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Defeating the Comyns

In his pursuit to consolidate power, Robert the Bruce defeated the Comyns in Galloway and turned to the MacDougalls of Argyll in 1308. By employing strategic tactics at the Pass of Brander, Bruce overcame the MacDougalls, leading to the capture of Dunstaffnage Castle. This victory marked a significant step towards Bruce's control over Scotland and the foundation of his parliament in 1309.

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Defeating the Comyns

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  1. Defeating the Comyns Bruce had defeated the Comyns in Galloway Buchan Buchan Argyll Galloway Next he turned his attention to the MacDougalls of Argyll

  2. In attempting to defeat the MacDougalls Bruce had support of • Angus Og MacDonald (hoped for the MacDougalls land) • Douglas family July 1308 Bruce marched to Argyll Aug 1308 Bruce reached the Pass of Brander (narrow track to be passed to reach lands of MacDougall)

  3. Battle of the Pass of Brander Aug 1308 Bruce’s Action • Sent archers further up the hill to attack from above • English taken by surprise • Bruce’s men from below then attacked • MacDougalls unable to defend on both sides MacDougall’s Plan • Roll bounders down hillside • Fire arrows on Bruce’s men

  4. Significance • Bruce’s men poured into MacDougall’s lands • Dunstaffhage Castle captured by Bruce

  5. By 1309 Bruce controlled two thirds of Scotland • Bruce called his first parliament at St Andrews 17 March 1309 • First free parliament for 18 years • Attended by members of church, many nobles, Bruces commanders and knights • Bruce now needed to gain international recognition of his sovereignty • Target English who still held Lothian, Perth and Dundee

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