Battle of Bannockburn
1314 CE · Scotland
The Battle of Bannockburn was fought in 1314 CE in Scotland between Kingdom of Scotland vs the Kingdom of England; decisive Scottish victory and a landmark in the First War of Scottish Independence.
Battle of Bannockburn: quick facts
- Date
- 1314 CE
- Location
- Scotland
- Belligerents
- Kingdom of Scotland vs the Kingdom of England
- Commanders
- Robert the Bruce vs Edward II
- Result
- decisive Scottish victory and a landmark in the First War of Scottish Independence.
- Era
- 🏰 Medieval Europe
- Quiz difficulty
- medium
What happened at the Battle of Bannockburn?
Robert the Bruce's Scottish army defeated a far larger English force under Edward II near Stirling Castle. The Scots used dense spear formations called schiltrons and chose boggy terrain that neutralized English heavy cavalry. The decisive victory secured Scottish independence for centuries and cemented Bruce's place as Scotland's greatest king. It remains one of the most celebrated battles in Scottish history.
Did you know?
Robert the Bruce allegedly gained inspiration for his fight for Scottish independence from watching a spider repeatedly try and fail to spin its web in a cave where he was hiding.
Sources and further reading
- Battle of Bannockburn on Wikipedia for the full account, historiography and primary sources.
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Entry last reviewed 26 September 2026.