The Untold Truth Of Robert The Bruce

Thanks to "Braveheart," the first (and maybe only) name most Americans tend to think of when they consider Scots who fought for independence is, of course, William Wallace. And while he was indeed a major figure in Scotland's struggle to break free from England, he wasn't the only one. You may have heard the confusing-sounding name Robert the Bruce, but you may not know what he did.

Robert the Bruce is considered the first king of a fully independent Scotland, and his route to the throne was a complicated and bloody one. He even got excommunicated at one point. Here's the untold truth of Robert the Bruce.

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Noble roots | 0:00
Succession | 1:00
Hammer of the Scots | 2:05
War with England | 3:05
Assassination of John Comyn | 4:20
Reign of the Bruce | 5:28
The Battle of Bannockburn | 6:40
The Declaration of Arbroath | 7:47
The uneasy crown | 9:01
A Scottish hero | 10:08

[GrungeHQ]

What do you think about the story of Robert the Bruce?

[frasermanley]

I actually walk the 3 waterfalls of Clyde route quite often, there's a plaque there that notes Wallace's attack on the Lanark sheriff and their subsequent escape that included laying low in a small cave system along the same path I walk. I never realised this was like his first foray into rebellion. Makes the walk a lot more significant.

[garethmclellan]

This is the first American I have ever seen give a pretty accurate and well
Presented synopsis of this story. Excellent 👌👏👏👏

[Fires]

I'm a Richardson, Rollo descendant, thier is a reconstruction of Robert the Bruce, looks just like My father, , i took after them too, it's all Great!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[corinnepmorrison]

Scotland has a tumultuous history...

I have been to Scotland and did visit Sterling Castle... There is a sculpture of Robert the Bruce...and looking over the castle’s wall, you can see the Wallace Memorial in the valley below... Also went to Scone Palace and learned about the “Stone of Destiny”... The Scots had possession of the small artifact centuries ago, but the Brits reclaimed that cherished treasure... Countless UK monarchs have knelt nipón the stone during their coronations...the most recent being Queen Elizabeth II, in 1952...

[harris]

As a Greek, I love Scotland and it's history I have been there once it really felt like home, I wish to get back soon see more places learn more about the beautiful Scottish people their history and visit the magnificent Highlands again that their beaty takes your breath away! Long live Scotland.

[normaesquillo]

Nice to learn from Scottish history. That was never taught in school. Thank you so much.

[scottmac]

The Guardians of Scotland asked for Edward I to intervene to decide the rightful claimant to become King of Scots and his 104 judge panel decided for John Baliol late in 1292 and disallowed the Bruce family claim derived from a younger sister to Baliol's ancestral royal sister. That Bruce claimant then was The Competitor, the grandfather of the future King Robert Bruce. He then made a claim to the tribunal that Scotland should be divided in to 3 parts among the 3 leading claimants who included himself and John Baliol. Later after Edward invaded Scotland William Wallace led one of at least 4 rebellions against the English occupation but a least 2 of them were a few earlier than his May 1297 rising.. Those 2 were the Comyn related MacDougalls in Argyll and Moray's rebellion in the Black Isle and Inverness areas. This story leaves out he entire part about Robert Bruce signing a pact with Edward I in 1320 and staying as his liege man until 1306 along with the families that were allied to the Bruces in Scotland. During this period John Comyn was a staunch defender of the Scottish independence until France made peace with King Edward and left Scotland stranded alone to fight Edward so all of the Scots not on Edward's side then agreed to a peace with Edward in February 1304. Bruce did not have to agree because he was already on Edward's side for 2 years. On Feb 10 1305 Bruce did not strike Comyn he knifed him with a weapon (concealed in his winter clothes) near the altar inside church where weapons were banned by church law as everyone knew. Bruce's wound to Comyn was fatal and he died inside the church. The story of others coming in to finish off Comyn was a later story put out to make Bruce seem less evil for the murder n a church. The man in the story said to have killed Comyn was actually 1 mile away at the Sheriff assizes in Dumfries Castle at that very moment. After Bruce stabbed Comyn this uncle Robert Comyn outside the church heard his cry but Bruce's companions the Seton brothers killed him immediately - a crime for which they later died a traitor's death in Dumfries though one other man survived and thrived with Bruce later. These facts are easily verified. What is also forgotten is that after Bruce died his wee son was forced into exile for 9 years by the return of John Baliol's son, Edward Baliol who became King Edward Baliol though he lost power in a few years for being too supportive of the English king King Edward III. The Bruce's son, David II returned from exile in France in 1341 but England had a lot of control over part of southern Scotland for deceased after that. .. All in all it is not a simple story but Bruce's story should be told factually.

[BellaNevaehBronson]

I was always told about him, not till I was older did I understand what an incredible heroic man he was. Now I know it is an honour that i am a decedant of Robert the Bruce. My son is named after him.

[CarlaHennen]

I recently discovered that I am a descendant of King Robert de Bruce. Abbey Bruce was the last ancestor to carry the Bruce name, she married into our Straight lineage in the 1600's. It's been pretty neat tracing our ancestry, seeing the many castles they have all lived in. Because of the Royal bloodline, I'm still tracing back past King Robert De Bruce, into the early 1000's

[elainegoad]

Many were named Robert the Bruce. Which decendant /generation are you referring to? The original Robiert de Bruis came from Normandie, France and was a decendant of Northmen/ Norsemen (Vikings) as Rollo, (Rolof the Viking) married the French King's (Charles) daughter and was awarded the 1st Duke of Normandie position. His Christian name was Robert. William the Conquer also from Normandie and great grandson of Rollo 1st Duke of Normandie. They were are related Norsemen.

[MilkshakeEnthusiast]

Braveheart wasn’t accurate at all. But I love that damn movie. I remember being 8-9 and watching the battle scenes constantly. So thanks Mel for getting me into medieval history

[Zeirded]

Learning about my ancestor is the most coolest thing

[jesusreigns]

Good video.. He is my 18th Great Grandfather on my Father's side

[jenniferlivingston]

Because James The Black Douglas ended up being a cousin to Marjorie's husband Walter(ancestor's of mine), research said he&60 men dressed as beasts to overthrew Roxurgh castle leaving only a woman(and her baby) caring for caged Mary alive. There's no soldier exchange for sis but was for Beth DeBurgh & Marjorie.

[Kormoran]

7:13 -Horse Mounted- Cavalry: the first 2 words are redundant since that is implied by the 3rd. word.

[IosuamacaMhadaidh]

Outlaw King beats Braveheart in historical accuracy. It isn't perfect but much better, especially arms and armour.

[ConchRepublic]

I’m related to the house of Wessex, House of Alpin, House of Gorm, House of Dunkeld, House of Bruce, House of Stewart, but actually spelt sturat and king Robert 1st was born I think 1273-1329, then the royalty stops at king James which then tags off to Robert Sturat then Earl Menteith, Fife, duke of Albany, then Murdock sturat 2nd duke of Albany and then leads to Isabel Sturat and m. Sir Walter Buchanan which eventually leads to father Buchanan, after that I can’t disclose what way the family tree went, but it’s pretty cool when you can find a video like this and get a full understanding on Robert Bruce in general, I happened to find some documents written by my great great grandmother which were then checked and confirmed by a historical professional in stuff like this. The problem is that when I share information like this people say I’m fibbing so believe what you want I just thought I’d share this

[maureenhannivan]

My grandmothers ancestors including her, were named Lockhart, (Lockheart) who I understand fought with Robert, and carried the lee penny.

[Dishfire]

Long story short King James 6th of Scotland took over England in 1603 under the House of Stuart ❤❤❤❤❤