After landing in Carrick in early 1307, Bruce began systematically reconquering south-west Scotland. The Galloway lords — led by the MacDowells — remained loyal to England and fought against him. Bruce defeated them in a series of engagements that secured his rear before he could face the English field armies. This campaign demonstrated his evolution from fugitive to military commander capable of sustained operations.
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