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	AULD ALLIANCE - LE LIEN FRANCO-ECOSSAIS
		The goal of the Association is to allow the largest number of people to know or rediscover the Old Alliance between France and Scotland, to keep alive and develop friendship links between the two nations through cultural, eductional and historical actions.
		With a legacy of political, military, economic and cultural amity stretching back over 700 years, to the original Auld Alliance treaty of 1295 the interconnections between France's and Scotland's history are many and colourful.
		From the Auld Alliance to your Association Auld Alliance - le lien Franco-Ecossais...
	www.auldalliance.org /indexsc.html (270 words)

	Auld Alliance - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Auld Alliance was an alliance between Scotland, France, and Norway.
		(Norway never invoked the treaty, but was involved in Franco-Scottish politics until 1746.) The alliance is thought to reach as far back as 1165 and William the Lion, although the first documentary evidence dates from the treaty signed by John Balliol and Philip IV in 1295.
		In 1326, Robert the Bruce renewed the alliance with the Treaty of Corbeil.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Auld_Alliance (402 words)

	Auld Alliance - Glasglidius (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For some years the alliance between the two countries went in to hibernation; but no sooner did Robert II, the first of Scotland's Stewart kings, come to the throne than it was renewed by the Treaty of Vincennes in October 1371, the first such restatement since Corbeil.
		In 1491 the Auld Alliance was renewed and James pursued desultory and largely unproductive warfare along the border.
		Bit by bit James was drawn towards the precipice: in 1513 at the request of Louis XII he invaded England in defence of the Auld Alliance, only to meet death and disaster at Flodden, one of the most unnecessary battles in Scottish history.
	www.glasglow.com /e/?title=Auld_Alliance (6460 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For some years the alliance between the two countries went in to hibernation; but no sooner did Robert II, the first of Scotland's Stewart kings, come to the throne than it was renewed by the Treaty of Vincennes in October 1371, the first such restatement since Corbeil.
		In 1491 the Auld Alliance was renewed and James pursued desultory and largely unproductive warfare along the border.
		Bit by bit James was drawn towards the precipice: in 1513 at the request of Louis XII he invaded England in defence of the Auld Alliance, only to meet death and disaster at Flodden, one of the most unnecessary battles in Scottish history.
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Auld_Alliance (6450 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Auld Alliance refers to a series of treaties, offensive and defensive in nature, between Scotland and France aimed specifically against an aggressive and expansionist England.
		In 1517, he had managed to negotiate the Treaty of Rouen, yet another renewal of the Auld Alliance, which held out the prospect of a French marriage for the young King James, but he was well aware that the nobility were unlikely to agree to any wholesale military adventures.
		The ancient alliance between France and Scotland limped on for a few months, finally passing into history with the death of Francis II in December 1560.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Auld_Alliance (6449 words)

	The Auld Alliance
		Joan of Arc's personal standard was painted by a Scotsman, probably called James Polwarth, and Scots fought under her command when she relieved the siege of Orleans and at the battles of Jargeau and Patay in 1429.
		That was to be the pattern of the alliance.
		Though the Alliance was chiefly military, the connection for the last three centuries has been largely civil.
	www.electricscotland.com /france/auld_alliance.htm (1083 words)

	The Auld Alliance Pub
		First embodied in a written treaty in 1295 the alliance was to endure for nearly three hundred years, as long as the wars between Scotland and England lasted.
		At the apex there was a series of royal marriages, intended to reinforce the alliance in a period when the direction of policy was mainly in the hands of monarchs.
		However, in the three centuries which the alliance had been a reality, England had been so persistently 'the auld enemy' and France 'the auld ally' that the Scots could hardly conceive of a time when it had not been so.
	www.theauldallianceparis.com /hist_auld.asp (823 words)

	BBC - History - Scottish History
		First agreed in 1295/6 the Auld Alliance was built on Scotland and France’s shared need to curtail English expansion.
		Primarily it was a military and diplomatic alliance but for most of the population it brought tangible benefits through pay as mercenaries in France’s armies and the pick of finest French wines.
		The Auld Alliance wasn’t simply a military alliance, it was based on a long-established friendship founded on the Scots love of French wine.
	www.bbc.co.uk /history/scottishhistory/europe/features_europe_auldalliance.shtml (604 words)

	The Auld Alliance Pub
		The Auld Alliance is situated in the heart of the Marais district in Paris, close to the Hôtel de Ville and the Bastille.
		Steve Graham is your host at The Auld Alliance with extensive drinks and cocktail menus.
		The Auld Alliance team are trained in the art of 'whisky nosing'.
	www.theauldallianceparis.com (196 words)

