Defeating the Comyns Between 1307-1309 Bruce took advantage of Edward II’s neglect of Scotland …… He turned his attention to the Comyns and their friends…
Herschip of Galloway 1307-1308 Bruce’s men attacked Comyns in Galloway Some fled to England Edward II was asked for help He gave no reply Comyns in this area forced to make peace with Bruce Galloway
Herschip of Galloway 1307-1308 Impossible for them to fight back, Bruce had… Slaughtered men and livestock Burned crops and farmland (herschip)
Herschip of Buchan 1307-1308 Bruce now turned his attention to North East where Earl of Buchan (a Comyn and supporter of Balliol) controlled the area
Herschip of Buchan 1307-1308 North East clustered with castles garrisoned by English men or Scots loyal to Balliol Bruce met fierce resistance at Elgin and Banff early Nov 1307
Herschip of Buchan 1307-1308 Dec 1307 Earl of Buchan pushed Bruce South to Inverurie Bruce took ill and this brother Edward took charge Battle of Slioch -Buchan’s men driven off and Bruce retreated to Strathbogie
Herschip of Buchan 1307-1308 May 1308 Bruce defeated Buchan at Inverurie Part of Bruces army followed remains Earl’s army into Buchan Earl Buchan defeated at Battle of Aikey Brae
Herschip of Buchan 1307-1308 Bruce turned their land into waste Why? burned and destroyed land Slaughtered men and livestock Many castles destroyed or handed over to Bruce Why? Warning to Bruce’s enemies So Comyns would never be threat again. Result Earl of Buchan fled South Many decided to support Bruce