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The Nobles at Irvine

Scottish nobles meet English army at Irvine, self-confidence wavers, agree to obey Edward I. Wallace continues attacks, surprises Ormsby at Scone Abbey, fame spreads. Wallace and Murray unite in Dundee attack.

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The Nobles at Irvine

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  1. The Nobles at Irvine Sir William Douglas (captain of Berwick Castle before English attack) Bishop Wishart of Glasgow (original Guardian) Wallace’s followers grew to include important men James Stewartthe Steward (original Guardians) Robert Bruce

  2. The Nobles at Irvine June 1297 • Nobles met English army at Irvine • Their self-confidence was broken by the size of the English army • They asked for peace • Talks lasted several weeks • Eventually the Scottish lords agreed to obey Edward Irvine

  3. William Wallace and Ormsby Wallace slipped away at Irvine to continue attacks on English Sir William Ormsby (Edward’s Chief Judge in Scotland) Wallace and men rode 80 miles to Scone Abbey where Ormsby was based Scone Attacked Ormsby by surprise He fled Scotland is great speed Abandoned great number of valuables

  4. Wallace’s fame spread and numbers grew Aug 1297 Wallace and Murray joined forces at attack Dundee Dundee

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