Battle of Turnberry 1307
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1307 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | First War of Scottish Independence | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Turnberry was fought in February 1307 during the Scottish Wars of Independence near Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland.
King Robert I of Scotland's invasion of his ancestral lands in Annandale and Carrick began in 1307. The Carrick invasion force was led by Robert, his brother Edward de Brus, James Douglas, Lord of Douglas and Robert Boyd. The force comprised thirty three galleys. They sailed to Turnberry and landed near Turnberry Castle. The invasion force quickly overwhelmed the English forces of Henry de Percy, 1st Baron Percy encamped around Turnberry Castle, but failed to take the castle.
Henry de Percy was forced to leave the castle after this defeat.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.3200, -4.8300
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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