Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Stirling Bridge - September 11th 1297 According to legend it took the English army three attempts to cross the bridge. The first time they were apparently called back as John de Warenne had overslept. The second time Warenne had received incorrect information that the Scots wanted to negotiate terms. On the third attempt the English soldiers began to cross the bridge properly, signalling the start of the battle. The Vanguard advanced first, led by Hug

In 1297, At the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Andrew de Moray led Scotland to a famous victory on the battlefield. William Wallace also led. Switch the names to see why Andre de Moray is The Forgotten Braveheart. | Walkingbonniescotland

Victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge on September 11, 1297, reclaimed Stirling for Scotland. A massive step in the War of Independence. Masterminded atop the Abbey Craig where the National Wallace Monument now stands. William Wallace and Andrew de Moray heroes of Scotland. Away back over ‘Hadrian’s wall the wounded English army would go. 🥊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | Walkingbonniescotland

The 2016 Battle Of Great Bridge Reenactment took place today at Battlefield Park in Chesapeake. | 13News Now - WVEC