
What is recorded here
Robert the Bruce fled to this island in 1306 after losing Scottish crown land. He stayed through winter and returned fighting. The small blue plaque marks that much. A king without a kingdom may have sat near this same shore, hungry and angry, waiting for ships.
This blue commemorative plaque records: Robert the Bruce 1274-1329 King of Scots 1306-1329 took refuge on this island 1306-1307 Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.
Robert the Bruce was King of Scots from 1306 to 1329, leading Scotland to victory in the First War of Scottish Independence against England.
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