Primary 5/6 went on a 5 mile history detective walk round Loch Trool in Galloway. In 1307 Robert the Bruce ambushed and defeated an English army who were trying to capture him. We walked in Bruce’s footsteps and tried our best to imagine what it may have been like 800 years ago.
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A quick snack before the detective work begins.
We think that Robert the Bruce may have stood here to signal his army when to attack.
Bruce’s Stone
On our way walking in Bruce’s footsteps.
The waterfall at Buchan Bridge.
We made up our own stories about how this tree was split in two!
We spotted a peacock butterfly.
Walking through ancient oak woods. The countryside would have looked much like this 800 years ago.
Heading for the Battle Site.
What a beautiful place to have lunch! The weather was fantastic too.
Preparing for Battle with our Armour and Coat of Arms.
The Battle Site where the Scots army rolled boulders on to the line of English knights.
Getting ready for ambush.
Here they come!
Attack!
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