The Templars in Scotland – What Happened After 1312?

In 1312, the Knights Templar were officially dissolved by the Pope. Across Europe, their lands were seized and their leaders arrested. But Scotland was different. This film explores what happened at Temple in Midlothian, Torphichen in West Lothian, and Kilwinning in Ayrshire — and why the story does not end when the Order was suppressed. We examine the connections to Balantrodoch, the transfer of lands, the rise of the Order of Christ in Portugal, and the symbolism that followed the Templars long after their fall. We also look at the wider Scottish context of the time — the Wars of Independence, Robert the Bruce, and the shadow of William Wallace — and how Scotland’s political position in the early 14th century created a very different outcome from the rest of Europe. From Amiens and Chartres to Temple Church in London, and back to the ruins in Scotland, this is the documented history — and the enduring narrative. 0:00 Where Rosslyn's Story Really Begins 0:18 The Mother Lodge and the Templar Myth 0:41 1312: The Order Dissolved 1:01 Balantrodoch, Town of the Warriors 1:41 Friday the 13th, 1307 1:56 The Land Passes to Torphichen 2:51 The Sanctuary Stone 3:13 Wallace, Falkirk and the Wrong Side 3:56 What Happened to the Men? 4:45 Portugal's Different Ending 5:32 The Cult of John the Baptist 6:33 The Two Saints John at Kilwinning 6:40 Did the Templars Become Masons? 7:39 The Idea That Survived The links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. Gear I use DJI Mini 5 Pro: https://amzn.to/4nXxsGR DJI Mavic 4 Pro: https://amzn.to/4u1PYzu DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/4whOvax DJI Osmo Action 4: https://amzn.to/4wU9fp6 DJI Osmo 360: https://amzn.to/4uE3rhX DJI Power 1000 Mini: https://amzn.to/42Tf9sN SD Cards: https://amzn.to/4wbBoYB ND Filters: https://amzn.to/4nclxVj #Scotland #KnightsTemplar #Temple #Torphichen #Kilwinning #ScottishHistory #RobertTheBruce #WilliamWallace #MedievalScotland #HistoryDocumentary #OrbitalFlyers