Posts Tagged ‘Robert the Bruce’
Robert the Bruce: 3D model of Scotland’s ‘hero king’ unveiled at Dunfermline Abbey
Born 750 years ago, he was Scotland’s hero king and some said the country ‘greatest monarch’. And now visitors to Dunfermline Abbey can come face to face with Robert the Bruce, in the place he was buried, after a 3D model of his face was created. Produced from a cast of his skull, the reconstruction…
Read MoreAuchreoch: Land where Robert the Bruce’s army disposed of their weapons 700 years ago for sale
It’s where Robert the Bruce’s army disposed of their weapons after their defeat at the Battle of Dalrigh more than 700 years ago. But now Auchreoch, an extensive area of land lying within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, has gone on the market for £2 million. In the northern section of Auchreoch lies ‘Lochan…
Read MoreLife of the historic Hammer of the Scots
David Santiuste’s The Hammer of the Scots sheds a light on controversial historical figure Edward I, known as Scottorum Malleus – the Hammer of the Scots. One of medieval England’s most formidable kings, this in-depth account covers Edward’s military career, his battles and his opponents, such as Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, and also…
Read MoreThe true story of Robert the Bruce – the Outlaw King
Myth and legend are stripped away to reveal the true and incredibly complicated tale of Scotland’s outlaw King, Robert the Bruce. Highly regarded as an expert on 14th-century Scottish history, Brown’s approach to dissecting true history and stripping away the many fabrications results in an easy read which is both engaging and informative. A great…
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