BattlefieldsBattle of Skaithmuir 1317
Medieval

Battle of Skaithmuir 1317

1317
Roxburghshire, Scotland
Also known as: Skirmish at Skaithmuir · Action near Linton 1317
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Roxburghshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English border forces
VS
Victor
Scotland (Douglas / Moray)
Outcome
Scottish raiding force repelled English counter-attack in Roxburghshire
The Battle

History & Significance

A minor but recorded engagement in the Borders during the post-Bannockburn period of Scottish raiding. Douglas and Moray continued to use fast-moving cavalry forces to raid deep into England and maintain pressure on Edward II. Border skirmishes like Skaithmuir were the daily reality of the war for northern English and southern Scottish communities throughout this period.

Forces Involved

Scottish (Douglas/Moray): c. 500–1,000. English border forces: c. 300–700.

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