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The Bruce Clan's Rise: From Carrick to Bannockburn
In this episode of The Story of Scotland, Lucas and Luna explore the meteoric rise of Robert the Bruce's family, the Bruces of Annandale and Carrick. From their Norman roots in Brix, France, to their strategic marriages and land acquisitions in Scotland, the Bruces built a power base that would culminate in the Battle of Bannockburn. They discuss how Robert's grandfather, Robert de Brus, competed for the throne in 1290, the family's shifting allegiances during the Wars of Independence, and the crucial role of his mother, Marjorie, Countess of Carrick, who abducted his father…
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