By 1314, Robert Bruce, King of Scots, had taken control of all significant English castles in Scotland except Stirling, thanks to his tenacity and cunning. Now, English King Edward II would attempt to halt him – and bring an end to the Scottish uprising. At the foot of Stirling Castle, the key campaign culminates in the decisive Battle of Bannockburn. Today, as Scotland prepares for a referendum on renewed Scottish independence, we examine the minds and souls of those who fought in the Battle of Bannockburn and helped construct a nation in the process. With brutal fighting scenes reminiscent of 300 and Sin City, we bring to life one of Scotland's most memorable periods of history.
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By 1314, Robert Bruce, King of Scots, had taken control of all significant English castles in Scotland except Stirling, thanks to his tenacity and cunning. Now, English King Edward II would attempt to halt him – and bring an end to the Scottish uprising. At the foot of Stirling Castle, the key campaign culminates in the decisive Battle of Bannockburn. Today, as Scotland prepares for a referendum on renewed Scottish independence, we examine the minds and souls of those who fought in the Battle of Bannockburn and helped construct a nation in the process. With brutal fighting scenes reminiscent of 300 and Sin City, we bring to life one of Scotland's most memorable periods of history.
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