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Description. The bronze sculpture depicts Robert the Bruce wielding an axe and on a war horse. [1] The statue stands on a plinth that bears the inscription "ROBERT THE BRUCE KING OF SCOTS 1306–1329". It is located near the site of the Battle of Bannockburn. The statue is a A listed building.
The Battle of Bannockburn (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Allt nam Bànag or Blàr Allt a' Bhonnaich) was fought on 23–24 June 1314, between the army of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, and the army of King Edward II of England, during the First War of Scottish Independence. It was a decisive victory for Robert Bruce and formed a major turning point ...
The Bruce killing de Bohun at the Battle of Bannockburn. Sir Henry de Bohun (died 23 June 1314) was an English knight, of Anglo-Norman origins, the grandson of Humphrey de Bohun, 2nd Earl of Hereford. He was killed on the first day of the Battle of Bannockburn by Robert the Bruce. Riding in the vanguard of heavy cavalry, de Bohun caught sight ...
The remains of Turnberry Castle, Robert the Bruce's likely birthplace. Robert the Bruce was born on 11 July 1274. [3] His place of birth is not known for certain, it most likely was Turnberry Castle in Ayrshire, the head of his mother's earldom, [4] despite claims that he may have been born in Lochmaben in Dumfriesshire, or Writtle in Essex.
The stone sculpture depicts Robert the Bruce in chain mail with his hand on the pommel of his sword. [3] To the back side is his shield and axe. [4] On the plinth is a shield with a lion rampant. [4] The figure faces south, towards the location of the Battle of Bannockburn. [5] The statue is a C listed building. [6]
Clan Bruce (Scottish Gaelic: Brùs) is a Lowlands Scottish clan. [3] It was a royal house in the 14th century, producing two kings of Scotland (Robert the Bruce and David II), and a disputed High King of Ireland, Edward Bruce.
Light. The Battle of Dalrigh, also known as the Battle of Dail Righ, Battle of Dalry or Battle of Strathfillan, was fought in 1306 between the army of King Robert the Bruce against Clan MacDougall of Argyll, who were allies of Clan Comyn and the English. It took place at the hamlet of Dalrigh (the "King's Field" in the Scottish Gaelic language ...
Hobelars were used successfully by both sides during the Wars of Scottish Independence, with Edward I of England trying to gain advantage by preventing Irish exports of hobbies to Scotland. Robert Bruce employed the hobby for his guerilla warfare and mounted raids, covering 60 to 70 miles (100 to 110 km) a day. [3]