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In 1603, England and Scotland were joined in a "personal union" when King James VI of Scotland succeeded to the throne of England as King James I. War between the two states largely ceased, although the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in the 17th century, and the Jacobite risings of the 18th century, are sometimes characterised as Anglo-Scottish ...
A 15th-century illustration showing an English herald approaching a troop of Scottish soldiers. The Anglo-Scottish Wars comprise the various battles which continued to be fought between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland from the time of the Wars of Independence in the early 14th century through to the latter years of the 16th century.
This is a chronological list of the battles involving the Kingdom of Scotland, as well as battles involving Scotland in support of France as part of the "Auld Alliance" . The list gives the name, the date, the present-day location of the battles, the Scottish allies and enemies, and the result of these conflicts following this legend:
Æthelstan's victory prevented the dissolution of England, and Foot writes that "[e]xaggerating the importance of this victory is difficult". [44] Livingston writes that the battle was "the moment when Englishness came of age" and "one of the most significant battles in the long history not just of England but of the whole of the British isles ...
Defeat in final battle at Brunanburh; However, end of Athelstan's plans to annex Scotland and Strathclyde; Annexation of Strathclyde (c. 1034) Location: Strathclyde Dumbarton Rock, chief fortress of the old Kingdom of Strathclyde: Kingdom of Scotland. Kingdom of England. Kingdom of Strathclyde: Scottish Victory: Invasion of Northumbria (1039)
Bruce addresses his troops, from Cassell's History of England. [55] "Scots Wha Hae" is the title of a patriotic poem by Robert Burns. [56] The chorus of Scotland's unofficial national anthem Flower of Scotland refers to Scotland's victory over Edward and the English at Bannockburn. Many artworks depict the battle.
Pages in category "Battles between England and Scotland" The following 55 pages are in this category, out of 55 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
This category includes historical battles in which unified Kingdom of England (10th century–1707) participated. Please see the category guidelines for more information.. See Category:Battles involving the Britons and Category:Battles involving the Anglo-Saxons for earlier battles.