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Harrying of Buchan
Part of First War of Scottish Independence
DateMay – late 1308
Location
Buchan, Scotland
Result Scottish Royal Victory
Belligerents
Scottish Royal Army Scottish Rebels
Commanders and leaders
Edward Bruce, Earl of Carrick
Robert the Bruce
John Comyn, Earl of Buchan
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy; John Comyn, Earl of Buchan fled

The Harrying of Buchan, also known as the Herschip (hardship) or Rape of Buchan, took place in 1308 during the Wars of Scottish Independence. It saw vast areas of Buchan in northeast Scotland, then ruled by Clan Comyn, burned to the ground by Robert the Bruce and his brother Edward, immediately following their success at the Battle of Barra.

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