	The Auld Alliance Cottage: self catering holiday accommodation on Scotland's Isle of Skye
		The captivating peninsula of Waternish itself is alive with romance, history and interest - and 'The Auld Alliance Cottage' is the ideal holiday accommodation from which to explore this exciting spot.
		And, the Auld Alliance Cottage is ideally situated for exploring slightly further afield to places such as Dunvegan Castle, home of the chieftain of the Clan MacLeod, the fascinating Edinbane Pottery, the magnificent Cuillin Mountains (below) or even for a day trip to the Outer Hebrides by ferry sailing from Uig.
		Whatever your fancy, or indeed just for a quiet, relaxing break in an unspoilt location, a stay at the Auld Alliance Cottage will provide you with holiday memories to treasure...
	www.the-auld-alliance.co.uk /waternish.htm (260 words)

	iB::Topic::The Auld Alliance
		Joan of Arc's personal standard was painted by a Scotsman, probably called James Polwarth, and Scots fought under her command when she relieved the siege of Orleans and at the battles of Jargeau and Patay in 1429.
		That was to be the pattern of the alliance.
		Though the Alliance was chiefly military, the connection for the last three centuries has been largely civil.
	www.badeagle.com /cgi-bin/ib3/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=35;t=1426 (2119 words)

	Alliance France - Ecosse
		Alliance France-Ecosse is not to be confused with any other association that may possibly bear a similar name or title.
		It was in 1942, during his famous speech in Edinburgh, that General de Gaulle spoke of the "Auld Alliance" in between France and Scotland, as being "the oldest alliance in the world".
		However, the treaty was formalised on the 23rd of October 1295 between the French King Philippe le Bel and the King of Scots, John Balliol and renewed throughout the centuries, including the marriage between François II and Mary Stuart in 1558 and culminating with the Treaty of Fontainebleau, signed on the 24th of October 1745.
	www.alliance-france-ecosse.com /home.php?num_niv_1=1&num_niv_2=3 (788 words)

	Iain Laird's Family History Project (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It was a military and diplomatic alliance but for most it brought benefits such as pay as mercenaries in France's forces and trade which brought French wine to Scotland.
		The Auld Alliance is still much respected in France, and it though it may have surprised some to see Scots Saltires amongst the French Tricolours at the Euro 2000 Final, it was simply part of a long tradition.
		Alliance France - Ecosse Societ dedicated to preserving the memory of Scots' achievements in France, including an interactive Map.
	www.laird.org.uk /Scots/The_Auld_Alliance.htm (294 words)

	The Auld Alliance Restaurant and Guest House, Kingussie
		The guests have a choice of four en suite bedrooms, tastefully restored and furnished in a style befitting the period of the house.
		The Auld Alliance Restaurant and Guest House and Auld Alliance Restaurant is situated in the village of Kingussie which is the principle town in the Strathspey Valley.
		With a good selection of shops and restaurants of which The Auld Alliance is the only one serving French cuisine in the area.
	www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/viewmount.html (777 words)

	History Scotland Magazine: Review - An Antidote to the English: the Auld Alliance, 1295-1560, Norman Macdougall
		For the French the auld alliance was indeed an antidote, securing Scottish help in their wars against the English.
		The auld alliance was borne out of mutual need for an ally during the course of Scottish and French affairs with England.
		While he does not present us with a definitive analysis of the auld alliance, he clearly states that this was never his intention.
	www.historyscotland.com /bookreviews/antidoteenglish.html (1243 words)

	Auld, BÃ¼ndnis, viele, heute, Krieg, John Auld Alliance
		Die Auld Alliance (das Alte BÃ¼ndnis) war ein BÃ¼ndnis zwischen Schottland und Frankreich.
		Die Auld Alliance war zwar als militÃ¤risches BÃ¼ndnis konzipiert, hatte aber auch groÃe Auswirkungen auf viele andere Lebensbereiche der beiden Nationen.
		Durch die Auld Alliance erhielten die Einwohner der beiden LÃ¤nder zusÃ¤tzlich die StaatsbÃ¼rgerschaft des jeweils anderen Landes, wodurch ein reger Kulturaustausch stattfand, besonders auf den Gebieten der Architektur und der Kochkunst.
	www.dbilink.de /Auld-Alliance.html (365 words)

	Scottish Blog - July 2006, 16 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Auld Alliance saw it’s inception during the reign of John Balliol.
		The agreement and the mutual trust and respect that was needed to uphold the treaty, was endorsed by the marriage of, Edward, the son of the Scottish monarch and King Phillip’s niece.
		The Auld Alliance was officially renounced in 1560 with the Treaty of Edinburgh, after Scotland became Protestant, this siding with Protestant England and in effect defeating the purpose of the agreement.
	www.scottish-heirloom.com /scottish-blog/index.php/2006/07/16 (404 words)

