Shortly after landing in Carrick in February 1307, Bruce raided Turnberry Castle — his own ancestral stronghold which the English were using as a base. A spy named Cuthbert had signalled from the shore. Bruces men seized the lower town and drove the garrison into the keep, collecting substantial supplies. The raid announced Bruces return to Scotland with confidence. He could not hold Turnberry but the intelligence and supplies gained were vital for the opening of his campaign in Carrick and Galloway.
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