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	Battle of Stirling Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		On September 11, 1297 the forces of Andrew de Moray and William Wallace clashed with those of John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey, and the English forces suffered defeat.
		De Moray, with William Wallace as his captain, and their forces had come from besieging Dundee and stood situated on the high ground of Abbey Craig, across the Forth and to the north of Stirling.
		A theory held to heart by many Scots is that Andrew de Moray was in position under one end of the bridge and setting it alight, causing its collapse.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Stirling_Bridge (414 words)

	Famous Scots - Andrew de Moray (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Andrew de Moray was one such patriot, hundreds of years ago, who went to prison and later to war in the name of his country's liberty.
		When Wallace prepared for the English invasion at Stirling, de Moray brought an army to join the cause, and the Scottish victory at Stirling Bridge is sometimes attributed to de Moray's tactical skill.
		De Moray's was married, though, and his son, also called Andrew, went on to fight for Scottish independence with that same fierce determination, inherited from his father and grandfather.
	www.tartans.com /articles/famscots/demoray.html (283 words)

	Culture and History - Andrew de moray
		De Moray’s men carried out a very successful guerrilla campaign against the English and their pawns, they laid siege to Urquhart Castle but were thwarted by the Countess of Ross who ordered her son to resupply the stronghold, which he somehow managed.
		Andrew de Moray’s father and one uncle died under the ‘gentle’ care of the English in the Tower of London.
		Shortly before de Moray died he signed a letter sent to the mayors of Lubeck and Hamburg informing them that Scotland had been "recovered by war from the power of the English," and her ports were once more open to the trade which had flourished prior to Edward's usurpation.
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	Andrew De Moray
		The Ross lands are adjacent to the de Moray lands.
		Andrew de Moray occupied a precisely similar position in the north, where the name of Wallace, if it was known at all, was know simply as that of a man who had performed doughty deeds of valour against the English in the south.
		Andrew's father and uncle were still held in the Tower of London during the revolt in the north.
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	ELGINSHIRE - LoveToKnow Article on ELGINSHIRE
		It is liable to sudden risings, and in the memorable Moray floods of August 1829 wrought the greatest havoc.
		In the upper end, on an island believed to be artificial, stand the ruins of Lochindorb Castle, in the 14th century the stronghold of the Wolf of Badenoch, and afterwards successively the property of the earl of Moray, the Campbells of Cawdor and the earl of Seafield.
		In 1107 Alexander had founded the see of Moray and the churches of Birnie, Kinneddar and Spynie were in turn the cathedral of the early bishops, until in 1224 under the episcopate of Andrew of Moray (de Moravia),the church of the Holy Trinity in Elgin was chosen for the cathedral.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /E/EL/ELGINSHIRE.htm (3155 words)

	Scots For Independence: Andrew de Moray
		De Moray was not idle whilst all this unfolded, having burnt the Castle of Duffus, and then moved to Boharm, to await the oncoming English army.
		Whilst de Moray was conducting his campaign in the north, Wallace had led his forces out of Selkirk forest and into Argyll to face an army under MacFadyen, an Irish ally of Edward whose band included a large number of Irish and smaller number of Scots.
		Andrew's father and uncle were still held in the Tower of London during the revolt in the north, both of them dying there under conditions of extreme severity imposed by Edward.
	www.angelfire.com /sc2/scotsforindependence/history/demoray.html (1969 words)

	Encyclopedia: William Wallace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Robert I, (Robert de Brus in Norman French and Roibert a Briuis in medieval Gaelic), usually known in modern English today as Robert the Bruce (July 11, 1274 â€“ June 7, 1329), was King of Scotland (1306 â€“ 1329).
		Historian Andrew Fisher, author of William Wallace (2002), writes, "If the Alan of the Ragman Roll was indeed the patriot's father, then the current argument in favour of an Ayrshire rather than a Renfrewshire origin for Wallace can be settled".
		Although vastly outnumbered, the Scots forces led by Andrew de Moray (a more prominent noble, being a first son) and with Wallace as their captain, routed the English army.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/William-Wallace (5422 words)

	Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie "from Outlaw to Guardian of Scotland" - Stirling Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Andrew de Moray's death marked a turning point in William Wallace's future, since de Moray's family connections would have lent Wallace the necessary credentials to have ensured a firm commitment to his cause by others in the Scottish nobility.
		John de Warenne had seen enough and gave the order for a hasty evacuation, pausing long enough to appoint his kinsman, Sir William Fitz-Warine, the new constable of Stirling, and with the promise that he would return within ten weeks.
		Andrew de Moray's name disappeared from all official documents relating from that period, due to his untimely death from the injuries he sustained at the battle of Stirling Bridge.
	www.waichung.demon.co.uk /william/stirling.htm (3357 words)

