Braveheart's foes beware! In what year did the Battle of Bannockburn ignite?

The Battle of Bannockburn is a pivotal moment in Scottish history, representing a major victory in the First War of Scottish Independence. This war was all about Scotland trying to break free from English rule. Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots, led the Scottish army against the forces of King Edward II of England. The battle itself took place near Stirling, a strategically important castle that the English were trying to relieve from a Scottish siege. The year was 1314. Bruce's tactical brilliance and the fierce determination of the Scottish soldiers led to a decisive victory, boosting Scottish morale and weakening English control. While other battles and negotiations followed, Bannockburn is remembered as a key turning point that paved the way for Scotland to eventually regain its independence. So, when you think of Scottish independence and Robert the Bruce's famous victory at Bannockburn, remember it happened in 1314.