The Declaration of Arbroath – sealed
700 years ago – is hailed as a historic
cry for Scottish self‑determination in
the face of English “barbarities”.
Michael Brown explores its origins
in Robert Bruce’s battles with
Edward II and a hostile pope
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The Declaration of Arbroath – sealed
700 years ago – is hailed as a historic
cry for Scottish self‑determination in
the face of English “barbarities”.
Michael Brown explores its origins
in Robert Bruce’s battles with
Edward II and a hostile pope
GETTY IMAGES/DREAMSTIME