	William Wallace
		One of the Scottish nobles Andrew de Moray (Murray) was captured and imprisoned at Chester.
		Andrew de Moray also escaped from Chester and raised his standard at Avoch in the Black Isle.
		Moray died later in the year from wounds believed to have been received in the battle.
	www.britainunlimited.com /Biogs/Wallace.htm (1108 words)

	Andrew de Moray -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Andrew de Moray, a member of the Scottish (A privileged class holding hereditary titles) nobility, went to prison with his father, Sir Andrew de Moray, following the 1296 (additional info and facts about Battle of Dunbar) Battle of Dunbar.
		When Wallace prepared for the English invasion at (additional info and facts about Stirling) Stirling, de Moray brought an army to join the cause, and some attribute the Scottish victory at Stirling Bridge (11 September 1297) to de Moray's tactical skill.
		Unfortunately, the battle at Stirling Bridge cost de Moray his life; an (A projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow) arrow wound he suffered in the fight killed him two months later.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/an/andrew_de_moray.htm (286 words)

	De Moray (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Andrew de Moray was a member of the Anglo-Norman 'de Moravias' (de Moray) family.
		Andrew escaped in the Spring of 1297 and raised his standard at his father's castle at Avoch to rally his forces for battle.
		Andrew's son was also called Andrew, and he went on to fight with the same fierce patriotism as his father and grandfather.
	www.blackisle.org /de_moray.htm (246 words)

	Loch-in-Dorb, An Ancient Royal Fortress
		His wife, Catherine de Beaumont, fled for refuge to the Castle of Loch-in-dorb, where she was besieged for seven months by Sir Andrew Moray.
		The force of Sir Andrew Moray, alarmed at the near approach of such a large army, fell into a panic, which was only allayed by the example of perfect coolness set by their leader.
		Sir Andrew managed his retreat so skilfully, and availed himself so well of the nature of the ground, that King Edward was entangled in the intricacies of the forest and lost sight of him.
	www.electricscotland.com /HISTORY/articles/lochindorb.htm (2258 words)

	Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie "from Outlaw to Guardian of Scotland" - Rebel Commander (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		By now practically the entire Moray region was in revolt, as the remaining burgesses hastily abandoned their sworn allegiance to King Edward I and united with Andrew de Moray, under the banner of freedom.
		Sir Henry de Percy promised the nobles that he would honour the conditions of their surrender by firstly sparing their lives, then with no infringement of their personal liberties and then finally there will be no forfeiture of their estates, but only if they provided hostage(s) or enlist for the expedition into Flanders.
		John de Warenne proceeded to travel north, and rendezvoused with Hugh Cressingham at Roxburgh, and the merger of the two forces produced a formidable army, totalling one thousand heavy cavalry and fifty thousand foot soldiers.
	www.waichung.demon.co.uk /william/rebel.htm (4459 words)

	Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Bothwell Castle
		Moray was extremely wealthy and if his plans had been completed it would have been one of the most magnificent castles in Britain.
		It was recaptured by Sir Andrew Moray (son of Wallace's companion) who at the time was the rightful owner of the castle.
		Moray destroyed part of the castle walls so that it could not be used again by the English.
	www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisitbothwell.htm (437 words)

	Our Scottish History Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Walter de Hemingford, Canon of Guisborough, in Yorkshire, records that a Scottish traitor who served the Earl of Surrey strenuously opposed this measure, and pointed out a ford at no great distance where sixty men could have crossed the stream abreast; but no regard was paid to his suggestions.
		The battle tested Scots of Wallace's made a foil downhill charge towards the bridge; while in the meantime a masterly movement was executed by Sir Andrew de Moray, who by a quick detour got in between it and those who had already crossed the river, completely cutting off their retreat.
		All except one -- Sir Andrew de Moray, Wallace's most able friend and ally, was mortally wounded and never recovered from injuries he recieved in the battle of Stirling Bridge.
	www.mactavish.org /historyforum/robertgunn/rg-ww2.htm (2499 words)

	The History of Thomas Dicson Page
		Moray and Wallace were able to prevent the English from gathering the taxes from the Scottish people.
		Moray and Wallace were forming an army whose size would surprise the English.
		Andrew Moray was fatally wounded at Stirling Bridge.
	www.clankeith.org /fhaoilgeal/thomdicson.htm (3093 words)

