Rise And Triumph Of Robert The Bruce

Question 1

Bruce’s conflict with his Scottish opponents

Answer 1

Bruce’s conflict with his Scottish opponents
Bruce murder of Comyn in feb 1306 – this sacrilegious act deteriorated Bruce’s relationship with the Church of Scotland and intensified his feud with the Comyn family and their Scottish followers.

June 1306 Methven – Bruce army faced surprise attack, routed by valence’s force – revenge by JC’s brother-in-law.

RB + valence encounter at loud in hill, May1307 – V, as as JC bro-in law, personal vendetta – Bruce gains the upper hand, V. retreats to Bothwell
Battle of Inverurie, JC earl of Buchan, defeated (1308) – brought about “herschip of buchan”, B devastated the area (50-year impact) – to deal with the comyns to send a message to other potential Scottish opponents.

Late 1308 macdougalls defeat at the pass of brander the mcd’s had ties with. The balliol family, RB

Wiped out a key enemy. (Helped secure western isles + payback for macds 1306 ambush)