Robert The Bruce, presented by Duncan Petrie
Tuesday October 13th 2026, 11am at Casa Cultura Javea Old Town. All History Group Talks are open to all and entry is completely free.
Duncan is a regular presenter at Javea U3A Family History Group. Now he turns his skills to a famous person from his homeland of Scotland.
We all know the legend of Robert the Bruce—the outlaw king inspired by a spider, who defeated “proud Edward’s army” at Bannockburn in 1314. Yet that famous victory was only a third of the way through his reign. Beyond the myth lies a complex, divisive leader who was a hero to some, a traitor to others, and ultimately the architect of a nation.
Duncan looks past the folklore to explore what this singular king really achieved. He will show us how he united a deeply divided people, established independent borders, and sparked the “Auld Alliance” with FrancHe will also reveal how his daughter founded the royal Stuart dynasty, and why his legendary moniker, “Braveheart,” was actually earned on a battlefield in Andalusia.
Join us to uncover the eloquence, tactics, and lasting global legacy of Scotland’s most famous monarch.
