June Photograph The Would Be King Scotland


June photograph of The Would Be King of Scotland. On Friday 26th June, at Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland, as part of a series of events developed jointly with Historic Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland and the Historic Houses Association, Living History Scotland presented " Edward Bruce, The Would Be King. " The actor portraying Edward Bruce, gave a talk about the clothing, armour, weaponry and tactics that were used in 14th century Scotland. Edward the Bruce or Edward of Bruce, was a younger brother of King Robert I of Scotland, who supported his brother in the struggle for the crown of Scotland, then pursued his own claim in Ireland. He was proclaimed High King of Ireland, but was eventually defeated and killed in battle. He also held the Scottish title of Earl of Carrick.

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