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Wars of Scottish Independence Sites

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If you’re looking to explore Wars of Scottish Independence sites and want to find the best places to view the history of the Wars of Scottish Independence then you can explore our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below.

Once you’ve explored the list of Wars of Scottish Independence sites and selected those you wish to visit you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook.

Our database of historic sites is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other Wars of Scottish Independence sites, remains or ruins, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.

Wars of Scottish Independence sites : Site Index

  • Bannockburn Battlefield Bannockburn Battlefield
    Bannockburn Battlefield was the site where Scottish leader Robert the Bruce defeated the English, repelling their attempts to control Scotland and once again affirming its sovereignty.
    Photo by Shadowgate (cc)

  • Bothwell Castle Bothwell Castle
    Bothwell Castle is a ruined medieval stronghold near Glasgow which played a role in the Wars of Independence.
    Photo by Bert Kaufmann (cc)

  • Caerlaverock Castle Caerlaverock Castle
    Set in truly jaw-dropping Scottish countryside, Caerlaverock Castle was an important fortification, providing defence for the Scottish crown in a period of deep rooted rivalry with England.
    Photo by Paul Stevenson (cc)

  • Dirleton Castle Dirleton Castle
    Dirleton Castle was an imposing medieval fortress and noble residence, which is now a picturesque ruin not far from Edinburgh.
    Photo by PhillipC (cc)

  • Dumbarton Castle Dumbarton Castle
    Dumbarton Castle served as a wartime prison, a royal shelter and a defence against both foreign and local threats.
    Photo by baaker2009 (cc)

  • Dunstaffnage Castle Dunstaffnage Castle
    Dunstaffnage Castle is a medieval stronghold once captured by Robert the Bruce.
    Photo by gorriti (cc)

  • Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle
    Edinburgh Castle is a medieval fortress and royal castle turned national monument and World Heritage site.
    Photo by Bernt Rostad (cc)

  • Inchcolm Abbey Inchcolm Abbey
    Inchcolm Abbey is a well-preserved twelfth century Augustinian monastery turned abbey located in an important defensive position.
    Photo by Andy Hawkins (cc)

  • Stirling Castle Stirling Castle
    Stirling Castle is an iconic royal palace, a medieval stronghold and a focal point for many of the most important events in Scotland’s history.

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