's the first thing that came to mind from this video. I assume lots of people take Heather from the battlefield - no disrespect intended, I hope things improve for your family and it was a good video to watch. It's just one of the first thoughts that came to mind.

You know what would be cool If you could do an overlay on the aerial shot of the battle field . That shows where the Highlanders were and where the English were. ? Just to try and get a better understanding. I think that is so interesting. I have been to several Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields here in the USA.

I was also told by my gran to never remove flowers from any cemetery. To undo the curse is exactly what you did - return it!

Aww Shaun...you are such a thoughtful person, even considering that a small token of heather, would bring hardship into your home. If it calms you 'and the spirits' then you'll have done a good deed..they will know that no malice was intended. As it is, I hope you and the family are doing better, all round 💙 p.s. I agree with you, that some places do 'feel' different...like the vibrations are in tune with something else, something other-worldly 😊

Did anyone notice the most well known passage of the declaration of Arbroath, at 5:07? It gave me goosebumps "As long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself". Hi Shaun, I hope the curse or the string of bad luck has been broken, and hope you & the family are feeling better. xx More info on the declaration of Arbroath: www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/learning/features/the-declaration-of-arbroath

No no no no. Never take something from hallowed ground! Ever. Too many spirits are watching you. Ask Pele!

This was great

Je suis pres. ..

Maybe you are not quite spiritual, but you’ve got a kind spirit. I love your videos and following your adventures. Plus, I appreciate your talks on psoriasis. You just seem like a great guy. 😊

Hi Shaun If you felt there was a disturbance in your Universe over the past 6 months, then you did the right thing. I'm in Australia and for many years we heard stories about tourists who took 'souvenir' rocks from Uluru (Northern Territory), then had experiences similar to what you described in your video. There were even reports of the rocks being mailed back to the location! Thankfully it rarely happens now because of the strict access rules in the area of the rock. Thanks for sharing!

Loved the video, Shaun. You did the right thing by putting the heather back. Many positive thoughts to you and your family that things turn around for you all!

I hope my ancestors the Macdonald's who fell in coloden will forgive you

That’s great that you showed the Jacobites honour. Always loved my name and the flower. I even had heather in my wedding bouquet! It’s awesome hearing it said the Scottish accent too. 🌸

Love you, Shaun. Your such a considerate soul. Hope your year is better after ammends!

Here's a bit of ancient (well, sort of ancient) history for you. In the summer of 1975 I had quit my job to go backpacking in Scotland. I'd traveled from Inverness to view the battlefield at Culloden. It was a dreary day of mist and occasional rain and, as far as I saw, I was completely alone. Let me say here that I wasn't what you might call especially spiritual & I wasn't looking for an 'experience'. As I came to the Well of the Dead, suddenly I felt as if a cold finger had been run down my back and I knew my presence wasn't welcome. I wasn't endangered or anything like that, simply not wanted. I left shortly after. Scoff if you like, but I remember the feeling to this day. I respect your feelings and actions. Luck to you and your family.

Is there a follow up video about whether the luck has changed after returning the heather?

I hope returning the heather helped you. Just finished bingeing the first two seasons of Outlander. Feeling overwhelmed with sadness so I watched a bunch of comedy videos. Thanks Shaun.

I was there in 2011 and there was definitely a very heavy feeling while walking around the battlefield. I almost cried numerous times.

You're native Scottish, Spiritual Senses and Awareness guaranteed. Trust God.He knows your heart. 🌌🌎🌎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🥀

I just want to encourage you, Shaun. God does exist, just as sure as the sun that He created rises each day! We're told that we're in a spiritual battle. Take heart, and know that God is on your side! "10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." ~ Ephesians 6:10-17 "4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." ~ Philippians 4:4-9

When You speak of HEATHER, the SCOTCH in their own way are like the HAWAIIANS of HAWAII: you, as a Traveler, are not aloud to take a SINGLE PEBBLE, or ROCK without suffering the Consequences.

