In 1299 Scottish forces under the Guardians besieged the English garrison of Stirling Castle, which had been in English hands since 1296. The Scots lacked heavy siege engines and could not reduce the fortress by assault, resorting to starvation tactics. English relief and the political complexities of the Guardianship prevented a final resolution until Edward I returned in force. The 1299 Scottish siege demonstrated both the resilience of well-provisioned castle garrisons and the Scottish lack of a proper siege train.
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