	Moray (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In 1992, the Tories fought the General Election under a new leader, John Major, having got rid of Margaret Thatcher in November 1990 and without the Hammer of the Scots to drag them down, there was a revival of Conservative fortunes throughout Scotland.
		The new Tory candidate in Moray was Elgin-born Roma Hossack, a community councillor, Justice of the Peace and chairman of the local health council.
		Margaret Ewing was elected for the fourth time as an MP and for the third time in Moray, with a majority of 5,566.
	www.alba.org.uk /nextwe/h04.html (1056 words)

	Scottish Wars of Independence Society, Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Siege of St Andrews Analysis of the Battle of Pinkie Cleuch.
		Andrew De Moray Essay on de Moray and his involvement in the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
		Famous Scots: Andrew de Moray Brief biographical sketch of the Northern Scotland independence movement leader.
	www.morrisarearedcross.org /bWFfMTg3OTAy.aspx (468 words)

	Battle of Falkirk & Execution of Wallace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In a remarkable letter (pictured right), Wallace, acting as Guardian and Andrew De Moray tried to persaude German cities (Hamburg and Lubeck) to restore trade with the Scots declaring that "through battle, the Scots have been freed from the tryanny of the English".
		In November 1297, after the battle of Stirling Bridge, Sir Andrew de Moray, Wallace's friend and right hand military advisor died of the terrible wounds he had received at Stirling Bridge.
		De Warrenne, the Earl of Surrey and Sussex having failed at Stirling to stop Wallace, forced Edward to march north himself.
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	Cerridwen's Realm of Shadows
		Members of the Andrew de Moray Project believe the memory of the forgotten Braveheart - he was even honoured as Scotland's Guardian after the battle - has been "shamefully overlooked".
		After escaping English captivity, in 1297, Andrew de Moray rode north to his lands on the Black Isle and raised the standard before embarking on a war of attrition against English power.
		Crucially, de Moray and Wallace attacked when the vanguard was only halfway across and, in the bloody battle that followed, the bridge became choked with the English dead, preventing further attack.
	www.msnusers.com /cerridwensrealmofshadows/andrewdemoray.msnw (708 words)

	EARLS OF ELGIN AND KINCARDINE - LoveToKnow Article on EARLS OF ELGIN AND KINCARDINE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		He was educated at Harrow and Westminster, and, after studying for some time at the university of St Andrews, proceeded to the continent, where he studied international law at Paris, and military science in Germany.
		When his education was completed he entered the army, in which he rose to the rank of general.
		The other calamity was the Moray floods of the 2nd and 3rd of August I 829.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /E/EL/ELGIN_AND_KINCARDINE_EARLS_OF.htm (2847 words)

	Battle of Stirling Bridge Wars of Independence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Battle of Stirling bridge is very famous in Scottish history it was the first time that the greatest Scottish freedom fighter of all time had changed tactics from his guerrilla warfare against his enemy, to a head to head clash at Stirling.
		The reasoning behind Wallace's change of heart was Andrew de Moray; he was a battle hardened campaigner and was also a great strategist.
		Wallace and his friend and co-commander De Moray prepared the Scottish forces for the fight which lay ahead.
	www.royalhouseofstewart.org.uk /batts.htm (1011 words)

	the Battle of Stirling Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In the south-west of Scotland a group of feudal lords had already assembled in arms and in the north the redoubtable Andrew de Moray drew upon himself a gathering of Gaels that would clear the north of the henchmen and garrisons of the English king.
		North of the River Tay, however, the English position was perilous as stronghold after stronghold fell to the armies of Wallace and Moray.
		What we do know is that Andrew de Moray was severely wounded in the battle and died of these wounds little over a month later.
	www.geocities.com /Broadway/Alley/5443/stirlingbrig.htm (1418 words)

	Moray (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In 1983, she was replaced as SNP candidate by Hamish Watt, who as MP for Banffshire from February 1974-1979, had represented a third of the new Moray electorate.
		The Tory candidate in Moray is Andrew Findlay, who fought the Westminster seat in 1997 while the Liberal Democrats have chosen Patsy Kenton to represent them.
		In 1995 the SNP took 50.3% of the vote and 13 of the 18 seats on Moray Council.
	www.alba.org.uk /scot99constit/h04.html (892 words)

	Andrew de Moray :: Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All Things Scottish :: Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Andrew de Moray :: Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All Things Scottish :: Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All Things Scottish
		Posted by: maintenance on Monday, January 27, 2003 - 01:06 PM Patriot Andrew de Moray, hundreds of years ago, went to prison and later to war in the name of his country's liberty.
		His son Andrew, went on to fight for Scottish independence with that same fierce determination, inherited from his father and grandfather.
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