1. The Battle of Dunbar
After Berwick Edward’s army advanced towards Dunbar castle
Dunbar
Berwick

2. Countess of Dunbar handed over Dunbar castle to the Scots
Her husband was a supporter of Edward
23 April
English cavalry,led by Edward’s senior commander John de Warrene, Earl of Surrey was sent to besiege the castle

3. After 4 days the Scots led by the Earl of Buchan attacked the English
The castle garrison cheered and raised banners taunting English
Tailed dogs we will
cut your tails off

4. Was this a wise decision?
A number Scots nobles supported Edward
Some nobles stayed at home so they didn’t have to take sides
The Scots had a smaller army, less equipment and less experience

5. The Battle
Warrene and his knights rode down the valley and out of sight
The Scots thought the English were fleeing and broke ranks to pursue them
The English then attacked
The Outcome
Many Scots were attacked or captured
Most nobles were captured

6. Edward’s response Edward marched north taking key Scottish castles
Edinburgh castle surrendered without resistance
Edinburgh
Dunbar
Berwick

7. Edward’s response Stirling castle
..they that were in the castle ran away and left none but the porter who did hand over they keys
Chronicler
Stirling
Edinburgh
Dunbar
Berwick

8. Edward takes control Edward marched on through Scotland Banff Elgin
Aberdeen
Montrose
Perth
Stirling
Edinburgh
Dunbar
Berwick