The Second War of Scottish Independence broke out in 1332, when Edward Balliol led an English-backed invasion of Scotland. Balliol, the son of former Scottish king John Balliol, was attempting to make
A 14th century depiction of the 1333 Siege of Berwick
Edward III as head of the Order of the Garter, drawing c. 1430–40 in the Bruges Garter Book
Philip VI receiving David II and Joan, from a 15th century manuscript
A coin depicting David
The Scottish wars were two extended military conflicts in which the Kingdom of England attempted to establish control over the Kingdom of Scotland. In spite of significant temporary successes, the Eng
Second War of Scottish Independence
…Second War of Scottish Independence Anglo-Scottish War of Succession Part of the Wars of Scottish Independence and the Hundred Years' War Date 6 August 1332 – 3 October 1357 (25 years, 1 month, 28 days) Location Scotland and England Result Scottish victory…
Edward I and his son, Edward, Prince of Wales
The dethroned King John, whom a Scottish chronicler dubbed 'toom tabard' ('empty coat')
Notable figures from the first War of Independence as depicted by the Victorian artist William Hole
Bannockburn Monument plaque