Sir John Landale, Scottish Schiltron

Sir John Landale of that ilk, seigneur de Laundeles, a Anglo Scot who fought for Edward until after Bannockburn, then was a supporter of Robert, a signatory to the Balliol roll. Schiltron for my Scottish war of Independence army. 28mm miniatures from Claymore and antediluvian  miniatures.

Sir Bernard Bruce, Scottish Wars of Independence

Sir Bernard Bruce, Lord of Connington and Exton died 1330, cousin of king. Robert. Another Schiltron for my Scottish war of Independence army. 28mm figures are a mix of Antediluvian miniatures and Claymore miniatures

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Matt

Irish Medieval Archers

Another addition to the Scottish wars of independence army, some Irish mercenary archers. 28mm Anteluvian  miniatures. Happy with the hunting tartans.

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Matt

Sir James Douglas, Black Douglas (the good)

The Black Douglas

Sir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and the Black Douglas) (c. 1286 – 25 August 1330, loyal companion of Robert de Bruce. Schiltron for my Scottish war of Independence army. Hand painted shield and standard, on the right flank is Kenneth Williamson, as a memory to my uncle Ken who passed this year. Miniatures are a mix of Claymore and Anteluvian miniatures.

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Scottish Archers Bannockburn and 100 YW

Some more Scots off the desk, two units of archers fir my Scottish Wars of Independence armies.
The figures are from the Antediluvian and claymore ranges and are a real joy to paint.

Theses guys can also double for the early part of the 100yw also. Beavering away on a few more schiltrons which should be completed in the middle of the week.

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Matt

Earl of Athol, Scottish Shiltron

Earl of Athol, John of Strathbogie (c. 1266 – 7 November 1306 he was warden and Justiciar of Scotland. He fought for King John Baillol the Scottish side at the battle of Dunbar 1296, where he was captured along with 150 knights and Squires, he then served Edward I in the Flanders campaign. He joined Robert the Bruce’s rebellion in 1306 and was present at the coronation of Robert. He fought at the battle of Methven in 1306 and was taken prisoner, sentenced to hang by Edward I. He was  hung in London tower, then his body was burnt and his head fixed on London bridge.

His Son David, 10th Earl of Strathbogie rebelled against Robert the Bruce and was banished, he joined the English camp, along with other Scots who backed the Comyn/Baillol cause. In 1325 he was commander of the English troops in Gascony.

Miniatures are a mix of claymore and Anteluvian miniatures. I must pick up some more purple flowers but I cannot remember who make these ones......

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Matt

Jean de Vaux, Scottish schiltron

Jean de Vaux, Direlton castle, Scottish noble and retinue. Additions for my Scottish army for the Scots war of independence and rebellions.

28mm a mix of Claymore and Antediluvian Miniatures.

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Matt