Scottish wars of Independence

This information sheet has useful ideas to help you set up a castle role-play area in the classroom.

Whether you come from Scotland, are planning to visit Scotland, or are studying Scotland for a theme unit with the kids, we hope we've provided you with some relevant and fun colouring pages to print and enjoy. We've got a lovely hand-drawn map of Scotland which points out some of the famous landmarks and Scottish icons. You can colour in a piper and a kilt, or children in traditional dress. And of course we have a collection of colouring pages for the Loch Ness Monster! Finally, enjoy our…

Scottish Wars of Independence Display

I will be teaching my class about the Scottish Wars of Independence, including Bruce, Wallace, Bannockburn etc. inspired by my visit to the Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre in the summer, I have created a pretty accurate map of the battle site for Bannockburn, In Stirling! If you like it, I can message you how I did it

A comic strip book detailing the events of the Wars.Pupils can complete speech bubbles.

A collection of teaching resources about the history of Scotland's independence.

The Taking of Stirling Bridge by Mike Shaw (PC). P1246. The Taking of Stirling Bridge by Mike Shaw. The taking of Stirling Bridge over the Forth by the Scots marks the point where the first great battle of the Scottish wars of independence was won. The heavily equipped English army, now divided into two, struggle to fight in the heavy ground of the river plain. In the centre the Scots Captain Wallace can be seen slaying treasurer Cressingham, while to the right lies a fatally wounded Sir…

What happened at the church when Robert the Bruce and John Comyn met?