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Scotland's History Wars of Independence
Wars of Independence
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Conquered kingdom?
Ambitious and ruthless, Edward I of England brought Scotland to its knees with a military campaign every bit as brutal as it was successful.
The nation's fate lay in the hands of a Scottish knight turned resistence fighter and a man prepared to sacrifice everything to be king.
Our story continues with their fight for Scotland's freedom...
Begin at The Battle of Stirling Bridge
Wars of Independence
Next: The Stewarts
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