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Wars of Scottish Independence

Wars between Scotland and England that secured recognition of Scottish independence.

Timeline
1296-1357
Duration
62 years
Region
British Isles
Record
Static archive

Historical overview

Overview adapted from a Wikipedia summary and stored locally on May 11, 2026.

The Wars of Scottish Independence were fought between Scotland and England. They produced recognition of Scottish independence and became central to Scottish national memory.

Theater countries

United Kingdom

Actors

Kingdom of ScotlandKingdom of EnglandScottish nobles

Tags

independence-warbritish-islesmedieval

Border context

1100-1299historical border era

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1300-1499historical border era

Late medieval dynastic wars

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The Hundred Years' War reshapes France and England. Ottoman expansion ends Byzantine rule.

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