My recent dna tests say the stuarts are family--one match-- William David Stewart Esq. email FTDNA Tip note Y-DNA67 FF BigY --R1b Group Type 2002: Ancient Stewarts. S781+. Descended from Sir John of Bonkyl. R-S781 1 ---Charles Stewart, Pursebearer to Prince Charlie--Stewart (Appin) I am [William] David Stewart of Achara, of the family of Fasnacloich in Appin, Argyll. My branch of the Fasnacloich Stewarts started with Charles Stewart, Pursebearer to Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was a younger son of the current laird of Fasnacloich at that time [mid 18th C.]

I agree with a lady's comment: Shaun, you're haunted by British Soldier! And his name possibly : Black Jack Randall of the real life... Or maybe, some fellow Dude, because you're not red anymore.... But... it's a British Soldier indeed.

2013 June the genocide of Culloden terminated by HM Queen Elizabeth 11 personal visit and official - Thank you for your sacrifices . God grant you eternal peace and rest.

Hi Shaun. I recently subscribed to your channel and I have just started to go thru your videos. I had a similar experience as yours at Culloden. Mine was in New York City at the former site of the World Trade Center. 9/11/2001 approx 3000 died that day. I had this overwhelming sense of...I don’t know, maybe sadness?

You showe the WORLD about what happened to THE Scotland People in the highlands

So, in Andros Bahamas, where my African and Scottish ancestors coexisted (Cargill) there are blue holes which are underwater caves where salt and fresh water meet. Some well known researchers found bones from a Native Arawak. They studied the bones but couldn't wait to put them back EXACTLY where and how they found them.

God Bkess love your show. From North Carolina We get attacked for doing the right things. Light outshines darkness it has to flee. ......for the love of God.

In 2002, I was headed for Fort William on a City Link Glasgow/Inverness. Coach. As the coach was passing Rannoch Moor, I was surprised to see charging across a stretch of it into the distance, an army of longhaired tartan plaided bare legged sword and claymore armed men it looked like a scene from Braveheart and I wondered if a movie was being made.i remember seeing bloodied scratched, wounded limbs and faces, the faces depicting silent wild roars . I turned away for a couple of seconds to see if anyone else on th bus had noticed, when I looked back, the battle scene I'd just witnessed was gone. A mist formed over the Moor and my spirit deeply moved by a realisation what I had seen was definitely not of this World. It was quite a fierce and gory scene, and so whoever these die hard Highlanders were and whoever their Battle was against, I pray in my heart that they won.🌌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥀

Respect to you, my friend. I got real emotional seeing this. Wau...... Alba Gu Brath.

And scotland became an occupied territory e er since , alba shaor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It’s interesting how taking something from a place can give off energies. It’s said that the old gold mining ghost town of Bodie, California has a curse if anyone removes anything. It’s not something I’d mess with just in case.

I don’t think picking a flower caused you grief. I think shit happens regardless of the choices you make.

I had an experience here. I walked my dog round the battlefield and when we got to the actual war graves... my dog started growling at one grave in particular. This growling was a noise Ive never heard from my dog. Aside from that, I felt the same as you. I just didnt like the atmosphere but I couldnt explain why....

Did you feel the weight lifted afterwards? Did the bad vibes and bad luck turn around for the better? Curious for an update on this.

the only thing we do know, is, that we don't know. I am psychic & spiritual. I can understand you wanting a keepsake, but who know's what may have actually happened on the 15th of April. We never will. But I do feel that you touched someone or something who was aware of your presence. You were better to replace whatever you took & say, sorry. A little prayer for the souls too.

Good man. I sincerely hope some of your bad luck changed to the better after that day. You did well, any way.

Ok, 3 episodes into the 3rd season of Outlander and I realize I shouldn't be viewing it without anti-depressants or the present company of a psychologist. Planet Earth really is a nasty place.

Beautiful video Shaun, I would think that because you did not have bad intent that it was just an unfortunate coincidence. But nice that you took the heather back! I’m enjoying catching up on your videos! Love your channel!!!

