1. Defeating the Comyns
Between Bruce took advantage of Edward II’s neglect of Scotland ……
He turned his attention to the Comyns and their friends…

2. 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

3. Herschip of Galloway
Impossible for them to fight back, Bruce had…
Slaughtered men and livestock
Burned crops and farmland (herschip)

4. Herschip of Buchan
Bruce now turned his attention to North East where Earl of Buchan (a Comyn and supporter of Balliol) controlled the area

5. Herschip of Buchan
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

6. Herschip of Buchan
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

7. Herschip of Buchan
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

8. 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