Robert The Bruce Monument
Scotland's most important battle on Scottish soil was the Battle of Bannockburn. At Bannockburn, with Stirling Castle in view, In 1314, Robert the Bruce led the Scots to victory against the English force under Edward II. The Scots were considerably outnumbered by the English, and the victory was testament to the skilled command of Bruce. The Declaration of Arbroath followed in 1320, and the English were forced to accept Scottish independence.