I enjoyed this video very much. It was heartfelt and raw. Often simple faith in anything can make it true. It’s obvious that you came away from Culloden having released some guilt and pain. Superstition or not, that is very valuable. We create our own meaning through our own rituals. This was one such ritual.

I'm from New Zealand and part Maori, we would consider this site sacred or tapu. I hope you felt lighter after returning the Taonga to it's rightful place.

So did anything change in the year following the return to Culloden battlefield?I sure hope things have improved.

Those spiritual tales, actions are cutest part of your culture. Not computer game ones, elixirs, fights and knights.

It doesn't have to be spiritual - everything is energy and the energy held in that space infuses itself in the plants, so you probably just took that traumatic, dense energy home with you. It's more of like physics than woo-woo lol. You definitely did the right thing by returning it!

American here with a Welch surname but a lot of Scots Irish and some Scots ancestry. Recently discovered one ancestor said to have fallen at Culloden, last name Pollock. In America it became Polk. Had I no connection to Scotland or Culloden I'd still revere it as a special place.

I wouldn't do it granted the other part of my ancestry is Cherokee and there is a well known superstition about burial grounds and battlefields. It's just really bad luck to disturb them. My cousin once took some pottery from a burial mound that became exposed after a mudslide. It didn't take long for him to take it back.

Dear Shaun, thank you on your honest and warm story. You teach us a lot. I think you did a right thing when you return them what is theirs. Things often accumulate energies. Don't worry soldiers are thankfull because you are telling their story. Come to Serbia

Sorry to hear about the run of bad luck pal. Ive been through similar stuff in my own family. Trust me, you have offended nobody by taking heather from that place. You have a right to do that as a Scot. And you are honoring the Scots on the right side of morality who died there that day.

My relatives left Scotland the year before Culloden. I visited a couple of years ago and had thought there was not much to see prior to my visit (an open field). However, upon visiting the site I was overwhelmed by the simple yet poignant setting where brave men died for their beliefs and a nation was formed.

Normally when you take something from a sacred area, you give something back like a coin then you may have been in peace to keep your lovely heather. The Scots followed a fool very blindly, sacrificed themselves and their whole way of life for a vain self serving prince who cared not at all if they starved or died. Giving a coin as a token of provision or gratitude for a service might have been very appeasing.

Shaun, You have done the proper & respectful duty in returning the dried heather. In a way having dried the beautiful flowers makes them last longer for the souls that have past...and I’m most certain they have watched & appreciated what you have done. Dried flowers to a soul that’s passed from said century of battle, means more to them than for people of today’s generation. Back then it was all about remembrances...Locks of hair, cut ribbon, pieces of tartan, and dried flowers...these were all they had to hold onto. In watching the Vlog I got a sense that your suspicions re; said bad luck had immediately changed. Being the anniversary of the Culloden Battle spirits are there wandering day & night, so you were in the midst of that special symbolic air. Making amends as you did was such the right thing to do. In reading several people’s response in here to suspicion, ghosts, bad/good luck...I was in agreement with quite a few...Especially when they said never take ANYTHING as a remembrance or token but, rather commune with nature & the spirits that roam...It’s more appreciated by them. I know your circumstances will change all for the better. I’ve experienced a similar situation as I’ve mentioned before and the moment I removed the item that I felt was the harbor of bad omens instantly everything changed. Peace to you & yours always✌🏼

I don't know if you've been cursed or not, but I can say that even watching the end drone views of the battlefield gave me an eerie feeling. Although, I have a feeling that the spirits disturbance has a lot more to do with the housing complex situation in politics than anything you did. But I admire your thoughtfulness and the gesture of returning the heather back to the grave stones.

I do not think they would mind you taking a spring of Heather, I don,t after all think they are vindictive. I am Mediumistic, I,m pretty there is an impression there! This may sound weird but talk to them , ask them whether you have interfered Spirits are consciousnesses and will probably answer, Do not be afraid , be strong , they are human and intelligent. As I know the Spirit world wont hurt you living people do Spirits over time change, their position, I think they would help Scotland English the same applies they will have realised they were used as pawns in the British army.

