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

Stirling Bridge, also known as Old Stirling Bridge, is a historic structure crossing the River Forth near Stirling, Scotland. Its construction began around 1500 under the reign of King James IV, but it became most famous for its role in the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. This battle was a significant event in the First War of Scottish Independence, where William Wallace and Andrew Moray defeated the English forces led by John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey. The tactical use of the bridge by the

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