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An English king marched north with a mighty army. Waiting for him was Robert the Bruce, a Scottish king who had spent eight years fighting for his crown. What happened...
Born Into a Powerful Family Robert Bruce was born in 1274 into one of the most powerful noble families in Britain. The Bruces held lands in both Scotland and England, and...
Less than a year after William Wallace and Andrew Moray shocked England with their victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, another English army marched north into...
Standing high above Stirling, we can begin to picture the Battle of Stirling Bridge and understand why this crossing mattered so much. Behind us sits Stirling Castle...
As we climb towards Stirling Castle, the volcanic rock rises above the surrounding countryside and the view opens across the upper Forth valley. This is a place where the...
Heading into the Trossachs, it doesn’t take long for the scenery to change. Following Rob Roy MacGregor through the Trossachs, it doesn’t take long for the scenery to...
Approaching the Castle Chepstow Castle does not ease into view. Instead, it confronts you.For anyone exploring Chepstow Castle history, this first impression matters. As...
Setting the Scene: Goodrich Castle and the River Wye Perched high above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the most complete and imposing medieval fortresses in the...
Wigmore Castle History: Power, Ruin, and the Rise of the Mortimers Wigmore Castle was never built simply to impress with towering walls or royal grandeur. As you climb...