In reality, one thing has nothing to do with the other. But there's also an other aspect of reality: feelings. Sometimes things like this make a person feel a certain way, and then comes the need for action to change or relieve the feeling. That's how I see these feelings of connection to the past. They're not so much about belief in a particular magic or the supernatural, but more about how we feel about these perceptions of connection. That's why ritual and ceremony are still so important to us even in the modern, rational world of high technology.

I pray things get better for you and your family. Bless your heart Shaun. Release and let go.

im not sure if i will be able to explain it properly... but how i see haunted places etc is this way... each person has a certain energy, electrical field that is part of them, when many many people gather there is always this charge in the air, whether its a huge concert or gathering or in this case battle. And that leaves a residue, an imprint of all that energy. It stays in the ground and surrounding areas. and the way i see it, by picking the heather , that has grown in a ground charged by what happened before, because it was such a traumatic even, it stays with the plants, imprints them as well ( that hair raising feeling you get in some places, almost electrical charge in the air). So taking it home, you take some of that energy that gathered in that spot home, and that has an effect on you and your surroundings. by taking it back, you take back the plant charged with that energy back to where it came from , and no longer are affected by it yourself. in a way, thats how i see , or explain to myself, the why we feel the air thick with certain feelings. Makes sense?

Did the Northumbrians also fight at Culloden? I head they did and my clan was part of that name?

It's similar to Gettysburg don't take anything.

Probably should've put it back to where you got it, as close as possible.

Whenever I go int the woods or forest, by a pond or lake, or anywhere that has "atmosphere" I say to the place "I come in peace with love/respect" I feel then that I am being permitted to pass and am protected.

Any update after this? There's nothing wrong to be superstitious.

I've spread the ashes of a brother and my father near the stone of our fallen ancestors on Culloden. A wee drop of whisky too of course, for them all. I can say that as I looked over the field I felt their presence and could feel the kinship and comradeship emanating up from the ground and through the air. I thanked them and they said they'd be looking forward to my spirit joining them there in many years time. True story.

I'm not surprised curses exist never doubt it but since you did that, noble deed i am hopeful that your luck will change, for the better

I’m from Inverness and have visited culloden battlefield and there definitely is a weird vibe there

I had that same feeling when I visited Omaha Beach. Just a presence that you feel even though you're the only one there.

there was a documentary style tv program about ...I don't recall but it was about clairvoyance. Tony Stockwell? I think is his name was one of the subjects , they went out onto the Culloden field and the battle was still going on. they (the spirits)didn't realize they were dead.

So, I am writing almost a full year later. How has your luck been?

Respect for your country men. I'm very proud of you. Lovely.

I dropped my phone there and it shattered. Dropped it hundreds of time before, but this time totally annihilated. I really feel sad there too. I’m not even Scottish and it totally drew me in. Going back next year again. I’m now so into Scottish history. Actually want to live in the highlands.

My first visit to the place as a 9 year old boy from the North East of Scotland deeply affected me. And awoke me as to who I actually was.

Should’ve poured whisky on the ground where you took them from.

Ye jacobites by name lend an ear, lend an ear ye jacobites by name lend an ear

Wow, as an American with Scottish ancestry it was a little emotional to see the battlefield in this... hmmmm.

You're such a sweet kind man Shaun.

Put it back and take a dram to pour nearby, that might appease the one you disturbed?

I hope things have gotten better for you & your family

Since this aired, 3 years ago...have things been set right?

I love "Shaun's Vlogumentaries"! I'm sure the fallen Highlanders will forgive your mistake of taking the heather home. Im also sure there's a lot of unrested spirits there...how could so much blood be spilled on that land and it be completely peaceful? I'd place my bets that the unrest, back luck, poor health, ect in your family will stop now. You returned what is theirs and respectfully apologized and asked for their forgiveness. All will be well now... Much Love as always from Ontario Canada...Keli 💖

Could be that the spirits dont like gays?

Luck isn't real. Breathe easy, mate.

did your luck change since then?

Job well done. You did the proper thing. 😎