How did Bruce deal with his Scottish opponent 1306-07 Flashcards
What did Bruce do to his main rival for the throne?
Murdered him on 10th Feb 1306
What gave Bruce breathing space to focus on one area at a time in order to deal with Scottish opponents?
Treaties and truces with enemies for example the Macdougalls and the Earl of Ross
What brutal tactics did Bruce take to show his power and prevent further uprising?
He completely destroyed the Comyn’s lands in the North East e.g. He captured and destroyed castles at Balvenie, Duffus and Tarradale and the victory at Battle of Inverurie in which he completely destroyed the earldom of Buchan
What did he do to the castles of his enemies?
He captured and destroyed them such as Inverness, Nairn, Inverlochy to ensure they would not fall back into enemies hands and it also ensured that his enemies would be homeless
What and when was the secret Indenture?
1304, Robert Bruce begins to hold secret meetings with Bishop of St Andrews, Lamberton while besieging Stirling Castle. The men agree to look out for one another and sign an agreement behind Edwards back to help each other “in case of future perils”
How was the supply with support of galley ships by his allies in the West such as the MacDonalds very helpful for Bruce to crush opponents?
He used these ships and supplies to help him capture castles as he proceeded up the Great Glen
How did Edward I’s death help Bruce to deal with opponents?
In July 1307 Edward I dies which removed the key opponent of Bruce, Edward had made 6 expeditions to Scotland since 1296, he could now focus on gaining full power and support in Scotland
How did Edward II help bruce to deal with Scottish opponents
Edward II was not a military leader/expert and he had little or no interest in continuing the conflict. He invaded Scotland in 1310 but when Bruce wouldn’t be enticed into battle he didn’t pursue him and withdrew south
How did the geographic location of Bruce’s enemies help him to deal with them?
They were geographically remote from each other an they failed to mount effective opposition to him
How did the support of the Scottish Church help Bruce to crush opponents?
The Bishop of Moray claimed that fighting against the English was the same as going on a crusade against the muslims. The medieval Catholic church was a very powerful and ambitious organisation which people listened to
