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 Robert the Bruce - Planting Scotland's roots

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You're right to take advantage of this situation. It is a favourable moment for you to cut in and strengthen your hold in Scotland.

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Over the years 1308 to 1314 you successfully take control of many of Scotland's influential castles, including Roxburgh, Linlithgow and Edinburgh.

You defeat the Comyn family in the north-east and storm the castle of their allies in Argyll.

You take Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. It has a strategic position in the Highlands.

You now have control over much of Scotland. You are also developing a good image as a 'Scottish' leader fighting for freedom. You begin to unite the native Gaelic people with the descendents of Anglo-Norman families.

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Example of an important castle captured by Robert the Bruce between 1308-14. Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness.