BattlefieldsBattle of Saline 1317
Medieval

Battle of Saline 1317

1317
Fife, Scotland
Also known as: Scots vs English near Dunfermline 1317 · Fife skirmish 1317
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Fife, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English-aligned forces
VS
Victor
Scotland (Bruce forces)
Outcome
English-sympathising force in Fife suppressed
The Battle

History & Significance

A skirmish in Fife during the years of consolidation after Bannockburn. Some Scottish magnates continued to support the English cause or were neutral in ways that threatened Bruce's control of central Scotland. Suppression of these pockets of resistance in Fife — a strategically important county between the Forth and Tay — was necessary to secure Bruce's rear as he conducted raids into England.

Forces Involved

Scottish: c. 500–1,200. English-aligned: c. 300–800.

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