BattlefieldsBattle of Loch Doon Castle 1307
Medieval

Battle of Loch Doon Castle 1307

1307
Ayrshire, Scotland
Also known as: Siege of Loch Doon 1307
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Ayrshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English garrison
Forces
English island garrison c. 50–100.
VS
Victor
Scotland (Robert the Bruce)
Forces
Bruce siege force c. 400–600
Outcome
Loch Doon Castle retaken; island castle secured for Bruce
The Battle

History & Significance

Bruce's campaign to expel English garrisons from Scottish castles included the island castle on Loch Doon in Ayrshire. The English garrison was expelled in 1307. Loch Doon Castle — originally built on an island in the loch — was later moved stone by stone to the loch shore in the twentieth century when the loch was raised for a hydro scheme.

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