Webcams in Scotland>.     Animals> Then the arrows from their bows swiftly did go,And fell amongst them as thick as the flakes of snow;Then Bruce he drew his trusty blade,And in heroic language said,Forward! Now's the day, and now's the hour; See the front o' battle lour; See approach proud Edward's power - Chains and slaverie! Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled, Scots, wham Bruce has aften led; Welcome to your gory bed, Or to victorie! time. And that's what makes it priceless! Scottish Poetry Selection Sir Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn Beat the English in every wheel and turn, And made them fly in great dismay From off the field without delay.  Environment> Then the Scottish army knelt down on the field,And King Edward he thought they were going to yield,And he felt o'erjoyed, and cried to Earl Percy"See! Battle of Bannockburn; Part of the First War of Scottish Independence: This depiction from the Scotichronicon (c.1440) is the earliest known image of the battle. Wha sae base as be a slave? The National Trust for Scotland commissioned 10 poets to write a poem for the site, and it was fascinating to see the different perspectives and strategies they chose. This thought, in my solitary wanderings, warmed me to apitch of enthusiasm on the theme of liberty and independence, which Ithrew into a kind of Scottish ode, fitted to the air, that one mightsuppose to be the royal Scot's address to his heroic followers on thateventful morning."  Tartans> The English were a hundred thousand strong,And King Edward passed through the Lowlands all along.Determined to conquer Scotland, it was his desire,And then to restore it to his own empire. Wha will be a traitor-knave? to himself the national hero of Scotland, Robert Bruce, addressing - Bannockburn.  Scottish Festivals> Shakespeare wrote over 150 sonnets! From Scotland the Brave, adapted for Bannockburn Day, Here among my mountains wild I have serenely smiled When armies and empires against me were hurledFirm as my native rock I have withstood the shockOf England, at Bannockburn, and others in the worldBut see how proudly her war steeds are prancingDeep groves of steel trodden down in their pathThe eyes of my sons like their bright swords are glancingTriumphantly riding through ruin and deathBold hearts and nodding plumes wave o'er their bloody tombsDeepeyed in gore is the green tartan's waveShivering are the ranks of steel dire is the horseman's wheelVictorious at Bannockburn, Scotland the brave, O Flower of Scotland - When will we seeYer like again - That fought and died forYer wee bit Hill and Glen - And stood against himProud Edward's Army - And sent him homewardTae think again, The Hills are bare now - Autumn leaves lielie thick and still - O'er land that is lost nowWhich those so dearly held - That stood against himProud Edward's Army - And sent him homewardTae think again, Those days are past now - And in the pastthey must remain - But we can still rise nowAnd be the nation again - That stood against himProud Edward's Army - And sent him homewardTae think again, This is by William Topaz McGonagall,of Dundee, famously the worst poet in the English language..read it if you must.  Parliamo Scots>, Places to Visit> The Battle Of Bannockburn poem by William Topaz McGonagall.  History> We sill drain our dearest veins, But they shall be free! Stanza 1: Robert the Bruce reminds the Scottish people of how they … 1,238,602, Quizzes: 344, [Syme of Ryedale states that this fine ode was composed during a stormof rain and fire, among the wilds of Glenken in Galloway: the poethimself gives an account much less romantic.  Edinburgh Photos> Each of these stanzas is again made up of 4 lines. Forward!  Castle Photo Library> The more correct title of this is Bruce's address to his troops at Bannockburn, or more commonly known in Scotland as Scots wha ha'e. Jon Bratton  Famous Scots> Then the arrows from their bows swiftly did go,And fell amongst them as thick as the flakes of snow;Then Bruce he drew his trusty blade,And in heroic language said,Forward!  Scottish Parliament>  Great Places to Stay>  Family Tree Research> Battle of Bannockburn, decisive battle in Scottish history that took place June 23–24, 1314, whereby the Scots under Robert I (the Bruce) defeated the English under Edward II, expanding Robert’s territory and influence. Then the Scots charged them with sword in hand,And made them fly from off their land;And King Edward was amazed at the sight,And he got wounded in the fight;And he cried, Oh, heaven!  Celts>  Did You Know?> King Robert some-what humorously decided that the Friar’s ransom should be a poem celebrating the victory of the Scots over their Southern foes. a battle.     Central> -- follow me,Scotland's rights and liberty!  Glasgow Photo Library>  Education> Plus a pinch of pure love By daybreak the whole of the English army came in view;Consisting of archers and horsemen, bold and true;The main body was led on by King Edward himself,An avaricious man, and fond of pelf. Let him turn and flee! Sterling in 1314, between the Scotch and the army of Edward II Worldly Wisdom."  Scottish Tattoo> who had risen against the English when that people invaded the  Feedback/Contact> our Sonnet-A-Day Newsletter and read them all, one at a time.  Recipes> Bannockburn Day Poems V 4 C. This is by William Topaz McGonagall,of Dundee, famously the worst poet in the English language..read it if you must.

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