
What is recorded here
The Battle of Culblean was fought on the 30th of November 1335, during the Second War of Scottish Independence. The Scots, led by Guardian Sir Andrew Murray, achieved victory over an Anglo-Scottish force commanded by David III Strathbogie, titular Earl of Atholl a strong supporter of Edward Balliol.
The Battle of Culblean was fought on 30 November 1335 in Aberdeenshire during the Second War of Scottish Independence, where Scottish forces under Guardian Sir Andrew Murray defeated an Anglo-Scottish army led by David II and Thomas Randolph. The Scottish victory helped secure their position in the north and demonstrated their ability to resist English-backed forces during a critical phase of the war.
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- Date
- 1335-12-08
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