	News- IFE-TC
		According to Boece, the Alliance dates back to 788, to a time when the Emperor Charlemagne, finding that his sea-borne trade was suffering from the depredations of English sailors, saw the solution to his problem in a league with the Scots and the Picts against the English.
		The alliance, or rather alliances were regularly renewed: the surviving French documents refer to the anciennes alliances, the ancient alliances, rather than to the vieille alliance, as it tends to be called today.
		By the Treaty of Troyes, negotiated in May 1420 between Charles VI of France and Henry V of England, the Dauphin Charles was declared illegitimate and Henry was named as heir to the French throne in the right of his wife, Catherine of France.
	www.ifecosse.org.uk /English-Version/News-60-AA.HTM (1774 words)

	Histoire de l'Ecosse
		Le but de l'Association est de faire connaître ou de redécouvrir au plus grand nombre la Vieille Alliance entre la France et l'Ecosse.
		Il renouvela avec la France la Auld Alliance, les deux nations se reconnaissant un ennemi commun : l'Angleterre.
		James IV renouvelle la Auld Alliance avec la France et déclare la guerre à l'Angleterre.
	ecosse.mh-pipeband.com /histoire-ecosse.html (2044 words)

	The Auld Alliance - DriverHeaven.net (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Scotlandâs most famous connection with Europe was the Auld Alliance with France.
		First agreed in 1295/6 the Auld Alliance was built on Scotland and Franceâs shared need to curtail English expansion.
		Primarily it was a military and diplomatic alliance but for most of the population it brought tangible benefits through pay as mercenaries in Franceâs armies and the pick of finest French wines.
	www.driverheaven.net /archive/index.php/t-33852.html (152 words)

	The Daily Record - MONEY - BUSINESS INSIDER - AULD ALLIANCE
		ALLIANCE and LEICESTER are facing a possible £6billion takeover bid from France's biggest bank.
		Alliance shares have surged by a third in the past year.
		Earlier this year, Alliance chief executive Richard Pym said he was looking for around 1500p, which would value the company at £6.7billion.
	www.dailyrecord.co.uk /money/business/tm_objectid=17115750&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=auld-alliance--name_page.html (346 words)

	The history of Scotland - The Auld Alliance between France and Scotland
		Drawn up by John Balliol of Scotland and Philip IV of France, it was first and foremost a military and diplomatic alliance, but for most ordinary Scots it brought more obvious benefits through jobs as mercenaries in France’s armies and of course, a steady supply of fine French wines.
		Henry V’s victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 was one of England’s greatest military achievements, but for the French it was a disaster on such a scale that it led to the near collapse of the country.
		The original alliance that granted dual citizenship in both countries was eventually revoked by the French government in 1903.
	www.historic-uk.com /HistoryUK/Scotland-History/TheAuldAlliance.htm (591 words)

	The Auld Alliance Restaurant and Guest House, Kingussie brochure
		The Auld Alliance is the perfect setting for small weddings, christenings and any private function up to thirty-five people.
		The Auld Alliance Restaurant and Guest House and Auld Alliance Restaurant is situated in the village of Kingussie which is the principle town in the Strathspey Valley.
		With a good selection of shops and restaurants of which The Auld Alliance is the only one serving French cuisine in the area.
	www.2stay.com /uk/hotels/viewmount.html (701 words)

	Franco-Scottish Sites
		It was an alliance of a classical pattern, many times repeated in the history of international relations.
		The Alliance France-Ecosse strives to preserve the spirit of our Auld Alliance (the Franco-Scottish treaty signed in 1295) by promoting friendly, cultural and economical exchange between our two nations.
		Alliance France-Ecosse is a French registered Loi 1901, nonpolitical, nonprofit making, totally independent, non religious, self financed association.
	thecapitalscot.com /scotvariety/generalfranco.html (377 words)

	۞ Auld Alliance - Encyclopédie, information et définition sur www.apropos-savoir.fr (Site not responding. Last check: )
		An Antidote to the English: The Auld Alliance, 1295-1560
		Le terme de « Vieille Alliance », Auld Alliance en anglais, désigne une alliance entre la France, l’Écosse et la Norvège qui tire son origine dans la saga des jarls des Orcades (« Orkneyinga saga ») et de l’invasion de la Normandie par les Vikings.
		Norman Macdougall An Antidote to the English: The Auld Alliance, 1295-1560 (Tuckwell Press, 2001-03)
	www.apropos-savoir.fr /Auld_Alliance (283 words)

	Auld Alliance Recipe
		Auld Alliance Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
		Whether you are looking for diet recipes or death by chocolate, you'll find something to suit your taste here.
		Auld Alliance Recipe, one of many tasty recipes brought to you by Recipes Ideas
	www.recipe-ideas.co.uk /recipes-5/Auld%20Alliance.htm (131 words)

	The auld alliance and it's influence on Scots cuisine
		The auld alliance and it's influence on Scots cuisine
		"The Auld Alliance and its Influence on Scottish Cuisine"
		Among other things, this "Auld Alliance" granted duel citizenship in both countries.
	www.historichighlanders.com /auldfood.htm (709 words)

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