Painting of King Robert the Bruce wearing Scotttish flags - by artist by Sam Caldwell

King Robert the Bruce at 750

Born on 11th July 1274 at Turnberry Castle on the coast of Ayrshire, Robert Bruce took the crown of Scotland in 1306 and reigned until his death 1329. Recovering his kingdom from Plantagenet subjugation, his accomplishment as a military strategist was clearly demonstrated at the Battle of Bannockburn on 24th June 1314, one of the great military turning points in …

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Tartan Day 2024

Gathering in New York from all over the United States for the annual Tartan Week festivities, members of Bruce Family International attended the official Observance Day ceremony in Bryant Park on 5th April,  and joined the Tartan Day Parade on 6th Avenue the following day. As an annual act of commemoration of the Declaration of Arbroath – medieval Scotland’s iconic …

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Broomhall House Newsletter January 2024

Our latest newsletter features details  about one of the most significant events held at Broomhall – the annual reunion for the Scots Guards Association – involved over 750 people and the appearance of HRH Duke of Kent. Indeed we have continued to raise funds for military veterans and hosted another successful car and aerospace event, The Scottish Torque Show, in aid …

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Broomhall House Newsletter November 2023

Our latest newsletter features details of the unveiling of the Bruce Boulder at Faughart in County Louth to commemaorate the 705th anniversary of the death in battle of Edward Bruce, Earl of Carrick, the last High King of Ireland. You will also find out about our most successful Scottish Torque Show to date and the annual Scots Guards Association gathering …

Broomhall House Newsletter June 2023

Our Latest newsletter looks at some of our recent successful events and features this illustration of King Robert the Bruce by Andrew Jamieson who also produced the invitation to the recent coronation. It is also a highlights that Broomhall House is the perfect destination for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, from special private parties to a memorable stop as part of a …

Scottish Torque Show 2022 – Broomhall House hosts classic cars and aircraft

Building on the success of the 2021 Scottish Torque Show, over 170 classic and supercars assembled at Broomhall in early September. Hosted jointly with the RAF Benevolent Fund and Driving Scotland, the annual event has become a major fundraising event for the Benevolent Fund. Amidst several military themed attractions  – including a flight simulator and the cockpit of a Tornado …

The Battle of Byland – King Robert’s forgotten victory

On 14 October 1322, a Scottish army commanded by King Robert the Bruce won a spectacular victory on the heights of Sutton Bank in North Yorkshire, overwhelming their English foes, who thought by commanding the high ground that they would be impregnable from attack. Instead, the Scots outflanked the English and their cavalry, under the command of Walter Stewart, and …