Not related to Ogston family history as far as I know, but relating to the history of Scotland in general.
A new trailer has been released for the new movie Robert the Bruce which sees Angus MacFayden in the lead role. This movie is being promoted as a sequel of sorts to the original Braveheart movie directed by Mel Gibson which was released in 1995.
Robert the Bruce is a 2019 American historical drama film directed by Richard Gray. A character-driven ensemble piece, it portrays the Scottish hero’s relationship with a peasant family as a galvanizing influence on his struggle for independence and his ensuing reign.
The film focuses on a winter in which the whereabouts of Robert the Bruce are in doubt, telling one of several stories that survive in historical accounts.
Following a series of military losses, with his army in tatters and the success of his rebellion in doubt, Robert retreats from the battlefield. Alone, injured, and pursued by fortune-seekers intent on collecting a bounty placed on his head by King Edward of England, he finds refuge in the croft of a peasant woman and the three children in her care – a teenage nephew, a young niece, and her own son. They care for him, forging a powerful bond, even though their clan is aligned with England. This connection inspires Robert with a deeper understanding of the patriotism of ordinary Scots, which drives his passionate return to the national stage and, ultimately, to victory and independence.
The world premiere of Robert the Bruce is set to take place at the Edinburgh Film Festival on June 23, 2019.
You can watch the new trailer for Robert the Bruce below: