BattlefieldsBattle of Barra
Medieval

Battle of Barra

1308
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Also known as: Battle of Inverurie 1308
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Comyn faction (John Comyn of Badenoch)
Forces
Comyn c. 1,500–2,000; pitched battle despite Bruce's illness.
VS
Victor
Scotland (Robert the Bruce)
Forces
Bruce c. 1,500–2,500
Outcome
Bruce victory; Comyn power in the north broken
The Battle

History & Significance

Bruce, sick with a fever, rose from his sickbed to lead the attack personally after being told the Comyn forces were approaching. The victory broke the last serious opposition to his rule in the north and gave him control of Aberdeenshire.

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