Robert the Bruce and the Spider – POEM Directed and Animated by Rory Dunne Music by Sung Jin Cho Poem by Eliza Cook and Narrated by Stee Lawlor If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again After being defeated in battle, Robert the Bruce, who was fighting for Scotland’s independence from English rule, […]
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How Robert the Bruce ‘s Parents Met? In How Robert the Bruce’s parents met Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey, tells an intriguing tale from one of the key events in Scottish history and the intrigues of the parents of Robert the seventh Bruce. One of the key figures of the Scottish Wars of Independence,
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Robert the Bruce Facial reconstruction The facial reconstruction of Robert the Bruce, the famous Scottish king, is a fascinating blend of history and modern technology. This reconstruction was unveiled in 2016 and is based on a cast of a skull believed to be his, found at Dunfermline Abbey in the early 19th century. Researchers from the
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Robert the Bruce, a Spider and a Cave The story of Robert the Bruce and the cave is a well-known Scottish legend. After suffering several defeats in his fight for Scotland’s independence, Robert the Bruce took refuge in a cave. While hiding, he observed a spider trying repeatedly to spin its web. Each time the
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A Visit to Bruce’s Stone, Glentrool Bruce’s Stone is a large granite boulder located on the north side of Loch Trool in Galloway, Scotland. It commemorates Robert the Bruce’s victory over the English at the Battle of Glen Trool in 1307 during the Scottish Wars of Independence. The stone was placed there in 1929 to mark the 600th
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Robert the Bruce and the Battle of Glen Trool While Robert and his men were relaxing in Glen Trool, his cousin and enemy, Aymer De Valence discovered his whereabouts. What followed has been called ‘The Battle of Glen Trool’. The Battle of Glen Trool in April 1307 was one of Bruce’s early victories. This battle took place
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The Bruce Tree The story of Robert the Bruce and the oak tree is tied to the Bruce Tree, an ancient oak that once stood on the grounds of Strathleven House in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is reputed to have been planted by Robert the Bruce himself, who was a young nobleman at the time. This oak tree,
The True Story: Robert the Bruce – Scotland’s Hero In the struggle for independence over the English, Robert the Bruce was the strategic and passionate patriot King of Scotland that grabbed his axe and fought against the English for the freedom of Scotland. Behind him marched thousands of Scottish patriots. He was the leader Scotland
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Robert the Bruce – Robert I – Great Figures in History Robert the Bruce, born in 1274, led Scotland in the Wars of Independence against England after the death of William Wallace in 1305. He proclaimed himself king in 1306, faced betrayals and adversities, but won the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, establishing himself as
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The Untold Truth of Robert the Bruce Thanks to “Braveheart,” the first (and maybe only) name most Americans tend to think of when they consider Scots who fought for independence is, of course, William Wallace. And while he was indeed a major figure in Scotland’s struggle to break free from England, he wasn’t the only
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