William Douglas recaptured Edinburgh Castle from the English garrison using a stratagem — disguising Scottish soldiers as merchants delivering wine to the garrison. When the gates were opened the hidden soldiers overpowered the guards. The recovery of Edinburgh Castle was a major patriot success during the difficult years of the Second War of Independence and encouraged David II's return from France later that year.
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