English invasion of Scotland (1300)
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The English invasion of Scotland of 1300 was a military campaign undertaken by Edward I of England to continue gains from the 1298 invasion, in retaliation of the Scots recapture of Stirling Castle in 1299 and the revolt in Annandale, Nithsdale and Galloway against English rule.
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Part of Wars of Scottish Independence | |||||||
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Kingdom of Scotland | Kingdom of England | ||||||
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Robert de Brus (till May) John Comyn William de Lamberton Ingram de Umfraville (from May) (as Guardians of Scotland) | Edward I | ||||||
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20,000 |
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A Scottish force was defeated at the Battle on the Cree in August 1300. Edward I hampered by food shortages, political infighting and funds was able to reinforce his garrisons and castles in Annandale, Nithsdale and Galloway, but was only able to reach Stirling, before returning to England.