Scotland's Forgotten History

Since I learned of my father's Alzheimer's Disease in 2014, I've been blogging his memories/stories about his family and finding more information about our NA and Scottish roots.

I remember researching our family with my cousin Sheri years ago (early to mid 1990's) and we couldn't get past Grandfather; he was part Native American and had hidden his family background... Or so he thought, because through the internet I've traced our line back to Scotland. It really is a noble heritage and one I hope to pass on to my sons.

As it is believed that our Somers family roots originated in Scotland, I think it might be helpful for us to learn more of its forgotten Christian history. Here is a link to two brief videos that will eventually become a series of Scotland's Forgotten History. I hope you'll enjoy them and develop a love and connection to our Scottish heritage. It's one of bravery and heroism of a people who lived and died for the glory of our God. May their posterity never forget the sacrifices they made for the right and freedom to Worship the Living God.

Scotland's Forgotten History Trailer from Scotland's Forgotten History on Vimeo.

Link: https://vimeo.com/scotlandforgottenhistory/scotlandsforgottenhistory

Our Need for Revival Today

Our Need for Revival Today from Scotland's Forgotten History on Vimeo.

Link: https://vimeo.com/230762121

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