The Cursing Stone and Border Reivers

The video explores the history of the Cursing Stone in Carlisle's Millennium Center, delving into the tale of the Border Reivers and the Devil's Beef Tub. It discusses the reivers' lifestyle, the curse issued by the Archbishop of Glasgow, and the modern controversy surrounding the stone. The narrative connects historical events with present-day superstitions and local folklore.

What is the primary focus of the video from the Scotland Unplugged channel?

• The history of Edinburgh

• The Cursing Stone in Carlisle

• The wildlife of the Scottish Highlands

• The architecture of Scotland

Why is the road to the Devil's Beef Tub called the 'Devil's Beef Tub Road'?

• It was named after a local legend

• It was a popular route for cattle transport

• It was used by Border Reivers to store stolen cattle

• It was a scenic route favored by tourists

Who were the Border Reivers?

• A group of English knights

• A band of musicians from the 17th century

• Families known for raiding across the Scotland-England border

• A group of Scottish poets

What was the primary reason the Reivers were tolerated by the governments?

• They paid high taxes

• They acted as a last line of defense

• They were skilled craftsmen

• They were popular among the locals

What action did the Archbishop of Glasgow take against the Reivers?

• He ignored them

• He blessed them

• He excommunicated them and issued a curse

• He knighted them

What was the purpose of the curse issued by the Archbishop?

• To promote peace

• To discourage people from associating with the Reivers

• To encourage trade

• To bless the Reivers

What modern event reignited interest in the Cursing Stone?

• A local festival

• An outbreak of foot and mouth disease

• A royal visit

• A new archaeological discovery

What did some locals believe about the Cursing Stone?

• It was a tourist attraction

• It was responsible for local misfortunes

• It brought good luck

• It was a historical artifact

What was the artist's intention behind the Cursing Stone installation?

• To attract media attention

• To create a modern art piece with historical context

• To honor the Reivers

• To promote tourism

What does the artist Gordon Young's connection to the Reivers suggest?

• He is a local politician

• He is a descendant of a Reiving family

• He is a religious leader

• He is a historian