BattlefieldsBattle of Glen Trool
Medieval

Battle of Glen Trool

1307
Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England (Pembroke)
VS
Victor
Scotland (Robert the Bruce)
Outcome
Scottish victory; English force ambushed and routed
The Battle

History & Significance

Bruce's first victory after his return from exile. He lured an English pursuing force into a narrow valley above Loch Trool and rolled boulders down on them. A small but psychologically vital victory that showed Bruce could defeat the English — and began his chain of victories leading to Bannockburn.

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