BattlefieldsSiege of Stirling Castle 1337
Medieval

Siege of Stirling Castle 1337

1337
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Also known as: Stirling 1337 · English siege of Stirling 1337
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English besiegers
Forces
English relief/garrison c.500-1,000
VS
Victor
Scots (castle holds)
Forces
Scots besiegers c.1,500-2,500
Outcome
English forces attempted to retake Stirling after installing Edward Balliol; the castle held for the Scottish resistance
The Battle

History & Significance

During the turbulent years of Balliol rule and Scottish resistance in the 1330s, Stirling Castle was a key objective. English-backed forces tried to take it for Balliol while Scots loyal to David II defended it. Stirling changing hands was always the decisive moment in any Scottish power struggle.

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